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Has anyone seen my MN 1st Volunteers t-shirt? It has inexplicably disappeared.

I am about to head to the Nomad for the first two games. Then off to the airport. For you poor bastards stuck in the Twin Cities, Andy has put together a list of venues showing World Cup matches. There are a wide array of options depending on your eating and drinking requirements. Here's a few notes to help you make an informed decision about this critical matter.

Nomad World Pub: They're pulling out all the stops. Beer garden. Drink specials. Stupid contests. Prize giveaways. Should be ludicrously fun. Sweet flatscreen TVs for viewing pleasure. Plus they're so damn nice every time I pay a visit. One note of warning: they might not be open for 8 a.m. games. Check ahead.

The Sweetwater: This is the sleeper pick. They will be showing all games in high-def TV. The owner is a swell man of Iranian descent who also spent many years in Germany and is nutty for the game. They open at 6:30 a.m. and will be showing all matches live. They also have wi fi so you can pretend to be working while taking in some futebol.

The Local: They have installed a new 95-inch television! That's eight fucking feet. Incredible. All matches will be broadcast live and in high-def. $3 pints of bass during games. The best hashbrowns in town.

Holy Land: Upstairs they have a huge TV for viewing pleasure. During the African Nations Cup there was an interesting melange of people from all over Africa and the Middle East hanging out to watch games. The food is stupendous. They will be showing all matches.

Billy's on Grand: Not normally a soccer-friendly bar, but they are teaming up with the Thunder to host viewing parties. Great TVs, often-hostile staff, great, um, scenery.

Nochee: Don't know a whole lot about this, but undoubtedly a good choice for Brazil matches. They're promising to show all of them on their patio. My guess is they'll probably be showing other matches as well, but check ahead. Fabulous cocktails.

That's all I got. Send more options my way and I'll update.

Private Demko reporting for duty.

Posted by Paul Demko at June 8, 2006 10:42 AM

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