Politico, MinnPost and the Star Tribune, among other outlets, reported today that the Federal Election Commission ruled that former Sen. Norm Coleman can use campaign funds to defend himself against allegations that Nasser Kazeminy, a longtime friend and political supporter, steered some $75,000 to him through a company that employed Coleman’s wife.
Coleman is not named [...]

Guitar ace Tim Sparks, who tours the world from his home base of Frazee, Minn., has cut a new album. Backed by stellar bassist Greg Cohen and in-demand percussionist Cyro Baptista, Sparks has adapted 10 tunes composed by the self-proclaimed “King of the Klezmer Clarinet” on Little Princess: Tim Sparks Plays Naftule Brandwein (Tzadik). The [...]