Posts by Rich Larson
Dusty Heart arrives with a landmark statement
When Barbara Jean and Molly Dean decided to start playing together as Dusty Heart, fans of the Minnesota music scene were surprised and excited. Surprised, because, frankly, nobody saw this coming. Excited because we realized that the music coming from these two could be really good.
Read MoreAn Apology
I insulted those of you who have deeply held religious beliefs, with coarse and base vulgarity. I was flippant about not one, not two, but three incredibly important subjects. And, while it isn’t the first time, I chose to shut people out because of their beliefs rather than to try to facilitate the kind of discourse we need in this country.
Read MoreYou have to understand…
Fate stepped up and punched the Vikings in the face, and for the first time ever, the Vikings punched back and, baby, they landed a haymaker.
Read MoreThe heart wants what the heart wants
Being a Vikings fan means understanding failure. Heartbreak. Disaster.
Read MoreJim Ziegler is disgusting: an editorial
We protect our children in this country. No questions asked. It’s an absolute. It’s that simple.
Read MoreThe sly, charming, southern genius of Tom Petty
His charm was pure southern. It was slow and easy going, backed up with a comfortable, believable friendliness. You always felt like Tom Petty was your buddy.
Read MoreAnything but…
The point of this column is that I am sick to death of writing about politics, current events, the state of our Union, and the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
Read MoreSo simple and so hard
How in the name of hell did we wind up back here? This is the kind of thing you see in black and white footage from Alabama in 1964. Haven’t we moved beyond this?
Read MoreChan Poling and the never ending world of The Suburbs
“This really is about continuing my songwriting and what we always did – Hugo and I, and Bruce and Michael and Beej too. But if those guys can’t be with us they can’t be with us. It’s the same legacy to me.”
Read MoreA Request from an Old Fan
As long as you’re here, and as long as we’re here, and as long as it’s actually 2017, the time is perfect
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