Break out the rhinestones for this book bedazzling event
Local romance authors Evi James and Alice Daniels will be at Yellowbird Coffee Bar NE on Friday, May 8th to meet the readers, sign books and bedazzle book covers. DabbleKit will be bringing all the supplies for bedazzling. The event is 18+ and you do need to reserve a spot to attend. There will be more bedazzling events throughout the summer.
Local romance authors Evi James and Alice Daniels will be at Yellowbird Coffee Bar NE on Friday, May 8th to meet the readers, sign books and bedazzle book covers. DabbleKit will be bringing all the supplies for bedazzling. The event is 18+ and you do need to reserve a spot to attend. There will be more bedazzling events throughout the summer.
Preserving Minnesota's oldest standing building
Work is underway to preserve the oldest standing building in Minnesota. The Round Tower was constructed in 1820 as a defensive point for Fort St. Anthony, which was later renamed Fort Snelling. The structure was deteriorating from water damage but is now covered in scaffolding as it's repaired stone by stone.
Work is underway to preserve the oldest standing building in Minnesota. The Round Tower was constructed in 1820 as a defensive point for Fort St. Anthony, which was later renamed Fort Snelling. The structure was deteriorating from water damage but is now covered in scaffolding as it's repaired stone by stone.
Way Cool Cooking School opens 2nd location
Way Cool Cooking School opened in 2004 in Eden Prairie. The team has had plans to expand to the east side of the metro for several years and finally found a spot on Grand Avenue near Fairview in St. Paul. The school offers classes for kids and adults, families, birthday parties and company team building.
Way Cool Cooking School opened in 2004 in Eden Prairie. The team has had plans to expand to the east side of the metro for several years and finally found a spot on Grand Avenue near Fairview in St. Paul. The school offers classes for kids and adults, families, birthday parties and company team building.
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on St. Paul's West Side
The West Side Cinco de Mayo Celebration brings thousands of people to St. Paul each year. There are two days of car shows, live music, authentic cuisine, a Saturday parade and three stages of entertainment.
The West Side Cinco de Mayo Celebration brings thousands of people to St. Paul each year. There are two days of car shows, live music, authentic cuisine, a Saturday parade and three stages of entertainment.
Hoop Habits opens new training center in Minnetonka
Basketball training organization, Hoop Habits, has opened a new facility in Minnetonka. Founder Anthony Tucker wants the 41,000 square foot gym to be a destination for elite athletes and those hoping to learn the sport. They'll also offer more resources including sports performance services, nutrition coaching, college preparation, recruiting and NIL guidance and financial literacy education. The original location opened in Edina in 2024.
Basketball training organization, Hoop Habits, has opened a new facility in Minnetonka. Founder Anthony Tucker wants the 41,000 square foot gym to be a destination for elite athletes and those hoping to learn the sport. They'll also offer more resources including sports performance services, nutrition coaching, college preparation, recruiting and NIL guidance and financial literacy education. The original location opened in Edina in 2024.
Hundreds of refurbished bikes ready for sale in Apple Valley
For the last year the volunteer wrench crew has been hard at work refurbishing bikes for a sale this weekend. It's the 18th annual Rick's Bike Sale. It takes place at Dicks Valley Service located at 5905 Upper 147th St. West in Apple Valley on Saturday May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They expect to sell more than 550 bikes in four hours, and the money raised will all go to two local non-profits, Kids 'n Kinship and DARTS. The sale has raised more than $625,000 for charity over the past 17 years.
For the last year the volunteer wrench crew has been hard at work refurbishing bikes for a sale this weekend. It's the 18th annual Rick's Bike Sale. It takes place at Dicks Valley Service located at 5905 Upper 147th St. West in Apple Valley on Saturday May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They expect to sell more than 550 bikes in four hours, and the money raised will all go to two local non-profits, Kids 'n Kinship and DARTS. The sale has raised more than $625,000 for charity over the past 17 years.
Baby boom at the Minnesota Zoo
The cutest springtime tradition is back at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. Farm Babies is underway at the Wells Fargo Family Farm. It runs through May 17th. This years' event will feature baby goats, sheep, pigs, llamas and chicks along with two new additions, mini cows and donkeys.
The cutest springtime tradition is back at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. Farm Babies is underway at the Wells Fargo Family Farm. It runs through May 17th. This years' event will feature baby goats, sheep, pigs, llamas and chicks along with two new additions, mini cows and donkeys.
