Ryan Meetup comes to Minnesota
Three years ago, a group of folks who share the same name came together to build a community of Ryans. They've been hosting meetups all over the country, and now they've checked Minnesota off their list.
Three years ago, a group of folks who share the same name came together to build a community of Ryans. They've been hosting meetups all over the country, and now they've checked Minnesota off their list.
New theater arts company hits the stage in Cottage Grove
The Twin Cities has a new non-profit theater company. Loud Mouth Productions first show is Dear Evan Hansen and it's playing this weekend at Oltman Middle School in Cottage Grove. The goal of Loud Mouth Productions is to bring affordable, high quality theater to the Twin Cities while providing opportunities for young artists and technicians.
The Twin Cities has a new non-profit theater company. Loud Mouth Productions first show is Dear Evan Hansen and it's playing this weekend at Oltman Middle School in Cottage Grove. The goal of Loud Mouth Productions is to bring affordable, high quality theater to the Twin Cities while providing opportunities for young artists and technicians.
Art car parade coming to Lake Harriet
The 32nd Annual ArtCar + ArtBike Parade is happening Saturday, July 25th at Lake Harriet. The cars and bikes will start lining up at 4 p.m. by the rose gardens. The Parade around Lake Harriet begins at 5 p.m. The entrants will park at the rose gardens after the parade for spectators to get a closer look.
The 32nd Annual ArtCar + ArtBike Parade is happening Saturday, July 25th at Lake Harriet. The cars and bikes will start lining up at 4 p.m. by the rose gardens. The Parade around Lake Harriet begins at 5 p.m. The entrants will park at the rose gardens after the parade for spectators to get a closer look.
Washington's beloved tapir moves to Minnesota Zoo
Ume the Malayan tapir was born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. She quickly became a social media star. Her move to the Minnesota Zoo is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan. Ume will be rotating on habitat with Bertie, the Zoo's elder female Malayan tapir.
Ume the Malayan tapir was born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. She quickly became a social media star. Her move to the Minnesota Zoo is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan. Ume will be rotating on habitat with Bertie, the Zoo's elder female Malayan tapir.
Free skateboarding lessons in St. Louis Park
Let's ride! Skateapalooza is happening tonight (July 22nd) at Carpenter Skate Park in St. Louis Park. It's taking place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's put on by 3rd Lair Skatepark. There will be demos, free lessons, contests, and giveaways.
Let's ride! Skateapalooza is happening tonight (July 22nd) at Carpenter Skate Park in St. Louis Park. It's taking place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's put on by 3rd Lair Skatepark. There will be demos, free lessons, contests, and giveaways.
Water garden inspiration
Ten homes are featured on this year's Water Garden Tour, put on by the Minnesota Water Garden Society. The tour is a chance to get inspiration and share ideas. The event is on Saturday and Sunday, July 25 – 26 from 9 am– 5 pm. Tickets are available online at the Minnesota Water Garden Society website or at the tour sites.
Ten homes are featured on this year's Water Garden Tour, put on by the Minnesota Water Garden Society. The tour is a chance to get inspiration and share ideas. The event is on Saturday and Sunday, July 25 – 26 from 9 am– 5 pm. Tickets are available online at the Minnesota Water Garden Society website or at the tour sites.
Tour stunning water gardens this weekend
The Minnesota Water Garden Society Water Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, July 25 – 26 from 9 am– 5 pm. This year's tour features ten gardens in the North and Northeast metro. The Cunningham home is stop number four on the tour and is in Shoreview. Tickets are available through PayPal. Advance ticket price is $17 for adults. Tickets purchased on the days of the tour are $20 and will be available at all sites. Children under 15 are free with a paid adult. A single site ticket is $5.
The Minnesota Water Garden Society Water Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, July 25 – 26 from 9 am– 5 pm. This year's tour features ten gardens in the North and Northeast metro. The Cunningham home is stop number four on the tour and is in Shoreview. Tickets are available through PayPal. Advance ticket price is $17 for adults. Tickets purchased on the days of the tour are $20 and will be available at all sites. Children under 15 are free with a paid adult. A single site ticket is $5.
