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Success Fitness & Training
Health & WellnessReal strength, real community: As a Maplewood staple since 2001, Success Fitness & Training blends quirky warmth with coaching for open gym, personal training, strength classes, and functional health and nutrition coaching.
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Arts & CulturePurple joy, local love: If you measure Minneapolis summers by how purple they felt, The People's Museum for Prince delivered a celebration across Roberts Gallery, The Capri Theater, and ColorWheel Gallery with art, film, and dancing.
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Fun Finder: Explore dance, opera, drag, comedy, poetry, Black literature and more this weekend
The weekend is highlighted by events like dance productions, performances between drag and opera, a teen poetry showcase, a debut comedy show and more.
Full story at twincities.com ↗
Greyhound launches new daily line featuring Kansas City
Greyhound has launched a new daily bus line, connecting Kansas City, Missouri, and Minneapolis, starting from August 28.
Full story at kctv5.com ↗
KARE 11's Julie Nelson nearing return months after boat crash, but arm injury lingers
Longtime KARE 11 anchor Julie Nelson is nearing her return to air as she recovers from injuries sustained in a boating accident in June.
Full story at bringmethenews.com ↗
Dakota Block Party 2026 Expands to Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
The Dakota is expanding its free Nicollet Mall Block Party 2026 to a second year on September 26, running from 2 p.m.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
Free family concert series coming to Mpls venues
A partnership between Minnesota Independent Venues and the City of Minneapolis is set to begin a free family concert series on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.
Full story at spokesman-recorder.com ↗
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