This Week's Sign of the Downfall of Civilization


Midwestern humor can be seen as a little, well, stiff. Case in point: enterprising pranskters in Minneapolis are standing up to the cold, literally. The city has seen an increase in front yard jeansings, as in taking wet jeans and allowing them to freeze, upright, lending whole new meaning to freezing one’s ass off.

In this week's issue...

December 18, 2025
Let it snow

Although ski areas across the West have taken a hit, there’s still hope 

December 18, 2025
Look, but don't take

Lessons in pottery theft – and remorse – from SW Colorado

December 11, 2025
Big plans

Whole Foods, 270 apartments could be coming to Durango Mall parcel