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Garth Brooks' Last Minnesota Visit Wasn't About Music

Garth Brooks wasn't near a stage last time he hit Minnesota. He and Trisha Yearwood traded guitars for hammers, building homes in St. Paul in October 2024.

Minnesota · 3d

Sasquatch 107.7

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Minnesota Man Guilty in YouTube Animal Cruelty Case

A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a man for producing what prosecutors described as sadistic videos of animal cruelty.

Minnesota · 2d

northpine.com

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Leighton Launches “Wild Country 107” in Western Minnesota

Leighton Media has launched “Wild Country 107” on KMGK/107.1 (Glenwood), which the company is in the process of buying from Branstock Communications. Leighton began operating KMGK on Nov. 1 under a local marketing agreement and launched the new format that day, according to social media posts by sister stations.

Glenwood, MN · 1d
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Column: New military museum highlights MN veterans, like my great-uncle of the 'Chosin Few'

CAMP RIPLEY — This September, the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum hosted a grand opening of its new facility near Camp Ripley, just north of Little Falls. The 40,000-square-foot facility features immersive exhibits and archives highlighting the role of Minnesotans in U.S. conflicts, from the Civil War forward. I...

Little Falls, MN · 2d
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MN has a rich polka history. Families and communities are finding ways to keep it alive

ListenMinnesota Now - Minnesota has a rich polka history. Families and communities are finding ways to keep it alive. New Ulm in southern Minnesota is known as the polka capital of the nation. The history of polka in Minnesota stretches back more than a century to the Polish, Czech and German immigrants who brought with them the music and dance they loved.

Minnesota · 2d

Bring Me The News

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Ski apparel brand opens its first standalone store in Minnesota

Ski apparel brand Spyder has opened its first standalone retail space at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.

Bloomington, MN · 1d

Bring Me The News

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Science Museum of Minnesota making more deep cuts to staff, budget

The Science Museum of Minnesota has announced it will make significant staffing and budget cuts to close a $4.64 million budget gap for the current fiscal year.

Minnesota · 10h

festygonuts.com

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Minnesota folk band Wren + Wilde on Debut Album, “Serial Dreamers” [INTERVIEW]

An Interview With Minnesota Folk Band Wren + Wilde on Debut Album, “Serial Dreamers”. The courage to begin again. After stepping away from releasing music for nearly a decade to raise a family, you’ve returned with Serial Dreamers — a record that seems to hold both the ache of time passing and the beauty of beginning again. When you look at the person you were before that pause and the artist you are today, what has changed in the way you understand your own voice, and what parts of you have remained beautifully intact?

Minnesota · 15h

MIX 108

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Minnesota Man Guilty in YouTube Animal Cruelty Case

A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a man for producing what prosecutors described as sadistic videos of animal cruelty.

Minnesota · 2d

Bring Me The News

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Minnesota Yacht Club unveils dates for its 2027 festival

The Minnesota Yacht Club music festival is returning to St. Paul in 2027. It'll take place over three days in July.

St Paul, MN · 16h

takemetotn.com

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Most Minnesotans Have No Idea The State’s Biggest Indoor Train Display Is Hiding Here

Tucked inside a plain strip mall in an industrial corner of St. Paul, there is a room where tiny trains never stop running. Most people drive right past it on the way to somewhere else. That is a shame, because behind the humble front door sits one of the biggest...

St Paul, MN · 2d

monitorsaintpaul.com

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City delays decision on new Uni-Snelling entertainment district

More time is needed for University-Snelling area business owners and residents to discuss an ambitious liquor licensing plan centered on the busy intersection. In the meantime, Dilla Sports Bar and Ethiopian Restaurant will be allowed to apply for the on-sale liquor license it has sought. The St. Paul City Council...

St Paul, MN · 1d

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Country Club music festival will return for a second year in St. Paul

The Minnesota Country Club music festival will return for a second installment in 2027, again setting up shop at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul.

St Paul, MN · 2d

tcjewfolk.com

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75-Year-Old Mount Sinai Time Capsule Offers a Glimpse Into Twin Cities Jewish History

The discovery of a time capsule at Mount Sinai Hospital, sealed 75 years ago, gives a historical glimpse into the Jewish community of the late 1940’s. The capsule was discovered during the construction of Hope Academy in September 2025. This building was once Mount Sinai Hospital, which opened its doors in 1951. As construction plans would permanently conceal the hospital’s original cornerstone, Hope Academy contacted the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest to see whether the organization wanted to retrieve a time capsule believed to be inside.

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

racketmn.com

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Meet the Bookers: 6 Concert Pros Who Fill Twin Cities Venues With Talent

If you’ve seen a good band lately (or even a lousy one), caught a rap show, or danced all night at a club, a booker helped make it happen. Whether they call themselves that, or prefer something more official like "talent buyer" or more upscale with “programming” in the title, these are the folks who make sure local stages are stocked with talent. They can be the difference between seeing your favorite new act or seeing that a tour has scooched right past Minnesota on its way from Chicago to Seattle.

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 1d

fox9.com

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Holiday tradition returns for its 30th year

The Twin City Model Railroad Museum opens the 30th season of Night Trains on Saturday. They transform their train layouts by adding glowing holiday lights and a layer of snow. The show runs from 3 to 7 p.m. each Saturday through the last Saturday in February. Admission is $15 per person. Children four and under are free. It's located at 668 Transfer Road in St. Paul.

St Paul, MN · 3d

hoodline.com

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Minneapolis's Oldest Carnegie Library Faces Closure, Indian Community Fears Loss

Hennepin County Library has begun the process of decommissioning Franklin Library, the 112-year-old Carnegie building that anchors south Minneapolis's American Indian Cultural Corridor and serves as one of the system's smallest yet most heavily trafficked branches. County officials plan to move library operations from the historic structure at 1314 E. Franklin Ave. to a new location, though no site or budget has been finalized.

Minneapolis, MN · 4d

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

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Penumbra’s “Black Nativity” returns with star guest lineup

Penumbra Theatre’s holiday production of “Black Nativity” is returning for its 34th year, running Dec. 3-24. With special guest performers and expanded production design, this year’s show promises a refreshed experience for longtime fans and newcomers alike. The original play, written by Langston Hughes in 1961,...

St Paul, MN · 2d