Tag: community
Explore your neighborhood and local businesses at Open Streets Minneapolis Festival
I drive the same streets to work each day. I know this is nothing unusual. Due to some recent construction, however, I've had to...
Zsa Zsa brings home the prize for World’s Ugliest Dog
Move over mummified monkey and #MPRraccoon: Meet Minnesota’s newest sweetheart, Zsa Zsa. She simply takes your breath away, doesn’t she? Zsa Zsa, a 9-year-old...
Celebrate Fourth of July with free beer, corgi races, and of...
I’ve already heard the whistle-pop-boom of fireworks going off over this past few days: Minnesota is gearing up for the Fourth. And, even though...
Attract the bees and the butterflies with these pollinator plants
The plight of the honey bee has caused great concern from all around the world. And no, I’m not referring to Jerry Seinfeld’s Bee...
Celebrate diversity, unity, and inclusion at the Somali Independence Day Festival
Somali Independence Day Festival begins June 30 and lasts an entire week. That week is filled with music, games, entertainment, and of course, plenty...
‘Street Eats’ is the new food truck feeding Twin Cities youth
For kids in school, summertime means freedom. During these warm months there’s no homework, no tests, and no early mornings waiting for the bus....
The most outrageous and sweetest treats for summer
June 21 marks the official first day of summer. While it feels like summer is already upon us (evidence: the toll this sweltering weather...
The #MPRraccoon honored by the St. Paul Saints
The whole country watched with bated breath as the fearless #MPRraccoon scaled the UBS building in St. Paul. That little raccoon brought us all...
Free weekend festivities for the 24th annual Stone Arch Bridge Festival
If you’re wondering why your neighborhood seems unusually quiet and empty this weekend, it’s probably because everyone has flocked to St. Anthony Main for...
The 2018 Northern Spark all-night free art festival
Prepare for an all-nighter. Break out the energy drinks and treat yourself to an extra cup of coffee so you can fully take in...