The Submergents: Group organizes daily dip into icy Minneapolis lake
A Twin Cities group called The Submergents takes a daily dip in a local lake for a jolt to get themselves going.
A Twin Cities group called The Submergents takes a daily dip in a local lake for a jolt to get themselves going.
'Show Up' by local performer Joe Davis
Local educator, artist, and speaker Joe Davis performing his poem "Show Up."
Local educator, artist, and speaker Joe Davis performing his poem "Show Up."
Online resource looks to expand African American history in Minnesota classrooms
An online education resource called the African American Registry is trying to get into more Minnesota classrooms.
An online education resource called the African American Registry is trying to get into more Minnesota classrooms.
Searching for signs of spring with Garden Guy Dale K
This week's weather has us shedding our heavy winter hats and gloves. As all of us take the opportunity to enjoy the thaw, now is the perfect time to take a peek around your own backyard. Dale K shows us how to get ready for that season after winter.... spring!
This week's weather has us shedding our heavy winter hats and gloves. As all of us take the opportunity to enjoy the thaw, now is the perfect time to take a peek around your own backyard. Dale K shows us how to get ready for that season after winter.... spring!
James Beard award-winning Chef, Ann Kim, opens new restaurant
Chef Ann Kim?s newest venture, Sooki & Mimi, has opened its doors in the former Lucia?s space in Uptown. Known for her pizza creations at Pizzeria Lola and Young Joni, Kim is changing it up, this time focusing on hand-made tortillas. For now, the restaurant is only offering a specially curated 10-course vegetarian meal. The bar area is open as well for drinks and tacos.
Chef Ann Kim?s newest venture, Sooki & Mimi, has opened its doors in the former Lucia?s space in Uptown. Known for her pizza creations at Pizzeria Lola and Young Joni, Kim is changing it up, this time focusing on hand-made tortillas. For now, the restaurant is only offering a specially curated 10-course vegetarian meal. The bar area is open as well for drinks and tacos.
All about orchids - Dale K introduces us to this amazing family of plants
There are more than 25,000 documented species of orchids through out the world on just about every continent on earth. Garden Guy Dale K takes a deeper look at this amazing family of flowering plants.
There are more than 25,000 documented species of orchids through out the world on just about every continent on earth. Garden Guy Dale K takes a deeper look at this amazing family of flowering plants.
Pair of pioneers helped make history to integrate housing in Minneapolis
For four generations, a Twin Cities company has built or renovated thousands of homes in Minnesota. But, 60 years ago, it helped make history for African American families who wanted to own their own homes.
For four generations, a Twin Cities company has built or renovated thousands of homes in Minnesota. But, 60 years ago, it helped make history for African American families who wanted to own their own homes.
New bill aims to help even the field for Black farmers
The Justice for Black Farmers Act would create a new agency within the USDA to buy land and grant up to 160 acres at no charge to African Americans who are interested in starting their own farms.
The Justice for Black Farmers Act would create a new agency within the USDA to buy land and grant up to 160 acres at no charge to African Americans who are interested in starting their own farms.
New bill aims to help even the field for Black farmers
A new bill is aimed at creating more equity in the farming industry by helping ease obstacles around getting loans and more.
A new bill is aimed at creating more equity in the farming industry by helping ease obstacles around getting loans and more.
White riot: The threat from domestic violent extremism
As the political extremes have taken center stage in American life, domestic violent extremism has become the greatest threat to national security.
As the political extremes have taken center stage in American life, domestic violent extremism has become the greatest threat to national security.
Skating rink on Lake Minnetonka puts winter twist on drive-in movies
Ice rinks on lakes are nothing new, but the rink installed this week on Lake Minnetonka has a new spin on it.
Ice rinks on lakes are nothing new, but the rink installed this week on Lake Minnetonka has a new spin on it.
Wayzata puts winter twist on drive-in movie
The City of Wayzata is putting a winter twist on a drive-in movie with their Cinema and Skates event this weekend, where you can skate on an infinity loop on Wayzata Bay on Lake Minnetonka while enjoying movies like Frozen 2 and The Mighty Ducks.
