The Ultimate Gathering Space: Sirkel Kjøre home in Edina
The Sirkel Kjøre home in Edina is featured on the upcoming Homes by Architects tour. There are 12 homes to explore from new construction to remodeled projects. The self-guided tour takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The Sirkel Kjøre home in Edina is featured on the upcoming Homes by Architects tour. There are 12 homes to explore from new construction to remodeled projects. The self-guided tour takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The Ultimate Gathering Space: Sirkel Kjøre home in Edina
The Sirkel Kjøre home in Edina is featured on the upcoming Homes by Architects tour. There are 12 homes to explore from new construction to remodeled projects. The self-guided tour takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The Sirkel Kjøre home in Edina is featured on the upcoming Homes by Architects tour. There are 12 homes to explore from new construction to remodeled projects. The self-guided tour takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
12 Homes, 2 Days: The Homes by Architects Tour Is Back
The Homes by Architects tour returns this weekend. It features a mixture of new construction and remodeled projects, plus a range of project sizes, budgets, and neighborhoods. There are 12 homes to explore, nine in-person, and three virtually. The self-guided tour takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The Homes by Architects tour returns this weekend. It features a mixture of new construction and remodeled projects, plus a range of project sizes, budgets, and neighborhoods. There are 12 homes to explore, nine in-person, and three virtually. The self-guided tour takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Mia’s Dante Tapestry on display for first time in 70 years
The largest Italian Renaissance masterpiece in the United States has been in storage at the Minneapolis Institute of Art for nearly 70 years. A grant from The European Fine Arts Foundation made the extensive conservation treatment possible, allowing it to be hung once again for display. It was woven in the 1540's, designed by Francesco Salviati for a palazzo in Florence. Due to its sensitivity to light, it can only be exhibited for a limited time. The fully restored “The Meeting of Dante and Virgil,” will be on view through January 31, 2027.
The largest Italian Renaissance masterpiece in the United States has been in storage at the Minneapolis Institute of Art for nearly 70 years. A grant from The European Fine Arts Foundation made the extensive conservation treatment possible, allowing it to be hung once again for display. It was woven in the 1540's, designed by Francesco Salviati for a palazzo in Florence. Due to its sensitivity to light, it can only be exhibited for a limited time. The fully restored “The Meeting of Dante and Virgil,” will be on view through January 31, 2027.
Fall vintage market opens at Canterbury Park
Canterbury Park is the place to be this weekend for anyone looking to add some fall character to their home without breaking the bank. The Autumn Junk Bonanza features vintage Ralph Lauren plaids, wooden furniture, glassware, silver serving tableware, lighting and artworks alongside local makers. Junk Bonanza runs through September 12th. They offer free parking and general admission is $10.
Canterbury Park is the place to be this weekend for anyone looking to add some fall character to their home without breaking the bank. The Autumn Junk Bonanza features vintage Ralph Lauren plaids, wooden furniture, glassware, silver serving tableware, lighting and artworks alongside local makers. Junk Bonanza runs through September 12th. They offer free parking and general admission is $10.
State Fair rejects find a home in Edina art gallery
The Minnesota State Fair's Fine Arts Competition is one of the most competitive juried art shows in the state and the pieces that didn't make the cut are now getting their own spotlight. This year, the fair received more than 3,185 submissions but accepted only 340. The rejected entries are currently on display at Douglas Flanders & Associates, an Edina art gallery, through Oct. 10. This is the gallery's third annual "Minnesota State Fair Reject Show."
The Minnesota State Fair's Fine Arts Competition is one of the most competitive juried art shows in the state and the pieces that didn't make the cut are now getting their own spotlight. This year, the fair received more than 3,185 submissions but accepted only 340. The rejected entries are currently on display at Douglas Flanders & Associates, an Edina art gallery, through Oct. 10. This is the gallery's third annual "Minnesota State Fair Reject Show."
