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Rouge and Tumble: Women's roller derby is back

Rouge and Tumble: Women's roller derby is back

They wear lipstick, tattoos and roller skates and go by tough names like "Kim Jong Kill," "Shiv & Let Die" and "Mary Tyler Roar." They race around in circles crashing into each other while the crowd cheers.
by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press

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Marathon weekend includes kids races, fitness expo

The first Twin Cities Marathon 10K will begin Saturday that will kick off the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend.
by Cathy Mayfield

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Synth-pop duo Lookbook opens up to the '80s

The shadow of the 1980s still looms over a lot of pop music these days and for some of us, it's a decade we'd like to forget, but for the Minneapolis synth-pop duo Lookbook, the '80s represent a musical goldmine.
by Chris Roberts

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Neo-nazi group plans protest of YWCA anti-racism workshop

Neo-nazi group plans protest of YWCA anti-racism workshop

A group of neo-Nazis plan to protest an anti-racist workshop Saturday at the Midtown YWCA in Minneapolis, sparking plans for counter-protests from community members.
by Madeleine Baran

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Historic Grain Belt Beer sign up for sale

Historic Grain Belt Beer sign up for sale

The historic Grain Belt beer sign may once again shine across the Mississippi River.
by Madeleine Baran

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Pawlenty says Minnesota needs to keep Vikings

The governor said on his weekly radio show Friday that the Metrodome's time is fading and that "we need to find a way to keep our Minnesota Vikings."
by Tim Pugmire

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Metrodome: A quirky place to play baseball

Metrodome: A quirky place to play baseball

The Minnesota Twins will play their last home game at the Metrodome this Sunday. Over the last 28 years, the dome has been the setting for some of the most memorable games in Twins history -- and the site of some strange plays.
by Brandt Williams

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