Local restaurants and breweries add domes to extend outdoor dining season
Restaurants across the Twin Cities are adding heaters, tents and domes to their patios to extend the outdoor dining season. And some are even taking that concept and expanding it. Northeast Minneapolis brewery, Broken Clock Brewing Collective has put up three themed igloos. They offer ?A Day at the Beach? igloo with a lifeguard chair and a surfboard table, ?Retro? which has knitted throws and vintage seating and a hefty box TV, and ?Camping? which even smells and sounds like a night under the stars in the woods. Each igloo comes equipped with a heater. The igloos must be reserved in advance and can hold up to six people. Broken Clock Beertenders never go in the igloos; instead orders are left on a barrel outside the dome entrance. Each dome is sanitized in between groups.
Restaurants across the Twin Cities are adding heaters, tents and domes to their patios to extend the outdoor dining season. And some are even taking that concept and expanding it. Northeast Minneapolis brewery, Broken Clock Brewing Collective has put up three themed igloos. They offer ?A Day at the Beach? igloo with a lifeguard chair and a surfboard table, ?Retro? which has knitted throws and vintage seating and a hefty box TV, and ?Camping? which even smells and sounds like a night under the stars in the woods. Each igloo comes equipped with a heater. The igloos must be reserved in advance and can hold up to six people. Broken Clock Beertenders never go in the igloos; instead orders are left on a barrel outside the dome entrance. Each dome is sanitized in between groups.
Gingerbread Wonderland returns to Norway House
We found the sweetest escape in Minneapolis. ?Gingerbread Wonderland? is back at Norway House for a 6th year. There are more than 70 entries including Hogwarts School from Harry Potter and local landmarks like The Witches Hat Tower in Prospect Park. Small groups of ten or less can come through and see it in-person with a reservation. The event runs through January 2nd.
We found the sweetest escape in Minneapolis. ?Gingerbread Wonderland? is back at Norway House for a 6th year. There are more than 70 entries including Hogwarts School from Harry Potter and local landmarks like The Witches Hat Tower in Prospect Park. Small groups of ten or less can come through and see it in-person with a reservation. The event runs through January 2nd.
Minneapolis restaurant offering virtual cook-along holiday parties
With limitations on the size of gatherings, holiday parties are going to look different if they happen at all. A North Loop restaurant has an alternative option. Smack Shack is offering virtual corporate parties. They're designed for groups of 30 to 70. Participants will receive meal kits and prepare their meals at home while Chef Josh Thoma walks them through the process.
With limitations on the size of gatherings, holiday parties are going to look different if they happen at all. A North Loop restaurant has an alternative option. Smack Shack is offering virtual corporate parties. They're designed for groups of 30 to 70. Participants will receive meal kits and prepare their meals at home while Chef Josh Thoma walks them through the process.
Easy Halloween treat recipe
A frosted sugar cookie is always a fun treat, but how about giving it a Spooktacular makeover. We visited Way Cool Cooking School in Eden Prairie for a quick Monster Mouth Cookie tutorial that even the kids can help with.
A frosted sugar cookie is always a fun treat, but how about giving it a Spooktacular makeover. We visited Way Cool Cooking School in Eden Prairie for a quick Monster Mouth Cookie tutorial that even the kids can help with.
St. Paul car wash transforms into haunted house
With many haunted houses keeping their doors shut this Halloween, a St. Paul car wash has stepped up to the plate offering a haunting experience that will also leave your vehicle spick and span. Soapy Joe?s Haunted Car Wash runs October 29th and 30th from 6pm to 9pm and includes candy for kids. The costumed team works in tandem with the use spooky lighting and fog machines.
With many haunted houses keeping their doors shut this Halloween, a St. Paul car wash has stepped up to the plate offering a haunting experience that will also leave your vehicle spick and span. Soapy Joe?s Haunted Car Wash runs October 29th and 30th from 6pm to 9pm and includes candy for kids. The costumed team works in tandem with the use spooky lighting and fog machines.
Minnesota scientist reflects on her contributions to Apollo 11 moon landing
The lunar landing launched the nation's space program into the stratosphere, but one of the people responsible for its success is still amazed at her accomplishment here on Earth.
The lunar landing launched the nation's space program into the stratosphere, but one of the people responsible for its success is still amazed at her accomplishment here on Earth.
Anoka delivers socially-distanced Halloween fun
Anoka is known as the Halloween Capital of the World, and this weekend was expected to be the biggest party yet as they celebrate 100 years of Halloween events. Though the plans have been scaled back in a big way, the city is still going forward with some of the events including the house decorating contest. There are 16 homes participating. Their addresses will be posted on Thursday evening for public viewing.
