Minnesota's Largest Candy Store opens for the season
The big yellow barn off Highway 169 in Jordan is back in business. This is the 48th year for the store in this location. As always, they offer the classics, but don't shy away from edgier options. Owner Rober Wagner says super sour candy is in this year. The shop also has more than a thousand puzzles. It opens at 8 a.m. daily. They do not accept credit or debit cards. Bring cash or a personal check, though they do have ATMs on site.
The big yellow barn off Highway 169 in Jordan is back in business. This is the 48th year for the store in this location. As always, they offer the classics, but don't shy away from edgier options. Owner Rober Wagner says super sour candy is in this year. The shop also has more than a thousand puzzles. It opens at 8 a.m. daily. They do not accept credit or debit cards. Bring cash or a personal check, though they do have ATMs on site.
Kids learn the art of sewing
An essential skill that's mostly disappeared from public schools is still being taught at a Minneapolis studio. Lovely's Sewing & Arts Collective was founded by Keiona Cook 17 years ago. She teaches kids as young as six and adults as well. Cook has a studio in the North Loop neighborhood and a second location on the skyway level of the IDS building in downtown Minneapolis which also houses her first retail stop. There is an upcoming fashion show on Thursday, April 30th at Machine Shop Minneapolis. The fundraising event is called 'Once Upon a Stitch.'
An essential skill that's mostly disappeared from public schools is still being taught at a Minneapolis studio. Lovely's Sewing & Arts Collective was founded by Keiona Cook 17 years ago. She teaches kids as young as six and adults as well. Cook has a studio in the North Loop neighborhood and a second location on the skyway level of the IDS building in downtown Minneapolis which also houses her first retail stop. There is an upcoming fashion show on Thursday, April 30th at Machine Shop Minneapolis. The fundraising event is called 'Once Upon a Stitch.'
Inside the insect collection at the University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota's insect collection is being transferred to the Bell Museum. It's one of the largest University-affiliated collections in North America. Part of that collection will be viewable at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Paul Campus Student Center located at 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN. It is free to attend.
The University of Minnesota's insect collection is being transferred to the Bell Museum. It's one of the largest University-affiliated collections in North America. Part of that collection will be viewable at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Paul Campus Student Center located at 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN. It is free to attend.
Documentary on giant pencil makes its Twin Cities debut
A film about a giant pencil carving in front of a Minneapolis home is getting national attention. It recently won the 'Best Documentary Short Film Award' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival meaning it's eligible for the Academy Awards. It's called 'A Short Documentary about a Giant Pencil.' It tells the story of a fallen tree, turned pencil, turned Minneapolis icon with its own sharpening party every June. The documentary is playing now at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The first two screenings sold out, so they added a third on Sunday, April 19th at 7:20 p.m. at the Main Cinema.
A film about a giant pencil carving in front of a Minneapolis home is getting national attention. It recently won the 'Best Documentary Short Film Award' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival meaning it's eligible for the Academy Awards. It's called 'A Short Documentary about a Giant Pencil.' It tells the story of a fallen tree, turned pencil, turned Minneapolis icon with its own sharpening party every June. The documentary is playing now at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The first two screenings sold out, so they added a third on Sunday, April 19th at 7:20 p.m. at the Main Cinema.
Music series returns to Lakewood Cemetery chapel
Summer concert season has arrived, but only one series takes place in a 116-year-old chapel at a cemetery. Lakewood Cemetery is hosting 'Music in the Chapel.' The series started in 2018, welcoming the community to experience Lakewood in a different way. Concerts run monthly on Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a variety of local musicians. The first concert is April 12th with Dan Israel.
Summer concert season has arrived, but only one series takes place in a 116-year-old chapel at a cemetery. Lakewood Cemetery is hosting 'Music in the Chapel.' The series started in 2018, welcoming the community to experience Lakewood in a different way. Concerts run monthly on Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a variety of local musicians. The first concert is April 12th with Dan Israel.
Fleurs de Villes debuts in Minnesota
A world-renowned flower show is on display now at Galleria Edina. The Fleurs de Villes FLORA show tapped into 16 local florists to design fashion-forward displays throughout the shopping center. The show runs from April 10th to the 19th during mall hours. There is free valet on the weekends.
A world-renowned flower show is on display now at Galleria Edina. The Fleurs de Villes FLORA show tapped into 16 local florists to design fashion-forward displays throughout the shopping center. The show runs from April 10th to the 19th during mall hours. There is free valet on the weekends.