Craft Open Studios Weekend feature: Dock 6 Pottery
This free event gives people access to a wide range of creative spaces that aren't typically open to the public. There's a map of participating locations on the American Craft Council website. It will take place July 18th and 19th.
This free event gives people access to a wide range of creative spaces that aren't typically open to the public. There's a map of participating locations on the American Craft Council website. It will take place July 18th and 19th.
New event opens doors to craft studios
The first-ever National Craft Open Studios Weekend is happening July 18-19 all across the Twin Cities and beyond. This free event gives people access to a wide range of creative spaces that aren't typically open to the public. The American Craft Council website has a map of participating locations on its website.
The first-ever National Craft Open Studios Weekend is happening July 18-19 all across the Twin Cities and beyond. This free event gives people access to a wide range of creative spaces that aren't typically open to the public. The American Craft Council website has a map of participating locations on its website.
Two local teens represent Team USA at wrestling championships
Freyda Nelson is a 8th grader from Blaine and Emma Antoni is a sophomore from Otsego. They are state champs, and both won the national championship in their respective weight classes in Spokane, Washington in April. Now they're headed to Mexico City as part of the U15 team representing the USA at the Pan American Championships July 23rd - 25th.
Freyda Nelson is a 8th grader from Blaine and Emma Antoni is a sophomore from Otsego. They are state champs, and both won the national championship in their respective weight classes in Spokane, Washington in April. Now they're headed to Mexico City as part of the U15 team representing the USA at the Pan American Championships July 23rd - 25th.
Trail of Small Wonders opens in St. Louis Park
A miniature world full of handmade dwellings for fairies and elves returns to the Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park. The Trail of Small Wonders is a free event in which community members including artists, families and kids make fairy houses which are placed around the paved trails at the nature center. There is a free opening day festival on Monday, July 13th from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. If the parking lot is full, attendees can park at the middle school and take the short shuttle bus to and from the park. Westwood Hills Nature Center is located at 8300 West Franklin Avenue. The event is hosted by St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts.
A miniature world full of handmade dwellings for fairies and elves returns to the Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park. The Trail of Small Wonders is a free event in which community members including artists, families and kids make fairy houses which are placed around the paved trails at the nature center. There is a free opening day festival on Monday, July 13th from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. If the parking lot is full, attendees can park at the middle school and take the short shuttle bus to and from the park. Westwood Hills Nature Center is located at 8300 West Franklin Avenue. The event is hosted by St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts.
Backyard beauty: cut flower garden in Richfield
This unique garden is one of ten featured on the The Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour. It is happening Saturday, July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This unique garden is one of ten featured on the The Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour. It is happening Saturday, July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North American Bridge Championships underway in Minneapolis
Thousands of people are in Minneapolis to compete in ten days of bridge play. The North American Bridge Championships are underway at the Convention Center. The tournament is drawing people of all ages including 130 youth players under the age of 20 and 30 collegiate teams and a mix of recreational and professional players. There is also an opportunity to learn the game on Sunday, July 12th from 1 p.m. 6 p.m. The class is $25 when you pre-register online.
Thousands of people are in Minneapolis to compete in ten days of bridge play. The North American Bridge Championships are underway at the Convention Center. The tournament is drawing people of all ages including 130 youth players under the age of 20 and 30 collegiate teams and a mix of recreational and professional players. There is also an opportunity to learn the game on Sunday, July 12th from 1 p.m. 6 p.m. The class is $25 when you pre-register online.
Learning Garden Tour highlights ten diverse landscapes
The Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour is happening Saturday, July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year's tour will open up ten gardens across Southern Hennepin County. Each garden is at a private residence of a Master Gardener. It showcases research-based techniques and varied designs with experts on-hand to give advice and answer questions. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the tour.
The Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour is happening Saturday, July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year's tour will open up ten gardens across Southern Hennepin County. Each garden is at a private residence of a Master Gardener. It showcases research-based techniques and varied designs with experts on-hand to give advice and answer questions. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the tour.
Sweet Lou's moves into St. Louis Park
A successful pop-up has opened a permanent location in St. Louis Park. Sweet Lou’s Craft Sausage & Butchery started in 2021 with small pop-ups at the farmer’s market. Then owners Louisa Farhat and Tim Dubay added a truck. Now they've found a home in St. Louis Park. The shop is a meat market, deli, and a coffee bar. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They're located at 6318 Minnetonka Blvd.