Anoka is known as the Halloween Capital of the World, and this weekend was expected to be the biggest party yet as they celebrate 100 years of Halloween events. Though the plans have been scaled back in a big way, the city is still going forward with some of the events including the house decorating contest. There are 16 homes participating. Their addresses will be posted on Thursday evening for public viewing.
Red Wing bakery?s election cookie poll seeing record turnout
Most people probably wouldn?t describe this election as ?sweet,? except maybe those at Hanisch Bakery in Red Wing. Since 1984, the bakery has hosted a cookie poll. They sell frosted sugar cookies with presidential candidates? names on them. And they?re keeping track of the sales. The winning candidate?s cookie has consistently aligned with the popular vote since its inception. During the last election cycle, Hanisch Bakery sold around 3,000 cookies with Hillary Clinton winning by just four cookies. This year, they?ve already sold almost 14,000 cookies and there?s still 10 days until the election. And for the first time since 1992, there?s a surprising third party candidate, a red white and blue poop emoji cookie. It?s something the owner, Bill Hanisch, came up with after the first debate. If you want to see the latest cookie poll results you can visit the bakery?s Instagram, @HanischBakery.
Most people probably wouldn?t describe this election as ?sweet,? except maybe those at Hanisch Bakery in Red Wing. Since 1984, the bakery has hosted a cookie poll. They sell frosted sugar cookies with presidential candidates? names on them. And they?re keeping track of the sales. The winning candidate?s cookie has consistently aligned with the popular vote since its inception. During the last election cycle, Hanisch Bakery sold around 3,000 cookies with Hillary Clinton winning by just four cookies. This year, they?ve already sold almost 14,000 cookies and there?s still 10 days until the election. And for the first time since 1992, there?s a surprising third party candidate, a red white and blue poop emoji cookie. It?s something the owner, Bill Hanisch, came up with after the first debate. If you want to see the latest cookie poll results you can visit the bakery?s Instagram, @HanischBakery.
Ballet Co. Laboratory plans drive-in performance
After a seven-month hiatus, the Ballet Co. Laboratory dancers are returning to the stage. But this much-anticipated show will take place outside, drive-in style. The professional ballet company?s dances will honor 50?s music legends and audience members will be able to tune into the show on their radios. They?ll also get a snack box and beverages as well. The shows are in the parking lot next to the St. Paul studio on Saturday, October 24th at 1pm and 4:30pm. For ticket information
After a seven-month hiatus, the Ballet Co. Laboratory dancers are returning to the stage. But this much-anticipated show will take place outside, drive-in style. The professional ballet company?s dances will honor 50?s music legends and audience members will be able to tune into the show on their radios. They?ll also get a snack box and beverages as well. The shows are in the parking lot next to the St. Paul studio on Saturday, October 24th at 1pm and 4:30pm. For ticket information
Goats clean up Normandale Community College trails
One way to manage brush is with a mob of goats doing what they do best; grazing. Goats from the grazing program at Minnesota Native Landscapes just wrapped up a month-long clearing effort at Normandale Community College in Bloomington. The 30 goats ate their way through the invasive species, like buckthorn, on the campus hiking trails. Once the work is complete, Alex Nichols, director of Grazing Operations, and his dog Newt come in to round up the goats to head back to the farm.
One way to manage brush is with a mob of goats doing what they do best; grazing. Goats from the grazing program at Minnesota Native Landscapes just wrapped up a month-long clearing effort at Normandale Community College in Bloomington. The 30 goats ate their way through the invasive species, like buckthorn, on the campus hiking trails. Once the work is complete, Alex Nichols, director of Grazing Operations, and his dog Newt come in to round up the goats to head back to the farm.
New Chanhassen gym focuses on stretching
One of the biggest fitness trends for 2020 is limbering up with a trained flexologist. Stretching labs are popping up all over the country and in the Twin Cities. StretchLab Chanhassen opened up last week and already has 200 members. The lab puts the emphasis on something most people skip, the post-workout recovery.
One of the biggest fitness trends for 2020 is limbering up with a trained flexologist. Stretching labs are popping up all over the country and in the Twin Cities. StretchLab Chanhassen opened up last week and already has 200 members. The lab puts the emphasis on something most people skip, the post-workout recovery.
Psycho Suzi?s trading in tiki torches for holiday lights
Tis the season for transformation, and that?s the best way to describe what?s happening at Minneapolis tiki bar, Psycho Suzi?s. They?re embracing the chill in the air and going all in on the holidays. They?ve opened ?Mary?s Christmas Palace? for the season. Almost every surface of the restaurant is covered in holiday decor and that goes for the patio as well. They?ve even changed up their menus adding plenty of holiday cheer to their booze and bites. Psycho Suzi?s is open Thursday to Sunday.
