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5 Restaurants Are Now Recognized for the Best Fried Chicken in Minnesota
When I think of fried chicken, I think of my grandma Francis. She’s no longer with us, but she loved getting the family together for Sunday lunch at her farm, and fried chicken was always on the menu. According to Market Research Future, fried chicken is one of the...
Osseo High School grad opens grocery store
Fresh organic produce, dried plantains, sesame candy, rice, spices, meat, frozen pizza and West African specialty foods: Afrocana Market can be found in Robbinsdale’s Robbin Center near the Eagles Nest Lounge. Today she lives in Fridley, but Moliza Dennis grew up in Liberia, which is in West Africa. At 15, Dennis and her family moved to Minnesota where she graduated from Osseo High School and went to college. Dennis worked in the mental health field for a bit but in 2020 decided to open a...
Chickens move to 4040 Regent Avenue North
Eggs and entertainment: Brynn Okeson plans to keep four chickens at 4040 Regent Avenue North, Robbinsdale. Per city code, a person keeping or maintaining more than two chickens must obtain a permit and invite neighbors to a public hearing regarding said permit. The resident needs to follow proper collection and disposal of animal waste, proper storage of food and prevent pest invasion of food spillage and proper supply of water. The police chief, community development director, code enforcement and building official and other city staff approved this permit. At the public hearing, neighbors spoke in favor of the chickens. The council voted unanimously to grant the permit July 16.
Global technology outage continues to impact flights at MSP Airport
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A global technology breakdown continues to impact flights in and out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. On Sunday, several stranded passengers slept on the floor. Time seemed to be at a standstill, and many travelers told FOX 9 they would not be able to go anywhere...
Join the Coon Rapids Photo Contest: Capturing "Teamwork in Coon Rapids" Could Win You Cash
Calling all local photographers – the 2024 Coon Rapids Arts Commission Photo Contest is on the lookout for your snapshots that encapsulate "Teamwork in Coon Rapids." It's your chance to capture the essence of cooperation and community spirit in a city known for its close-knit vibes and collaborative efforts. Whether you're a pro or just snapping pics on your phone, there's a spot for you in this creative challenge. With cash prizes up for grabs, it's time to team up with your camera and showcase what teamwork looks like through your lens.
‘Most Smiley Dog’ Finds Furever Home After 94 Days at Rockford Shelter
A dog at a Rockford animal shelter got adopted and her "going home" photo is the most precious thing you'll see all week. Every day is another chance for animals to get adopted. For Twila, it took 94 days at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary to find her "furever home". 'Most...
Playground Safety a United Effort in New Hope
There are 15 playgrounds in the City of New Hope, and according to city officials, they’re inspected quite regularly. “We’re very proud of our operations manager and our park maintenance workers, as well, as they’re certified playground safety inspectors,” said City of New Hope Recreation Supervisor Aaron Thelen. “They come around the parks throughout the month, and every month our parks are inspected by our maintenance workers, so they’ll check and see if anything’s missing or broken as well.”
At 90, Thimsen still growing raspberries
Chuck Thimsen’s birth in 1934 coincided with the planning stages of the first Hopkins Raspberry Festival that debuted in 1935. It is only fitting that Thimsen spent much of last week tending to the raspberry bushes on his property in east Minnetonka. The Hopkins-Minnetonka area is well-known for its raspberries, and Thimsen has been attending the Hopkins Raspberry Festival for as long as he can remember. The 2024 edition of the community celebration ran from July 17-21 with a parade, a queen coronation, a softball...
Critical DMs: The Father of Waters statue at the Minneapolis City Hall
Critical DMs are lightly edited Slack conversations by members of the MPR News arts team about Minnesota art and culture. This week, arts editor Max Sparber and senior arts reporter and critic Alex V. Cipolle discuss the “Mississippi — Father of Waters” statue at the Minneapolis City Hall.
Artery Studio opens new Anoka location for glass art classes
by Elliot Steeves APG of East Central Minnesota/Union Herald The Artery Studio has opened up a new location on 646 E. River Road in Anoka. The shop specializes in stained glass classes, which feature assembly kits, self-designed cut-to-finish projects, and mosaics. Owner Krista Gordhamer has been looking for a location to move to from her...
Local Treasures & Hidden Gems: Mr. Little Guy
For just shy of 30 years, the magic of Mr. Little Guy has lined the shores of Lake Harriet and warmed the hearts of the thousands who have been touched by his existence. You may have noticed the tiny little door, at the base of a tree, on the south side of the lake, etched with brass hinges, a lion door knocker, and adorned with gifts and trinkets from those who admire and love him. Although no one has laid eyes on Mr. Little Guy, also known as Thom the Elf, he has become a prominent symbol of magic, hope, and love to all who know him.
PHOTOS: Maithree brings community together for HSMN project
Plymouth residents Nirmala and Shruthi Rajasekar, a mother/daughter duo known around the world for their contributions to Indian classical music, participated in a benefit concert titled “Bringing Us Together” July 13 at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota. The event featured music by Nirmala Rajasekar’s musical group Maithree, who performed to help the Hindu Society of Minnesota (HSMN) raise funds for a cultural, arts and education center. Michelle Kinney, Pat O’ Keefe, V. Srinivasan and Tim O’ Keefe are the other members of Maithree who worked with the Rajasekars to blend Indian, Irish and Turkish music throughout history for the fundraiser. HSMN plans for the multi-purpose facility to host community activities and cultural/arts education. The project has been approved by the city of Maple Grove.
Spoonbridge and Cherry Sculpture Thanks to Maura
Granddaughter Maura called from Minneapolis today to share what she was looking at while she was on vacation- Spoonbridge and Cherry. Earlier this year Maura did a school report on Oldenburg for Art Class and we had looked at some of Oldenburg’s public art sculpture online and discussed locations where they could be viewed.
Extreme Noise record store announces 30th anniversary concerts
Minneapolis' volunteer-run punk and metal record store Extreme Noise is hosting a series of concerts to celebrate its anniversary. The three announced shows will take place at the Cedar Cultural Center.
Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival Returns August 10-11
The festival creates a free, family-friendly event down Nicollet Avenue from 6th to 11th Street. The 6th annual Downtown Mpls Street Art Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11 from 10am-6pm on Nicollet in downtown Minneapolis. . The festival features the live creation of chalk and spray paint...
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