Maple Grove brings Crokicurl to Central Park
An ice sport that originated in Canada has come to Maple Grove. It?s called Crokicurl and it?s a mashup of curling and the popular board game Crokinole. The octagon rink is near the Maple Grove Ice Loop in Central Park. The rules are posted at the rink and the rocks are kept on site so anyone can give it their best slide.
An ice sport that originated in Canada has come to Maple Grove. It?s called Crokicurl and it?s a mashup of curling and the popular board game Crokinole. The octagon rink is near the Maple Grove Ice Loop in Central Park. The rules are posted at the rink and the rocks are kept on site so anyone can give it their best slide.
Twin Cities bartender turned entrepreneur is upgrading the brunch beverage scene
A disappointment brunch experience is what inspired a long-time St. Paul bartender to get in to the drink mix business. Charles Lovejoy started experimenting in the Happy Gnome kitchen and created his own Bloody Mary mix. Lovejoy?s products can now be found in more than 50 restaurants and liquor stores across the state, but what drives him is giving back. He grew up in the Rondo community and picks different charities to support as part of his mission. Lovejoy has two flavors of Bloody Mary mixes and a hot sauce with the memorable name, Burn Yo Face Off Hot Sauce.
A disappointment brunch experience is what inspired a long-time St. Paul bartender to get in to the drink mix business. Charles Lovejoy started experimenting in the Happy Gnome kitchen and created his own Bloody Mary mix. Lovejoy?s products can now be found in more than 50 restaurants and liquor stores across the state, but what drives him is giving back. He grew up in the Rondo community and picks different charities to support as part of his mission. Lovejoy has two flavors of Bloody Mary mixes and a hot sauce with the memorable name, Burn Yo Face Off Hot Sauce.
Minneapolis? magical ?Wolf House? is once again one of Airbnb?s most popular rentals in the state
For two years in a row, the Wolf House in Northeast Minneapolis is Airbnb?s most wish-listed place to stay in Minnesota. The Wolf House is a work of art from floor to ceiling with a stone path winding its way in a circle around the entire home. It?s become a favorite place to stay for artists, writers and musicians who often leave behind some of the work they created while staying there. The home is $200 per night to stay on a weekday and $250 on weekends.
For two years in a row, the Wolf House in Northeast Minneapolis is Airbnb?s most wish-listed place to stay in Minnesota. The Wolf House is a work of art from floor to ceiling with a stone path winding its way in a circle around the entire home. It?s become a favorite place to stay for artists, writers and musicians who often leave behind some of the work they created while staying there. The home is $200 per night to stay on a weekday and $250 on weekends.
New stretch gym opens in Eden Prairie
One easy way to improve your overall health is by stretching. It?s often a step people skip in their workout, but at Stretch Zone in Eden Prairie it is THE workout. The stretch studio opened at the start of the year. These types of specialty gyms are popping up all over the country and here in the Twin Cities because the benefits reach far beyond flexibility. Stretch Zone is located on Commonwealth Drive right off Prairie Center Drive and is open seven days a week.
One easy way to improve your overall health is by stretching. It?s often a step people skip in their workout, but at Stretch Zone in Eden Prairie it is THE workout. The stretch studio opened at the start of the year. These types of specialty gyms are popping up all over the country and here in the Twin Cities because the benefits reach far beyond flexibility. Stretch Zone is located on Commonwealth Drive right off Prairie Center Drive and is open seven days a week.
Eye-catching ice sauna installed at Minneapolis restaurant
Heat, cold, rest, rehydrate and repeat. That?s the perfect sauna formula for those testing out a new urban ice sauna. The Freehouse, a restaurant known for its beer and breakfast, has turned it?s patio into a unique sauna experience in the heart of the North Loop neighborhood. They?ve teamed up with Cedar + Stone Nordic Sauna of Duluth to install a traditional cedar sauna and an ice sauna. The experience also includes Nordic-inspired cocktails and charcuterie from The Freehouse.
Heat, cold, rest, rehydrate and repeat. That?s the perfect sauna formula for those testing out a new urban ice sauna. The Freehouse, a restaurant known for its beer and breakfast, has turned it?s patio into a unique sauna experience in the heart of the North Loop neighborhood. They?ve teamed up with Cedar + Stone Nordic Sauna of Duluth to install a traditional cedar sauna and an ice sauna. The experience also includes Nordic-inspired cocktails and charcuterie from The Freehouse.
New restaurant brings Cajun comfort food and glittering cocktails to Edina
The cuisine of New Orleans has landed in Edina. Mr. Paul?s Supper Club recently opened at 50th & France and it?s from a powerhouse team; Executive Chef Tommy Begnaud and Beverage Director Nick Kosevich. The menu has recipes from Chef Begnaud?s grandpa, Mr. Paul. Behind the supper club is a to-go sandwich shop called Mr. Paul?s Po?Boys and Jams. The sandwich shop is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 3pm. The Supper Club is open Tuesday through Sunday as well from 4pm to 10pm.
