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Kinky Boots brings the sass to Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
The musical that launched Billy Porter into stardom gets a new production at the Lyric Arts Main Street Stage in Anoka. “Kinky Boots,” based on the 2005 British film, first opened in Chicago in 2012. Then it made its way to Broadway the following year, winning 6 Tony awards, including Best Musical, Best Actor in a Musical for Porter, and Best Original Score for Cindy Lauper, in her first foray into Broadway (she was the first woman to win that category without a co-recipient).
Weekend Picks: Kinky Boots; Kao Kalia Yang at Milkweed; Beatrix*JAR
If you missed the wonder of the Northern Spark Festival this summer, stop on by to Moon Palace Books to say farewell to Northern Lights.mn at their upcoming book release. In other literary news, Kao Kalia Yang will be reading and discussing her recent work at Milkweed Books. Kinky Boots is making a splash at Lyric Arts in Anoka, and Jackie Hayes shares an intimate performance installation at the Center for Performing Arts. This weekend, Beatrix*JAR hosts an art sale and audio playground, and Channy Leaneagh invites Drew Christopherson and Alex Nutter into her residency at Berlin.
Navigating Farm Transition and Estate Planning: Setting Transition Goals for Future Success
University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning. Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Attend as many sessions as you like. Topics:. Aug. 14: Developing your farm transition goals and assembling your “team”. Aug. 21: All things...
St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of a Tobacco Store
MINNEAPOLIS – A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to the armed robbery of a St. Paul tobacco store, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on February 3, 2024, Derrick Lamont Powell, 33, walked into a tobacco store in St. Paul, pointed a handgun at the clerk, and said, "this is a stickup." Powell pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the clerk, counted to five, and demanded cash and cigarettes from the clerk. Powell then fled the store with $810 in cash and several packs of cigarettes.
Minneapolis city leaders cancel trip to Somalia days before takeoff
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis city leaders hoped a trip halfway around the world would improve public safety and build community connections.WCCO obtained internal records that lay out plans Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara had for a weeklong visit to Somalia this past February.Frey leads the city with the largest Somali-American population in the country.On Sunday, he helped Minneapolis celebrate 10 years as a sister city to Bosaso, Somalia."The importance of fostering those relationships in times of peace is critical for making sure those relationships stay steadfast in times of war," Frey said.Emails show Frey's chief of staff described...
Justin Jefferson Hit With Bombshell Ruling In Ex-Girlfriend’s Child Custody Hearing After Pressuring Her To Abort Child
Justin Jefferson — You ARE the father. A judge in New Jersey ruled that Justin Jefferson is the father of a child born to his former girlfriend. According to a court order that was obtained by the Daily Mail, New Jersey family court Judge Aldo J. Russo ruled last month that the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver was indeed the father of a baby girl he shares with a woman named Andrea Galea.
Naming ceremony in Minneapolis for The Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – A historic building that covers one square block in downtown Minneapolis is now known as The Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith helped pass the bi-partisan bill renaming the Federal Building in honor of the late Senator Wellstone. They took part in a naming ceremony Tuesday with the Wellstone family and other friends and colleagues.
Grade the Trade Proposal: Vikings cure 49ers headache in deal for Brandon Aiyuk
At first glance, any idea that involves the Minnesota Vikings somehow landing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers is perceived as extremely unlikely. However, some of the best trades in NFL history have been the ones that have caught almost everyone by surprise. Aiyuk...
Victim Succumbs to Injuries After Stolen Truck From St. Cloud Leads to Multiple-Car Collision in Becker
(KNSI) – A man seriously injured after a truck reported stolen from St. Cloud caused a multiple-car crash in Becker has died. Investigators say on July 6th, around 3:15 Saturday afternoon, a Sherburne County Sheriff’s Deputy was trying to stop the driver of a Dodge Ram when the suspect crashed into two vehicles at the intersection of Highway 10 and Liberty Lane. The suspect then drove off the road to the right and hit a Subaru Outback that was in a gas station parking lot.
Search Warrants Turn Up Haul of Stolen Property
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Law enforcement agencies in West Central Minnesota released information Tuesday about a number of stolen items that they recovered last month. On June 25th agents with The West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crime Task Force gathered information that lead to the execution of two search warrants in Pope County and an additional search warrant in Grant County.
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
New Law Allows Minnesota Breweries to Sell THC Drinks on Tap
A new law took effect on July 1st, 2024 in Minnesota that now allows breweries to sell hemp-derived, THC-infused drinks on tap. This is big news for breweries who already were making and selling their own THC drinks in cans. THC on Tap at Minnesota Breweries. Plenty of breweries across...
Minnesota Original Music Festival launches its third year in St. Peter
ListenMinnesota Original Music Festival launches its third year in St. Peter. Thursday night kicks off a unique summer music festival in southern Minnesota. It’s the third year of the Minnesota Original Music Festival in St. Peter and it features musicians from across the state. The director of the festival,...
Minnesota Now: July 16 2024
Tuesday is day two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer is set to speak. MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined the show to talk about how Emmer fits into the Republican politics of this moment. The suicide and crisis lifeline 988 has...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on Washington State Standard.
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