It's undeniable that the U.S. depends on oil: We're willing to wait in line for it, we panic when the price for gas is too high, and we're even willing to go to war for it. Tonight, Solutions Twin Cities will explore this dynamic with a series of interactive talks, games, and activities. Need a drink? Yeah, they'll have that too.

She was the 66th Secretary of State of the United States under President George W. Bush. She worked as an assistant for national security affairs. On occasion she would accidentally refer to the President as her husband (awkward!). Thandie Newton played her in a movie directed by Oliver Stone. This weekend she will be in town for a lecture and a Q&A in St. Louis Park. Tickets are still available, but it will cost you. (Not your soul).

Brainerd International Raceway is hosting the drag racing hoopla today through Sunday.  According to the Brainerd Raceway, the occasion is the 28th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. 

Brainerd is number 16 of 23 stops in the series.

(photo by Fillmore Photography)

In the late '90s Dr. Jack Kevorkian, while standing trial for second-degree murder, stirred up great controversy and national debate over doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Enter Jerry Dincin, president of Final Exit Network. His organization provides counseling and instruction for any individual seeking to end his life, regardless of whether he has a terminal health status.

No worries -- there are lots of places to go to celebrate Obama's inauguration, starting with your couch if you can stay home for the morning. But if you're one of those unlucky who actually have to get to work, you can be sneaky at work and watch the Inauguration live online at CNN.

All day long and into the night, there are plenty of local places to watch, including the Walker Art Museum, Lee's Liquor Lounge, and the Riverview Theater. Check out the handy partial listing at Minneapolis MetBlogs. Or go to www.moveon.org and punch in your zip code to find more events.