Overheard in Minneapolis is a catalog of bizarre, random, rude, and hysterically funny conversations overheard and submitted by sharp-eared citizens of the Twin Cities. Don't visit this blog if you ... Read More

The day after Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days in the US and local shopping centers like Mall of America and many other Twin ... Read More

This Thanksgiving is set to be an extra tough one for many people across the Twin Cities. Dismal economic times mean that more children go to bed hungry, and more ... Read More

Atmosphere dominate the local rap and hip hop scene, selling out two shows earlier this month at First Avenue with tickets trading for three times their face value on craigslist. ... Read More

Local environmentally-friendly retailer Twin Cities Green is hosting a workshop this weekend with tips, recipes, and ideas on how to have a green Thanksgiving. The free workshop will cover using ... Read More

Since the winter of 2005-2006, the City of St. Paul's Public Works department has been using an automated system to telephone city residents when a Snow Emergency was declared. Code ... Read More

PostSecret, one of the most enduring sites on the internet, has an exhibition at Minneapolis Central Library. The PostSecret project began in 2004 with Frank Warren distributing 3,000 blank postcards ... Read More

After spending the summer cycling, running, and taking a couple of trips out of the Metro area to go rock climbing, I'm getting twitchy and feeling very unfit now the ... Read More

We can spot newcomers here. Especially ones from warm, snow-free places like Arizona or Florida. It's not because they admit they've never tried walleye or Surly Bender. They are the ... Read More

Macy's in downtown Minneapolis continues their almost half-century-old Christmas tradition with the opening this week of the 46th Annual Animated Holiday Show at Macy's SantaLand. This year's theme is "A Day ... Read More

Three months on from the Republican National Convention, Minnesota Wild fans have replaced security fences, armed police and protesters at the Xcel Energy Center, but neither the police nor the ... Read More

Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, the first Minnesotan woman in space, is set to fly her second mission to the International Space Station. On November 14, the St. Paul native will form part ... Read More

Despite the credit crunch, we still want to buy gifts for friends and family. Instead of shopping at chain stores, check out these upcoming art and craft sales and fairs. ... Read More

If you haven't registered to vote, it's not too late. Minnesota has same-day voter registration. Take ID with proof of residency, such as a Minnesota drivers licence to your polling ... Read More