The People's Museum for Prince
Arts & CultureA local purple fix: Whether you lived through Purple Rain or crank Kiss on the commute, The People's Museum for Prince is a community-built celebration of Prince in all his dimensions.
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The Well Sports Tavern & Grill
NightlifeLocal sports fix: The Well Sports Tavern & Grill is the neighborhood playbook for crispy jumbo wings, juicy burgers, and a lively crowd when the game is on.
Wagners Garden Center Minneapolis
Home & GardenPlant people approved: Family-owned for five generations since 1901, Wagners Garden Center Minneapolis grows its own annuals, perennials, edibles and more, plus stocks the tools and decor to pull your beds together.
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Russell Dickerson Is Playing A Special Show In Minneapolis This Fall
Country music legend Russell Dickerson is set to perform at The Armory in Minneapolis on November 13th at 8 p.m.
Full story at b105country.com ↗
Andrew Zimmern reveals his new fair classics
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Andrew Zimmern has revealed his new "new classics" foods at the Minnesota State Fair.
Full story at bringmethenews.com ↗
DNR Stocks State Fair Fish Pond Ahead of Opening Day - Ingstad Media
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is stocking its outdoor fish pond ahead of the fair's opening day.
Full story at ingstadmedia.com ↗
Dr. Artika Tyner Unveils 6888th Battalion Graphic Novel
St. Paul author, educator, and historian Dr.
Full story at spokesman-recorder.com ↗
‘What the thrift gods will bestow’: Minnesota woman thought she had found curtains in a Goodwill bin, only for her $10 purchase to be worth $1000
A Minnesota woman, Stephanie (@stephxthrift), discovered a high-end dress at a Goodwill Outlet in Saint Paul, Minnesota, which she initially thought was a set of curtains, but discovered it was a dress made by Fanciful Doll, a brand known for its romantic puff-sleeve designs.
Full story at wegotthiscovered.com ↗
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