KidStrong gyms arrive in the Twin Cities
KidStrong already has two locations in the metro, Eagan and Woodbury, with a third on the way in Edina. It will open in October. They offer classes for early walkers up to 11 years old. The 45-minute classes are not sport-specific and focus on three pillars: a strong body, character and brain.
KidStrong already has two locations in the metro, Eagan and Woodbury, with a third on the way in Edina. It will open in October. They offer classes for early walkers up to 11 years old. The 45-minute classes are not sport-specific and focus on three pillars: a strong body, character and brain.
Eco Experience celebrates 20 years
The Eco Experience is back for its 20th year. It features a new exhibit exploring the Mississippi River’s century-long journey to recovery.
The Eco Experience is back for its 20th year. It features a new exhibit exploring the Mississippi River’s century-long journey to recovery.
Rooster crowing and poultry showing at the State Fair
The Hink family of Minnetonka has been showing poultry at the Minnesota State Fair for more than ten years.
The Hink family of Minnetonka has been showing poultry at the Minnesota State Fair for more than ten years.
Volunteers are rebuilding Minnesota's prairie habitat
A group of volunteers in the Northwest Metro are on the hunt for seeds that will restore Minnesota's prairie habitat. Today, less than 1% of Minnesota's prairie habitat remains. Three Rivers Park District started re-planting prairies in 1968 and offers many opportunities for people to join the effort through October at multiple locations.
A group of volunteers in the Northwest Metro are on the hunt for seeds that will restore Minnesota's prairie habitat. Today, less than 1% of Minnesota's prairie habitat remains. Three Rivers Park District started re-planting prairies in 1968 and offers many opportunities for people to join the effort through October at multiple locations.
Monarch migration: tracking a thousand miles with a tiny tag
Starting this weekend, you can help unlock the mystery of the monarch butterfly's migration. There will be family events allowing folks to catch, tag and release butterflies at several Three Rivers Park District locations before their 2,000 mile journey to Mexico.
Starting this weekend, you can help unlock the mystery of the monarch butterfly's migration. There will be family events allowing folks to catch, tag and release butterflies at several Three Rivers Park District locations before their 2,000 mile journey to Mexico.
Local youth making a difference with lemonade
For the last six years, two brothers from Carver have been running a lemonade stand and donating their profits to different local organizations. They'll be at it again on Friday, August 28th from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 417 High Street in Carver. This time Dash and Jace Nelson will make donations to the Carver Black Sox Town Ball Team and the Lowry Nature Center. They're also collecting school supplies for the local elementary school.
For the last six years, two brothers from Carver have been running a lemonade stand and donating their profits to different local organizations. They'll be at it again on Friday, August 28th from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 417 High Street in Carver. This time Dash and Jace Nelson will make donations to the Carver Black Sox Town Ball Team and the Lowry Nature Center. They're also collecting school supplies for the local elementary school.
Twin Cities dancers audition for Nutcracker 2026
Dancers from all over the Twin Cities are auditioning for Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy this week. The beloved Minnesota holiday tradition will run Dec. 12–20 at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. The cast includes more than 100 local dancers performing alongside professional artists and a live 44-piece orchestra.
Dancers from all over the Twin Cities are auditioning for Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy this week. The beloved Minnesota holiday tradition will run Dec. 12–20 at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. The cast includes more than 100 local dancers performing alongside professional artists and a live 44-piece orchestra.
The first batch of apples are ready for harvest
First Kiss apples are being harvested for opening day at the AppleHouse, Thursday August 20th. This will be the last season for this location of the AppleHouse. In 2027 it will move into a new facility on the Landscape Arboretum grounds. The AppleHouse will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. It is located 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance along Highway 5.
First Kiss apples are being harvested for opening day at the AppleHouse, Thursday August 20th. This will be the last season for this location of the AppleHouse. In 2027 it will move into a new facility on the Landscape Arboretum grounds. The AppleHouse will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. It is located 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance along Highway 5.
Boast Squash looking forward to sport's Olympic debut
Squash will make its debut at the 2028 Olympic games in LA, and the members of Boast Squash in Eden Prairie can't wait. The facility opened in 2017 with classes for all ages including a Junior Academy. They offer a junior beginner's clinic on most Saturdays at noon. Boast Squash is located at 9805 Hamilton Road.