Tis the season for transformation, and that?s the best way to describe what?s happening at Minneapolis tiki bar, Psycho Suzi?s. They?re embracing the chill in the air and going all in on the holidays. They?ve opened ?Mary?s Christmas Palace? for the season. Almost every surface of the restaurant is covered in holiday decor and that goes for the patio as well. They?ve even changed up their menus adding plenty of holiday cheer to their booze and bites. Psycho Suzi?s is open Thursday to Sunday.
Renewed effort to increase amount of Black farmers in Minnesota
There’s a renewed effort by some African-Americans to go into farming and become stewards of the land.
There’s a renewed effort by some African-Americans to go into farming and become stewards of the land.
Bell Museum unveils planetarium show that takes you inside the brain
The Bell Museum has created a groundbreaking new show for the planetarium and it has nothing to do with outer space. Instead, this show takes you inside one of the body's most important organs; the brain. Mysteries of the Brain is recommended for elementary and middle school age students. The immersive, animated adventure follows a curious girl and her crow companion. The content was created over a span of two years with help from science advisors at the University of Minnesota. The museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Visitors must get timed-tickets in advance of their visit. Check out https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/ for more information.
The Bell Museum has created a groundbreaking new show for the planetarium and it has nothing to do with outer space. Instead, this show takes you inside one of the body's most important organs; the brain. Mysteries of the Brain is recommended for elementary and middle school age students. The immersive, animated adventure follows a curious girl and her crow companion. The content was created over a span of two years with help from science advisors at the University of Minnesota. The museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Visitors must get timed-tickets in advance of their visit. Check out https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/ for more information.
Drive-in haunted attraction coming to Roseville Center
Last year, Rosedale Center brought the haunted house experience to the mall, specifically the space that used to be a Herberger?s department store. This year, they're improvising again with a drive-in haunted attraction that's even caught the eye of the New York Times. The new terrifying socially-distanced experience is called ?The Deadly Drive-in? and it's not for the faint of heart or those under 14. It?s created by Flip Phone Events. At last check the event was almost sold out.
Last year, Rosedale Center brought the haunted house experience to the mall, specifically the space that used to be a Herberger?s department store. This year, they're improvising again with a drive-in haunted attraction that's even caught the eye of the New York Times. The new terrifying socially-distanced experience is called ?The Deadly Drive-in? and it's not for the faint of heart or those under 14. It?s created by Flip Phone Events. At last check the event was almost sold out.
MIA's podcast uncovers unique stories about its collection
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has an expansive collection of 90,000 items, and each item has its own unique story. One way to explore these stories is through MIA?s podcast, The Object. Each episode focuses on the surprising history behind a single item in the collection. Host and writer of the podcast, Tim Gehring joined us to discuss some of his favorite episodes.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has an expansive collection of 90,000 items, and each item has its own unique story. One way to explore these stories is through MIA?s podcast, The Object. Each episode focuses on the surprising history behind a single item in the collection. Host and writer of the podcast, Tim Gehring joined us to discuss some of his favorite episodes.
The trauma Black people feel and the pathway to healing
Following the death of George Floyd this year, a number of local governments have declared racism a public health emergency.
Following the death of George Floyd this year, a number of local governments have declared racism a public health emergency.
Artisan Home Tour opens the doors to exquisite Twin Cities homes
The Artisan Home Tour, which typically takes place in June, will instead start up this weekend. It gives people the chance to step inside 14 notable new homes designed by some of the area?s most talented builders and 8 renovated homes. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, you can walk through them and get ideas for your own dream home. It runs for three weekends in October. Ticket info can be found at ArtisanHomeTour.org and a portion of the proceeds benefits the nonprofit, Housing First Minnesota Foundation.
The Artisan Home Tour, which typically takes place in June, will instead start up this weekend. It gives people the chance to step inside 14 notable new homes designed by some of the area?s most talented builders and 8 renovated homes. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, you can walk through them and get ideas for your own dream home. It runs for three weekends in October. Ticket info can be found at ArtisanHomeTour.org and a portion of the proceeds benefits the nonprofit, Housing First Minnesota Foundation.
Tintype photographer captures modern portraits in classic style
At first glance, Carla Rodriguez appears to be setting up for a typical photo shoot, but the process being used is nearly as old as the art of photography itself.
At first glance, Carla Rodriguez appears to be setting up for a typical photo shoot, but the process being used is nearly as old as the art of photography itself.
Thriving While Black event offers resources to those in need
A Twin Cities-based virtual symposium hopes to address issues challenging the black community by bringing people together.
A Twin Cities-based virtual symposium hopes to address issues challenging the black community by bringing people together.