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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...
Dog treat library goes up in Robbinsdale
Robbinsdale has a new little free library, but with dog treats instead of books. Jessica Wagner, owner, said it was a way to be “a part of the community and just to give back.” The Yellow Door Dog House sits at 4548 Abbott Ave. N., where Jessica lives and runs Yellow Door Homes Real Estate along with her spouse, Mark Wagner. Although occasional real estate clients will bring their dogs for treats, Jessica said mainly it is her neighbors who’ve been frequenting the spot so far. Jessica’s father-in-law Dan Wagner built and painted the dog treat library. People are welcome to donate dog treats or other accessories as well as take a treat for their dogs.
Massive expansion of MSP airport will bring years of demolition and disruption
Terminal 2 will more than double in size. Concourses and parking ramps at Terminal 1 will be reconstructed or demolished. And an "automated people mover" may ferry travelers between the two terminals. These are some of the changes included in a $9 billion expansion of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The...
Gluek's Bar and Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis celebrates 90 years
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - At Gluek's Bar and Restaurant, history is almost as important as the signature pilsner that flows through its taps. "It's not a miracle, but it's a testament that we are still here after nine decades," Gluek's co-owner Dave Holcomb told FOX 9. Holcomb is part of...
Two Minnesota Cities On List of Best Recreation Places In U.S.
What makes a city a great recreation spot? If you believe Wallet Hub's latest study, it has a lot to do with physical activity, both indoors and out. It also has a lot to do with entertainment opportunities or leisure activities. And for the purposes of this study, these cities...
Ashti's Journey to Jazz playing at Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear Lake
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn — Inspired by the success of her book, "Ashti Meets Birdman Al", Carmen Rubin wrote her first stage play to unite artists and communities through the power of music. Ashti's "Journey to Jazz" is about a little girl and her mother who meet an old jazz musician who has the blues because a school's music program is in jeopardy.
Be There When Metallica Takes Over Minnesota!
Metallica is one of the most successful bands with eleven studio albums, four live albums, two EPs, and 37 singles. They've had six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and have sold over 125 million albums worldwide. Metallica is coming to Minnesota and Sasquatch 107-7...
St. Louis Park's Free Summer Concert Series Features Reggae Band Dred I Dread This July
As the summer heat bears down on the community, the City of St. Louis Park in collaboration with the St. Louis Park Rotary Club is serving up a season of musical respite, the Summer Concert Series. This is not your average small-town fare—up next on the roster is Dred I Dread. They'll be taking the stage on July 17 at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater, enchanting the audience from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with their reggae rhythms, as reported by St. Louis Park, MN.
Twin Condo Transformations by Martha O’Hara Interiors
Interior design has the remarkable ability to make similar spaces appear drastically different—using varying colors, materials, and styles to craft unique personalities within individual homes. Two identical condo units in Minneapolis’ condominium complex Eleven on the River are the perfect representation of this concept in action: Despite sharing nearly the same floor plan, the homeowners’ styles certainly differed. “[Both units] are on the same stack, so they were pretty much the same,” says Gabby Laboy, senior designer at Martha O’Hara Interiors. As the sole designer on each project, Laboy embraced the challenge of ensuring the “cookie-cutter” condos could reflect each client’s individual style.
New Hope’s Movies In The Park Continue this Summer
The New Hope Performance Center brings Hollywood to the suburbs once again this summer, with Movies in the Park. The city will screen movies starting at dusk two more times between now and Labor Day:. The showings are free. The park is located adjacent to New Hope City Hall and...
Tattoo artists and styles come together at Twin Cities Tattoo Festival
From Friday to Sunday, the whirring of tattoo machines filled the St. Paul RiverCentre as tattoo artists from all over the country gathered for the second annual Twin Cities Tattoo Festival. Some artists booked appointments in advance, while others did walk-in tattoos. Jesse Brady, a local artist who tattoos at...
Is Your Cat Melting It The Summer Heat? Discover Vet-Approved Tips To Keep Them Cool!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – When the summer heat hits, it’s not just humans who feel the swelter – our feline friends do too! Imagine being covered in fur on a scorching day. With record-high temperatures predicted this summer, it’s crucial to ensure your kitty stays comfortable and safe.
CONTEST: Win tickets to see Metallica in concert
MINNEAPOLIS — Watch KARE 11 Sunrise or KARE 11 Saturday from Monday, July 15, to Saturday, July 20, for the chance to win tickets to see Metallica at the U.S. Bank Stadium. One winner will receive two tickets to see Metallica at the U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, August 18. The winners will be notified by email on Monday, July 22 and have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize.
Brookdale Dog Park Open During Parking Lot Repaving on July 17
Heads up, pooch parents! If you're planning to let your furry friend run free at Brookdale Dog Park, take note that the adjacent parking lot is undergoing a makeover. The city has confirmed a repaving set for Wednesday, July 17, so you'll need to find an alternative spot to stash your car if you're visiting the park. While the lot is getting its facelift, the dog park remains open to your tail-wagging companions; just use the trailhead at the main Brookdale Park lot to get there, according to the City of Brooklyn Park.
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