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The Massive Candy Shop In Minnesota That You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again
Minnesota holds a gem so sweet it could give your dentist nightmares. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Spring Lake Park isn’t just any candy store. This massive candy emporium offers an extensive selection of treats, ranging from nostalgic favorites to modern confections,. It’s a whimsical wonderland where childhood...
Rockin' on the Rum Concerts
Grab your lawn chair and blanket and come join us on Wednesday evenings at 6pm for some great musical entertainment in Riverfront Memorial Park! All performances are family-friendly. Local Anoka and metro area musicians take the stage to entertain you and share their love of music. Many different genres of music are represented throughout the series so there is sure to be something for everyone! Concerts are free. Concerts may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Family Fun Day at Farmers Market on the Rum
This week’s (July 17) Farmers Market on the Rum is paired with Family Fun Day!. We invite kids of all ages to enjoy Truck-A-Palooza (city vehicles on display - Public Services, Police, Fire and Anoka Municipal Utility). Have fun while enjoying the many adobable animals from Little Blue's Traveling...
Forest Lake: Construction starts on airport taxiway expansion
Construction started Monday at the Forest Lake Airport, where crews are extending the airport’s taxiway and building taxilane extensions. The $721,789 project, scheduled to be completed on Aug. 16, will connect the airport’s south hangar area directly to parallel Taxiway A, said City Administrator Kristina Handt. That will help “ease congestion around the existing singular access point to Taxiway A and Runway 13/31,” she said.
Coon Rapids Launches Photography Contest Celebrating 'Teamwork in Coon Rapids' with Cash Prizes for Winners
Attention, shutterbugs of Coon Rapids! If you're eager to let your photography skills shine and take a crack at winning some cash, the Coon Rapids Photography Contest is now calling for submissions. This local competition is here to celebrate the beauty of the community through the theme of "Teamwork in Coon Rapids," and it is open for entries until Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, according to an announcement on the city's official website.
Kinky Boots brings the sass to Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
The musical that launched Billy Porter into stardom gets a new production at the Lyric Arts Main Street Stage in Anoka. “Kinky Boots,” based on the 2005 British film, first opened in Chicago in 2012. Then it made its way to Broadway the following year, winning 6 Tony awards, including Best Musical, Best Actor in a Musical for Porter, and Best Original Score for Cindy Lauper, in her first foray into Broadway (she was the first woman to win that category without a co-recipient).
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