YMCA offers free summer memberships for teens
Teens throughout the Twin Cities will have another option for summer activities this year thanks to the free memberships.
Teens throughout the Twin Cities will have another option for summer activities this year thanks to the free memberships.
What to do in Minnesota: 8 things to do this weekend (June 2-4)
Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of community events popping up across the Twin Cities.
Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of community events popping up across the Twin Cities.
Fort Snelling Park reopening for Memorial Day weekend
Fort Snelling State Park is reopening once again just in time for Memorial Day weekend after closing a second time this year due to spring flooding.
Fort Snelling State Park is reopening once again just in time for Memorial Day weekend after closing a second time this year due to spring flooding.
Kickoff to Summer at Minnesota State Fair
The Kickoff to Summer at the Minnesota State Fair is this weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
The Kickoff to Summer at the Minnesota State Fair is this weekend. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
WreckIt Rage Room opens in Savage
Sometimes you just gotta let it out. And there?s growing demand across the country for a place to safely rage. They?re known as crush rooms or rage rooms and one just opened up in Savage. It?s called WreckIt Rage Room and it gives people the chance to throw glass plates at the wall, or smash bottles with a bat. There are also bigger ticket items like TV?s or computer monitors you can crush with a sledgehammer. The rage room is located at 3930 CR-42 W in Savage. They?re open Wednesday through Sunday.
Sometimes you just gotta let it out. And there?s growing demand across the country for a place to safely rage. They?re known as crush rooms or rage rooms and one just opened up in Savage. It?s called WreckIt Rage Room and it gives people the chance to throw glass plates at the wall, or smash bottles with a bat. There are also bigger ticket items like TV?s or computer monitors you can crush with a sledgehammer. The rage room is located at 3930 CR-42 W in Savage. They?re open Wednesday through Sunday.
Union Art Alley to open in Stillwater
These community members hope to create a "party in the back" with a hidden gem feel.
These community members hope to create a "party in the back" with a hidden gem feel.
Remembering George Floyd: Events to commemorate man killed by Minneapolis police
It's been three years since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officers, and there are several events planned to commemorate his death.
It's been three years since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officers, and there are several events planned to commemorate his death.
Minneapolis to close a block of First Avenue for Warehouse District Live every Friday
Beginning Memorial Day weekend and running through Halloween, a one-block stretch in the North Loop of Minneapolis will close to offer patrons increased access for foot traffic.
Beginning Memorial Day weekend and running through Halloween, a one-block stretch in the North Loop of Minneapolis will close to offer patrons increased access for foot traffic.
What to do in Minnesota: Memorial Day Weekend
Minnesota has plenty of events to help you celebrate the long weekend and the start of summer!
Minnesota has plenty of events to help you celebrate the long weekend and the start of summer!
Coffee and kicks on the menu at Ninth Street
The metro has several unique coffee shop concepts. In Apple Valley, there?s Curiouser Coffee which is part coffee shop, part conservatory. In Plymouth, the Brew Park is a coffee shop and dog park combo. And in Minneapolis, Ninth Street blends soccer and coffee. There are pickup games nightly, but it?s also used for personal training groups and for kids, a free open play option every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee is located at 801 SE 9th St. in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight.
The metro has several unique coffee shop concepts. In Apple Valley, there?s Curiouser Coffee which is part coffee shop, part conservatory. In Plymouth, the Brew Park is a coffee shop and dog park combo. And in Minneapolis, Ninth Street blends soccer and coffee. There are pickup games nightly, but it?s also used for personal training groups and for kids, a free open play option every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee is located at 801 SE 9th St. in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Art-a-Whirl returns for 28th year
A plan to bring the public to art studios in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (NEMAA) started in 1995. Now it involves more than 1,200 artists in 70-plus locations. Art-A-Whirl runs Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21. It?s a chance to interact with the artists, see demos and even try an art project with the pro. NEMAA?s website offers all the info needed to navigate the popular event from transportation and parking to a map of all the participating studios and local breweries and restaurants.
A plan to bring the public to art studios in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (NEMAA) started in 1995. Now it involves more than 1,200 artists in 70-plus locations. Art-A-Whirl runs Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21. It?s a chance to interact with the artists, see demos and even try an art project with the pro. NEMAA?s website offers all the info needed to navigate the popular event from transportation and parking to a map of all the participating studios and local breweries and restaurants.
Target Field Stadium Chef Series sets date for this summer
Following the success of its first iteration at Wrigley Field in Chicago last summer, Target Field has announced its inaugural Stadium Chef Series dinner.
Following the success of its first iteration at Wrigley Field in Chicago last summer, Target Field has announced its inaugural Stadium Chef Series dinner.
Edina High School choir marks 50 years
The Edina High School choral program is preparing to put on a show 50 years in the making. In fact, the same students who started ?Current Jam? in 1973 will be joining current students on stage for a special performance. Even the choir director who created this show will be in the audience to take it in with his grandchildren. Current Jam was created as a way to highlight individual and small group performances and give students the chance to perform pop tunes. To date, more than 4,000 students have participated in Current Jam. The performances will take place on May 18 and May 19 at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday May 20 at Fick Auditorium in Edina High School.
The Edina High School choral program is preparing to put on a show 50 years in the making. In fact, the same students who started ?Current Jam? in 1973 will be joining current students on stage for a special performance. Even the choir director who created this show will be in the audience to take it in with his grandchildren. Current Jam was created as a way to highlight individual and small group performances and give students the chance to perform pop tunes. To date, more than 4,000 students have participated in Current Jam. The performances will take place on May 18 and May 19 at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday May 20 at Fick Auditorium in Edina High School.
Big blooms and bright colors at The Arboretum
The ultimate bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, with 40,000 tulips and 250 crabapple trees are flowering at the same time. There are only a few days left to take it all in. If you?re planning a visit to the Arb, online ticket reservations are required in advance.
The ultimate bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, with 40,000 tulips and 250 crabapple trees are flowering at the same time. There are only a few days left to take it all in. If you?re planning a visit to the Arb, online ticket reservations are required in advance.
Glensheen summer beer garden and concert line up released
The free Wednesday Night at the Glensheen lineup has been announced.
The free Wednesday Night at the Glensheen lineup has been announced.
Canterbury reveals opening date for live races, other events
They're off and running!
They're off and running!
Free Minnesota State Fair concerts announced
The free acts coming to the Minnesota State Fair have been announced.
The free acts coming to the Minnesota State Fair have been announced.
Tulips in bloom at MN Landscape Arboretum
Tulips are in full bloom at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K has the details on the annual event.
Tulips are in full bloom at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. FOX 9's Garden Guy Dale K has the details on the annual event.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (May 19-21)
As the weather continues to heat up, more outdoor events are popping up across the Twin Cities. Patio kick-offs, parking lot parties, and farm festivals are all happening this weekend.
As the weather continues to heat up, more outdoor events are popping up across the Twin Cities. Patio kick-offs, parking lot parties, and farm festivals are all happening this weekend.
Massive pop-up book sale in St. Paul
Jeanette Kamman, aka "The Book Lady" was a notable character within the Saint Paul community, building a collection of over 300,000 books. Now, the community has a chance to get their own piece the famous collection.
Jeanette Kamman, aka "The Book Lady" was a notable character within the Saint Paul community, building a collection of over 300,000 books. Now, the community has a chance to get their own piece the famous collection.