My Favorite Sports Moment: Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run
David Erickson’s favorite sports moment was the ability to see the effect Hank Aaron’s 715th home run had on his African American friend’s family.
Young Adult by Diablo Cody
Charlize Theron’s performance in Diablo Cody’s Young Adult is fantastic, which I expected. I didn’t expect, however, to see that it was shot in Minneapolis.
Landslide by Stevie Nicks At Mystic Lake
Stevie Nicks performs Landslide at the Mystic Lake Casino amphitheater on August 24, 2011.
Marcus & Michele Bachmann Solve Marriage
What makes Marcus and Michele Bachmann so virulently anti-gay? The truth hurts.
Miss Minnesota Believes Evolution Should Be Taught
Miss Minnesota, Brittany Thelemann, believes evolution should be taught in school. Good for her!
Circle Me, Bert!
Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven, a former Minnesota Twins pitcher and their current television color commentator had a habit of circling fans on screen. And fans, of course, have reacted by bringing Circle Me, Bert! signs to the ballpark.
Pawlenty’s Debate Performance Skewered By Colbert
This is pretty funny. Stephen Colbert lampoons Tim Pawlenty’s GOP debate performance.
Minnesota Government Shutdown
This video features parents and grandparents and the caregivers who assist them twenty-four hours a day sharing their feelings on funding for older adult services in the face of a potential Minnesota government shutdown.
Joe Mauer Can’t Sing
We know that Minnesota Twins superstar catcher Joe Mauer can’t seem to stay healthy but did you know he’s a horrible singer, too?
Hubert H Humphrey Centennial Reunion & Policy Discussion
On the date of the 100th birthday of former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, Minneapolis City Hall will host a series of discussions about politics and policy that Humphrey has influenced locally and nationally.
The day will conclude with a reunion of former Humphrey staff and Humphrey family members and presentation of Humphrey Liberalism awards to a number of dignitaries who influenced Humphrey or carried on his work.