A successful pop-up has opened a permanent location in St. Louis Park. Sweet Lou’s Craft Sausage & Butchery started in 2021 with small pop-ups at the farmer’s market. Then owners Louisa Farhat and Tim Dubay added a truck. Now they've found a home in St. Louis Park. The shop is a meat market, deli, and a coffee bar. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They're located at 6318 Minnetonka Blvd.
Hamel Rodeo returns to Corcoran Lions Park
This year’s Hamel Rodeo is July 9th - 12th with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee on July 11th at 1 p.m. Every performance includes bareback bronc riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, cowgirl's barrel racing, and bull riding. Tickets range in price from $20-$28. There are free pony rides before every performance.
This year’s Hamel Rodeo is July 9th - 12th with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee on July 11th at 1 p.m. Every performance includes bareback bronc riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, cowgirl's barrel racing, and bull riding. Tickets range in price from $20-$28. There are free pony rides before every performance.
Going inside The Basilica of Saint Mary renovation
Nearly 120 years ago, construction began on The Basilica of Saint Mary in downtown Minneapolis. Today, this landmark is undergoing a massive renovation. They're working on nearly everything from the ornate ceiling to the stained glass, the pews and even the organ is getting refreshed. This project started in 2024, and the interior portion is slated to be completed by March 2027, in time for Palm Sunday. Despite the scope of the project, the Basilica is still open for worshipping in the lower level.
Nearly 120 years ago, construction began on The Basilica of Saint Mary in downtown Minneapolis. Today, this landmark is undergoing a massive renovation. They're working on nearly everything from the ornate ceiling to the stained glass, the pews and even the organ is getting refreshed. This project started in 2024, and the interior portion is slated to be completed by March 2027, in time for Palm Sunday. Despite the scope of the project, the Basilica is still open for worshipping in the lower level.
Fine arts gallery invites babies to explore the collection
An art museum in the northeast metro is welcoming in a new generation of art lovers, babies! The Cafesjian Art Trust in Shoreview offers baby, preschool and family time at the gallery. The CAT is free to visit, and there are guided tours on Thursday and Friday. The museum was established in 2022 by the family of Gerard Cafesjian to bring free and accessible contemporary art to Shoreview. The collection features nearly 3,000 works of art.
An art museum in the northeast metro is welcoming in a new generation of art lovers, babies! The Cafesjian Art Trust in Shoreview offers baby, preschool and family time at the gallery. The CAT is free to visit, and there are guided tours on Thursday and Friday. The museum was established in 2022 by the family of Gerard Cafesjian to bring free and accessible contemporary art to Shoreview. The collection features nearly 3,000 works of art.
Weekend Event: Back to the Fifties Weekend
It's the 52nd MSRA Back to the Fifties Weekend. There will be nearly 10,000 street rods, customs, classics, and restored vehicles, all dating from 1964 and earlier lining the streets of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The show runs June 19th – 21st, 2026. There are also State Fair food vendors, kids activities and live music.
It's the 52nd MSRA Back to the Fifties Weekend. There will be nearly 10,000 street rods, customs, classics, and restored vehicles, all dating from 1964 and earlier lining the streets of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The show runs June 19th – 21st, 2026. There are also State Fair food vendors, kids activities and live music.
Dancers rehearse for Special Olympics opening ceremony
The Opening Ceremony for the Special Olympics USA Games will take place Saturday night, June 20th at 6:30pm at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. We visited rehearsals for the creative segment 'Calling all Champions.' Professional dancers from Collide Theatrical will perform alongside four dancers from Interact Center for Performing and Visual Arts. They'll dance to original music from Sounds of Blackness and spoken-word artist NUR-D.
The Opening Ceremony for the Special Olympics USA Games will take place Saturday night, June 20th at 6:30pm at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. We visited rehearsals for the creative segment 'Calling all Champions.' Professional dancers from Collide Theatrical will perform alongside four dancers from Interact Center for Performing and Visual Arts. They'll dance to original music from Sounds of Blackness and spoken-word artist NUR-D.