Historic Edina diner adds breakfast to the menu
A restaurant with 90 years of history in the metro is doing something for the very first time; serving breakfast. Convention Grill opened in Edina in 1934. It closed for four years during the pandemic but reopened in 2024. Now the iconic diner is adding breakfast to the menu. Breakfast will be served daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 3912 Sunnyside Road right off France Avenue.
A restaurant with 90 years of history in the metro is doing something for the very first time; serving breakfast. Convention Grill opened in Edina in 1934. It closed for four years during the pandemic but reopened in 2024. Now the iconic diner is adding breakfast to the menu. Breakfast will be served daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 3912 Sunnyside Road right off France Avenue.
Minnesota Music Archive goes live
A local non-profit is taking on a massive project involving music made in Minnesota, and this isn’t about Prince or Bob Dylan because their legacies are well-preserved. The aim of the Minnesota Music Archive is to archive all available independent and small commercial recordings, so they're preserved for the future. The non-profit working on this is called DEMO and they're already actively archiving and accepting submissions.
A local non-profit is taking on a massive project involving music made in Minnesota, and this isn’t about Prince or Bob Dylan because their legacies are well-preserved. The aim of the Minnesota Music Archive is to archive all available independent and small commercial recordings, so they're preserved for the future. The non-profit working on this is called DEMO and they're already actively archiving and accepting submissions.
Coborn's bringing new concept to Twin Cities metro
A Minnesota grocer with 100 years of history is trying something new in Plymouth. The flagship store opens on March 12th off of Bass Lake Rd and I-494. Beyond the market, they've partnered with well-known Twin Cities chefs to come up with multiple dining options. Chef Alicia Hinze is opening a 3rd The Butter Tin location that will have breakfast and lunch from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, it will continue offering baked goods, coffee plus wine and beer until 7 p.m. Chef David Fhima is running The Global table with three fast-casual concepts; Basta Pasta, Abuela’s Mexican Kitchen and Brother’s Burgers. The store also has an ice cream, dirty soda and gourmet popcorn shop plus outdoor seating and a performance stage.
A Minnesota grocer with 100 years of history is trying something new in Plymouth. The flagship store opens on March 12th off of Bass Lake Rd and I-494. Beyond the market, they've partnered with well-known Twin Cities chefs to come up with multiple dining options. Chef Alicia Hinze is opening a 3rd The Butter Tin location that will have breakfast and lunch from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, it will continue offering baked goods, coffee plus wine and beer until 7 p.m. Chef David Fhima is running The Global table with three fast-casual concepts; Basta Pasta, Abuela’s Mexican Kitchen and Brother’s Burgers. The store also has an ice cream, dirty soda and gourmet popcorn shop plus outdoor seating and a performance stage.
Karaoke enthusiasts leveling up
What's better than one level of karaoke; three levels and four DJ's. A local crew of karaoke fans are bringing back their Triple Play event. They offer karaoke on three levels of Eat Street Crossing all at the same time while also bringing in local vendors. The next Triple Play Karaoke is happening on Tuesday, March 17th from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Eat Street Crossing. There's no cover charge to attend.
What's better than one level of karaoke; three levels and four DJ's. A local crew of karaoke fans are bringing back their Triple Play event. They offer karaoke on three levels of Eat Street Crossing all at the same time while also bringing in local vendors. The next Triple Play Karaoke is happening on Tuesday, March 17th from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Eat Street Crossing. There's no cover charge to attend.
Minnesota students design new habitat for zoo sea lions
More than 5,000 Minnesota K - 12 students used STEM skills to design new habitats and enhancements for Minnesota Zoo's five California sea lions. The best ideas are being displayed and presented by student groups at the Minnesota Zoo during this first week of March.
More than 5,000 Minnesota K - 12 students used STEM skills to design new habitats and enhancements for Minnesota Zoo's five California sea lions. The best ideas are being displayed and presented by student groups at the Minnesota Zoo during this first week of March.
Catching up with the US Wheelchair Curling team
For the last week, the Chaska Curling Center hosted the US Wheelchair Curling Team for practices ahead of the Paralympic Winter Games. Events begin in Milano Cortina on Wednesday with the opening ceremony slated for Friday, March 6th. There are 665 athletes competing in 79 events across six sports.
For the last week, the Chaska Curling Center hosted the US Wheelchair Curling Team for practices ahead of the Paralympic Winter Games. Events begin in Milano Cortina on Wednesday with the opening ceremony slated for Friday, March 6th. There are 665 athletes competing in 79 events across six sports.
