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Origin Stories Part the 19th: Historic Banfil Street

A small street in the West End illustrates our founding,one of the earliest streets along West 7th to be platted. The quaint village street in the Uppertown Triangle is lined with vernacular (local materials and traditional construction) cottages. James M. Winslow, real estate speculator and hotel builder mapped and platted the neighborhood’s streets October 20, 1851. The street was named after John Banfil/Banfill (1811-1887), another early East Coast speculator. The post Origin Stories Part the 19th: Historic Banfil Street first appeared on Community Reporter .

St Paul, MN · 7d

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Beyond the 'Indian burial ground': Indigenous creatives make horror their own

ListenBeyond the 'Indian burial ground': Indigenous creatives make horror their own. With Halloween coming up, a scary movie night might be on the to-do list. If a classic like "The Shining” or “Pet Sematary” is in the queue, you might notice a familiar horror trope— an “Indian burial ground” becomes a source of supernatural danger. The trope has been used in literature and movies for decades, even prompting parody, treating Native people as ghosts.

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 7d
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Twin Cities magician and mentalist marks Houdini Centennial with Halloween-themed illusion

Magician David Farr captivates audiences with an illusion, marking 100 years since Houdini's death, showcasing his enduring legacy.

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 6d
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John Legend stops into St. Paul brewery to meet with community leaders

Songwriter John Legend stopped into Urban Growler Brewing in St. Paul, Minn., to talk with community leaders about organizing and Operation Metro Surge.

St Paul, MN · 9d

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The Most Insanely Fun Mini Golf Course In Minnesota Is A Hidden Gem For All Ages

Nobody warned you that a mini golf course could make you emotional, and yet here you are, standing in Minnetrista, Minnesota, genuinely moved by a hole surrounded by colorful glass panels. Big Stone Mini Golf has that effect on people, and once you visit, you’ll completely understand why. The...

Minnetrista, MN · 11d

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“Faces of Hope” Screening Held in Columbia Heights

“Faces of Hope” has been screened locally, including at Fixx Coffee in Columbia Heights. The Hope & Healing Expo is titled “Hope & Healing Expo: Building Wellness Around Substance Use & Mental Health.”. Bestselling author William C. Moyers will deliver the keynote address, the announcement states. The event...

Columbia Heights, MN · 7d

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New Mural, Park Improvements Celebrated Across St. Paul In October

A colorful new mural celebrating migration, nature and community was dedicated Oct. 8 at the newly renamed Brewers Bluff Park, formerly Victoria Park. The post New Mural, Park Improvements Celebrated Across St. Paul In October first appeared on Community Reporter .

St Paul, MN · 8d

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Cue the Coo: Mac welcomes 12 foot steel cow

On the morning of Oct. 7, students awoke to find a new face had taken up residence in front of the Leonard Center: 12 feet tall, 17 feet long and made entirely of steel. The largerthan-life sculpture, “Coo,” looks to the sky, mid-moo, with a Highland cow’s signature curved horns and wispy bangs.

St Paul, MN · 7d

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Disney's Newsies coming to stage at Central High School

Saint Paul Central High School is proud to present Disney's Newsies. This fall, 135 students have been hard at work - preparing every aspect of this production. The pit orchestra is made up entirely of students, and led by senior Lula Eian. E"very technical aspect is covered by the students, under the mentorship of an incredible creative team: sets are built, costumes created, lights set, sound run and more. And, the message shared by the cast through precise and enthusiastic dancing and singing is one that we need to hear now more than ever: we are stronger together than apart (“Once and For All”), and we need to stand up for those who can’t and courage is when we face our fear (“Seize the Day”)," say organizers.

St Paul, MN · 8d

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Art Hounds: Girl Scouts battle zombies, and ‘1776’ gets a new cast

ListenArt Hounds: Girl Scouts battle zombies, and ‘1776’ gets a new cast. From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Girl Scouts...

Crystal, MN · 8d

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Minnesota's viral food critic who eats in his car is opening a restaurant

Tony Cu is turning his fame from social media food reviews into a Twin Cities restaurant.

Roseville, MN · 11d

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St. Paul Science Museum Turns 21-Plus for Halloween Dance Party With Live Dissections

The Science Museum of Minnesota is trading field trips for a dance floor this Friday, turning its St. Paul halls into a 21-plus Halloween party complete with a DJ, a costume contest and a live dissection performed by museum biologists. Club Science: Halloween runs from 6 to 11 p.m. on October 30, with tickets priced at $55 and one drink included.

St Paul, MN · 10d

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Minnesotan Chloe Radcliffe has a Comedy Central special. She wants her old crushes to notice.

ListenMinnesotan Chloe Radcliffe has a Comedy Central special. She wants her old crushes to notice. Comedian Chloe Radcliffe stood on a St. Paul rooftop last Friday, yelling about her unrequited crushes. “Why won't you notice me?” she yelled, a few floors up from Black Coffee and Waffle Bar at the...

Minneapolis, MN · 10d

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New St. Paul microcinema to screen horror movies by local filmmakers for 'Hmonglloween'

ListenNew St. Paul microcinema to screen horror movies by local filmmakers for 'Hmonglloween'. If scary movies are a must for you this Halloween, TriLingua Cinema in St. Paul may have what you need. On Friday, the brand new microcinema will host a Hmonglloween. The event will showcase horror films by...

St Paul, MN · 9d

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Moloney’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating and Samhain Celebration

Moloney’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating and Samhain Celebration is scheduled Oct. 31, 2026 at Moloney’s Irish Imports. Celebrate Halloween at Moloney’s Irish Imports during the Summit Hill Association’s Grand Avenue Boo Bash. Families can stop by for trick-or-treating, a ghost scavenger hunt and Halloween coloring activities. The post Moloney’s Halloween Trick-or-Treating and Samhain Celebration first appeared on Community Reporter .

St Paul, MN · 9d

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Saint Paul Girl Scouts Fight Zombies Onstage in Theater Mu World Premiere

Three Girl Scouts named Thin Mint, Samoa and Do-Si-Do are about to save Saint Paul from a zombie apocalypse, and the playwright behind them says the story is rooted in something far more real than the undead. Theater Mu's world-premiere production of “Kung Fu Zombies vs Southeast Asian Girl Scouts” opens previews Thursday and Friday before launching its full run Saturday through Nov. 15 at Frey Theater on the St. Catherine University campus.

St Paul, MN · 9d

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The Ski Monster Is Expanding From Boston to the Twin Cities, and It's Owner Has a Not-So Secret Trick To His Success

A ski shop that puts skiers first? Imagine that. George Michaelsen did.

New Boston, TX · 12d

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The 8 Most Cinematic Small Towns In Minnesota That Will Make You Feel Like A Main Character

Looking for the most cinematic small towns in Minnesota that will make you feel like a main character in your own story?. These 8 beautiful towns offer stunning landscapes and small-town charm that’s impossible to resist!. 1. Red Wing. Red Wing is the kind of cinematic small town in...

Minnesota · 11d