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This Cannabis Dispensary Is Super Close To Minneapolis… And Next Door To A Casino!
WELCH, MN – A new chapter in Minnesota‘s cannabis journey has begun! Island Pezi, the latest recreational marijuana dispensary by the Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC), is now open. This dispensary, located next to Treasure Island Resort & Casino, is the closest option for Twin Cities residents since the state legalized recreational marijuana last August.
Minnesota Man Smashes State Fishing Record Twice In Two Months
This Minnesota man didn't forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking his state record for a Black Crappie in back-to-back months!. Our next record fish highlight is a fan favorite: black crappie!. Nolan Sprengeler of...
Sanctuary rescues cat thrown from 12th floor of Minneapolis apartment
A cat thrown from a 12th-story apartment balcony in Minneapolis last month is recovering after a Twin Cities animal sanctuary arranged intensive veterinary care. The year-old tabby named Rue suffered a broken leg, foot and jaw, but no internal injuries. Lisa LaVerdiere, the founder and executive director of Stillwater-based Home...
Beauty And The Bust: Minnesotans Scammed By A Fake Minneapolis Cocktail Experience
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – What was supposed to be a fun girl’s night out for a group of women from Buffalo, Minnesota ended up being a major letdown. They traveled to downtown Minneapolis, eager for an immersive Beauty and the Beast Cocktail Experience, only to find no event at all.
Insane Aerial Footage of Flooded Valley Fair
The aerial footage of Shakopee, Minnesota's Valley Fair amusement park is truly shocking. The rivers rose rapidly during last week's flooding and had a few coasters in its devastating path. The video, courtesy of Kare 11 out of Minneapolis/St. Paul says it all. It's important to note that the park...
Lucky Cat Records opens on Lyndale Avenue at old Oar Folkjokeopus spot
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A corner of Lyndale Avenue in south Minneapolis made legendary for its roots as an alternative rock and roll gathering space will once again be home to an independent record shop. Luck Cat Records has officially opened at 2557 Lyndale Ave. S., with an opening weekend...
Bite into Flavor, Brooklyn Park Announces 6th Annual Restaurant Week with Call for Participants
Food aficionados and casual diners alike, take note: the stage is set for Brooklyn Park's Restaurant Week, returning for its sixth year of culinary celebrations. From September 23-29, the event promises to deliver a savory slice of the local food scene, inviting residents and visitors to taste their way through the diverse flavors that the city's 100-plus eateries have to offer, according to the City of Brooklyn Park. Patrons can look forward to a week where unique dining experiences are not just the norm, but the expectation.
St. Louis Park's Showplace ICON theater closes; Marcus Theatres will reopen it
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - St. Louis Park's Showplace ICON movie theater closed on Sunday, but it will be reopened as the Marcus West End Cinema next week. Showplace ICON at the Shops at West End closed on June 30. But Marcus Theatres, through an agreement to assume operations with the property's owner, will reopen the theater on July 8, a press release says.
Light-emitting Sculpture Gets Green Light
Coming Soon, relatively! In 2026, Heather Doyle’s brilliant, light-emitting sculpture — ‘New Dawn’ —(see alleynews.org/archive/may2022/newdawn also see below*) “will invite users to connect more deeply with our urban environment” as it becomes a beacon alongside the NEW 18th Avenue Bridge over the Midtown Greenway!
Plenty of Convenient Options Available at New Hope’s Food Truck Fridays
Flavor and convenience are rolling into New Hope. On most Fridays this summer, food trucks will be parking outside of its City Hall between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., offering a variety of savory and sweet options. “I came out here to play some pickle ball and the food trucks...
Summer a Busy Season for Robbinsdale Wine and Spirits
The boxes in the aisles at Robbinsdale Wine and Spirits on a recent afternoon meant only one thing: it’s nearly the Fourth of July. “It’s our busiest time of the year, other than Christmas and New Years,” said Liquor Operations Manager Chris Huber, who runs the municipal liquor store that’s been open for nearly six years in its current location near HyVee. “(The deliveries) will slow down throughout August, and then they’ll start ramping back up come fall.”
Wave of Patriotic Festivities Set to Sweep Eden Prairie with Concerts, Drone Show, and Fireworks
Eden Prairie is set to burst with patriotic pride and community spirit this week with a slew of Fourth of July festivities. According to the City of Eden Prairie, MN, celebrations will kick off on Tuesday, July 2, at Staring Lake Amphitheatre, where locals can enjoy a free outdoor concert by the Eden Prairie Community Band and Prairie Ramblers from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The evening will also serve as a salute to local veterans and active military members.
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