Private garage condos open for Cars & Caves event
Cars & Caves returns for the season this weekend. The last Saturday of the month, April through September, the Chanhassen AutoPlex opens to the public. There will be hundreds of collector, classic and exotic cars and motorcycles on display. the show runs from 9 a.m. to noon and is free to attend. They will be accepting donations for the non-profit charity partner, Wishes & More during the event.
Cars & Caves returns for the season this weekend. The last Saturday of the month, April through September, the Chanhassen AutoPlex opens to the public. There will be hundreds of collector, classic and exotic cars and motorcycles on display. the show runs from 9 a.m. to noon and is free to attend. They will be accepting donations for the non-profit charity partner, Wishes & More during the event.
Medina garden center marks 50 years
Gregor Farm & Greenhouse is celebrating a half-century of business in the west metro. They will be holding an open house this weekend on Saturday, April 25th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 26th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gregor Farm & Greenhouse is celebrating a half-century of business in the west metro. They will be holding an open house this weekend on Saturday, April 25th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 26th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hennepin County utilizes gravel bed for tree growth
Most of the trees Hennepin county plants come from a gravel-bed nursery. It's located at the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility in Plymouth. It gives the county access to hardy, diverse and cost-effective trees for use on county projects and properties.
Most of the trees Hennepin county plants come from a gravel-bed nursery. It's located at the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility in Plymouth. It gives the county access to hardy, diverse and cost-effective trees for use on county projects and properties.
Art inspires floral creations at Minneapolis Institute of Art
More than 160 floral artists have created designs inspired by pieces from the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection. They will be on display for 'Art in Bloom' from April 23rd through the 26th. The show is free and open to the public though they are asking for donations to sustain the mission of ensuring access to all including educational programming.
More than 160 floral artists have created designs inspired by pieces from the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection. They will be on display for 'Art in Bloom' from April 23rd through the 26th. The show is free and open to the public though they are asking for donations to sustain the mission of ensuring access to all including educational programming.
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store opens for the season
The big yellow barn off Highway 169 in Jordan is back in business. This is the 48th year for the store in this location. As always, they offer the classics, but don't shy away from edgier options. Owner Rober Wagner says super sour candy is in this year. The shop also has more than a thousand puzzles. It opens at 8 a.m. daily. They do not accept credit or debit cards. Bring cash or a personal check, though they do have ATMs on site.
The big yellow barn off Highway 169 in Jordan is back in business. This is the 48th year for the store in this location. As always, they offer the classics, but don't shy away from edgier options. Owner Rober Wagner says super sour candy is in this year. The shop also has more than a thousand puzzles. It opens at 8 a.m. daily. They do not accept credit or debit cards. Bring cash or a personal check, though they do have ATMs on site.
Kids learn the art of sewing
An essential skill that's mostly disappeared from public schools is still being taught at a Minneapolis studio. Lovely's Sewing & Arts Collective was founded by Keiona Cook 17 years ago. She teaches kids as young as six and adults as well. Cook has a studio in the North Loop neighborhood and a second location on the skyway level of the IDS building in downtown Minneapolis which also houses her first retail stop. There is an upcoming fashion show on Thursday, April 30th at Machine Shop Minneapolis. The fundraising event is called 'Once Upon a Stitch.'
An essential skill that's mostly disappeared from public schools is still being taught at a Minneapolis studio. Lovely's Sewing & Arts Collective was founded by Keiona Cook 17 years ago. She teaches kids as young as six and adults as well. Cook has a studio in the North Loop neighborhood and a second location on the skyway level of the IDS building in downtown Minneapolis which also houses her first retail stop. There is an upcoming fashion show on Thursday, April 30th at Machine Shop Minneapolis. The fundraising event is called 'Once Upon a Stitch.'
Inside the insect collection at the University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota's insect collection is being transferred to the Bell Museum. It's one of the largest University-affiliated collections in North America. Part of that collection will be viewable at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Paul Campus Student Center located at 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN. It is free to attend.
The University of Minnesota's insect collection is being transferred to the Bell Museum. It's one of the largest University-affiliated collections in North America. Part of that collection will be viewable at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Paul Campus Student Center located at 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN. It is free to attend.
Documentary on giant pencil makes its Twin Cities debut
A film about a giant pencil carving in front of a Minneapolis home is getting national attention. It recently won the 'Best Documentary Short Film Award' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival meaning it's eligible for the Academy Awards. It's called 'A Short Documentary about a Giant Pencil.' It tells the story of a fallen tree, turned pencil, turned Minneapolis icon with its own sharpening party every June. The documentary is playing now at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The first two screenings sold out, so they added a third on Sunday, April 19th at 7:20 p.m. at the Main Cinema.
