Minnesota Untold: Black & Blue
The election of Charles Stenvig in 1969 marked a turning point for the Minneapolis Police Department.
The election of Charles Stenvig in 1969 marked a turning point for the Minneapolis Police Department.
19th annual Twin Cities Black Film Festival underway in downtown Minneapolis
Nearly two decades later, Natalie Morrow’s Twin Cities Black Film Festival is still rolling. This year’s festival celebrates the 19th anniversary on October 21-24 at the Radisson Red Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
Nearly two decades later, Natalie Morrow’s Twin Cities Black Film Festival is still rolling. This year’s festival celebrates the 19th anniversary on October 21-24 at the Radisson Red Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
Plymouth artist creates 'Melanin Magic: A Coloring Book Featuring Fantasy Beings of Color'
An artist from Plymouth, Minnesota wants to help children of color see themselves in a different light.
An artist from Plymouth, Minnesota wants to help children of color see themselves in a different light.
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.
Minnesota senior hockey players, ages 64-84, hit the rink together twice a week
A group of senior hockey players in the south metro is proving that "age is just a number." Even though they are in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, they are showing no signs of slowing down.
A group of senior hockey players in the south metro is proving that "age is just a number." Even though they are in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, they are showing no signs of slowing down.
Rebuilding Minneapolis: Pillsbury United invests in properties damaged after murder of George Floyd
From Lake Street in south Minneapolis to West Broadway on the north side of the city, hundreds of buildings were damaged or destroyed in the days following the murder of George Floyd. A local nonprofit is now working to buy some of those properties in a push to revitalize underinvested communities.
From Lake Street in south Minneapolis to West Broadway on the north side of the city, hundreds of buildings were damaged or destroyed in the days following the murder of George Floyd. A local nonprofit is now working to buy some of those properties in a push to revitalize underinvested communities.
Grants at University of St. Thomas make higher education more attainable
The University of St. Thomas' School of Engineering is taking steps to make higher education more attainable.
The University of St. Thomas' School of Engineering is taking steps to make higher education more attainable.
Planning an apple picking adventure with Garden Guy Dale K
Its officially fall, which means you?ve probably unpacked the cozy sweater and dusted off your leather boots. Planning an apple picking adventure is a must-do fall bucket list. Being immersed in nature at your local orchard will send you home with fresh air and, of course, a bucket of apples.
Its officially fall, which means you?ve probably unpacked the cozy sweater and dusted off your leather boots. Planning an apple picking adventure is a must-do fall bucket list. Being immersed in nature at your local orchard will send you home with fresh air and, of course, a bucket of apples.
Haunted basement bar experience opens in Robbinsdale restaurant
Classic horror movies are the inspiration behind a new tasting menu and drink flight at Travail Kitchen in Downtown Robbinsdale. It?s an experience they?re offering in their basement bar. Travail brought in the crew from ?Haunted Basement? to decorate the space for the occasion. Reservations opened up earlier this month and sold out in an hour, but there is a waitlist and they say spots open quite often. After Halloween the team will embrace New Orleans for their November Basement Bar experience.
Classic horror movies are the inspiration behind a new tasting menu and drink flight at Travail Kitchen in Downtown Robbinsdale. It?s an experience they?re offering in their basement bar. Travail brought in the crew from ?Haunted Basement? to decorate the space for the occasion. Reservations opened up earlier this month and sold out in an hour, but there is a waitlist and they say spots open quite often. After Halloween the team will embrace New Orleans for their November Basement Bar experience.
Springboard for the Arts moves into new location
A vacant car lot in St. Paul has transformed into a beautiful space for a leading arts institute. Springboard for the Arts has added colorful murals, art installations and green space to the former eyesore on University Avenue just a few blocks west of the Capitol. The public space will be used to host artists, neighborhood events and community celebrations
A vacant car lot in St. Paul has transformed into a beautiful space for a leading arts institute. Springboard for the Arts has added colorful murals, art installations and green space to the former eyesore on University Avenue just a few blocks west of the Capitol. The public space will be used to host artists, neighborhood events and community celebrations
Minority-owned businesses finding success at ?Community Commons?
One year ago, Community Commons opened at Mall of America as a Launchpad for minority-owned businesses. Eight of those businesses have moved out, opening permanent stores at the Mall and that?s the goal. Now the store is in its third round of tenants. The 17 retailers specialize in everything from fashion to makeup, skin products and even banana pudding. The store is on level 2 South.
