Minnesota students design new habitat for zoo sea lions
More than 5,000 Minnesota K - 12 students used STEM skills to design new habitats and enhancements for Minnesota Zoo's five California sea lions. The best ideas are being displayed and presented by student groups at the Minnesota Zoo during this first week of March.
More than 5,000 Minnesota K - 12 students used STEM skills to design new habitats and enhancements for Minnesota Zoo's five California sea lions. The best ideas are being displayed and presented by student groups at the Minnesota Zoo during this first week of March.
Catching up with the US Wheelchair Curling team
For the last week, the Chaska Curling Center hosted the US Wheelchair Curling Team for practices ahead of the Paralympic Winter Games. Events begin in Milano Cortina on Wednesday with the opening ceremony slated for Friday, March 6th. There are 665 athletes competing in 79 events across six sports.
For the last week, the Chaska Curling Center hosted the US Wheelchair Curling Team for practices ahead of the Paralympic Winter Games. Events begin in Milano Cortina on Wednesday with the opening ceremony slated for Friday, March 6th. There are 665 athletes competing in 79 events across six sports.
Step inside Finn's Frog Farm
What started out as a family hobby is now a full-fledged business in Cottage Grove. Finn's Frog Farm specializes in captive bred tree frogs, dart frogs, ground dwelling frogs and all the things one would need to support them. They are in the process of adding a classroom for future camps and learning opportunities. They are open Wednesday through Sunday.
What started out as a family hobby is now a full-fledged business in Cottage Grove. Finn's Frog Farm specializes in captive bred tree frogs, dart frogs, ground dwelling frogs and all the things one would need to support them. They are in the process of adding a classroom for future camps and learning opportunities. They are open Wednesday through Sunday.
Syrup Season: How to identify and tap a maple tree
The freezing and thawing cycle is ideal for sap collection and starting this weekend, there are events planned that allow folks to learn more about the maple syruping process from start to finish. Three Rivers Park District operates 20 parks all across the Twin Cities. We ventured to the Lowry Nature Center in Victoria to start the tapping process.
The freezing and thawing cycle is ideal for sap collection and starting this weekend, there are events planned that allow folks to learn more about the maple syruping process from start to finish. Three Rivers Park District operates 20 parks all across the Twin Cities. We ventured to the Lowry Nature Center in Victoria to start the tapping process.
Meet Regi; ambassador owl at the Lowry Nature Center
Three Rivers Park District offers a 'Raptors up Close' program where you can learn about their ambassador animals like Regi the great horned owl.
Three Rivers Park District offers a 'Raptors up Close' program where you can learn about their ambassador animals like Regi the great horned owl.
Home and Garden Show begins at Convention Center
Spring has arrived in downtown Minneapolis. The Home and Garden Show is underway at the Convention Center. The show runs February 25th through March 1st.
Spring has arrived in downtown Minneapolis. The Home and Garden Show is underway at the Convention Center. The show runs February 25th through March 1st.
Mattress races return to Buck Hill
Costumed teams will hop on mattresses and race down Buck Hill in Burnsville this weekend. The Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging event raises money for a local non-profit that supports families as they transition into stable housing by providing furniture and household items. There is still time to register a team. Races begin Saturday at 6 p.m. Bridging supports more than 5,000 families in the metro and has three warehouses across the Twin Cities.
Costumed teams will hop on mattresses and race down Buck Hill in Burnsville this weekend. The Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging event raises money for a local non-profit that supports families as they transition into stable housing by providing furniture and household items. There is still time to register a team. Races begin Saturday at 6 p.m. Bridging supports more than 5,000 families in the metro and has three warehouses across the Twin Cities.
Buck Hill opens for uphill skiing
For the last few years, Buck Hill has been opening early on Friday mornings offering 'uphill access.' Each year, more and more people turn out. The lights aren't on, the chairlifts aren't running, but skiers and boarders are welcome to bring their gear to trek uphill and coast back down. Uphill Access runs from 6am to 8:30am and costs $10. The program will be offered while weather permits.
For the last few years, Buck Hill has been opening early on Friday mornings offering 'uphill access.' Each year, more and more people turn out. The lights aren't on, the chairlifts aren't running, but skiers and boarders are welcome to bring their gear to trek uphill and coast back down. Uphill Access runs from 6am to 8:30am and costs $10. The program will be offered while weather permits.
Canterbury Park to host Extreme Horse Skijoring
Horses will run at Canterbury Park this weekend but unlike the summer racing season, they'll be pulling skiers and snowboarders through a course and over jumps. Extreme Horse Skijoring will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22. More than 350 participants and 150 horses are expected to compete. Dachshund and corgi races are also planned for weekend along with bonfires, smores and a kids zone.
Horses will run at Canterbury Park this weekend but unlike the summer racing season, they'll be pulling skiers and snowboarders through a course and over jumps. Extreme Horse Skijoring will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22. More than 350 participants and 150 horses are expected to compete. Dachshund and corgi races are also planned for weekend along with bonfires, smores and a kids zone.
Fort-building adventure awaits at Children's Theatre Company
Forts! Build Your Own Adventure, is now running at Children's Theatre Company. It takes place on the Cargill Stage. There's a cushy foam floor, couches, blankets, towers of cardboard boxes and flashlights. Kids and adults can use what they want to build what they want. Forts! runs from February 13-April 5, 2026.
Forts! Build Your Own Adventure, is now running at Children's Theatre Company. It takes place on the Cargill Stage. There's a cushy foam floor, couches, blankets, towers of cardboard boxes and flashlights. Kids and adults can use what they want to build what they want. Forts! runs from February 13-April 5, 2026.