The cuisine of New Orleans has landed in Edina. Mr. Paul?s Supper Club recently opened at 50th & France and it?s from a powerhouse team; Executive Chef Tommy Begnaud and Beverage Director Nick Kosevich. The menu has recipes from Chef Begnaud?s grandpa, Mr. Paul. Behind the supper club is a to-go sandwich shop called Mr. Paul?s Po?Boys and Jams. The sandwich shop is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 3pm. The Supper Club is open Tuesday through Sunday as well from 4pm to 10pm.
Freezing temps won't scare Shayne from a morning dip in Lake Harriet
Shayne, undeterred by the weather joins the Submergents, a group of hearty souls who head out to Lake Harriet every morning in the winter, cut a fresh hole in the ice, and get in the frigid water....to relax....yikes.
Shayne, undeterred by the weather joins the Submergents, a group of hearty souls who head out to Lake Harriet every morning in the winter, cut a fresh hole in the ice, and get in the frigid water....to relax....yikes.
New winter sport destination opens in Eagan
The Vikings Eagan campus continues to expand. They’ve partner with the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel to offer the Winter SKOLstice. This new event will run through February 27th. It will include free ice skating, free open curling on the pond, pond hockey on four rinks on the north lake and a warming house. For more information visit the Viking Lakes website or Instagram.
The Vikings Eagan campus continues to expand. They’ve partner with the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel to offer the Winter SKOLstice. This new event will run through February 27th. It will include free ice skating, free open curling on the pond, pond hockey on four rinks on the north lake and a warming house. For more information visit the Viking Lakes website or Instagram.
Light show celebrates the story of Christmas on a massive scale
The exterior of the Cathedral of St. Paul is the canvas for a new stunning light show that?s free for everyone to experience starting tonight, December 15th. Last year was the first year for this event. It was drive-up only. This year, there?s a new cinematic projection for the fa�ade and an indoor component as well. The outdoor light show is called ?The Beginning.? It?s a walk-up show best viewed from Cathedral Hill. There are tickets to view it as a drive-up show on Sunday the 19th. The indoor immersive experience is projects hundreds of thousands of twinkling stars on the interior of the Cathedral. Tickets need to be reserved ahead of time on Event Brite?s website. There is also an outdoor market in courthouse. The events run through the 19th. For more information visit the Cathedral Heritage Foundation website.
The exterior of the Cathedral of St. Paul is the canvas for a new stunning light show that?s free for everyone to experience starting tonight, December 15th. Last year was the first year for this event. It was drive-up only. This year, there?s a new cinematic projection for the fa�ade and an indoor component as well. The outdoor light show is called ?The Beginning.? It?s a walk-up show best viewed from Cathedral Hill. There are tickets to view it as a drive-up show on Sunday the 19th. The indoor immersive experience is projects hundreds of thousands of twinkling stars on the interior of the Cathedral. Tickets need to be reserved ahead of time on Event Brite?s website. There is also an outdoor market in courthouse. The events run through the 19th. For more information visit the Cathedral Heritage Foundation website.
Gingerbread is a work of art at Norway House
Norway House in Minneapolis is the sweetest spot in the Twin Cities for the holidays. Their ?Gingerbread Wonderland? event is in year seven. There are 100 entries from both the pros and kids. Notable entries this year include the Split Rock Lighthouse, Bob Ross painting Minnehaha Falls and George Floyd Square. ?Gingerbread Wonderland? runs through December 31st. Norway House is open Monday through Saturday. Times can be reserved online.
Norway House in Minneapolis is the sweetest spot in the Twin Cities for the holidays. Their ?Gingerbread Wonderland? event is in year seven. There are 100 entries from both the pros and kids. Notable entries this year include the Split Rock Lighthouse, Bob Ross painting Minnehaha Falls and George Floyd Square. ?Gingerbread Wonderland? runs through December 31st. Norway House is open Monday through Saturday. Times can be reserved online.
Tattersall Distilling opens new facility in Wisconsin
Tattersall Distilling has opened a massive distillery just over the border in River Falls. The 75,000 square foot facility was once a Shopko. With all this space, the team behind Tattersall expanded their plans. The new location boasts its first-ever restaurant, indoor and outdoor event spaces, an outdoor concert stage and large retail market. It also allows Tattersall to produce up to 200,000 gallons of spirits with room to grow. The River Falls location is open Wednesday to Sunday.
Tattersall Distilling has opened a massive distillery just over the border in River Falls. The 75,000 square foot facility was once a Shopko. With all this space, the team behind Tattersall expanded their plans. The new location boasts its first-ever restaurant, indoor and outdoor event spaces, an outdoor concert stage and large retail market. It also allows Tattersall to produce up to 200,000 gallons of spirits with room to grow. The River Falls location is open Wednesday to Sunday.
Hope Breakfast Bar opens new location in St. Louis Park
A new restaurant in St. Louis Park is dishing up a side of hope with its meals. Hope Breakfast Bar is a purpose driven restaurant, meaning 3% of all sales are donated back into the community. The Shops at West End location is the second in the Twin Cities. It offers a grab-and-go coffee counter and exclusive menu items like fried pickle waffles and banana bread pancakes. The original location is near the corner of W. Seventh St. and Grand Ave in St. Paul.
