Syrup season arrives
Cool nights and warmer days means it?s time to tap the maple trees. The sap is finally flowing at Eastman Nature Center in Dayton. The park is part of the Three Rivers Park District. They offer maple syruping events that will take place through March 26th.
Cool nights and warmer days means it?s time to tap the maple trees. The sap is finally flowing at Eastman Nature Center in Dayton. The park is part of the Three Rivers Park District. They offer maple syruping events that will take place through March 26th.
Bedrace for Bridging event to take place at Buck Hill Saturday
Fundraise for Bridging, a local nonprofit helping families fill their homes with hope, while tubing down Buck Hill on a mattress in a costume during the Bedrace for Bridging event beginning at 5 p.m. this Saturday. Learn more at bridging.org.
Fundraise for Bridging, a local nonprofit helping families fill their homes with hope, while tubing down Buck Hill on a mattress in a costume during the Bedrace for Bridging event beginning at 5 p.m. this Saturday. Learn more at bridging.org.
Upgrade your s?mores with homemade marshmallows
Two former camp counselors have cooked up a successful business making artisan marshmallows. North Mallow is homemade with all natural ingredients. The company has three flavors, vanilla bean, chocolate chip and caramel swirl. Their headquarters is in Long Lake. Pre-pandemic they were consistently busy bringing their s?more bars to events. After events were shutdown they created s?more and hot chocolate kits that have been hot sellers online.
Two former camp counselors have cooked up a successful business making artisan marshmallows. North Mallow is homemade with all natural ingredients. The company has three flavors, vanilla bean, chocolate chip and caramel swirl. Their headquarters is in Long Lake. Pre-pandemic they were consistently busy bringing their s?more bars to events. After events were shutdown they created s?more and hot chocolate kits that have been hot sellers online.
Laser light show turns tubing hill into work of art
With all the fresh snow, tubing hills are bound to be busy this weekend. And for those looking for a unique experience, Buck Hill in Burnsville is the spot to visit. Once a year they host their ?Norther Lights? Event. It?s a laser light show on the snow choreographed to party tunes. There are still a few tickets left for Thursday, February 24th and Sunday the 26th. The event runs from 6pm to 11pm.
With all the fresh snow, tubing hills are bound to be busy this weekend. And for those looking for a unique experience, Buck Hill in Burnsville is the spot to visit. Once a year they host their ?Norther Lights? Event. It?s a laser light show on the snow choreographed to party tunes. There are still a few tickets left for Thursday, February 24th and Sunday the 26th. The event runs from 6pm to 11pm.
A visit to Fractal Cactus; Minneapolis shop full of curious cacti and creatures
Escape the snow and cold without stepping foot on a plane. There?s a hidden gem in South Minneapolis that specializes in cactus from the desert Southwest. The Fractal Cactus is located on Minnehaha near 38th in the Longfellow neighborhood. The owner sources most of his plants from Tucson nurseries. The shop is open Wednesday through Friday, 11am to 6pm and from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. If you visit on a weekend his 13-year-old pug Merlin will be in the shop to greet you.
Escape the snow and cold without stepping foot on a plane. There?s a hidden gem in South Minneapolis that specializes in cactus from the desert Southwest. The Fractal Cactus is located on Minnehaha near 38th in the Longfellow neighborhood. The owner sources most of his plants from Tucson nurseries. The shop is open Wednesday through Friday, 11am to 6pm and from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. If you visit on a weekend his 13-year-old pug Merlin will be in the shop to greet you.
They?ve got spirit and the trophy to prove it
For high school cheerleaders, a trip to Orlando, Florida in February means competing in the pinnacle of cheer competitions. Several Twin Cities cheer squads qualified and traveled to Nationals but only a few brought home the hardware including the Game Day cheerleaders for Edina. The team took 2nd in the D1 Large Varsity Game Day category.
For high school cheerleaders, a trip to Orlando, Florida in February means competing in the pinnacle of cheer competitions. Several Twin Cities cheer squads qualified and traveled to Nationals but only a few brought home the hardware including the Game Day cheerleaders for Edina. The team took 2nd in the D1 Large Varsity Game Day category.
Life Time opens first dedicated pickleball facility
Pickleball courts are replacing tennis courts all over the Twin Cities both in parks and gyms. It's America's fastest growing sport and Life Time is banking on its popularity continuing to grow. The company converted it?s Bloomington North location into its first-ever pickleball only location. There are five international competitive level courts with viewing areas for future tournaments. You do need to have a ?signature membership? to use the facility. It opens on Sunday, February 20th.
Pickleball courts are replacing tennis courts all over the Twin Cities both in parks and gyms. It's America's fastest growing sport and Life Time is banking on its popularity continuing to grow. The company converted it?s Bloomington North location into its first-ever pickleball only location. There are five international competitive level courts with viewing areas for future tournaments. You do need to have a ?signature membership? to use the facility. It opens on Sunday, February 20th.
Mia exhibition examines the relationship between artists and the supernatural
America?s ghost story will be on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The new exhibit titled ?Supernatural America, The Paranormal in American Art? explores the unexplainable. Much of the work is based on the artists? real-life encounter with the otherworldly. The exhibit is in the Target Gallery. It opens on Saturday, February 19th and runs through May 15th.
America?s ghost story will be on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The new exhibit titled ?Supernatural America, The Paranormal in American Art? explores the unexplainable. Much of the work is based on the artists? real-life encounter with the otherworldly. The exhibit is in the Target Gallery. It opens on Saturday, February 19th and runs through May 15th.
Plant-based pop up market gaining traction in Minneapolis
A unique pop-up market that originated during the pandemic is taking place this weekend, bringing together some of the metros best makers and bakers. The Plant Based Pop Up Market takes place the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 11am to 3pm. New Rules North event center hosts the event. It?s located at 2015 Lowry Ave. North in Minneapolis.
A unique pop-up market that originated during the pandemic is taking place this weekend, bringing together some of the metros best makers and bakers. The Plant Based Pop Up Market takes place the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 11am to 3pm. New Rules North event center hosts the event. It?s located at 2015 Lowry Ave. North in Minneapolis.
Wayzata Chilly Open returns to Lake Minnetonka
Grab your skates, golf clubs, yoga mat, and trek out on icy Wayzata Bay this weekend. The Chilly Open is back after taking last year off. The golf tournament brings more than one-thousand people to Lake Minnetonka. The tournament is sold out, but there are other events taking place including Cinema & Skate and Snowga, yoga in the snow. Check out the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce website for a rundown of the events.
Grab your skates, golf clubs, yoga mat, and trek out on icy Wayzata Bay this weekend. The Chilly Open is back after taking last year off. The golf tournament brings more than one-thousand people to Lake Minnetonka. The tournament is sold out, but there are other events taking place including Cinema & Skate and Snowga, yoga in the snow. Check out the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce website for a rundown of the events.
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.