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Minnesota Angler Breaks State Fishing Record Twice Within Two Months
This Minnesota man didn’t forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking his state record for a black crappie in back-to-back months!. An Angling Feat. Nolan Sprengeler of Plymouth, MN, caught this whopping 16.25-inch black...
Insane Aerial Footage of Flooded Valley Fair
The aerial footage of Shakopee, Minnesota's Valley Fair amusement park is truly shocking. The rivers rose rapidly during last week's flooding and had a few coasters in its devastating path. The video, courtesy of Kare 11 out of Minneapolis/St. Paul says it all. It's important to note that the park...
Three Rivers Parks seeks comments on plans for Baker Park Reserve
The Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners has approved the draft updated long-range plan for Baker Park Reserve and authorized a 30-day public comment period for the plan. The long-range plan will inform future decisions related to recreation areas, the campground, golf course, trails and natural resources management. The plan also fulfills the requirements within the Metropolitan Council’s Thrive MSP 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan. The long-range plan is...
Wave of Patriotic Festivities Set to Sweep Eden Prairie with Concerts, Drone Show, and Fireworks
Eden Prairie is set to burst with patriotic pride and community spirit this week with a slew of Fourth of July festivities. According to the City of Eden Prairie, MN, celebrations will kick off on Tuesday, July 2, at Staring Lake Amphitheatre, where locals can enjoy a free outdoor concert by the Eden Prairie Community Band and Prairie Ramblers from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The evening will also serve as a salute to local veterans and active military members.
Participate in Our 2024 Picture Plymouth Photo Contest
Each July and August, Plymouth Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our Picture Plymouth photo contest. From the novice to the hobbyist to the professional, photographers of all abilities and ages are encouraged to share their unique, creative perspectives. Scroll down your digital files or flip through...
New Hope Aquatic Park Offers Variety of Adult-Only Swimming and Classes
Swimming and cooling off at the New Hope Aquatic Center this summer isn’t just for kids. The staff offer a variety of adults-only activities and instructor-lead classes for adults all summer long. “Knowing the importance of water safety and being able to swim, especially here in Minnesota, is incredibly...
Plenty of Convenient Options Available at New Hope’s Food Truck Fridays
Flavor and convenience are rolling into New Hope. On most Fridays this summer, food trucks will be parking outside of its City Hall between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., offering a variety of savory and sweet options. “I came out here to play some pickle ball and the food trucks...
Music in the Park brings twilight tunes to Mound
Minnesotans eagerly anticipate warm summer nights all year long, and what better way to spend them than enjoying local music with friends and neighbors? The Northwest Tonka Lions, Mound-Westonka Rotary Club, the City of Mound, and Westonka Community Education are proud to sponsor monthly a Music in the Park summer concert series at Surfside Park. The series kicked off on June 13 with Chris Kelly Live and the opening of...
Have a Flavorful Fourth of July
Delightful recipes to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Here at Edina Magazine, we are supported by our very skilled and devoted Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) members, who are residents and business owners from throughout the city. Together, we are all able to create a multifaceted publication, which represents all the neighborhoods and the diverse network within our community.
Let’s Celebrate the Best of Lake Minnetonka 2024
Welcome to the party of the year. Have you heard? Lake Minnetonka Magazine is hosting a party within its pages! The year’s Best of Lake Minnetonka Readers’ Choice Poll is the guest of honor, and we’re ready to get the party started. The invitation to vote went...
Last Call for Photographers, Maple Grove Moments Contest Deadline Approaches
Source: Facebook / City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government. The clock is ticking for local shutterbugs aiming to showcase their vision of Maple Grove community life. The 2024 Maple Grove Moments photography contest is nearing its deadline, with submissions accepted until 11:59 p.m. tomorrow. Aspiring participants are encouraged to contribute their photographic interpretations, sharing imagery that encapsulates what living in Maple Grove means to them.
Fresh and Flavorful Is on the Menu at Uffda Donuts
Maple Grove’s newest donut shop serves up fresh creations daily. A neon sign on the wall greets visitors to Maple Grove’s newest donut shop, announcing, “Uffda Donuts Make Me Happy,” and it’s admittedly hard not to smile at the cases of pillowy goodness in a rainbow of colors and flavors.
St. Louis Park's Showplace ICON theater closes; Marcus Theatres will reopen it
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - St. Louis Park's Showplace ICON movie theater closed on Sunday, but it will be reopened as the Marcus West End Cinema next week. Showplace ICON at the Shops at West End closed on June 30. But Marcus Theatres, through an agreement to assume operations with the property's owner, will reopen the theater on July 8, a press release says.
Learn About CCX Create! Classes for New Members on July 12 & 19
Ever dreamed of having your own TV show or podcast? You’re not alone!. CCX Create is here to turn your ideas into reality, completely free for residents of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale residents. Classes: Learn the ropes of...
Lulelemon Opening Store in The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
Fans of athleisure apparel company Lululemon will have a new store to shop at in Maple Grove. The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes recently announced that Lululemon will be opening a new store in the shopping center. It will be the company’s 1oth location in Minnesota. A 5,400-square-foot store will...
Discover the Delights of Public Art in Edina
Explore statues around Edina and Minnesota with tried-and-true routes. Edina is full of hidden delights, even when those gems are giant statues that are in plain sight. Because, let’s face it, most of us will drive or walk by a statue and never take the time to stop and learn what is behind it. My son has always adored statues. He loves to take his time walking by them, examining them up close and then from afar. His attention to detail has taught us how to appreciate the world around us.
Creative Cocktails Around the West Metro
Mixologists put creative twists on sips. Cocktails aren’t having a moment; they’re having an evolution. With riffs off of the classics and new inspired concoctions pouring into lowballs, highballs and coup glasses in between, drink menus can become a bit muddled. To assist in navigating the spirited terrain, we’ve gathered some sips across the West Metro for you to consider for your next bar-side request.
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