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. 

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.

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!

Coffee and kicks on the menu at Ninth Street
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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
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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.

Edina High School choir marks 50 years
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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
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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.

Tulips in bloom at MN Landscape Arboretum
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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.

Massive pop-up book sale in St. Paul
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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.

Museum of Illusions opens in Mall of America
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A new museum in the Twin Cities is centered around the magic of optical illusions. The Museum of Illusions is open now at the Mall of America on the second floor near the North entrance. The attraction has 60 different exhibits focused on vision, perception and the human brain. Guides are on site to help explain the illusions and assist with photography and tickets start at $20 and are available on the Museum of Illusions official website.

Doors Open Minneapolis begins Saturday with extra access to venues, monuments

From City Hall to the Nicollet Mall Dayton’s Project, people will be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at several buildings and monuments throughout Minneapolis this weekend.

Maison Margaux: David Fhima?s new Minneapolis restaurant
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After two years of renovations, the former Ribnick Fur building in the North Loop is now French brasserie, Maison Margaux. It?s described as bringing a bit of Paris and the Moulin Rouge to the neighborhood. David Fhima and his team are behind the restaurant, an idea that they started developing three years ago. The three-story building has a private event space on the upper level, a bar and restaurant on the main level and the Underground Bar on the lower level. Each space has a different look and feel. Maison Margaux opens Friday, May 12. It?s located at 224 N 1st St. in Minneapolis.

Step inside the Pillsbury Mansion for Doors Open Minneapolis
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An opulent mansion once belonging to Charles S. Pillsbury is now a blindness training center in Minneapolis. It?s past and present are both important to the city?s identity and this weekend you can step inside this building and dozens of others that helped shape the city. It?s the return of the free event, Doors Open Minneapolis. It takes place on May 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Minneapolis opening historic properties for return of Doors Open
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For the first time since the pandemic, Minneapolis is bringing back its Doors Open event. It will take place on May 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The buildings tell the story of the city?s past, from theaters to business hub, sacred spaces and private clubs. The event is free and takes you behind-the-scenes with building owners and caretakers, including The Woman?s Club of Minneapolis, a designated Historic Treasure.