Line dancing makes a comeback
A local group is line dancing and two-steppin' all over the Twin Cities. Hold Your Lady Tight Night (HYLTN) emerged out of the pandemic. HYLTN teaches line dance and two step lessons weekly. You don't need a partner or experience and dancers of all ages and skills are welcome.
A local group is line dancing and two-steppin' all over the Twin Cities. Hold Your Lady Tight Night (HYLTN) emerged out of the pandemic. HYLTN teaches line dance and two step lessons weekly. You don't need a partner or experience and dancers of all ages and skills are welcome.
Bluey's backyard opens at Southdale Center
The CAMP brand has opened Bluey's Backyard at Edina's Southdale Center. The 3,500 square foot immersive play experience inspired by the Emmy award winning series. It is located on the main floor near Life Time and will be in place through March 31st.
The CAMP brand has opened Bluey's Backyard at Edina's Southdale Center. The 3,500 square foot immersive play experience inspired by the Emmy award winning series. It is located on the main floor near Life Time and will be in place through March 31st.
The ultimate holiday party hits the stage in Burnsville
Tap dancers, singers, musicians and beatboxers are bringing a holiday party to the stage in Red Wing and Burnsville. 'Who Brought the Humbug' is a Rhythm Street Movement original show in it's 8th year. It'll be on stage at the Sheldon Theatre on Thursday January 18th before moving to the Ames Center on the 19th and 20th.
Tap dancers, singers, musicians and beatboxers are bringing a holiday party to the stage in Red Wing and Burnsville. 'Who Brought the Humbug' is a Rhythm Street Movement original show in it's 8th year. It'll be on stage at the Sheldon Theatre on Thursday January 18th before moving to the Ames Center on the 19th and 20th.
Move over Griswold family; the Joyces have you beat
Seven years ago the Joyce family decided to honor their grandma by decking out their home like the one from her favorite movie, Christmas Vacation. The setup took 300 hours and they walked 145 miles without ever leaving their yard. Candy Cane Lane will be lit through January 1st. It's located at 1994 Herschel Lane in Roseville.
Seven years ago the Joyce family decided to honor their grandma by decking out their home like the one from her favorite movie, Christmas Vacation. The setup took 300 hours and they walked 145 miles without ever leaving their yard. Candy Cane Lane will be lit through January 1st. It's located at 1994 Herschel Lane in Roseville.
New entertainment venue opens at Rosedale Center
BRKTHROUGH is a challenge-based entertainment experience featuring more than 40 immersive rooms. It's takes up two floors next to JCPenney. It's set up for teams of 2-4 players who take on mental, physical and/or skill-based challenges. There's also a restaurant and tap wall.
BRKTHROUGH is a challenge-based entertainment experience featuring more than 40 immersive rooms. It's takes up two floors next to JCPenney. It's set up for teams of 2-4 players who take on mental, physical and/or skill-based challenges. There's also a restaurant and tap wall.
Community comes together to revive Illuminate Isanti
The lights are on in Bluebird Park for Illuminate Isanti. The lights festival was in jeopardy of being cancelled until the community came together to raise funds to keep it going. The free event runs through December 25th. The lights will be on nightly from 5pm to 10pm. There will be special performances, food trucks and pics with Santa December 18th through the 21st. For more information visit their Facebook page, Isanti Together
The lights are on in Bluebird Park for Illuminate Isanti. The lights festival was in jeopardy of being cancelled until the community came together to raise funds to keep it going. The free event runs through December 25th. The lights will be on nightly from 5pm to 10pm. There will be special performances, food trucks and pics with Santa December 18th through the 21st. For more information visit their Facebook page, Isanti Together
New shops and cafe open in Galleria Edina
Galleria Edina has welcomed several new tenants including an expanded furniture showroom from Arhaus and Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, its 3rd Minnesota location.
Galleria Edina has welcomed several new tenants including an expanded furniture showroom from Arhaus and Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, its 3rd Minnesota location.
Hundreds of voices power 'Welcome Christmas Concert'
A powerful concert is coming to Minneapolis this weekend. The Welcome Christmas Concert will feature 200 singers, four ensembles, from VocalEssence and Northrop’s famous organ with seven-thousand pipes. They will sing a mix of classic choral music and carols and the audience is encouraged to sing along at times. The VocalEssence Welcome Christmas Concert will be on Saturday December 14th at 4pm.
A powerful concert is coming to Minneapolis this weekend. The Welcome Christmas Concert will feature 200 singers, four ensembles, from VocalEssence and Northrop’s famous organ with seven-thousand pipes. They will sing a mix of classic choral music and carols and the audience is encouraged to sing along at times. The VocalEssence Welcome Christmas Concert will be on Saturday December 14th at 4pm.
Holiday lights tours underway in Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights is known for its decked out holiday homes. Experience the Twin Cities is offering open-air bus tours. It is a BYOB experience and the B stands for both beverage and blanket. The tour is 30 minutes long. The home we featured in the story is located at 7050 Blaine Ave E.
Inver Grove Heights is known for its decked out holiday homes. Experience the Twin Cities is offering open-air bus tours. It is a BYOB experience and the B stands for both beverage and blanket. The tour is 30 minutes long. The home we featured in the story is located at 7050 Blaine Ave E.
Vintage Christmas Market in Shakopee
Every December, Junk Bonanza puts on a very vintage Christmas Market. The event is held at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. This event ran December 4th through the 6th, 2025. The next Junk Bonanza event is March 26th-28th, 2026.
Every December, Junk Bonanza puts on a very vintage Christmas Market. The event is held at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. This event ran December 4th through the 6th, 2025. The next Junk Bonanza event is March 26th-28th, 2026.