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Music, Music Review Jun 19, 2020
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Minneapolis-via-Chicago rapper Longshot takes his protests against police brutality to the mike
- By Leor Galil
- Tags: Music Review, Longshot, I'm Saying, SureShot Productions, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, Chad Heslup, Jamar Clark, George Floyd, Bandcamp, Recommended

Music, Gig Poster of the Week Jun 10, 2020
A tribute to Big Floyd on the (fantasy) gig poster of the week

This week’s featured fantasy gig poster was created by local illustrator and designer Teshika Silver.
- By Salem Collo-Julin
- Tags: Gig Poster of the Week, gig poster, gig poster of the week, gig posters, Big Floyd, George Floyd, Screwed Up Click, DJ Screw, Tesh Silver, Teshika Silver, Houston, Minneapolis, Say Their Names, Say His Name, Black Lives Matter, New Regal Theater, MLK Day

News & Politics, News Jun 1, 2020
Police abolitionists find fuel in the protests

As more people lose faith in the state, organizers offer alternatives.
- By Maya Dukmasova
- Tags: News, Chicago Police Department, CPD, police violence, protests, George Floyd protests, police abolition, abolition, prison and police abolition, abolitionist organizing, Chicago police abolitionists, mutual aid, George Floyd, Minneapolis, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Mariame Kaba, Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter Chicago, Ariel Atkins, Good Kids Mad City, Kofi Ademola, Equity and Transformation, Richard Wallace, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Lori Lightfoot, police riot, Chicago Freedom School, Chicago Community Bond Fund, Chicago Public Schools, Assata’s Daughters, Page May

News & Politics, News May 29, 2020
The Reader guide to police abolition

Our reporting on envisioning and organizing a city less reliant on cops to keep us safe
- By Maya Dukmasova
- Tags: News, Chicago Police Department, CPD, police abolition, abolition, prison and police abolition, abolitionist organizing, Chicago police abolitionists, mutual aid, Laquan McDonald, George Floyd, Minneapolis

Music, Concert Preview Feb 14, 2020
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Indie children’s musician Justin Roberts reflects on his newfound fatherhood on Wild Life
- By Leor Galil
- Tags: Concert Preview, Justin Roberts, Wild Life, Evanston, children’s music, Montessori, Minneapolis, Old Town School of Folk Music, Grammy, Lisa Kaplan, Nora O’Connor, Gerald Dowd, Anna Steinhoff, Recommended

Music, Concert Preview Oct 17, 2019
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J.S. Ondara creates Americana imbued with the heartache of the immigrant experience
- By Catalina Maria Johnson
- Tags: Concert Preview, J.S. Ondara, Tales of America, Tales of America: The Second Coming, Bob Dylan, Kenya, Minneapolis, Americana Music Awards, Recommended, Video

Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Oct 9, 2019
'Why do straight guys like anal so much?' and other questions from live audiences

After a brief tour of the upper midwest, Dan Savage delves into the queries he didn't get to.
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, Dan Savage, Savage Love, Savage Love Live, Music Box Theatre, Chicago, Barrymore Theatre, Madison, Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis, vaginal play, anal sex, polyamory, open marriage, narcissistic cheaters, vengeful former affair partners, swingers, lesbians, long-term relationships, LTRs, kinks, sex toys, male chastity, Steelwerks Extreme, male chastity devices, cage wearer, postpartum sex, outercourse, vasectomies, introverts

Arts & Culture, Theater Review Jun 1, 2018
Damascus attempts to tackle faith, politics, and race without a road map

Strawdog's production of Bennett Fisher's play feels like a torturous lecture.
- By Dmitry Samarov
- Tags: Theater Review, damascus, strawdog theatre, hellcab, bennett fisher, race relations, somali-american, minneapolis, chicago, mecca, new testament, Cody Estle

Arts & Culture, Summer Guide May 31, 2017
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
- By Reader staff
- Tags: Summer Guide, road trips, midwest travel, Prince, Fairfield, Iowa, bike trip, train travel, Amtrak, South Shore Line, Frank Lloyd Wright, SC Johnson, Ann Arbor, Syrian cuisine, Britt, Iowa, Hobo Capital of America, hobo, Hobo Days, Exotic Bakeries & Syrian Cuisine, Paisley Park, Minnesota, Minneapolis

