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New Nicolas Cage film showcases Minnesota's appeal to Hollywood

While cameras captured Nicolas Cage working on scenes for the new film "Parish" in Stillwater, much of the work that brought the production to Minnesota happened behind the scenes. "First off, absolutely want to thank the Minnesota Film Commission," producer Joel Shapiro said. He credited the commission and local production...

Stillwater, MN · 1d
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This Whimsical Minnesota Bookstore Has Real Animals Living Among The Bookshelves

Some bookstores have a shop cat. This one has a whole cast of characters, and a few of them have feathers, scales, or very fluffy tails. Tucked into a friendly Minneapolis neighborhood, it is a children’s bookstore where a cat might stroll past the picture books while birds and chinchillas keep watch from their homes nearby. The ceiling looks like cracked ice, a canoe rides along overhead, and the front door hides a smaller door made just for kids.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d
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Garth Brooks Sets Two Target Center Dates In December, Closing Out The 2026 Tour Year

The GMan wraps his 2026 tour at Target Center Dec 11 and 12. Twenty-three shows there already, more than 430000 tickets sold.

Minneapolis, MN · 15h

Sasquatch 107.7

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U.S. Bank Stadium Is Turning Into a Golfer's Paradise This Winter

The Vikings' home becomes a golf course again. Upper Deck Golf tees off at U.S. Bank Stadium Feb. 12 and 13, 2027, with music, food and challenges at a clubhouse bar inside.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

SoulTracks

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First Listen: Minneapolis soul queen Sue Ann Carwell returns with new music

(November 6, 2026) I went down the rabbit hole when preparing to write this First Listen on “The Things Lovers Do” by Sue Ann Carwell. That rabbit hole took me back to 1981 when Carwell released her first album, the self-titled Sue Ann, right up to the material that she’s released recently. Carwell is a […] The post First Listen: Minneapolis soul queen Sue Ann Carwell returns with new music appeared first on SoulTracks .

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

Bring Me The News

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Joe Jonas returns to award-winning restaurant ahead of Twin Cities concert

Apparently the musician liked Diane's Place so much last fall that he had to go back before the Jonas Brothers performed in town again Monday.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

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Mystic Lake Amphitheater faces noise study after complaints from neighbors

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Mystic Lake Amphitheater officially opened to the public in June, and since then, thousands of music fans have enjoyed concerts at the new venue. But some who live in and around Shakopee aren't happy with the noise coming from the amphitheater, and now Shakopee City Council is taking action.

Shakopee, MN · 1d

Laker Pioneer

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Rotary slates Tonka Brew Fest at Gale Woods Farm

The Mound-Westonka Rotary Club will host the 13th annual Tonka Brew Fest from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Road 110 W. in Minnetrista. The festival features only Minnesota craft beer and draws more than 500 guests from across the Lake Minnetonka area each year. Ticket sales support projects in the Westonka community and beyond. Guests can enjoy unlimited samples from more than 15 Minnesota craft breweries, a commemorative tasting glass, slow-smoked barbecue and live music from The Selmer Effect. Past festivals have featured Excelsior Brewing Company, Luce Line Brewing, Waconia Brewing, Lupulin Brewing, Steel Toe Brewing and Utepils. “Tonka Brew Fest is our community’s chance to raise a glass for a good cause,” said Kirk Lau, president of the Mound-Westonka Rotary Club. “Every dollar we raise stays at work, from scholarships for Westonka students to the food shelf to clean water projects around the world. We’re a small club, but with this crowd behind us, we make a big impact.” Since 2013, Tonka Brew Fest has raised more than $120,000 for community and humanitarian projects. Proceeds have supported the Eli Hart Memorial Playground, the WeCAN Mobile Market Van, the Westonka Food Shelf,

Minnetrista, MN · 2d

Quick Country 96.5

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How to Play 'Ticket Tag' and Win Garth Brooks Tickets in Minneapolis

Garth Brooks is returning to Minneapolis for two massive Target Center shows on Dec. 11 & 12!

Minneapolis, MN · 17h

MIX 108

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Kings Of Leon Announce Summer 2027 Minnesota Show At Mystic Lake Amphitheater

The list of concerts for the 2027 season at Minnesota's Mystic Lake Amphitheater continues to grow, with this latest addition.