Squash will make its debut at the 2028 Olympic games in LA, and the members of Boast Squash in Eden Prairie can't wait. The facility opened in 2017 with classes for all ages including a Junior Academy. They offer a junior beginner's clinic on most Saturdays at noon. Boast Squash is located at 9805 Hamilton Road.
It's showtime for sunflowers
Waldoch Farm is bringing back its Sunflower Festival. The event runs August 13th through September 13th, Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm boasts six full acres of sunflowers. With a ticket, guests get to cut a sunflower to take home and can hop on a hayride. There are also other family activities at the Joyer Adventure portion of the farm like a slide, low-ropes course and wooden playsets. The farm is located at 8174 Lake Drive in Lino Lakes.
Waldoch Farm is bringing back its Sunflower Festival. The event runs August 13th through September 13th, Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm boasts six full acres of sunflowers. With a ticket, guests get to cut a sunflower to take home and can hop on a hayride. There are also other family activities at the Joyer Adventure portion of the farm like a slide, low-ropes course and wooden playsets. The farm is located at 8174 Lake Drive in Lino Lakes.
Uptown Porchfest brings the bands to the Wedge
Nearly 100 bands will play dozens of porches in the Wedge Neighborhood of Uptown on Saturday. The Uptown Porchfest is from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is free to attend. There will be food trucks at Mueller Park. Organizers are asking visitors to avoid trying to park in the neighborhood as there is very little parking available. They suggest walking, biking, taking a but or ride-share.
Nearly 100 bands will play dozens of porches in the Wedge Neighborhood of Uptown on Saturday. The Uptown Porchfest is from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. It is free to attend. There will be food trucks at Mueller Park. Organizers are asking visitors to avoid trying to park in the neighborhood as there is very little parking available. They suggest walking, biking, taking a but or ride-share.
Preparing natural history specimens at the Bell Museum
An event at the Bell Museum this week allows visitors to see the process of preparing specimens for the scientific collections. It's called Bell Expeditions. The team will be preparing birds, mammals, fishes, plants and insects for natural history collections. This goes hand in hand with the new project they've launched called Salvage Wildlife in which tragedies are turned into scientific data. Bell Expeditions runs August 12th - 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and it's free to attend.
An event at the Bell Museum this week allows visitors to see the process of preparing specimens for the scientific collections. It's called Bell Expeditions. The team will be preparing birds, mammals, fishes, plants and insects for natural history collections. This goes hand in hand with the new project they've launched called Salvage Wildlife in which tragedies are turned into scientific data. Bell Expeditions runs August 12th - 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and it's free to attend.
Skyline Social & Games opens in Apple Valley
There's an enormous new entertainment venue in Apple Valley. Skyline Social & Games is just over 97,000 square feet. Indoors, there's two bowling alleys, duckpin, axe throwing, an arcade and full menu and bar with multiple areas to sit and dine. Outside, there's several volleyball courts, bocce ball and cornhole including summer leagues that start soon. It's located at 15555 English Ave. This is Skyline's second location. The original is in Hermantown.
There's an enormous new entertainment venue in Apple Valley. Skyline Social & Games is just over 97,000 square feet. Indoors, there's two bowling alleys, duckpin, axe throwing, an arcade and full menu and bar with multiple areas to sit and dine. Outside, there's several volleyball courts, bocce ball and cornhole including summer leagues that start soon. It's located at 15555 English Ave. This is Skyline's second location. The original is in Hermantown.
Dakota County Fair begins in Farmington
The Dakota County Fair runs August 10th - 16th. They have animals, food and more than 45 free events. General admission is free. Parking is $10. The fairgrounds are located in Farmington at 4008 220th St W.
The Dakota County Fair runs August 10th - 16th. They have animals, food and more than 45 free events. General admission is free. Parking is $10. The fairgrounds are located in Farmington at 4008 220th St W.