Music, Summer Guide May 31, 2017
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.
- By Steve Marsh
- Tags: Summer Guide, Prince, Minneapolis, Minnesota, First Avenue, Purple Rain, Chanhassen, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Muslims, Explore Minnesota, Erica Wacker, City of Lakes, New Power Generation, the Revolution, Catholic, Graceland Holdings, Memphis, Elvis, Saint Paul, Musicology, urn, Paisley Park, Jehovah's Witnesses

Blogs, Bleader Nov 1, 2016
Report: Chicago police are shooting fewer civilians since the Laquan McDonald video release, and other news

Also, a local start-up wants to help Americans make informed decisions on their ballots before they vote.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Laquan McDonald, Chicago Police Department, police brutality, Election 2016, University of Chicago, gun violence, Facebook Live, Gold Coast, Great Chicago Fire, architecture, Three Floyds, Minneapolis, Surly Brewing Co.

Music, Music Feature Jun 8, 2016
Video
Twin Cities soul veteran Wee Willie Walker makes his overdue Chicago debut

His newest album, If Nothing Ever Changes, has finally earned him the acclaim to match his talent.
- By Bill Dahl
- Tags: Music Feature, Wee Willie Walker, soul, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Goldwax Records, If Nothing Ever Changes, Rick Estrin, Kid Andersen, Butanes, Checker Records, You Name It, I’ve Had It, You’re Running Too Fast, Muscle Shoals, Warm to Cool to Cold, A Lucky Loser, Ticket to Ride, There Goes My Used to Be, Hernando, Mississippi, Memphis, Valdons, Roosevelt Jamison, George Jackson, Quinton Claunch, Doc Russell, Video

Blogs, Bleader Mar 11, 2016
UIC braces for controversial Donald Trump rally and protest and other Chicago news

Also, the Minnesota Vikings really hate the Chicago Bears.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, winter weather, spring weather, Donald Trump, University of Illinois at Chicago, Ted Cruz, Bruce Rauner, Illinois Republican Party, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Summit, Chicago Bears, Minneapolis, Minnesota Vikings, Kim Foxx, Anita Alvarez, Chicago River, Saint Patrick’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Blogs, Bleader Feb 22, 2016
Video
Megabus explodes en route to Minneapolis and other Chicago news

Also, family searches for British tourist missing in West Pullman, and Bernie Sanders's 1963 arrest immortalized in photo.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, winter weather, Megabus, Minneapolis, Waukegan, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Bernie Sanders, Chicago Tribune, Pullman, south side, civil rights, activism, West Pullman, London, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Video

Blogs, Bleader Nov 20, 2015
Video
Minneapolis band Fuck Knights bring their skronky trash-punk to the Bottle tonight

The group celebrate the release of a four-way tape with a handful of like-minded locals.
- By Luca Cimarusti
- Tags: 12 O'Clock Track, Do This, Music, 12 O'Clock Track, Fuck Knights, Empty Bottle, Dumpster Babies, Fire Retarded, Evictions, the Lucks, Flesh Panthers, Sir Gregory Records, Minneapolis, Chicago, punk, garage, Video

Blogs, Bleader Aug 6, 2015
Video
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.
- By Philip Montoro
- Tags: 12 O'Clock Track, Music, 12 O'Clock Track, black metal, USBM, False, Gilead Media, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Untitled, Saturnalia, The Deluge, Video

Blogs, Bleader Jan 28, 2015
A look inside Shuga Records, a new Wicker Park record store

Shuga is set to open its doors next month, and CEO Adam Rosen gave the Reader a tour of the new digs.
- By Leor Galil
- Tags: Opening, Neighborhoods, Music, Shuga Records, Adam Rosen, Wicker Park, Reckless Records, Dusty Groove, Nice One, Minneapolis

Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Sep 25, 2014
Slutting it up for beginners

