Rating? Negative 100 The paper is consistently late or delivered the next day. The decision to…read moreprint the paper in Iowa was the dumbest decision ever. The paper is nothing more than a rag for the liberal politicians in Minnesota it is so slanted it is sickening. There is no honest journalism in Minnesota anymore.

This rating should actually be a NEGATIVE 5 STARS…read more tried to make a credit card payment for $17.53, my card was charged $1753.00...when obvious error was reported, no apology or explanation for fraud. supposed solution offered (rather than crediting my card for this overcharge) was to maybe send me a refund check at some unknown time in the future...one hell of a way to run a business. a simple review of their payment accounting practice would have easily caught this blatant error before it could occur.

This is literally a news stand on the corner of the street…read more I'm shocked that they have an address and a phone number, to be honest. I am not sure who gets their news and magazines here, but clearly as they have been around for quite a long time, someone does. I was never tempted to do so.

I'd never been here before, and I usually make a point of going to locally owned bookstores, but…read morehad a gift card to burn! This space in Calhoun Square area is surprisingly large and bright. Tonssss of selection when it comes to books, all well organized. I was surprised by how cute the kids section was! Great table displays of current hot and new books. I found what I needed quickly and had great service from the staff finding things and checking out. They had some great discounts going too on certain books!

I really wanted a new book. I was trying to psych myself up to go to my usual location in a mall,…read morebut Christmas Eve Day? Sounded very... people-y. I did not want to deal with a parking lot full of frantic last-minute shoppers. Luckily, I absent-mindedly drove in the wrong direction, and thanks to muscle memory and the Yelp app remembered this location. Score! I was delighted to discover that there was tons of parking, and I was even more pleased to discover an excellent selection of business books--just what I was looking for. I immediately spotted a book that I had been eyeing for a while and snagged it, then perused the other titles until I found another book that I simply had to have. Making my purchase was easy as pie thanks to a highly efficient cashier person. I saved a good chunk thanks to being a member (a great investment if you live your books like I love mine). All in all? It was a most satisfying experience. Definitely check out this location if you're in the market for gifts, too--they have a great selection of books for varied interests, and you can always find something wonderful at a great price. Don't miss their magazine section, either--it's exceptional!

Dear Lavender, As a…read morereader of your magazine for 10 years, I thought it well past due to write you in the spirit of constructive criticism. It is tempting to assess you as a "lifestyle" magazine. By this measure, you do several things quite well. Your reviews of restaurants, theater/classical music/opera performances are readable and engaging, and your calendar of events are crucial to gay-friendly businesses and organizations throughout the Twin Cities. The sophistication of your packaging (with its glossy pages and covers) makes similar queer publications in San Francisco or New York appear amateurish by comparison. But even as we hold Lavender to the "lifestyle" genre, I call for a major face lift of your publication. To many of your readers, the folks you seem to be targeting are gay + white + middle class + Christian. With few exceptions, lesbians, the trans- and bi- communities, and people of color find few images or articles that appeal to their diverse tastes, interests, and beliefs. Lavender demonstrates its loyalty to a small segment of the LGBT population in several ways. For example, your pages are front-loaded with ads for new condo developments and related services, such as realtors, home and garden supplies, and window treatments. Note: mass home foreclosures and the current credit crunch are not just figments of the heterosexual imagination. Until recently you featured a column titled "Faith in Action", which intended to highlight spirituality in the LGBT community. Unfortunately, its writer (from your targeted demographic) seemed to view the project as his own budget psychotherapy service, allowing him to air his rants against the Christian church and share his personal journeys through religion. Fortunately you exorcised his column before his conversion to the Kabbala or Scientology. Please be assured that I am not suggesting you revamp yourself into a journal of queer theory. Most of us are incapable of reading three pages of Foucault without developing a brain tumor. Nor do I recommend that you expunge those adverts for escort services, which feature shirtless models and their vacant faces. In this struggling economy those pretty boys are cat-fighting for jobs, too. But I am encouraging you to consider the possibilities of your role in the community. Why not include more stories about issues affecting the broader LGBT community? Why not strengthen your work with queer movements that have raised awareness about our issues, and continue to work for equality? Until then, I will continue to pick up each new issue of Lavender at my local coffee shop, gay bar, or restaurant. After all, despite the tone of this letter, I'll still look forward to your previews of the Guthrie season, and reviews of the newest gay owned business in town. And, of course, I want to know when's the next Miss Gay U-S-of-A pageant at the '90s.

Southwest Journal, you are like the greatest neighbors all rolled into one!…read more You are the informative neighbor, telling me about new places to check out. You are the classy neighbor, giving me just enough information about things I don't normally care about, just in case I'm ever in a situation where I need to sound cultured. You are the friendly neighbor because your articles always sound so nice. You have never taken on a negative tone with me, kind of like my real-life asshole neighbors. I don't even need to mention how reliable you are! And, most importantly, you are my nosy neighbor. Your crime reports are reason enough for me to live! I love knowing that I'm not the stupid person who let some strangers in, got tanked, passed out and then woke up to find her car missing. I'm sure glad I get to read about someone else doing it, kind of like my own personal gossip magazine. I just wish you'd put the paper in bags before you delivered them. I know it's not great for the environment, but throwing a newspaper onto steps covered in snow/rain is pretty dumb.

The best local newspaper in the Twin Cities. Its a great way to learn about what is happening in…read morethe neighborhoods, learn of local businesses, and keep up on city government. Its a positive, up beat publication that is chock full of useful news.

Great Service to find what you need...Very good selection of Magazines and Newspapers…read more... Highly Recommended...

Great Newsstand! I've been coming to this West LA newsstand for years and I've never been…read moredisappointed. Great selection of magazines and newspapers, and if they don't have it in stock, you can ask to have it special ordered. The staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and if you're a frequent customer they know exactly what you want so you can be in and out quickly when you're in a hurry! I purchase multiple mags/papers daily which they will set aside in advance if requested. In addition, they have added a beautiful collection of glassware as part of their smoke shop. I was in the market for a pipe as a gift and wasn't exactly sure what I wanted. John, the owner was able to explain the difference between all the varieties of pipes and smoking apparatuses. They even have the original hand made, one of a kind, imported Moroccan "Sebsi" pipes for concentrates, which are quite unusual and hard to find. (My purchase)

I have known Mr. Kenneth Garnier as a client and a friend for twenty-five years. He is the most…read morehonest and upright person that I have ever had the pleasure to know and work with. He always does what he says he will do. He has full integrity.

From the owner: Our company specializes in record and film production; book publishing; marketing; and,…read moredistribution.

The "crew managers" or "managers" "Charlie dan tim" whatever.. truly care about the "criminals"…read morethey're managing, teaching helping . I went to sts for two days. I prefer to not go into detail about why I was there. The crew members I was able to meet, from what I experienced and saw, during those two days, actually care about every person there. I would like to do something to change even one person's perspective on sts! Or things some people have heard about it. If you are doing sts and you would like details, as to why you're doing certain things, ask the driver!!! From my experience there's good reasons!! For instance.. helping the youth with something so small, as learning about a maple tree! It's honestly amazing!! I personally think

Loved this cozy and unique bookstore. I also appreciated the history behind the buildings previous…read moretenant, the phone company. Great photos of he switchboard room and operators! I could have spent hours here!!

This was my 20th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. It sells used and rare books. The…read morestacks here felt curated and well organized, which I appreciated. Often times a used bookstore chooses to organize in a somewhat random fashion, so their eye to detail and curation is welcomed. The wood tones and lighting here were cozy. There is street parking available.