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The Most Haunted Restaurant In Minnesota Is Reopening
Yes, Halloween and spooky season is technically months away. However, that's not stopping one haunted restaurant from reopening very soon in Minnesota. This hot spot is known for its beautiful decor filled with antiques and delicious food. It's also known as one of the most haunted places in the entire state.
ABC's ‘Good Morning America’ visits St. Anthony Main
A national spotlight shone on St. Anthony Main as ABC’s “Good Morning America” visited for its “Main Street USA” series. ABC News reporter Alex Perez gathered with local business owners and other members of the Northeast Minneapolis community outside of The Main Cinema on Tuesday morning.
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...
Sanctuary rescues cat thrown from 12th floor of Minneapolis apartment
A cat thrown from a 12th-story apartment balcony in Minneapolis last month is recovering after a Twin Cities animal sanctuary arranged intensive veterinary care. The year-old tabby named Rue suffered a broken leg, foot and jaw, but no internal injuries. Lisa LaVerdiere, the founder and executive director of Stillwater-based Home...
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.
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...
Opinion: Old buildings should be repurposed, not demolished
Every building of a certain age has at least one ghost story attributed to it. Humans can’t help but craft stories of ghosts and demons, labeling every old building as “haunted,” no matter how illogical it may be. Ghost stories compel me as much as anyone else,...
Beauty And The Bust: Minnesotans Scammed By A Fake Minneapolis Cocktail Experience
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – What was supposed to be a fun girl’s night out for a group of women from Buffalo, Minnesota ended up being a major letdown. They traveled to downtown Minneapolis, eager for an immersive Beauty and the Beast Cocktail Experience, only to find no event at all.
Summer a Busy Season for Robbinsdale Wine and Spirits
The boxes in the aisles at Robbinsdale Wine and Spirits on a recent afternoon meant only one thing: it’s nearly the Fourth of July. “It’s our busiest time of the year, other than Christmas and New Years,” said Liquor Operations Manager Chris Huber, who runs the municipal liquor store that’s been open for nearly six years in its current location near HyVee. “(The deliveries) will slow down throughout August, and then they’ll start ramping back up come fall.”
Bite into Flavor, Brooklyn Park Announces 6th Annual Restaurant Week with Call for Participants
Food aficionados and casual diners alike, take note: the stage is set for Brooklyn Park's Restaurant Week, returning for its sixth year of culinary celebrations. From September 23-29, the event promises to deliver a savory slice of the local food scene, inviting residents and visitors to taste their way through the diverse flavors that the city's 100-plus eateries have to offer, according to the City of Brooklyn Park. Patrons can look forward to a week where unique dining experiences are not just the norm, but the expectation.
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...
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...
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