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Tag: Minnesota
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Minneapolis-via-Chicago rapper Longshot takes his protests against police brutality to the mike
In a recent interview with Minnesota Public Radio host Andrea Swensson, rapper Chad Heslup (aka Longshot) talked about his history of involvement in protest movements since moving from Chicago to Minneapolis 11 years ago. He was inspired to join his first march after Minneapolis police shot and killed 24-year-old Jamar Clark in November 2015, and […]
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A cosmic crossword on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by Minnesota-based illustrator Shawn Reed.
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Towkio is officially Chicago’s highest rapper
Towkio’s balloon trip to the stratosphere wasn’t just to promote his first album for Rick Rubin—the Chicago rapper also wants to talk about inspiration, perspective, and togetherness.
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Cook County sues pharmaceutical companies over opioid crisis, and other Chicago news
Also, the mother of police shooting victim Quintonio LeGrier is waiting for answers.
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A teenager who disappeared in the 1970s identified as a victim of John Wayne Gacy, and other Chicago news
Also, Jason Van Dyke’s lawyer wants to move the first-degree murder trial out of Cook County.
Posted inArts & Culture
Get the f*ck outta here: The Road Trips Issue 2017
A pilgrimage to Prince’s Minneapolis, a quest for enlightenment in “Silicorn Valley,” a freight-hopping-free trip to the Hobo Capital of America, and more stories of midwest exploration
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Prince’s death has given rise to a ghoulish new tourism business in Minnesota
The late artist’s purple reign continues in and around Minneapolis.
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Midwestern originals: A select list of regional food and drink
A listicle of what some might consider “midwestern food”
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Underground black-metal heroes False come to Chicago on a rare tour
Two months ago Minneapolis black-metal band False released the year’s most anticipated USBM album, and on Friday they play a rare show in Chicago.
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Should Mom buy Playboy for her kid?
Dan on a cross-dresser in a nursing home, drunk straight girls making out, and a kid’s developing porn connoisseurship.
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Something’s in the air, like pollen and college football
A look at this week’s matchups in the Big Ten and beyond
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The not nice Minnesotans of “Generation Bitch”
An in-your-face showcase of Minnesotan choreographers at Links Hall
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Repeat after me: No new taxes
In the Iowa debate, a Fox anchor cornered the candidates into a loyalty oath.