Yes, it killed the cat, or so they say. But curiosity has also hardened many a crotch. The yet-to-be-explored has always held an erotic allure. Many a guy has fantasized about bondage, group sex, or—most commonly—what it would...

The more progressive of Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Minneapolis has developed a strong reputation for supporting left-of-center social and political causes, including gay rights. But this dynamic city of 400,000 also celebrates the...

Saturday, October 11 The Fall Colors Masquerade. Enjoy a festive night with Emmy Award-winning comedian Maile Flanagan and other live entertainment. Also featured are a large silent auction, dancing, cocktails, and masks. VIP...

Loring Park Fireworks When this issue came up before, I e-mailed someone about it before speaking, because I don’t particularly pay much attention to wildlife issues. I suspect that Kay Hanson [“Letters,” Lavender, June 20] not...

Swanky W Hotel-The Foshay Opens in Minneapolis What was once a trend meant only for the biggest and most fabulous cities has begun to transform the Twin Cities. W Hotels Worldwide, one of the fastest-growing luxury hotel brands...

How have you made a difference in the life of a child lately? If you don’t have the opportunity to see kids all the time, or figure you want to enhance the lives of even more kids, consider Big Brothers Big Sisters of the...

I talked to my sister the other day—the one who moved to Canada in the early 1970s. During the conversation, she started bemoaning that Prime Minister Stephen Harper had called a federal election. Being a Canadian trapped in an...