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As a gray curtain of clouds closes around Coon Lake, Brian Petschl skippers a flat-bottomed jonboat across the water. About the size of a Vikings tackle, Petschal rests his...
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In Subterranean Twin Cities (University of Minnesota Press), geologist, historian, and urban speleologist Greg Brick takes a look at the fascinating—and very...
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In Subterranean Twin Cities (University of Minnesota Press), geologist, historian, and urban speleologist Greg Brick takes a look at the fascinating—and very...
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Sure, summertime Shakespeare is about as common as an ice cream social, but this rooftop theatrical presentation offers something different. The Actors Theater of Minnesota...
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The 41st Annual Manitou Days continues with a party at Memorial Beach where families can enjoy activities and fireworks at the sparkly hour of, yep, you guessed it, 10 p.m....
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Concessions and live music will be found at Aquila Park (www.stlouispark.org) at 10 p.m. They also wisely warn celebrants not to bring their dogs to the fireworks show, so...
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Rosefest concludes with a daylong celebration in Central Park. The event starts at 11 a.m. with kids' activities, live music, and food until the fireworks light the sky at 10...
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There are no windmills with blades obscuring the holes at the Science Museum's Back Yard Mini-Golf course. It's not tacky like that. Using a theme of earthscapes, it is...
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If you're a geek and you live in Minnesota, let's face it, you probably already know about CONvergence. After all, it's the biggest nerd hoedown the state has to offer. The...
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Historic Fort Snelling is throwing a patriotic birthday party for history buffs. Guests can enjoy this an old-fashioned celebration marked with toasts, theater, old-time games,...
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Beijing artist Wang Yanshu strives to work in colors only seen in dreams. In her current exhibit, "Dreamland," she explores a world that exists in the skies, clouds, and...
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"You know, my act is like a car crash," says comedian Tim Harmston, "with bits and pieces flying all over the place. Sometimes it makes sense, sometimes it doesn't." He...
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Over in Shoreview, Twin Cities Biking Club's 28th Annual Watermelon Bike Ride will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Deluxe Corporation where riders can sign up for 15-, 25-, and...
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According to a recent press release, there will be 10 new food vendors at Taste of Minnesota this year (yay to Holy Land Deli, eh to BW3). What else is new? It will cost you...
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While the perennially epic fireworks display at Minneapolis's Red, White, and Boom might stir up feelings of patriotism and grandeur, the most quintessentially American aspect...
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The Fourth of July isn't just about drinking beer and watching glittery fireworks explode in the sky while Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" blares from a radio. The holiday...
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Part Free First Saturday, part Fourth of July celebration, the event this Saturday at Walker Art Center welcomes Minnesotans of all ages to enjoy the beauty of the Sculpture...
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Not interested in fighting traffic and crowds to sit on concrete and watch fireworks with drunk city folk? No worries. Plenty of community parks are hosting small to moderate...
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It's hard to tell a complete story in only 10 seconds. Okay, actually, it's really, really hard. Think about some of the biggest Hollywood films ever. They are...
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In 2007, Girl Friday Productions staged a performance of Thornton Wilder's Our Town that managed to erase the apprehension that the work was eternally destined for middling,...
