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Watch out Chiang Mai Thai

It’s no clip-on; this Thai’s the real deal

Published September 11, 2008

There are several proper nouns that declare their own importance. Alexander the Great, for example, was an undefeated Greek king . LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James ), is a rap artist whose gangster concerts...

I-35W bridge almost complete

Published September 11, 2008

The new Interstate 35W bridge is expected to open to motorists as early as next Tuesday . At 11 a.m. Monday, Gov. Tim Pawlenty and other officials will announce the opening date, which officials say will...

800 arrested, lawsuits coming after RNC protests

Published September 8, 2008

The city of St. PaulâÄôs $10 million insurance policy, procured in April, may not run dry, but the city is looking at potentially hundreds of lawsuits as arrests piled up last week. New York City...

RNC causes transportation issues

Published September 8, 2008

The Republican National Convention drew crowds of politicians, workers and protesters to the Twin Cities last week, causing several traffic snarls in downtown St. Paul, but few problems at the University....

Ralph Nader speaks to supporters Thursday at the Open the Debates Rally in Orchestra Hall. Nader stressed the need for a third party on the ballots to give voters more options than just Republican and Democrat.

Nader rallies to open debates

Published September 5, 2008

Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader rallied Thursday night at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, calling for the Democratic and Republican parties to allow more candidates in the debates. Former...

An anti-war demonstrator holds a sign Thursday during a protest at the State Capitol building in Saint Paul.

Final RNC protest ends with arrests

Published September 5, 2008

On the final night of the Republican National Convention more than 300 people were arrested, bringing the total arrests during the convention to around 580, according to police sources. About 1,000 protesters...

Trash Film Debauchery: Graduated and Ready for the real world.

Published September 4, 2008

MinneapolisâÄô native B-film group Trash Film Debauchery, will return after almost a year off the indie radar. The film group, which has gained pseudo-celebrity in the Twin Cities through their...

Kapow! Shazam!

Published September 4, 2008

After a summer of blockbusters highlighted by men of iron, dark knights, and boys from hell, one can only marvel at the recent success of comic book adaptations on the silver screen. After all, it was...

“Hamlet 2” mashes up classic literature, sexualized biblical references and a perky musical into 92 minutes of uncomfortable hilarity.Photo Courtesy Focus Features

Take that, Jesus and Shakespeare!

Published September 4, 2008

How can we define an act of true creative genius? Is it the workâÄôs ability to reach the world as an audience or transcend generational and cultural barriers? If the SundanceâÄôs reaction...

So … are they gonna do it?

Sex, with Woody Allen

Published September 4, 2008

For some movies, ingredients like plot, dialogue and setting are elemental, finite pieces of information that simply push along the moving image. These elements are easily accomplished in Woody AllenâÄôs...

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