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Popular Retailer Converting Several Minnesota Locations To New Type Of Store Concept
There are a lot of things playing into nostalgia these days. Whether it's in the movies, fashion, or other elements of pop culture, the "throwback" game is strong these days. A national retailer is embracing this trend, converting a number of their store locations, including several in Minnesota, into "retro" versions of their store.
New Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" gets its first screenings
MINNEAPOLIS — A brand new Indigenous language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend. Screenings are scheduled to take place Friday at nine theaters across parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, including the Oakdale, Parkwood, and Southbridge Crossing theaters in the Twin Cities.Late last year, Walt Disney Studios announced that Disney and Lucasfilm were working with the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba to create the Ojibwemowin version of the 1977 film. Kathy Staples Forlita brought her niece to witness history, to see the first showing of the...
Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Tournament Wraps Up This Weekend
11 a.m. @ JORDAN- CHAMPLIN PARK LoGATORS vs. The Class B Championship game will be played at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 1st in Belle Plaine. Winners meet Sunday in Green Isle/Jordan, state championship game to be played Monday at 1 p.m. in Jordan. More information on the Minnesota Baseball...
Growing ginger, jobs and justice through Urban Roots Market Garden program
While some teens thrive in a classroom environment, teen interns from the Market Garden Program at Urban Roots are thriving by getting their hands dirty. “Sometimes I just wake up and I am more excited for work than school,” said Sakura Vue, a graduate of Johnson High School who interns at the program.
4-H Youth exhibit livestock at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS—4-H youth from across Minnesota again showcased their learning in the 4-H during the first four day of the Minnesota State Fair. Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect personal areas of interest and pursue hands-on learning in both self-directed and guided environments. The results of their learning are exhibited at county fairs and other showcase events across the state. A collection of the best exhibits from each fair and showcase are brought to the Minnesota State Fair. Exhibiting project work at the state fair provides youth an opportunity to showcase their achievements and continue learning through interactive judging with project experts and team experiences. The presentations, exhibits and presence of 4-H youth from diverse communities across Minnesota brought renewed and welcomed energy. See the full results and photos at z.umn.edu/4h-state-fair-results.
Frugal mom influencer shares how to save while shopping
SAINT PAUL, Minn — Many parents have just one more weekend to shop before school starts, and they'll have to pay up. A survey by Deloitte shows parents this fall plan to spend on average $586 per kid. The cost nearly doubles if the child is in extracurricular programs. Enter the Twin Cities Frugal Mom.
Miesville Advances to Semis in Class B, Union Hill Season Ends
There are eight teams left in the Minnesota Baseball Association Class C Amateur Baseball Tournament and four teams remaining in Class B. Champions will be determined on Labor Day with the forecast Sunday and Monday perfect for players and fans alike. In Class B, Miesville Mudhens picked the Hopkins Berries...
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