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COVID Over in Minnesota? NOPE! Illness Causes Multiple Cancellations
Yes, I know that people are still getting Covid here and there and the illness still exists. But thinking that it can't still derail events around the area is apparently just not realistic. That brings me to anyone that had planned on going to see some of the shows that...
Zebra mussels confirmed in Rice Lake in Maple Grove
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Rice Lake, located in Maple Grove. A Rice Lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels attached to a settlement sampler fixed to their dock. Another lake resident in a different location also reported zebra mussels on a settlement sampler. DNR staff found zebra mussels on rocks in the water near these properties. Settlement...
Experience a Harry Potter Halloween at Marshall's Farm Market
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — No matter your costume, you can be a wizard for the weekend at Marshall's Farm Market in Eden Prairie. The market offers food trucks, family activities and experiences that will take you right back to Hogwarts. People of all ages can enjoy a pumpkin patch, corn maze, Quidditch games, Harry Potter-themed photo ops, giant chess, pumpkin bowling and more.
Creepy confections and more from Amy's Cupcake Shoppe
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn — The holiday season is off to a sweet start at Amy's Cupcake Shoppe in Hopkins. Baker and pastry chef Izzy Truscio stopped by KARE 11 Saturday to showcase the shop's breakable skull chocolates and paintable pumpkin sugar cookies for Halloween, and to preview its Holiday in Hopkins kickoff on Nov. 30 in support of Small Business Saturday.
Former WCCO hosts and a star studded cast bring "Frankenstein" back to life in a Minnesotan way at the Pavek
If you’re a fan of old radio plays, you won’t want to miss a special star-studded event at the Pavek Museum Friday night. The play, “A Minnesota Frankenstein”, will feature the best of the best in broadcasting including former WCCO hosts.
Saji-Ya Chef Tasting celebration
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — For nearly a half century, Saji Ya has served up sushi and other delectable Japanese cuisine to patrons on St. Paul's Summit Avenue. Restaurant GM Pat Kallemeyn and Executive Chef Noe Frausto visited KARE 11's studios Saturday to preview their upcoming chef tasting and demonstrate how to make special menu items, including wagyu rolls and maki rolls.
Osseo 150th Committee looking for old photographs
Do you have old family pictures or slides of Osseo – people, places? The Osseo 150th Anniversary Celebration committee is seeking those precious memories for the 150th anniversary book now being compiled. Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Osseo Community Center, 415 Central Ave., is the place to bring pictures or slides, wait for them to be...
Fall movie recommendations from critic Brian Eggert
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — As temps cool for fall, cozying up to a good movie might be a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. Deep Focus Review film critic Brian Eggert stopped by KARE 11 Saturday with three movie recommendations to check out. We Live in Time.
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