Step inside Finn's Frog Farm
What started out as a family hobby is now a full-fledged business in Cottage Grove. Finn's Frog Farm specializes in captive bred tree frogs, dart frogs, ground dwelling frogs and all the things one would need to support them. They are in the process of adding a classroom for future camps and learning opportunities. They are open Wednesday through Sunday.
What started out as a family hobby is now a full-fledged business in Cottage Grove. Finn's Frog Farm specializes in captive bred tree frogs, dart frogs, ground dwelling frogs and all the things one would need to support them. They are in the process of adding a classroom for future camps and learning opportunities. They are open Wednesday through Sunday.
Syrup Season: How to identify and tap a maple tree
The freezing and thawing cycle is ideal for sap collection and starting this weekend, there are events planned that allow folks to learn more about the maple syruping process from start to finish. Three Rivers Park District operates 20 parks all across the Twin Cities. We ventured to the Lowry Nature Center in Victoria to start the tapping process.
The freezing and thawing cycle is ideal for sap collection and starting this weekend, there are events planned that allow folks to learn more about the maple syruping process from start to finish. Three Rivers Park District operates 20 parks all across the Twin Cities. We ventured to the Lowry Nature Center in Victoria to start the tapping process.
Meet Regi; ambassador owl at the Lowry Nature Center
Three Rivers Park District offers a 'Raptors up Close' program where you can learn about their ambassador animals like Regi the great horned owl.
Three Rivers Park District offers a 'Raptors up Close' program where you can learn about their ambassador animals like Regi the great horned owl.
Home and Garden Show begins at Convention Center
Spring has arrived in downtown Minneapolis. The Home and Garden Show is underway at the Convention Center. The show runs February 25th through March 1st.
Spring has arrived in downtown Minneapolis. The Home and Garden Show is underway at the Convention Center. The show runs February 25th through March 1st.
Mattress races return to Buck Hill
Costumed teams will hop on mattresses and race down Buck Hill in Burnsville this weekend. The Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging event raises money for a local non-profit that supports families as they transition into stable housing by providing furniture and household items. There is still time to register a team. Races begin Saturday at 6 p.m. Bridging supports more than 5,000 families in the metro and has three warehouses across the Twin Cities.
Costumed teams will hop on mattresses and race down Buck Hill in Burnsville this weekend. The Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging event raises money for a local non-profit that supports families as they transition into stable housing by providing furniture and household items. There is still time to register a team. Races begin Saturday at 6 p.m. Bridging supports more than 5,000 families in the metro and has three warehouses across the Twin Cities.
Buck Hill opens for uphill skiing
For the last few years, Buck Hill has been opening early on Friday mornings offering 'uphill access.' Each year, more and more people turn out. The lights aren't on, the chairlifts aren't running, but skiers and boarders are welcome to bring their gear to trek uphill and coast back down. Uphill Access runs from 6am to 8:30am and costs $10. The program will be offered while weather permits.
For the last few years, Buck Hill has been opening early on Friday mornings offering 'uphill access.' Each year, more and more people turn out. The lights aren't on, the chairlifts aren't running, but skiers and boarders are welcome to bring their gear to trek uphill and coast back down. Uphill Access runs from 6am to 8:30am and costs $10. The program will be offered while weather permits.
Canterbury Park to host Extreme Horse Skijoring
Horses will run at Canterbury Park this weekend but unlike the summer racing season, they'll be pulling skiers and snowboarders through a course and over jumps. Extreme Horse Skijoring will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22. More than 350 participants and 150 horses are expected to compete. Dachshund and corgi races are also planned for weekend along with bonfires, smores and a kids zone.
Horses will run at Canterbury Park this weekend but unlike the summer racing season, they'll be pulling skiers and snowboarders through a course and over jumps. Extreme Horse Skijoring will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22. More than 350 participants and 150 horses are expected to compete. Dachshund and corgi races are also planned for weekend along with bonfires, smores and a kids zone.
Fort-building adventure awaits at Children's Theatre Company
Forts! Build Your Own Adventure, is now running at Children's Theatre Company. It takes place on the Cargill Stage. There's a cushy foam floor, couches, blankets, towers of cardboard boxes and flashlights. Kids and adults can use what they want to build what they want. Forts! runs from February 13-April 5, 2026.
Forts! Build Your Own Adventure, is now running at Children's Theatre Company. It takes place on the Cargill Stage. There's a cushy foam floor, couches, blankets, towers of cardboard boxes and flashlights. Kids and adults can use what they want to build what they want. Forts! runs from February 13-April 5, 2026.