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Senior singers set to rock FiftyNorth
Not only do the cast members of “Alive & Kickin,” a senior choral group, have fun singing and swinging on senior living center stages across the state, but the seasoned performers also reflect the virtues of living life with joy and purpose. Now in its 15th season, Alive & Kickin will be bringing its high energy show to Northfield for the first time on Wed. Oct. 2. The 25-30 cast members will be performing at FiftyNorth at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for the one-hour...
Mary J. Blige to perform at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center in March
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The so-dubbed "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," Mary J. Blige, is coming to Minnesota next March. The Grammy award-winning artist will be at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, March 16 as part of her For My Fans Tour. St. Paul is one of 27 stops on her tour, which includes Ne-Yo and Mario as openers. General ticket sales start Friday, with presales running tomorrow through Thursday. Blige has eight multiplatinum albums that have been released over the past three decades. Her latest album, "Gratitude," is set to release on Nov. 15. She got her start in the early '90s with such hit songs as "Real Love," "You Remind Me" and her cover of the Rufus and Chaka Khan ballad "Sweet Thing."Blige is also set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Oct. 19. Last month, another Grammy-winning artist, "Weird Al" Yankovic, announced he'll be returning to Minnesota. Yankovic will be at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch on Saturday, June 28.
'You can change your fate': Harding High School senior overcomes the odds
ST PAUL, Minnesota — A subject like physics may not make sense to every student; but for Harding High School senior William Rubio, "It helps me visualize the world in a way I hadn't thought about before. It's an eye opener." It's a mindset that has helped change the...
The latest St. Paul icon
The Midway neighborhood in St. Paul got a new addition this week, a ginormous loon statue. The 33-foot-tall and 88-foot-wide bird is positioned outside of Allianz Field near the Snelling Avenue stop on the Metro Green Line. Scottish artist Andy Scott designed the piece. In a 2023 interview with MPR News ahead of the installation, Scott said he was asked to come up with sketches for the loon statue. While...
He campaigned for President Obama. Now, he wants to see the country’s first woman president.
Marcus M. Perkins on Tuesday evening watched the vice presidential debate on a large screen outside of St. Paul’s Dual Citizen Brewing with his hands in his lap, seated next to a firepit. Other attendees loudly cheered whenever Gov. Tim Walz tried a one-liner, but Perkins mostly watched the debate stoically, shaking his head in […]
Voter guide: St. Paul's child care ballot question
St. Paul voters will decide in November whether to raise property taxes to create a city-funded child care program for low-income families.Why it matters: The ballot measure will force St. Paul to decide whether its city government should be responsible for a limited, local solution to a nationwide calamity: the free market's failure to provide adequate, affordable child care.The big picture: Minnesota has aid programs to help low-income families pay for child care, but they don't cover all costs.This year and next, the state has increased those programs' funding by $250 million — but much of the spending is temporary,...
Republicans rally support for candidates, votes
A new era of Republican fire echoed from the Central Park bandshell, breathing life into a crowd of frustrated voters Sunday afternoon in Faribault. But one voter in attendance said that fire was stifled by the familiar doubts of the 2020 election results. High-profile Republicans joined local candidates and voters in reiterating the need for lower prices, tax cuts and freedom of speech during Freedom Fest, a cookout and rally sponsored by the Rice County Republicans featuring speeches from notable Republican representatives, candidates, strategists and...
Studio ARTour celebrates 20 years this weekend
For the past two decades, one tour has been bringing artists’ inspiration to the limelight. The Studio ARTour has been going on for 20 years and is a place for artists in South Central Minnesota to display their artwork for others to see. This is not your typical art show — there are 18 studios to see and 33 artists. The tour extends to Faribault, Northfield, Dundas and Farmington. Tami Resler, the chair of the art tour, said this tour is a great way to...
Bluejays win final meets as regular season comes to a close
Believe it or not, the regular season for the Waseca Bluejays girls tennis team is drawing to a close, as it had its last home meet last Tuesday and its last regular season meet was set for Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Bluejays beat the Cannon Falls Bombers on Monday night, Sept. 23 on the road and the Rochester Lourdes Eagles Tuesday night, Sept. 24 at home. The Bluejays have moved...
Thompson leads Hawks football to 4-1
Cooper football notched another win on their calendar last week, traveling to Apple Valley and collecting a 35-20 victory over the hosts on Sept. 28. The Hawks are now 2-0 in the Northstar East-Gold Conference, 4-1 overall this season. It was a big afternoon for senior quarterback Tavorian Thompson, who threw for 178 yards and four touchdowns. Randy Smythe led on rushing yards with 117, while Trenten Allen led with 10 total tackles. Jaylen Hayes had seven, while Charles Mikely, Emmanuel Karmo, and Ajavion Wiley-Hunt...
Evening Gathering offers weekly, welcome reset
Just The Facts The half hour Evening Gathering service occurs every Sunday at 6 p.m. at First UCC Northfield through the end of May 2025. The ecumenical worship is open and welcome to everyone. 09a19d18-bb8a-4d9b-9e24-274397ba1b07 Calm in the midst of tumult. That’s how Evening Gathering moderator Mary Carlson greeted the 15-20 attendees at last Sunday’s 6 p.m. ecumenical and lay-lead worship service held in the dimming twilight at First UCC. ...
Housing Resource Fair: An opportunity to save money and plan ahead
ST PAUL, Minn. — Owning a home can seem like an unattainable goal as prices are getting more and more expensive. The St. Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR) wants to help first-time home buyers reach this goal. At the Housing Resource Fair, people can meet with realtors, local housing organizations and city officials to learn about programs and money-saving resources.
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