FOOD & DRINK
No-mow lawns are having a moment in Minnesota
Anthony Hauck spent the first spring in his new Tangletown home tearing the grass out of his front lawn. His goal: "to make a yard better for the birds, bees and other bugs."The big picture: No (or low) mow lawns are sprouting up across the metro this spring, as Minnesotans embrace landscaping that requires less maintenance and water.State of the seeds: Interest in drought-resistant fescue grass blends, pollinator-friendly wildflowers, and other native plants is growing, landscaping and gardening pros tell Axios.At Mother Earth Gardens, sales of "Bee Lawn," a "low-grow" grass with flowers added in, have doubled to tripled each...
Minnesota food/drink experiences you've gotta try (at least) once
If you are among the thousands of people who move to Minnesota each year: Welcome! Now, it's time to learn to eat like a Minnesotan.We made a starter pack of food and drink places and experiences for Twin Cities newcomers to check out, picked with the help of Axios readers.Why it matters: These recommendations can help spark deeper explorations of our region's vibrant — and award-winning — food scene.Things you've gotta try (at least) onceIf you're a newbie in town, here's a checklist of Twin Cities food and drink experiences to earn your bona fides as a Minnesotan.1. 🍔 Smash...
'The End is Nye' coming to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The end is nigh, but never fear: Everyone's favorite Science Guy will soon be near!. Scientist, comedian, author and inventor Bill Nye is scheduled to share his new live show, "The End is Nye," this fall in Minneapolis. Presented by Center Stage Entertainment, features a discussion with...
Why these Minnesotans want you to eat more bugs
If you're worried about the impact the food you eat has on the planet, two Minnesota entrepreneurs have some advice: eat more bugs.Why it matters: The world will somehow need to double food supplies by 2050 to feed a booming population. The United Nations says insects have "huge potential" to solve this problem.They're nutritious, a regular part of the diet in many cultures, and likely more climate-friendly to produce than chicken or cattle.Yes, but: Solving this problem will require changing minds in Westernized cultures.Enter Chad and Claire Simons, whose business, 3 Cricketeers, represents a bet they can win converts to...
Review: FROST/NIXON at Theatrex
1 Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!. THEATREX returns triumphantly in 2024, presenting a riveting and intimate production of Peter Morgan's "FROST/NIXON," in collaboration with Landmark Center. Set within the grandeur of a historic courtroom in Downtown Saint Paul's Landmark Center, this production promises a theatrical experience like no other.
The Mountain Goats Delight Palace Theatre
The Mountain Goats returned to the Twin Cities for a delightful night of music and storytelling. Rather than packing First Avenue’s mainroom, John Darnielle and company performed on the other side of the river in Saint Paul’s Palace Theater, which truly elevated the show’s overall atmosphere. Known...
Katie Pruitt to Headline Amsterdam Bar & Hall 5/19
Singer-songwriter Katie Pruitt is currently in the middle of a North American headlining tour in support of her second full length album “Mantras,” with a tour stop in St. Paul at Amsterdam Bar & Hall on May 19th. The talented Pruitt released “Mantras” on April 5th, with the album described as “the Nashville-based musician now looks inward to explore such matters as gender identity, self-compassion or the lack thereof, and the struggle for peace in times of chaos and uncertainty—ultimately arriving at a body of work that speaks to the strength in undoing harmful self-beliefs and fully living your truth.” Along for the ride on the Mantras Tour is Jack Van Cleaf, who will be opening the shows for the duration of the tour.
PREVIEW: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s 2024-2025 Season
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in concert. Photo by Chelsea Tischler. Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. A composer residency with Valerie Coleman. An oboe d’amore concerto. These are a few of the highlights of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s new season. For its 66th season,...
Roundup: Collectable Catchalls
Here’s your sign to buy a hand-painted piece from NYC–based artist John Derian. Eggs tray ($80), letter plate ($60), and tulip poche ($85), all from Combine, 1609 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-353-5163. 2) European Influence. For sweet treats or bedside baubles. Ilaria “’O Sole Mio” dessert plate ($25),...
Foodie Finds: Backstory Coffee Roasters
MINNEAPOLIS — Dining Out for Life is nearly here and on Monday another participant in the community fundraiser joined KARE 11 News at Noon to share their story. Backstory Coffee Roasters started brewing their coffee in Saint Paul in 2014, and since then, this local shop has expanded to Minneapolis location, an online store and a wholesale supplier for other coffee houses.
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