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This Tiny Candy Shop In Minnesota Has Gourmet Popcorns Known Around The World
St. Paul, Minnesota, is home to a hidden gem that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Tucked away on Wabasha Street, you will find a sweet little paradise that has been delighting locals and visitors alike for over 80 years. The original Candyland store may be small in...
St. Paul ramps up effortsto attract visitors
St. Paul has been jam-packed with attractions so far this year. In February, Red Bull snowboarders shredded at the State Capitol. Two months later, fans of the NCAA Frozen Four hockey tournament filled the Xcel Energy Center, and this summer patios across the city have seen an influx of new customers.
Artists reunite to restore West Side ‘Hunger’ mural
When artists Armando Gutiérrez G., John Acosta and Richard Schletty gathered in 1985 to create the 60-foot-wide by 12-foot-high “Hunger Knows No Color” mural on the south wall of the Captain Ken’s Foods building, little did they know they would be called upon nearly 40 years later to restore the artwork for future generations. But that’s what’s happening this summer. Over the past several weeks, the trio has been laboring under the hot sun to restore the mural to its original grandeur. They originally used family and friends as some of the subjects, so the images are particularly meaningful to them.
MC Lyte, Rakim to headline St. Paul's 2024 Rondo Days celebration
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.Since 1982, Rondo Days has been held on the third Saturday in July to celebrate the historic Rondo neighborhood.The free event — featuring a parade, live music, food, vendors and more — will be held from noon to 7 p.m. near the Martin Luther King Recreation Center at 271 Mackubin St. The parade starts at 10 a.m. near St. Claver Church.About a dozen musicians are scheduled to perform, with MC Lyte and Rakim as the...
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...
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.
West St. Paulite featured in new roller derby documentary
The name Lisa Eng-Sarne will be familiar to anyone who follows West St. Paul city affairs. Since 2019 she has been the Ward 3 city council representative. What some may not know is that she once had an alter ego that was on full display across the globe before she began tackling weighty issues at city hall.
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...
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...
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."
Musical Six comes to St. Paul
ST PAUL, Minn. — When you think of 16th-century English history, you likely don't think of glittery outfits, powerful women and pop-rock ballads. But that's just what the musical Six brings to the stage. The six wives of King Henry VIII take to the stage to upend traditional narratives and tell their side of the story.
Little Canada Senior Design Workshop
The feedback will inform Lupe’s architecture and design team when creating the building layout and rental housing units. Adults aged 55 and older are encouraged to attend. Refreshments are provided. Registration is not required. About the project Little. Little Canada Senior Housing is a proposed 106-unit, 100% affordable senior...
Patio Season: The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Dining in Minnesota
Minnesotans love to dine, drink, and socialize outside when the weather is warm and the sun sets later. We suggest these popular go-tos in a number of categories as well as a host of new hot spots to hit this summer. Waterfront The 502 502 Cleveland Blvd. W., Walker Admiral D’s 4424 Lake Ave. S., […] The post Patio Season: The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Dining in Minnesota appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
Critical DMs: Taste testing the Grape Ape at the Loon Cafe
Critical DMs are lightly edited Slack conversations by members of the MPR News arts team about Minnesota art and culture. This week, arts editor Max Sparber and senior arts reporter Alex V. Cipolle discuss a collection of Minnesota’s signature cocktails. Max Sparber: CRITICAL DMS ACTIVATE. Alex V. Cipolle: Purple...
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