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James Lileks
Columnist | Metro
Phone: 612-673-7858
Email: jlileks@startribune.com
James Lileks writes a metro column and is an anchor/producer for NewsBreak, the webcast on startribune.com. He also blogs under The Blog O'Things.
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Recent content from James Lileks
Lileks: Less is more, except at the intersection of cars and bikes
No, seriously, this is an important issue that should be of interest to everyone, because this is the road I use to get downtown, and thus my inconvenience can be blown up into a larger social issue that affects us all, obscuring my own personal, selfish motives.
Updated: September 13, 2012, - 11:20 PM
Lileks: A new fall color: Autumnal blue
The Fall Colors map has been released. As we go to press, most of the state is still below 10 percent fall colors, although northeastern Minnesota is starting to die -- er, turn a gorgeous burning hue that provides a glorious backdrop to the bittersweet pleasures of the season.
Updated: September 08, 2012, - 04:34 PM
Lileks: Is it a work of art, or merely a bathroom in an art center?
The Walker Art Center bathrooms are running for the Best Restrooms in America.
Updated: September 06, 2012, - 09:59 PM
State Fair Midway at night
The Minnesota State Fair is different at night -- louder, brighter . . . and creepier, too.
Updated: September 03, 2012, - 06:47 PM
Ringside seat to rooster-crowing contest
Nothing in life prepares you for the moment when you agree to judge a rooster-crowing contest at the State Fair.
Updated: September 02, 2012, - 07:42 AM
Lileks: Ruler of the roost has a caw that awes
Nothing in life prepares you for the moment when you agree to judge a rooster-crowing contest at the State Fair.
Updated: September 01, 2012, - 04:32 PM
Lileks: Consider this after a long week at the fair
Some random observations about the ongoing situation in Falcon Heights we call the fair.
Updated: August 30, 2012, - 08:35 PM
Fairgoers mimic KISS
Fairgoers got their best KISS gear on just in time for the concert Wednesday.
Updated: August 30, 2012, - 12:19 PM
Fair's Heritage Square is for history lovers
James Lileks offers a unique look at what draws fairgoers to Heritage Square.
Updated: August 29, 2012, - 09:02 AM
Lileks: New heights, new frights at the fair
I was at the State Fair when the Stratosphere ride stranded 24 people high up in the air. You say: Be more specific, please.
Updated: August 26, 2012, - 07:06 AM
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