A new restaurant in St. Louis Park is dishing up a side of hope with its meals. Hope Breakfast Bar is a purpose driven restaurant, meaning 3% of all sales are donated back into the community. The Shops at West End location is the second in the Twin Cities. It offers a grab-and-go coffee counter and exclusive menu items like fried pickle waffles and banana bread pancakes. The original location is near the corner of W. Seventh St. and Grand Ave in St. Paul.
Buddy the Elf takes the stage in Hopkins
Your favorite elf is back in Hopkins. Stages Theatre Company is celebrating its first live, in-door theatre production since 2020 with ?Elf the Musical.? Performances run through December 27th. Stages Theatre Company is limiting capacity to 50% and is requiring all audience members 18+ to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the performance along with a photo ID.
Your favorite elf is back in Hopkins. Stages Theatre Company is celebrating its first live, in-door theatre production since 2020 with ?Elf the Musical.? Performances run through December 27th. Stages Theatre Company is limiting capacity to 50% and is requiring all audience members 18+ to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the performance along with a photo ID.
Department at Dayton?s bringing unique shopping experience to Downtown Minneapolis
One of the largest historic renovations in the country is almost complete in Downtown Minneapolis. The Dayton?s Project debuts Thursday November 18th. And just in time for the holidays, they?re opening a new department store on the main level. It?s called the Department at Dayton?s and it will feature 33 local makers.
One of the largest historic renovations in the country is almost complete in Downtown Minneapolis. The Dayton?s Project debuts Thursday November 18th. And just in time for the holidays, they?re opening a new department store on the main level. It?s called the Department at Dayton?s and it will feature 33 local makers.
Quantum Mirror arrives in Twin Cities
An art installation in St. Louis Park is exploring the blurred line between humans and technology. The reflective experience is called the Quantum Mirror. The mirror debuted in Chicago and is now set up inside REM5 Virtual Reality Laboratory in St. Louis Park. It opens to the public on Thursday, November 18th.
An art installation in St. Louis Park is exploring the blurred line between humans and technology. The reflective experience is called the Quantum Mirror. The mirror debuted in Chicago and is now set up inside REM5 Virtual Reality Laboratory in St. Louis Park. It opens to the public on Thursday, November 18th.
The Museum of Failure comes to the Mall of America
The museum will feature 1980's super-advanced RCA Selectavision, the over-hyped 1957 Ford Edsel, Rejuvenique wrinkle remover, Heinz Ezee Squirt purple and blue ketchup, Bic For Her (pens for women) and more.
The museum will feature 1980's super-advanced RCA Selectavision, the over-hyped 1957 Ford Edsel, Rejuvenique wrinkle remover, Heinz Ezee Squirt purple and blue ketchup, Bic For Her (pens for women) and more.
FOX 9 Good Day dresses up as the '91 Halloween Blizzard
The FOX 9 Good Day anchors dress up for Halloween with a nod to the 1991 Halloween Blizzard.
The FOX 9 Good Day anchors dress up for Halloween with a nod to the 1991 Halloween Blizzard.
Spooky decorations abound in Anoka's Halloween house decorating contest
Anoka is believed to be the first city in the U.S. host a Halloween event back in 1920. Ten years later, the celebration is still going strong. Shayne Wells checked out one of the haunted homes entered in the decorating contest.
Anoka is believed to be the first city in the U.S. host a Halloween event back in 1920. Ten years later, the celebration is still going strong. Shayne Wells checked out one of the haunted homes entered in the decorating contest.
Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit arrives at the Science Museum of Minnesota
The Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit showcases some of the most spectacular dinosaurs you may have never heard of. The exotic creatures evolved in isolation in the Southern Hemisphere. There are 15 life-sized casts and dozens of prehistoric specimens. The show will be at the Science Museum of Minnesota through April.
The Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit showcases some of the most spectacular dinosaurs you may have never heard of. The exotic creatures evolved in isolation in the Southern Hemisphere. There are 15 life-sized casts and dozens of prehistoric specimens. The show will be at the Science Museum of Minnesota through April.
Halloween display in St. Louis Park celebrates iconic TV and movie characters
A Twin Cities artist created a Halloween display big enough to share with the entire neighborhood. Adam Turman painted his first Halloween cutout nearly 10 years ago. Each year he adds a new cast of characters and for 2021 it?s the Star Wars crew. They join cutouts of The Ghostbusters, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Jaws and Pirates of the Caribbean in the Brookside Neighborhood of St. Louis Park. Initially, the cutouts lived in Turman?s yard but he ran out of space so now he?s sharing with the neighbors.
A Twin Cities artist created a Halloween display big enough to share with the entire neighborhood. Adam Turman painted his first Halloween cutout nearly 10 years ago. Each year he adds a new cast of characters and for 2021 it?s the Star Wars crew. They join cutouts of The Ghostbusters, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Jaws and Pirates of the Caribbean in the Brookside Neighborhood of St. Louis Park. Initially, the cutouts lived in Turman?s yard but he ran out of space so now he?s sharing with the neighbors.