Advice for the monogamish pan-curious and/or poly, plus an assignation Dan'll have to take a pass on
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, Dan Savage, Savage Love, pan-curious, San Francisco, Polly Superstar, Kinky Salon, pansexual, Minneapolis, open relationship

Blogs, Bleader Jun 26, 2014
The Blind Shake headline Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival—and a basement—on Sunday

The Minneapolis trio play the fest—and a secret basement show— on Sunday night.
- By Luca Cimarusti
- Tags: Do This, Music, The Blind Shake, Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival, punk, garage, Minneapolis, basement, Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival

Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Feb 6, 2014
Know your dildo

Plus: Flipping a coin for a lifetime of happily-ever-after rimming, and advising a shaken employee about his cuckolding ways
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, latex dildo, Hannah Jorden, Smitten Kitten, Minneapolis, PVC, phthalates, sex toy shop, yeast infection, condom, latex, Progressive Pleasure Club, Catholicism, rimming, cheating, infidelity, cuckolding, open marriage

Music, Gossip Wolf Nov 20, 2013
Gossip Wolf: One-man pizza party ShowYouSuck celebrates his debut EP

Plus: An untamed benefit show for the Rebuilding Exchange, new music from One Wing Low, and more
- By J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil
- Tags: Gossip Wolf, ShowYouSuck, Dude Bro, Minneapolis, MC P.O.S, Unstoppable Death Machines, J. Arthur, the Whoevers, Peter Cottontale, the Hood Internet, Closed Sessions, Rebuilding Exchange, Savagelands, Twin Peaks, DJ Teen Witch, Avantist, Ava Grey, One Wing Low, Little Tigers in Your House, Jerry's Sandwiches, Soft Speaker, Blair Douglass, White/Light, Face the Strange, Jimmy Whispers, Circuit des Yeux, Peter Speer, Matt Clark

Blogs, Bleader Sep 30, 2013
Reader's Agenda Mon 9/30: A Study in Midwest Appropriation, Bernie Sahlin's celebration, and First Class

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Monday, September 30
- By Jillian Sandler
- Tags: Do This, Arts, SAIC, Michelle Grabner, A Study in Midwest Appropriation, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Bernie Sahlins, Second City, SCTV, First Class, New York City, Hank Hilbert, Ivan Vega

Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Review Jun 25, 2013
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BONEdanse's rowdy Bully.punk.riot nails groupthink

Atalee Judy returns to her roots.
- By Laura Molzahn
- Tags: Performing Arts Review, Suburbs, Minneapolis, Atalee Judy, Texas, Lower Manhattan, Cro-Mags, Breakbone DanceCo., BONEdanse, the Holocaust, Bully.punk.riot, Melissa Ganser, Megan Klein, Mark Earls, Herd: How to Change Mass Behaviour by Harnessing Our True Nature, Mac.VS.pc, Line.TEST, Futball.DUET, New Model Army, Dead Kennedys, Young Gods, Kurt Weill, Recommended

Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Review Jun 6, 2013
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Links Hall's new Midwest Nexus Program holds a down-home gathering

Synapse Arts' Rachel Damon cuts a bold swath in a new work.
- By Laura Molzahn
- Tags: Performing Arts Review, Rachel Damon, Swath, Synapse Arts, Julia Miller, Russell Weiss, Links Hall, Midwest Nexus Program, Minneapolis, Penelope Freeh, Slippery Fish, Jocelyn Hagen, Dance magazine, Recommended

Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Apr 18, 2013
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Dough (and some batters, too): A listicle

Notes on being a baker
- By Sam Worley
- Tags: Food & Drink Feature, Cracker, Cue, Minneapolis, Guthrie Theater, brunoise, apricots, Puff pastry, croissant, bread, Mississippi, pie, Julia Child, Celestial Kitchens, Floriole, Hoosier Mama Pie Company, Kitchen Chicago, Ravenswood Manor, This American Life, red velvet, Big Jones, cream cheese semifreddo, cremeux, food coloring, roulade, lemon curd, strawberries, whipped cream

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