A film about a giant pencil carving in front of a Minneapolis home is getting national attention. It recently won the 'Best Documentary Short Film Award' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival meaning it's eligible for the Academy Awards. It's called 'A Short Documentary about a Giant Pencil.' It tells the story of a fallen tree, turned pencil, turned Minneapolis icon with its own sharpening party every June. The documentary is playing now at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The first two screenings sold out, so they added a third on Sunday, April 19th at 7:20 p.m. at the Main Cinema.
Music series returns to Lakewood Cemetery chapel
Summer concert season has arrived, but only one series takes place in a 116-year-old chapel at a cemetery. Lakewood Cemetery is hosting 'Music in the Chapel.' The series started in 2018, welcoming the community to experience Lakewood in a different way. Concerts run monthly on Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a variety of local musicians. The first concert is April 12th with Dan Israel.
Summer concert season has arrived, but only one series takes place in a 116-year-old chapel at a cemetery. Lakewood Cemetery is hosting 'Music in the Chapel.' The series started in 2018, welcoming the community to experience Lakewood in a different way. Concerts run monthly on Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a variety of local musicians. The first concert is April 12th with Dan Israel.
Fleurs de Villes debuts in Minnesota
A world-renowned flower show is on display now at Galleria Edina. The Fleurs de Villes FLORA show tapped into 16 local florists to design fashion-forward displays throughout the shopping center. The show runs from April 10th to the 19th during mall hours. There is free valet on the weekends.
A world-renowned flower show is on display now at Galleria Edina. The Fleurs de Villes FLORA show tapped into 16 local florists to design fashion-forward displays throughout the shopping center. The show runs from April 10th to the 19th during mall hours. There is free valet on the weekends.
Historic Edina diner adds breakfast to the menu
A restaurant with 90 years of history in the metro is doing something for the very first time; serving breakfast. Convention Grill opened in Edina in 1934. It closed for four years during the pandemic but reopened in 2024. Now the iconic diner is adding breakfast to the menu. Breakfast will be served daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 3912 Sunnyside Road right off France Avenue.
A restaurant with 90 years of history in the metro is doing something for the very first time; serving breakfast. Convention Grill opened in Edina in 1934. It closed for four years during the pandemic but reopened in 2024. Now the iconic diner is adding breakfast to the menu. Breakfast will be served daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 3912 Sunnyside Road right off France Avenue.
Minnesota Music Archive goes live
A local non-profit is taking on a massive project involving music made in Minnesota, and this isn’t about Prince or Bob Dylan because their legacies are well-preserved. The aim of the Minnesota Music Archive is to archive all available independent and small commercial recordings, so they're preserved for the future. The non-profit working on this is called DEMO and they're already actively archiving and accepting submissions.
A local non-profit is taking on a massive project involving music made in Minnesota, and this isn’t about Prince or Bob Dylan because their legacies are well-preserved. The aim of the Minnesota Music Archive is to archive all available independent and small commercial recordings, so they're preserved for the future. The non-profit working on this is called DEMO and they're already actively archiving and accepting submissions.
Coborn's bringing new concept to Twin Cities metro
A Minnesota grocer with 100 years of history is trying something new in Plymouth. The flagship store opens on March 12th off of Bass Lake Rd and I-494. Beyond the market, they've partnered with well-known Twin Cities chefs to come up with multiple dining options. Chef Alicia Hinze is opening a 3rd The Butter Tin location that will have breakfast and lunch from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, it will continue offering baked goods, coffee plus wine and beer until 7 p.m. Chef David Fhima is running The Global table with three fast-casual concepts; Basta Pasta, Abuela’s Mexican Kitchen and Brother’s Burgers. The store also has an ice cream, dirty soda and gourmet popcorn shop plus outdoor seating and a performance stage.
A Minnesota grocer with 100 years of history is trying something new in Plymouth. The flagship store opens on March 12th off of Bass Lake Rd and I-494. Beyond the market, they've partnered with well-known Twin Cities chefs to come up with multiple dining options. Chef Alicia Hinze is opening a 3rd The Butter Tin location that will have breakfast and lunch from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, it will continue offering baked goods, coffee plus wine and beer until 7 p.m. Chef David Fhima is running The Global table with three fast-casual concepts; Basta Pasta, Abuela’s Mexican Kitchen and Brother’s Burgers. The store also has an ice cream, dirty soda and gourmet popcorn shop plus outdoor seating and a performance stage.