The City of Wayzata is putting a winter twist on a drive-in movie with their Cinema and Skates event this weekend, where you can skate on an infinity loop on Wayzata Bay on Lake Minnetonka while enjoying movies like Frozen 2 and The Mighty Ducks.
Popular artwork from Minneapolis Institute of Art recreated in ice
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum.
Black Table Arts Cooperative prepares to open Longfellow space
A week from Thursday, a new cooperative will open in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis along Minnehaha Avenue.
A week from Thursday, a new cooperative will open in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis along Minnehaha Avenue.
Popular artwork from MIA re-created in ice
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum. They?ve teamed up with ?Ice Occasions? to recreate the fan-favorites as ice sculptures that?ll be placed in parks across Minneapolis for all to see. The art-in-ice will be on view starting Friday, February 19th. The five museum pieces and locations are: Veiled Lady at Longfellow Park, Olive Trees at Washburn-Fair Oaks Park, Your Dog at Bde Mka Ska, Celestial Horse at North Commons Park and Lobster Telephone at Boom Island Park. For more information visit: https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-ice/
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is bringing a pieces of their collection outside the walls of the museum. They?ve teamed up with ?Ice Occasions? to recreate the fan-favorites as ice sculptures that?ll be placed in parks across Minneapolis for all to see. The art-in-ice will be on view starting Friday, February 19th. The five museum pieces and locations are: Veiled Lady at Longfellow Park, Olive Trees at Washburn-Fair Oaks Park, Your Dog at Bde Mka Ska, Celestial Horse at North Commons Park and Lobster Telephone at Boom Island Park. For more information visit: https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-ice/
Mikayla Holmgren hopes to be 1st woman with Down Syndrome featured in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has come a long way in the last few years making a commitment to inclusion. One of our own, Minnesota?s Halima Aden, was the first model featured wearing a hijab and burkini. Now, Marine on St. Croix native is hoping to be the next Minnesotan to make history in the issue. Her name is Mikayla Holmgren and if that name rings a bell it?s because she was the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA pageant entering the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2017. She won the Spirit of Miss USA and Director?s awards that night. Now she?s set her sights on the SI Swim Issue and put together her audition video which is now posted online. To follow along with her journey, you can check her out on Instagram @Mikholmgren_Inspiring_Others
The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has come a long way in the last few years making a commitment to inclusion. One of our own, Minnesota?s Halima Aden, was the first model featured wearing a hijab and burkini. Now, Marine on St. Croix native is hoping to be the next Minnesotan to make history in the issue. Her name is Mikayla Holmgren and if that name rings a bell it?s because she was the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in a Miss USA pageant entering the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2017. She won the Spirit of Miss USA and Director?s awards that night. Now she?s set her sights on the SI Swim Issue and put together her audition video which is now posted online. To follow along with her journey, you can check her out on Instagram @Mikholmgren_Inspiring_Others
Finding the perfect pot for the perfect plant
Choosing a pot for your plant can be challenging, there are so many choices, not to mention what size to choose. Choosing a pot doesn?t have to be tongue twister when you know what to look for. Garden Guy Dale K has the 101 on the perfect planter.
Choosing a pot for your plant can be challenging, there are so many choices, not to mention what size to choose. Choosing a pot doesn?t have to be tongue twister when you know what to look for. Garden Guy Dale K has the 101 on the perfect planter.
How I-94 ripped apart the Rondo neighborhood and one group's plan to help restore it
If you’ve ever driven on I-94 through St. Paul, you traveled through an ugly chapter in the city’s history.
If you’ve ever driven on I-94 through St. Paul, you traveled through an ugly chapter in the city’s history.
Jail suicides raise questions about mental health treatment behind bars
After he pleaded guilty to murdering his wife, the Hennepin County Jail seemed like the safest place for Joshua Fury, until it wasn't.
After he pleaded guilty to murdering his wife, the Hennepin County Jail seemed like the safest place for Joshua Fury, until it wasn't.
Jail suicides raise questions about mental health treatment behind bars
According to the Department of Corrections, in the last five years there have been 63 deaths in Minnesota county jails, 33�were suicides.��
According to the Department of Corrections, in the last five years there have been 63 deaths in Minnesota county jails, 33�were suicides.��