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Surprise Guest Wows Crowd At Yacht Fest [PHOTOS]
The first-ever Minnesota Yacht Club Festival took place on Friday at Harriet Island in St. Paul. A massive crowd was on hand to see Durry, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Head and the Heart, Gwen Stefani, and Alanis Morisette. The day started off on a down note when the...
5 Restaurants Are Now Recognized for the Best Fried Chicken in Minnesota
When I think of fried chicken, I think of my grandma Francis. She’s no longer with us, but she loved getting the family together for Sunday lunch at her farm, and fried chicken was always on the menu. According to Market Research Future, fried chicken is one of the...
Minnesota Yacht Club Kicks Off With a Perfect Day of Great Times and Amazing Music
I am used to having to drive to another state to get the full festival experience. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of amazing block parties outside here in the Twin Cities that slightly feel like a full-blown music festival, but it’s just not the same. Well, that all changed on Friday. Instead of driving hours, getting lost, paying for an Airbnb, and being far away from home, I drove just twenty minutes, parked in one of my standard concert-going ramps, walked just a few blocks, and found myself at a full-blown festival- Minnesota Yacht Club.
Reservoir Woods Park Is A Hidden Nature Park In Minnesota Worthy Of A Day Hike
Ramsey County, home of the state capital and fairgrounds, is the smallest, most urban county in the entire state of Minnesota. Roseville, perhaps best known as a regional shopping destination, is the third most populous city in the county. So, imagine my surprise when I found a forested oasis, just south of a major freeway, in the heart of Roseville. Reservoir Woods Park is a true hidden gem, and it may be my favorite new place for a day hike in Minnesota or, at least, in the Twin Cities.
Domestic violence shelter expands to make room for pets
A new pet shelter in Maplewood has a goal that’s different from other animal rescues. Attached to Tubman domestic violence shelter, this home for pets serves people experiencing domestic violence. It’s the first of its kind in the Twin Cities. According to the organization, nearly half of people...
Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday
MINNEAPOLIS - The Black Crowes have canceled their appearance set for Friday at the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The reason is "illness in the band," according to the fest's post on X on Thursday evening. The veteran Atlanta rockers known for the 1990s...
Two hot chicken chains have opened six Twin Cities restaurants, and more are coming
Two more Nashville-style hot chicken restaurants have opened this summer and there's a good chance the spicy sandwiches are soon coming to a neighborhood near you. State of play: Two chains are continuing their expansions in the Twin Cities: locally-based Nashville Coop and Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken. Dave's is franchised locally by the family of former NBA player Kris Humphries. Driving the news: Dave's will open in Coon Rapids on Aug. 9, Kris' father, Alex Humphries told Axios. The group has also signed a lease for a spot in the North Loop and will open in early 2025, he said.Nashville Coop and its real estate agent have been scouting for sites in Eagan and in the north metro, said CEO Arif Ahmed.By the numbers: Dave's opened its third Twin Cities location in Apple Valley June, joining outposts in Minnetonka and Highland Park. Nashville Coop opened its Richfield location earlier this month and also has restaurants in St. Paul and Stadium Village. Go deeper: Nashville Coop, Dave's Hot Chicken grow quickly in the Twin Cities
Chick-fil-A Free Kids Meal + Plush Cow Adoption Event
Head to your local Chick-fil-A in the Twin Cities or St. Cloud on Tuesday 23rd for a free Kids Meal + a plush cow adoption event. Do your kiddos love Chick-fil-A? I don’t know many kids who don’t! So mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 23rd from 5-7pm for their special event FREE Kids Meal and Plush Cow Adoption Event. Kids meals will be FREE for all kids 12 and under, plus if you head into the restaurant for dine-in, your kiddos can “adopt” a plush cow, while supplies last.
Outdoors with a beat: Rondo Days returns with Rakim, MC Lyte; DJ Queen Duin rocks Cedar, nature fest
Mexican-American DJ Queen Duin will perform at The Cedar and a Latino Nature Fest this weekend, while St. Paul’s Rondo Days festival returns after five years with hip-hop pioneers and a celebration of local talent. The post Outdoors with a beat: Rondo Days returns with Rakim, MC Lyte; DJ Queen Duin rocks Cedar, nature fest appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Sven Sundgaard catches up with the pigeon he rescued at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
ListenSven Sundgaard catches up with the pigeon he rescued at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Last month, while driving home from the gym, I found a baby pigeon stranded in the middle of Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. He was hardly moving. There were no other pigeons around. He looked exhausted.
THC On Tap: Minnesota’s Breweries Embrace A New Era Of Cannabis-Infused Craft Beer!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Minnesota breweries are making headlines with their new ability to serve THC-infused drinks on tap. This development sets Minnesota apart as the first state to explicitly allow this service, provided all required information is displayed for edibles served outside of packaging. Early Adopters Lead the Way.
Talking Volumes returns in 2024 for 25th season
MPR News and the Star Tribune proudly present the 25th season of Talking Volumes, hosted by Kerri Miller. Join us at the Fitzgerald Theater for four special events with renowned authors, celebrating our anniversary with a special $25 ticket price for MPR Members and Star Tribune Subscribers. Edwidge Danticat, ‘We’re...
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