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The Massive Candy Shop In Minnesota That You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again
Minnesota holds a gem so sweet it could give your dentist nightmares. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Spring Lake Park isn’t just any candy store. This massive candy emporium offers an extensive selection of treats, ranging from nostalgic favorites to modern confections,. It’s a whimsical wonderland where childhood...
Two Minnesota Cities On List of Best Recreation Places In U.S.
What makes a city a great recreation spot? If you believe Wallet Hub's latest study, it has a lot to do with physical activity, both indoors and out. It also has a lot to do with entertainment opportunities or leisure activities. And for the purposes of this study, these cities...
Best Deli Restaurants in Saint Paul, MN
Embark on a delectable journey through the best Deli restaurants in Saint Paul. This vibrant city boasts a rich deli food culture, and among its many gems, three standout establishments are known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Saint Paul. Cossetta, Afro Deli & Grill, and Karibu Grocery & Deli each offer unique and authentic dining experiences that showcase the diverse flavors and traditions that make Saint Paul’s deli scene so special.
Massive expansion of MSP airport will bring years of demolition and disruption
Terminal 2 will more than double in size. Concourses and parking ramps at Terminal 1 will be reconstructed or demolished. And an "automated people mover" may ferry travelers between the two terminals. These are some of the changes included in a $9 billion expansion of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The...
Czech, Slovak dancers highlight International Festival, hope to preserve ancestral culture
In 1992, the nation known as Czechoslovakia split. But a group of dancers in St. Paul representing the now-dissolved nation weren’t ready to hang up their clogs. Having just performed at the Faribault International Festival on Saturday, the St. Paul Czech and Slovak Folk Dancers withstood the dissolution of Czechoslovakia and are still performing to this day. They have two cultures to represent now, according to their director, Louise Wessinger. ...
Ashti's Journey to Jazz playing at Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear Lake
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn — Inspired by the success of her book, "Ashti Meets Birdman Al", Carmen Rubin wrote her first stage play to unite artists and communities through the power of music. Ashti's "Journey to Jazz" is about a little girl and her mother who meet an old jazz musician who has the blues because a school's music program is in jeopardy.
St. Paul music teacher to be honored at Barry Manilow concert
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Twin Cities teacher will be honored at Barry Manilow's concert at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul next month.The Manilow Music Project announced on Monday that Daniel Perelstein, a music teacher at Washington Technology Magnet High School, won its teacher award and will receive a $10,000 grant at Manilow's Aug. 2 concert.Ten high schools in each tour city submitted the names of their favorite music teachers to the project and voted to select the winner.Of the $10,000 grant, $5,000 will be for new instruments for the school band and the other $5,000 will go to Perelstein.Manilow started the Manilow Music Project after learning that most public schools had undergone significant budget cuts in their school music programs, according to the project's website.The Manilow Music Project says it has gifted more than $10 million in instruments and scholarships to high school and college music students throughout the country since it started.The award contest is part of Manilow's Last, Last Tour, which wraps up Aug. 3 in Milwaukee.Manilow has sold more than 85 million albums in a career spanning more than half a century, with hits including "Copacabana (At the Copa)," "Mandy" and "Can't Smile Without You."
Gluek's Bar and Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis celebrates 90 years
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - At Gluek's Bar and Restaurant, history is almost as important as the signature pilsner that flows through its taps. "It's not a miracle, but it's a testament that we are still here after nine decades," Gluek's co-owner Dave Holcomb told FOX 9. Holcomb is part of...
Be There When Metallica Takes Over Minnesota!
Metallica is one of the most successful bands with eleven studio albums, four live albums, two EPs, and 37 singles. They've had six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and have sold over 125 million albums worldwide. Metallica is coming to Minnesota and Sasquatch 107-7...
Tattoo artists and styles come together at Twin Cities Tattoo Festival
From Friday to Sunday, the whirring of tattoo machines filled the St. Paul RiverCentre as tattoo artists from all over the country gathered for the second annual Twin Cities Tattoo Festival. Some artists booked appointments in advance, while others did walk-in tattoos. Jesse Brady, a local artist who tattoos at...
Blink-182 Returning “One More Time” to The Target Center on 8/6
Pop-Punk kings Blink-182 will be stopping by The Target Center in Minneapolis on August 6th as part of their ‘One More Time Tour’. Since their humble beginnings nearly thirty years ago, when they started playing in a San Diego garage, ‘blink-182’ have sold over fifty-million albums worldwide and rocked audiences from Adelaide to Zurich having become one of the defining rock bands of their generation. According to The New York Times, “No punk band of the 1990s has been more influential than ‘blink-182’.” While ‘blink-182’ have already racked up more than their fair share of platinum records and blockbuster singles, they are looking forward to their 10th studio album. With Delonge back after nearly a decade fans can expect that electric on stage magic that the trio has delivered over the years. With their new album due in 2023, ‘blink-182’ is stoked to be facing their future together.
Teen Sensation: 14-Year-Old Berkli Dias Opens Juice Bar In Downtown Stillwater, Minnesota!
STILLWATER, MN — Berkli Dias isn’t your typical teenager. While most 14-year-olds are busy with school and social media, Berkli is running a full-fledged juice bar in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. Balancing swim practice, schoolwork, and a booming business, she’s redefining what it means to be a young entrepreneur....
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