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After Owatonna premiere, interactive art show headed to Minneapolis
One year after debuting their interactive multimedia installation at the Owatonna Arts Center, husband and wife duo Craig Harris and Candy Kuehn are set to unveil the next incarnation of the show in Minneapolis. They are the creators of the Legacy Dream Space, an installation that incorporates Harris’ original musical compositions and Kuehn’s visual art into an immersive environment, featuring contributions from a variety of collaborators. Their goal is to create a space where people can explore deeply personal ideas of loss, legacy and hope....
911 Center unveils new online reporting for non-emergency calls
The Rice & Steele 911 Center (the emergency communications center serving Rice and Steele counties) has implemented Spark, a cutting-edge online reporting tool designed to streamline the process of reporting non-emergency incidents. This tool will enable residents to easily and securely report issues such as thefts, vandalism, parking complaints and other non-urgent matters directly through our website, thereby enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in addressing community concerns and creating a better experience for both the resident and the public safety telecommunicator. ...
Doobie Dabbler celebrates all things cannabis in Minnesota
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — We've been following Minnesota's journey of going green after the legalization of cannabis. Starting on Friday, there's a festival celebrating just that: the Doobie Dabbler at Sever's festival grounds in Shakopee.The two-day get-together begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, featuring an all-star wrestling ring, mini golf from the folks at Can Can Wonderland, MotoCross, more than 20 food trucks, and all things cannabis, of course. More than 20 musical artists will also be performing, including High Fashion Wigs, Zophia Dadlex, Pee-Wee Dread, Obi Original and the Black Atlantics, DJ Shannon Blowtorch and the International Reggae All Stars.You'll get to experience THC tastings from local and national companies, cannabis education and more. Sever's is located just east of Highway 169, about a mile south of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds.Recreational marijuana became legal to use in Minnesota last year. Four tribal-run dispensaries are now open in the state, but it won't be legal to open dispensaries elsewhere until next year. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management said last month that more than 1,800 applications have been filed for business license pre-approval via a lottery system. The majority of those applicants are from outside the state.
The Dark Side Awakens: Palpatine to Join Vader at Twin Cities Con
The mother of all Minnesota nerd conventions just embraced THE DARK SIDE. The man who became Emperor (Palpatine) - Ian McDiarmid - will appear at Twin Cities Con this November, and he joins an ever-expanding list of top-tier nerd favorites!. Twin Cities Con 2024 is November 8-10 McDiarmid joins his...
Winter Wonderland: Does South Dakota or Minnesota Have The Coldest Winters?
I've always been very honest about the fact that I love winter. I imagine it is because winter is, (if you'll pardon the expression), the "polar opposite" of summer, which I abhor. I hate the heat, the humidity, bugs, yard work, etc., all of which are part and parcel of the summer season.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Trying to Bribe Juror in Fraud Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Seattle woman who attempted to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for an acquittal in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases changed her plea to guilty in federal court. Ladan Mohamed Ali initially pleaded not...
Is The Minnesota Pro Women’s Hockey Team Revealing Their Name?
The announcement came a few days ago that our Minnesota Professional Women's Hockey team has a new manager. Her name is Melissa Caruso. Caruso said, “It’s an exciting time for women’s sports, and I thank leadership for trusting me with the opportunity to lead PWHL Minnesota during these crucial formative years for the league. I can’t wait to get started on the journey to defend the Walter Cup in Season Two.”
Minnesota should codify our educators’ right to assign materials that challenge
Recent surveys show that 62% of Republicans have a “very unfavorable” view of Democrats, while 54% of Democrats feel the same about Republicans. These percentages have tripled since 1994. As politicians fan the flames of these divisions, many ordinary Americans are now incapable of speaking with their ideological opponents. The best place to break this […]
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