One year ago, Community Commons opened at Mall of America as a Launchpad for minority-owned businesses. Eight of those businesses have moved out, opening permanent stores at the Mall and that?s the goal. Now the store is in its third round of tenants. The 17 retailers specialize in everything from fashion to makeup, skin products and even banana pudding. The store is on level 2 South.
Everything you need to know about planting tulip bulbs
Fill your garden now with beautiful bulbs that will bloom this spring! Garden Guy Dale K has his no-fuss simple tips for bulb success.
Fill your garden now with beautiful bulbs that will bloom this spring! Garden Guy Dale K has his no-fuss simple tips for bulb success.
Give your front steps a fall makeover with tips from Garden Guy Dale K
Nothing can spruce up a Minnesota porch in the fall quite like pumpkins and mums. This morning Garden Guy Dale K has some easy DIY ideas to make your front door adorable for fall.
Nothing can spruce up a Minnesota porch in the fall quite like pumpkins and mums. This morning Garden Guy Dale K has some easy DIY ideas to make your front door adorable for fall.
Valleyfair transforms into ValleySCARE
Valleyfair Amusement Park has become Valleyfair scream park. The Shakopee attraction has added five haunted mazes and multiple ?scare zones? for people over 13 years old. There?s also family-friendly Halloween fun at the ?Great Pumpkin Fest? including a Peanuts musical adventure called ?The Monsters are Coming, Charlie Brown!? a Great Pumpkin Parade and corn maize.
Valleyfair Amusement Park has become Valleyfair scream park. The Shakopee attraction has added five haunted mazes and multiple ?scare zones? for people over 13 years old. There?s also family-friendly Halloween fun at the ?Great Pumpkin Fest? including a Peanuts musical adventure called ?The Monsters are Coming, Charlie Brown!? a Great Pumpkin Parade and corn maize.
Edina residents work to discharge racial covenants in property deeds
For more than 20 years, Jeff Hall has called the historic Country Club neighborhood of Edina home. He was shocked to learn his property deed contained a racial covenant, designed to bar people of color from buying a home there.
For more than 20 years, Jeff Hall has called the historic Country Club neighborhood of Edina home. He was shocked to learn his property deed contained a racial covenant, designed to bar people of color from buying a home there.
Christmas comes early at Twin Cities tiki lounge
The season of cheer has begun unseasonably early for one Minneapolis restaurant. Psycho Suzi?s is now ?Mary?s Christmas Palace.? Almost every inch of the tiki bar is covered in garland and Christmas lights and they?re offering up a full holiday-themed experience from drinks served inside ornaments to sugar-cookie decorating kits.
The season of cheer has begun unseasonably early for one Minneapolis restaurant. Psycho Suzi?s is now ?Mary?s Christmas Palace.? Almost every inch of the tiki bar is covered in garland and Christmas lights and they?re offering up a full holiday-themed experience from drinks served inside ornaments to sugar-cookie decorating kits.
How to repot your favorite houseplants (and keep them alive)
After a summer of fun in the sun, it may be time to give our favorite houseplants a new, bigger home. Garden Guy Dale K takes us through repotting plants step by step.
After a summer of fun in the sun, it may be time to give our favorite houseplants a new, bigger home. Garden Guy Dale K takes us through repotting plants step by step.
Como Zoo gets 2 new wolves, opens new traveling exhibit
The Como Zoo and Conservatory gained to new wolves into its Wolf Woods habitat. The zoo also opened a new traveling exhibit from Ely, Minnesota's International Wolf Center designed to educate visitors about wolves and their relationship to humans.
The Como Zoo and Conservatory gained to new wolves into its Wolf Woods habitat. The zoo also opened a new traveling exhibit from Ely, Minnesota's International Wolf Center designed to educate visitors about wolves and their relationship to humans.
Voices for Change: Two-time breast cancer survivor advocates for early detection awareness
The month of October kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual campaign has become a lifelong mission for one local woman.
The month of October kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual campaign has become a lifelong mission for one local woman.
Garden Guy Dale K answers your garden questions
From rambling rose bushes to weedy lawns, you asked, and Garden Guy Dale K answered.
From rambling rose bushes to weedy lawns, you asked, and Garden Guy Dale K answered.