Twin Cities

Talking Volumes: James Ellroy
Author James Ellroy, when asked about mental chaos and clutter, describes the contents of his minimalist apartment in detail. "History rages in my mind," he says. "I like an uncluttered, quiet life."
A dark 'Lonely Avenue' turn for Stray Cat Setzer
Brian Setzer can't keep his fingers still. When he talks about his new CD "Songs From Lonely Avenue," he has to grab his bright orange Gretsch guitar and start firing off the edgy riffs that make up his film noir tribute.
A judge in Minnesota has sentenced three men for exporting high-tech carbon-fiber to the China Academy of Space Technology in violation of U.S. export laws.