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All Of The Announced 2027 Concerts At Minnesota's Mystic Lake Amphitheater

After a wildly successful inaugural season in 2026, here's a look at all of the scheduled shows announced for 2027 at the outdoor venue.

Shakopee, MN · 4h

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Chicken spot that went viral on TikTok picks Minnesota for first restaurant outside NY, NJ

The halal fried chicken shop took TikTok by storm last year

North Mankato, MN · 2d

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Visit The Little Minnesota Town Where One Of Your Favorite Movies Was Filmed

Somewhere between the Minnesota River and a whole lot of charm, Henderson has been quietly waiting for you to show up. This tiny town of fewer than a thousand people sits about an hour southwest of Minneapolis, and it’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with the big city in the first place.

Henderson, MN · 4d
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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

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A Historic Minnesota Building Hides One Of The State’s Most Romantic Italian Restaurants

Old bank vault doors still stand at both ends of this dining room. Instead of guarding cash, they now watch over plates of fresh pasta. One detail I find worth mentioning is the name itself. It comes from an Italian word for a bank vault or cellar, which feels like a wink at the building’s past.

St Peter, MN · 1d

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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

arlingtonmnnews.com

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Veterans Day at Sibley East: a day of honor and remembrance

Editor’s note: A more in-depth look at the ceremony, including its tributes to local veterans and the stories behind their service, will be featured in next week’s print edition and posted online.

Sibley County, MN · 22h

arlingtonmnnews.com

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Sibley East boys make history with second-place state finish

History was made Nov. 7 at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake, as the Sibley East boys cross country team placed second at the Class A state championship – a feat the program had never before achieved. Similar to the common phrase, “a game of inches,” cross country...

Arlington, MN · 23h

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Lions, Tigers, and Wolves, Goodbye! After Hard Farewells, What’s Next for the Como Zoo?

My whole childhood, I dreamed of working at the Minnesota Zoo. Heaven was in Apple Valley, where my grandma and I would gaze at animals to our heart’s content in the state's most sprawling zoological gardens. When we returned home, I talked her ear off about my future as a primatologist while she plated fish sticks and applesauce on a Hefty Zoo Pal.

St Paul, MN · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 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

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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

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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 · 4d

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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