Bernard Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison for massive financial scam
In a New York City courtroom today, U.S. District Judge Denny Chin sentenced Wall Street insider Bernard Madoff to 150...
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Coleman-Franken recount tussle brings in big bucks
Politico, MinnPost and the Star Tribune, among other outlets, reported today that the Federal Election Commission ruled that former Sen....
Guitar virtuoso Tim Sparks plays tunes by Brandwein
Guitar ace Tim Sparks, who tours the world from his home base of Frazee, Minn., has cut a new album....
Tony Kushner talks about art, politics and Minneapolis
By MORDECAI SPECKTOR Renowned playwright Tony Kushner returned briefly to Minneapolis last weekend. He wanted to see another performance of...
Sam Kaplan named U.S. ambassador to Morocco
By MORDECAI SPECKTOR Samuel L. Kaplan, a prominent Minneapolis lawyer and influential DFL Party activist, has been nominated as U.S....