Category Archives: Events

4th of July Fireworks in the Twin Cities

Posted on June 25, 2017 by wendycarson

4th of July Fireworks in the Twin Cities Both Minneapolis and Saint Paul are staging a fireworks display this coming July 4th, and with so many places to view the festivities, it can be tricky to find a good vantage … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat: The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween in the Twin Cities

Posted on October 30, 2016 by wendycarson

Trick or Treat: The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween in the Twin Cities This article originally appeared on the WCCO/CBS Minnesota website. It can be viewed in its original setting here.  Here are six great neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in the Minneapolis-St. … Continue reading →

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Frozen Lake Fun

Posted on February 19, 2016 by wendycarson

Fun doesn’t stop on Minnesota’s lakes when it gets too cold for swimming. When a solid layer of ice has formed over the water, Minnesotans find other ways to enjoy life in the “Land of 10,000  Lakes”. Ice Fishing Fishing … Continue reading →

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St. Paul’s Winter Carnival

Posted on January 24, 2016 by wendycarson

Saint Paul, and Minnesota in general, is known for its harsh winters: but that doesn’t mean that the residents of the Twin Cities are resigned to a glum season of joyless cold! Each year St. Paul residents celebrate the Winter … Continue reading →

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Halloween has a Capital City, and it’s in Minnesota

Posted on October 6, 2015 by wendycarson

In the Northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities, you may be surprised to find a slice of Halloween history. In fact, the city of Anoka is officially the “Halloween Capital of the World.” While our modern version of the Halloween holiday … Continue reading →

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If it’s the Holidays, it must be lutefisk time!

Posted on November 18, 2014 by wendycarson

It is the holiday season and many Minnesotans will eat lutefisk. It is one on our most infamous foods – dried cod that has been reconstitute in a bath of water and food-grade lye. It doesn’t have much of a … Continue reading →

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Minnesota State Parks and Trails will keep you current with Minnesota’s fall colors!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by wendycarson

Minnesota’s wet early summer should produce a colorful fall leaf display, but experts warn that it could come and go faster than usual. Patricia Arndt of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Park and Trails Division, says the fall color … Continue reading →

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End of Summer Fun

Posted on August 21, 2013 by wendycarson

Summer is winding down, and with Labor Day being early this year, it seems to be coming to an end sooner than usual. The biggest sign that summer is almost over is the Minnesota State Fair which starts tomorrow and … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Arty Weekend

Posted on August 2, 2013 by wendycarson

If you like art fairs, then this is your weekend. The weather will be wonderful and there are three great art fairs to hit right here in the Twin Cities – the Uptown Art Fair, the Loring Park Art Festival, … Continue reading →

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Aquatennial 2013

Posted on July 12, 2013 by wendycarson

It is that time of year again – today is the first day of the 2013 Minneapolis Aquatennial! As usual, it is hot and humid, typical Aquatennial weather.  This is the 74th year of this event which kicked off today … Continue reading →

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