Shakopee, MN · 17h

Bring Me The News

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After canceling 30 minutes before Detroit show, Katseye postpones Twin Cities concert

The popular K-pop-style girl group Katseye has canceled Saturday's concert at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

thriftyminnesota.com

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STEPS Free Advance Screening + Family Fairy Tale Party

STEPS arrives on Netflix November 20, but you can see it early at a FREE advance screening in Edina, complete with a fairy tale-worthy family party!. Think you know Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters? Think again! This action-filled spin on the classic Cinderella tale puts the stepsisters center stage, and you and your family can catch it before anyone else.

Edina, MN · 2d

Sahan Journal

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From Kao Kalia Yang to Queer & Funny Improv: Three Twin Cities arts events to explore this weekend

For centuries, Minnesota artists have depicted the people who call the state home through portraiture. This weekend, the Minnesota History Center brings out select works from its portrait collection for a new exhibition stretching back to the 1850s. Also on Saturday, writers and readers converge at St. Paul’s Union Depot...

Minneapolis, MN · 22h

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St. Paul Exhibit Puts 170 Years of Minnesota Faces Side by Side

According to the Sahan Journal, sixty-eight portraits pulled from an estimated collection of 1,000, spanning nearly 170 years of Minnesota life, go on public view Saturday at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. As reported by the Pioneer Press, the new exhibition, ‘See & Be Seen: The Evolving Power of Portraits,’ opens at 10 a.m. and runs through June 13, with an opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a hands-on art activity and a photo booth for guests to make their own portraits.

Minnesota · 9h

Axios Twin Cities

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Book festival, Collector's Day: What to do in the Twin Cities this weekend

Got a passion for vintage PEZ dispensers, plastic animal figurines or 19th-century one-room schoolhouse items? You might enjoy Collectors Day , the Bell Museum's annual showcase of Minnesotans' unique personal collections. The big picture: St. Paul's natural history museum will host a wide variety of collections from community members, local organizations and its own archives. Exhibitions change each year, but previous events have featured troll dolls, Lake Superior agates, vintage MAD Magazine paperbacks and axolotl memorabilia. Collectors are on site to show off their passion and answer questions about their gathering process. 📍 Details: Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Included with museum admission ($12 for ages 3-21, $15 for ages 22 and up). More things to do… 📚 Find your winter read at Rain Taxi's Twin Cities Book Festival Saturday in Union Depot. Over 150 book-related exhibitors and 35+ authors will be on site, including this year's featured authors Kate DiCamillo and U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze. Audrey's tip: Don't skip the used books and records sale. I nabbed a dozen paperbacks for less than $20 last year. Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free. 🫶 Volunteer with the whole family at Saturday's Festival of Giving , an all-ages event in Minneapolis hosted by

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

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Dayton's Holiday Market embraces "Mary Tyler Moore Show" nostalgia with a new Santa Bear

A bit of nostalgia is coming this year at the Dayton's Holiday Market. They are stepping back in time this year with a new Mary Tyler Moore "Santa Bear" for sale, and expanding their food and beverages to include classics from the old Nankin Cafe to go with Dayton's classics like wild rice soup and popovers. Here's what to know:

Minneapolis, MN · 21h

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Celebrating the Season: Holiday Theater & Stage Performances in the Twin Cities Gateway

The holiday season brings a magical glow to the Twin Cities Gateway. As temperatures drop and festive lights illuminate Main Streets and riverfronts across the north metro, local venues gear up with heartwarming dramas, festive comedies, interactive dinner mysteries, and magnificent holiday traditions. If you are planning an unforgettable holiday...

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 1d

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Minnesota Has A Mini-Golf Course Where You Putt Past Giant Sculptures

Most mini-golf courses give you a windmill and call it a day. Out in the farm country west of the Twin Cities, one course went much further and filled about 20 acres with giant sculptures built from wire, tires, stone, granite, and metal. There are goats, a mule, chickens, lawn...

Minnetrista, MN · 2d

CBS Minnesota

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Father Mike Schmitz's tour nears its end at Radio City Music Hall

Schmitz, the priest behind the "Bible in a Year" podcast, stopped in St. Paul on his Parables tour. He said he sees fewer young people doubting that God exists and more doubting that God is good. His answer is the heart of the tour he brought to St. Paul.

St Paul, MN · 1d