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The top 10 most dangerous bike intersections in MinneapolisIs biking in Minneapolis becoming treacherous transit?By Bradley CampbellWednesday, October 15Jimmy Nisser just might have been the nicest person in all of St. Louis Park. He had a trimmed mustache and buoyant eyes, and always knew the... More >> -
Skate or die: Life with the MN Roller GirlsThe rough-and-tumble Roller Girls punch, smack, and kick their way to victory at the rinkBy Beth WaltonWednesday, October 08Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, there's something you need to know about me: I'm a klutz. I'm about as athletic as a wall. I stumbled... More >> -
Gina Carano, Kelly Kobald, and Kaitlin Young fight for mainstream acceptanceFemale MMA will be in the spotlight during EliteXC on CBS this SaturdayBy Bradley CampbellWednesday, October 01Let's look at the tale of the tape. Kaitlin Young has a one-inch height advantage, but her opponent, Gina Carano, has at least four pounds on... More >> -
Simon SaysMotivational speaker Russell Simon made a career out of imploring teens to steer clear of drugs and alcohol. So why did he go on a drunken, meth-fueled rampage?By Matt SnydersWednesday, September 24Russell Simon didn't look like a thrice-convicted felon. With his gelled, spiked hair, hardy build, and cocksure cadence, he more closely... More >> -
Fall Arts PreviewBy Matthew SmithWednesday, September 17On the cover of City Pages this week you'll find a fanciful summer-like scene created by internationally famous artist Peter Max exclusively for... More >>
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Broward - Palm Beach
South Florida rappers find success at local strip clubs
By Jonathan Cunningham
Six cops sit in patrol cars outside Diamonds Cabaret, a swank-meets-hood black strip club on... More >>
Denver
Ryan Frazier puts his job on the line with Amendment 47
By Joel Warner
Ryan Frazier is in fine spirits, all things considered.
He's at ease here, glad-handing and... More >>
Houston
Texas Wants Beer!
Our state is the top beer market in the country, so why are we falling behind in the microbrewery movement?
By Robb Walsh
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg starts with a free glass of Shiner "Helles," a crisp,... More >>
Kansas City
Monopoly Boy
The second-in-command of Wyandotte County’s power company faces a 57-count indictment.
By Justin Kendall
Marc Conklin gazes out the courtroom's third-story window, at the American flags flapping in... More >>
Miami
Hip-Hop Fame at South Florida Strip Clubs
Local rappers know the road to stardom is through the champagne room.
By Jonathan Cunningham
It's just before midnight outside Diamonds Cabaret, a swank-meets-hood black strip club on the... More >>
Phoenix
A Gilbert Detective Crossed the Line to Turn a Mormon Wife’s Bathtub Drowning Into a Murder Case
By Paul Rubin
It's September 24, 2008, seven years to the day since Faylene Grant tumbled off a cliff in... More >>
St. Louis
Mavericky!: Alderman and ex-cop John Hoffmann aims to rid Town & Country of dirty rotten four-flushers, varmints and deer
By Chad Garrison
Seated in the office of his modest, 1960s-era ranch home, Town & Country alderman John Hoffmann... More >>
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City Pages - The Blotter
Don't get towed: Minneapolis street cleaning starts next week
Wed Oct 15, 5:30 PM
We're giving everyone fair warning. Don't mess up this time. More >>
Reporter's Notebook: Gene Oberpriller extended interview
Wed Oct 15, 5:00 PM
Known as the Godfather of the Minneapolis bike scene. Gene Oberpriller, co-owner of One on One bike shop, shares his thoughts with CP. More >>
Pawlenty reminds Minnesotans they shouldn't freeze to death in their homes
Wed Oct 15, 4:30 PM
The state's "Cold Weather Rule" starts today and runs until the end of the heating season, April 15. More >>
Exit pollsters win right to bug you again
Wed Oct 15, 3:45 PM
A federal judge granted a request from news organizations to block a Minnesota law that would have kept exit pollsters far away from the polls on Election Day. More >>
More bang for your buck in the Twin Cities
Wed Oct 15, 3:45 PM
In tough economic times, aren't you glad to live in one of the 10 best metro areas to get the best value for a dollar? More >>
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Simon Says Motivational speaker Russell Simon made a career out of imploring teens to steer clear of drugs and alcohol. So why did he go on a drunken, meth-fueled rampage?
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Dozens of journalists arrested at RNC Their crime? Covering the story
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Holly Collins returns after 14 years in hiding The battered woman fled to Amsterdam with her children in defiance of a court order
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Tim Pawlenty: Jilted for Sarah Palin The Minnesotan governor now knows how Carol McCain feels
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Police raid anarchist homes in advance of RNC Infiltration programs aided the pre-emptive strike
Columns
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Holly Ann Collins faces new custody dispute After returning from 14 years of hiding in Amsterdam and resolving her kidnapping case, the expat mother faces a new legal challengeWednesday, October 15Just a few weeks after Holly Collins returned to the Netherlands, thinking that she would never have to set foot in Minnesota again, her son,... More>>
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Petters conspirator nabbed by feds, karma Neighbors shed no tears for Michael CatainWednesday, October 15When law enforcement officials raided the Shorewood home of Michael Catain last month, his neighbors weren't surprised. Catain pleaded guilty... More>>
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Readers respond to "Girl Fight"
Wednesday, October 15Sexy and Dangerous These ladies scare me ("Girl Fight," 10/1/08). Because they are very attractive and could easily stomp my body into a thin... More>>
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