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Middle school students to unleash ogre madness on Delano
The swampy world of Shrek is headed to the Delano Performing Arts Center, where local middle school students will perform the funny and heartwarming tale about the loveable ogre. The musical “Shrek the Musical Jr.” opens in a few weeks. The show is about an ogre named Shrek...
Maple Grove’s First-Ever ‘Restaurant Week’ Excited to Grow
As Maple Grove’s first ever “Restaurant Week” comes to a close, restaurant owners are calling it a success. “We had a lot of fun this week,” said A.J. Stevens, owner of Malone’s Bar & Grill. “Started off Monday with live music, kids’ night Tuesday, Wednesday we had a beer dabbler for our patio night. It’s been fantastic. We’ve seen a lot more people.”
On Welcoming: Jenga and the collapse of civility
Many of us have noticed the trending breakdown of civility in the past several years. Types of behavior that would result in a child being taken aside and reprimanded are now commonplace. Because children repeat what they hear at home and other places, adults need to look at themselves to...
Making healthy food choices as kids return to school
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Back to school is just around the corner for kids across Minnesota, who are trying to pack in as much summer as they can before returning to the classroom. Parents obviously want them to be at their best when the school year starts, and nutritious...
A centennial celebration for St. Louis Park mansion
The community is invited to come together for a centennial celebration of the former Star of Bethlehem Home in St. Louis Park. The four-story brick mansion at 2925 Monterey Ave. was designed in the American Colonial style by Frederick Mann, founder of the University of Minnesota School of Architecture. According to the St. Louis Park Historical Society, the home would have been clearly visible to drivers and streetcar riders traveling east or west along Minnetonka Boulevard. ...
Eden Prairie Buzzes with Art, Music, and Film: A Week of Cultural Celebrations
Grab a slice of Eden Prairie's local culture with a series of events that bring art, music, and a touch of nostalgia to various venues in the city. For those looking to unwind midweek, "This Week in Eden Prairie" offers a relaxing evening with the "Picnic on the Farm" at Dorenkemper House, where visitors can enjoy live music and old-fashioned games on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. According to a bulletin published by Eden Prairie officials, attendees can also take part in tours of one of the city's last remaining log-built homes or purchase artisan pizza and beverages while soaking in the summer atmosphere.
Champlin resident in ‘The Dandelion Seed’
Stages Theatre Company has announced the return of “The Dandelion Seed,” a Theatre for the Very Young production. Stages created this participatory, multi-sensory theatre experience for young children and their caregivers, where audiences become an integral and active part of telling the story. “The Dandelion Seed” is the final production in Stages’ 40th anniversary year – A Season to Celebrate. Also part of this production is Champlin resident Chance Vang. ...
KARE 11 wins National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — KARE 11 is honored to be the recipient of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Large Market Television. RTDNA announced the winners on Thursday, recognizing outstanding broadcast and digital journalism from the 2023 calendar year.
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