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Local Talent Shines at DCTC 2024 Writing Challenge
The DCTC Writing Challenge 2024 has concluded at Dakota County Technical College. Sponsored by the DCTC Bookstore and the Creative Arts and Writing Club, the competition encouraged students to write about self-growth, with entries between 500 and 3,000 words. This year, over a dozen students participated, each showcasing their unique styles and insights.
Bears, Beverages and No Kids Allowed at Minnesota Zoo’s Popular ‘Wild Nights’
Sure, loading up the whole family for a day at the Minnesota Zoo is a great way to spend some quality time making memories together, but have you ever been to the zoo when it essentially converts into a giant adults-only festival with live local music, food, drinks, PLUS the same access to all of the animals?
Steve Albini, legendary music figure with Minnesota connection, dies at 61
CANNON FALLS, Minn. — Steve Albini, an alternative rock pioneer and legendary record engineer/producer with at least one tie to Minnesota has died at the age of 61. Brian Fox, an engineer at Albini's studio Electrical Audio Recording said the musician and studio wiz died after suffering a heart attack Tuesday night.
Take Advantage Of Extended Weekender For Some Fun
It's a three-day holiday weekend which means you have an extra day to get out and have some fun in addition to honoring those who served on Memorial Day. As always, The Weekender is chock full of fun activities for all tastes. If you would like your event included in The Weekender, email us here.
Students encouraged to 'plant a pocket of prairie'
When former teacher LuAnn Raadt visited Bridgewater Elementary School Wednesday afternoon, she came bearing gifts for the third graders: flats of butterfly weed plants for students to take home and grow. The plants were part of an effort by the SE MN Prairie Partners chapter of the Wild Ones to promote native landscapes through education, advocacy and collaborative action. The plants are also intended to encourage resilience in native pollinators,...
Laundromat, coffee shop planned, but face city zoning hurdles
A laundromat and a coffee shop are proposed in vacant buildings on Second Avenue NW. But both proposals would require city zoning changes, code variances or both. The owners of Mighty Fine! Coffee Company want to move their coffee roasting business and add a coffee shop with a drive-thru at the southeast corner of Second and 14th Street NW. A local perhaps best known for his golf swing wants to...
Holy Fun Activities Batman, The Weekender Is Full Of Things To Do
Reading, Running, and no arithmetic are in store for you in The Weekender. It is shaping up to be a great weekend and with Memorial Day fast approaching there are plenty of amazing, fun, things to do both indoors and outdoors. The Weekender has a little something for everyone for your weekend enjoyment. If you would like your event included in The Weekender, email us here.
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