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Your Friendly Neighborhood War ProfiteerIt's not just Alliant Techsystems. Hundreds of small Minnesota companies are cashing in on America's defense industry.By Jeff Severns GuntzelWednesday, July 02Retired Army Officer Louise Morgan stands at a podium, flanked by six flags: one each for America, Minnesota, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and... More >> -
Minnesota's Thin Slice of the Military PieBy Jeff Severns GuntzelWednesday, July 02Last month, a flatbed truck left the three-million-square-foot BAE Systems facility in Fridley and traveled east, its covered cargo destined for... More >>
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The Legend of Hidden BeachThe Twin Cities' most infamous party spot has undergone a makeover—but try telling that to the regularsBy Matt SnydersWednesday, June 25You wouldn't notice it unless you stumbled on it. You couldn't find it unless you were looking for it. Nestled beyond a dead-end street in... More >> -
Pregnant PauseGovernor Tim Pawlenty may have vetoed the legislation, but that hasn't stopped women from being surrogatesBy Beth WaltonWednesday, June 18Nestled away in Minnesota farm country, Mazeppa resident Stacey Suess sits on her back porch in a red plaid blouse and denim capris and recalls... More >> -
Haley Bonar lets the sun shine inOur summer girl is set up to be a Big StarBy Andrea MyersWednesday, June 11It's summertime, and Haley Bonar is coming out to play. After a long, cold winter, Midwesterners are reveling in the chance to finally frolic in... More >>
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Broward - Palm Beach
Sexual Healing
Sad stories and otherwise freaky tales from Florida's last sexual surrogate
By Michael J. Mooney
Part of him wanted to lay her down on the bed and hold her and make passionate love to her the... More >>
Cleveland
The child of a secret underground adoption goes hunting for her past
By Rebecca Meiser
Out there, in her little house on the mountain, the days passed slowly for Debbie Boursier... More >>
Dallas
Bless Us, Oh Lard
Damn fajitas and health-conscious eaters. They're killing traditional Tex-Mex.
By Robb Walsh
The soft cheese taco I got with the "Special Mexican Dinner" at El Fenix on McKinney Avenue in... More >>
Denver
Gospel Journey Teens Dare 2 Share
Greg Stier is raising an army of adolescents to help save your soul.
By Jessica Centers
Nearly 5,000 Christian teens are screaming in anticipation of the Rapture. "Jesus is coming... More >>
Houston
Temples of Tex-Mex: A Diner's Guide to the State's Oldest Mexican Restaurants
We took a pilgrimage in search of old-fashioned tamales, chili con carne and cheese enchiladas
By Robb Walsh
The recipe for chile con queso at Felix Mexican Restaurant predated processed cheese. Before... More >>
Kansas City
How a throwaway idea at the Barkley ad agency became the “Sonic guys”
By Justin Kendall
The assignment was a throwaway: Shoot a rah-rah video for Barkley's biggest client —... More >>
Miami
Florida's Last Sexual Surrogate
Sad stories and otherwise freaky tales.
By Michael J. Mooney
Part of him wanted to lay her down on the bed and hold her and make passionate love to her the... More >>
Phoenix
Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman isn’t afraid to step on a few toes as he waltzes into his second term
By Sarah Fenske
Hugh Hallman and Sandra Day O'Connor are dancing.
It is not exactly elegant — not yet.... More >>
San Francisco
Nonconformity Still Reigns!
The top eccentrics of San Francisco, and that's saying something.
By Lauren Smiley
In the beginning of our city's love affair with odd ducks, there was Emperor Norton. A... More >>
St. Louis
Princess Diaries: From across the country they came, all hoping to be crowned a Dream Girl USA
By Jennifer Silverberg
Descending two sets of escalators into the bowels of the Millennium Hotel, one is confronted by... More >>
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City Pages - The Blotter
Strib Bankruptcy Watch: Profiling the vulture circling overhead
Sun Jul 6, 11:40 AM
Buried in the fascinating front page profile of hedge fund manager and minority Wild owner Philip Falcone is the news that he's "rumored to have bought a 5 percent stake in the Star Tribune's debt." More >>
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The Legend of Hidden Beach The Twin Cities' most infamous party spot has undergone a makeover—but try telling that to the regulars
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Pregnant Pause Governor Tim Pawlenty may have vetoed the legislation, but that hasn't stopped women from being surrogates
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"So my boyfriend and I went speed dating..." Our intrepid reporter enters the modern world of attention deficit dates
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Moles Wanted In preparation for the Republican National Convention, the FBI is soliciting informants to keep tabs on local protest groups
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Your Friendly Neighborhood War Profiteer It's not just Alliant Techsystems. Hundreds of small Minnesota companies are cashing in on America's defense industry.
Columns
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No More Pencils, No More Books Rural schools say chronic underfunding is leading them to desperate measuresWednesday, July 02It wasn't until mid-June that state Rep. Mindy Greiling (DFL-Roseville) really understood the impact of underfunding state school districts. For... More>>
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Poolside Manners After banning a three-year-old from swimming, grown man still fears cootiesWednesday, July 02Last weekend, a northern Minnesota summer camp for HIV-positive children unveiled its new swimming pool by honoring Caleb Glover, an... More>>
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Readers respond to Savage Love snafu
Wednesday, July 02Savage Loveless I am sadly disappointed that you have decided to run Dan Savage's column only online. I looked forward to reading his... More>>
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Readers respond to Savage Love snafu
Wednesday, July 02
Savage Loveless I am sadly disappointed that you have decided to run Dan Savage's column only online. I looked forward to reading his... More >>
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