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Young baking prodigy sweeps county fair
FOREST LAKE, Minn. — Marais Bower mixes her mint brownie batter with the ease that comes with experience. "I don’t really know," she says. "But I've been baking for a long time." Marais is 6 years old. The girl from Forest Lake has spent half her life entering...
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Anchor Departing
News anchor Alix Kendall has announced plans to depart FOX O&O KMSP/9.1 (Minneapolis) after 25 years with the station, having anchored the station’s morning news since its launch. In her announcement, she said she plans to spend more time on her passion projects, including writing. Gray CBS/NBC affiliate KEYC/KMNF-LD...
Friends tackle tough renovations to give neighbors a grocery, convenience store
MINNEAPOLIS — Sugar, spice, everything "nice." Nice Time Market + More is a new, women-owned grocery and convenience store in Minneapolis' Corcoran neighborhood, offering to-go meals, fresh produce and prepackaged items ranging from candy to cooking spices. Owners Tatum Barile and Heather Olsen say, prior to opening the market,...
IndiaFest, Afrocentric music festival and Japanese Obon light up Twin Cities
Bollywood night at IndiaFest; Black and African diasporic artists at the On The One music festival; lantern lighting ceremony at Obon Festival The post IndiaFest, Afrocentric music festival and Japanese Obon light up Twin Cities appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Seek and Destroy: Metallica fans descend on special pop-up store on Hennepin Ave. in search of unique merchandise
Metallica fans came to “Search and Destroy” unique, “One” of a kind merch on Friday in downtown Minneapolis. It was all at a special pop-up store ahead of their two shows this weekend. WCCO’s Ari Bergeron found young, old and everything in between.
Swimming Halted at Three Minneapolis Beaches Due to High E. coli Levels
Minneapolis – A trio of popular Minneapolis beaches has been issued a temporary no-go for swimmers. Elevated E. coli levels have put a 30-day pause on aquatic activities at Bde Maka Ska North Beach, Lake Hiawatha Beach, and Wirth Lake Beach, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. As of August 13, would-be beachgoers must look elsewhere to beat the summer heat.
Meet barbers who understand their work is about more than just a haircut
Barbers are people of many talents. They need to have a range of skills to serve customers with different hair textures, facial shapes and style choices. But at its core, being a barber is about much more than just cutting men’s hair. Being able to make conversation is also...
Love for the lost: A small exhibit at the Weisman reimagines a moment of Black history
ListenLove for the lost: A small exhibit at the Weisman reimagines a moment of Black history. Eight portraits hang in a small gallery at the Weisman Art Museum. They are painted in sepia tones, giving them the appearance of an old family photograph. From their oval gilded frames, the people...
Bands at the Barn: KARE 11's 2024 Minnesota State Fair lineup
ST PAUL, Minn. — Editor's note: Nur-D's performance above took place in August of 2022. The KARE 11 Barn at the Minnesota State Fair is ready to rock again this year with a lineup of local artists you won't want to miss!. Each show starts at 2 p.m. and...
‘Mystery on the Mississippi’ brings theater to Mississippi River
There’s a mystery brewin’ on the Mississippi and it’s taking place at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul. "Mystery on the Mississippi" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience gets to walk through the picturesque park while watching a show unfold. This is the ninth year for the popular ‘Mystery on the Mississippi’ show. It’s an hour-long collaboration between Mississippi Park Connection and Fearless Comedy Productions. The shows are on Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct, 12. Tickets are available on the Park Connection website.
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