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Inside Minnesota’s Enduring Polka Heritage

With drums pounding and accordions wailing, there’s no mistaking a polka dance: The music is loud, lively, and positively old-school. While the sound has become harder to find in 2026, the polka scene remains very much active in Minnesota, home to the “Polka Capital of the Nation,” events hosted by the Midwest Polka Association, and local bands keeping the tradition alive.

Minnesota · 6d
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Shawarma-focused Jordanian street food chain expanding to the Twin Cities

Nashmi debuted in the United States last year in the Chicagoland area.

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 5d

103.7 THE LOON

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Grand Casino Arena Hosted Ella Langley's Final Dandelion Tour Stop, Complete With Coordinated Toy Story Character Outfits

Country star Ella Langley brought Toy Story to life at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul for the final stop of her Dandelion tour. The whole band dressed in coordinated costumes, with Langley as Jessie and her crew as beloved Pixar characters.

St Paul, MN · 7d

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Matt’s Bar and the 5-8 Club Both Claim They Invented the Juicy Lucy. Here’s How the Two Minneapolis Burgers Actually Differ

The Juicy Lucy in Minneapolis is a burger with the cheese sealed inside the patty...

Minneapolis, MN · 8d

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This Minnesota Diner Serves Fried Chicken On Homemade Donuts Inside A Restored 1950s Dining Car

Somewhere in Minnesota, a warm homemade donut gets topped with crispy fried chicken and country gravy. Breakfast and dinner just shook hands on one plate. The kitchen behind that plate has a strange past too. It was built from the shell of an old Taco Bell. The dining room is...

Minneapolis, MN · 5d

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See Ella Langley's Amazing 'Toy Story' Halloween Costume From Her St. Paul Show [Watch]

Ella Langley's last show of the year was a Halloween show in St. Paul, Minn., and she and her band mates dressed up as the characters from 'Toy Story'. See their costumes here.

St Paul, MN · 8d

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Bargain Bites: Burger Mondays at A-Side Public House

Kyle here. It's not unheard of to pay $12 for a beer — so when I heard St. Paul's A-Side Public House will also toss in a burger and fries for that price, I was there. Dig in: Axios reader Brittany flagged me to A-Side's Burger Monday deal, which comes with any craft beer on the menu — normally an $8 value. This was no cheap lager; I drank a hazy IPA. What to expect: A perfectly decent, single-patty burger — complete with a buttered bun and a tangy sauce — and a generous portion of crispy, fluffy fries. Not bad for, effectively, four extra bucks (before tax and tip). Plus: A-Side also offers a "kids eat free" deal on Sunday nights, Brittany notes. 📣 Know a good meal deal/steal we should feature in the newsletter? Let us know at twincities@axios.com. Go deeper: Previous deals from our occasional Bargain Bites series

St Paul, MN · 7d

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Nothing Beats A Lefse-Lined Plate At These 4 Scandinavian Cafes Across Minnesota

Lefse is a soft, thin potato flatbread, and in Minnesota it shows up far beyond the holiday table. Many families still roll it out once a year, but a few cafes serve it every week, wrapped around eggs, chicken, ham, and sausages. These four spots stretch from a small bluff-country...

Minnesota · 7d

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Como Park Zoo Says Goodbye To Skeeter, Beloved Giraffe Of Sixteen Years

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is once again mourning the passing of an animal friend. The Zoo says Skeeter the giraffe was humanely euthanized earlier this week after a decline in health related to arthritis. Skeeter was a member of the zoo's family for 16...

St Paul, MN · 7d

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Gangsters Once Hid In These 12,000-Square-Foot Underground Minnesota Caves, And You Can Walk Through Them

Underneath a busy street in St. Paul, there is a hidden world carved right out of the rock. Long ago, it served as a secret hangout during the wild Prohibition years, and the stories from that time still get told today. The best part is that regular folks can now...

St Paul, MN · 9d

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Must-see concerts this week: Jack White, Katseye, Orville Peck

Here's where you can get your post-Halloween concert fix, including concerts with Jack White, Katseye, Orville Peck, The Damned, and more.

Minneapolis, MN · 7d

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Grab The Pastrami At This Old-School Minnesota Jewish Deli That’s Been Open Since 1949

Some sandwiches come with a side of history, and this one has been piling it on since 1949. Tucked into a quiet corner of St. Paul, Minnesota, there is a small deli where generations of families have grabbed a seat, ordered pastrami on fresh bread, and come back again for decades.

St Paul, MN · 9d

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Food & Wine Just Named This Minnesota Pizza Among America's Best

A Minneapolis pizzeria named after a dog is making waves nationally. Pizzeria Lola on Xerxes Avenue South just landed on Food & Wine's list of America's best pizzas for its Perfect Pickle Pie.

Minnesota · 13d

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100-year-old St. Paul candy shop says they would rather raise prices than cut chocolate quality

ST PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) -- A 100-year-old candy shop in St. Paul says it is sticking with its family recipes this Halloween, even as the cost of chocolate keeps climbing, its new owner says. Tom Saunders took over Regina's Candy in May, carrying on a tradition that has lasted generations.

St Paul, MN · 10d

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Highland Community Spotlight: Five Star Café

This month, we are featuring Five Star Café, a family-owned restaurant and neighborhood gathering place serving St. Paul since 2000. In Highland Park since 2017, the café offers freshly prepared meals, coffee and a welcoming atmosphere where neighbors can connect, share ideas and build relationships. Learn more at fivestarcafemn.com. The post Highland Community Spotlight: Five Star Café first appeared on Community Reporter .

St Paul, MN · 10d

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8 Minnesota Mexican Restaurants Locals Say Are Worth Every Mile of the Drive

Minnesota might be famous for hotdish and lake cabins, but its Mexican food scene deserves a lot more attention. From a longtime favorite on St. Paul’s West Side to a busy college-town spot in Mankato, the state is full of family-owned kitchens serving real, satisfying plates. This list covers...

Minnesota · 10d

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Grab A Counter Seat At Mickey’s Diner In St. Paul, The Vintage Railcar That Never Closes

Downtown St. Paul has plenty of tall buildings, but one of its most famous spots is small enough to fit inside a railroad car. The grill sits a few feet from the counter stools, the cook often takes your order himself, and the coffee comes from an actual percolator on the griddle.

St Paul, MN · 10d