(St Paul, MN) — July 22, 2022 — Como Park Zoo features a fan-favorite penguin exhibit with nine African Penguins. Zoo goers delight in seeing the penguins launch into the water and waddle around their enclosure in Saint Paul, Minnesota. But there is a health risk facing these penguins. It’s an oddly named condition called bumblefoot. No, bumble bees don’t have a vendetta against penguins, but abrasive surfaces do. Bumblefoot
Learn about the history of the stormy Mataafa Blow of 1905, followed by dinner and beacon lighting; Tickets are limited and available online only. (Two Harbors, MN) — July 18th, 2022 — Split Rock Lighthouse Second Annual Keeper’s View will be help July 31st. Join an evening with the experts on shipwreck mapping, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society. Tours will explore the infamous Mataafa Blow of 1905 that
$8 million gift will help more families achieve recovery and well-being (Center City, MN) –July 18, 2022 — The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation—the nation’s leading nonprofit system of substance use disorder treatment, mental health care, recovery resources and related prevention and education services—today announced it has received $8 million – the largest single philanthropic gift in the Foundation’s history – from the estate of Max E. and Joyce S.
Susan Hensel Gallery welcomes back fiber artist Nina Martine Robinson for her latest solo exhibition INSOMNIAC (Minneapolis, MN) — July 15, 2022 — Susan Hensel Gallery welcomes back fiber artist Nina Martine Robinson for her latest solo exhibition INSOMNIAC. The show opens July 20 and runs through September 15, 2022, both online at artsy.net and in the windows of the Susan Hensel Gallery at 3441 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis,
(Esko, MN) — A family in Esko, Minnesota, USA, has achieved a record that not many can measure up to – quite literally! Meet the Trapp family of five; Scott, Krissy, Savanna, Molly, and Adam. On 6 December 2020, the Trapps were confirmed as the tallest family in the world with an average height of 203.29 cm (6 ft 8.03 in). The family’s combined height is equal to the length
(St. Paul, Mn) — July 12, 2022– The Minnesota State Fair has added 38 official new foods and eight new food vendors to theexpansive menu already offered at the Great Minnesota Get–Together. In total, nearly 500 foods will be available atapproximately 300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds this year. All Quacked Up!: Fried, farm–fresh duck egg from Graise Farm in Faribault atop shaved smoked ham, aged cheddarcheese, tomato and
After commissioning and premiering Nottage’s comedy Clyde’s (formerly Floyd’s), which received a 2022 Tony Award nomination for Best Play, the Guthrie produces the playwright’s gripping, landmark drama Previews begin Saturday, July 16; Opening on Friday, July 22 Playing through Sunday, August 21 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage (Minneapolis/St. Paul) — The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, Artistic Director) today announced the cast and creative team for Sweat, written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by Tamilla
(Minnesota) — July 11th, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has resources and foresters available to help landowners manage woodlands damaged by recent tornadoes and storms. “Seeing trees down in your woods and coming up with a plan for cleanup can be overwhelming,” said Jennifer Teegarden, cooperative forest management outreach specialist. “Be sure to take advantage of the help the DNR can provide to you.” The DNR has
Photo from Kandiyohi County 2021 Pheasant Opener. Photo Credit: Office of the Mn Governor (Worthington, MN) — July 6th, 2022 — With more than 6,600 acres of state-owned, public hunting land, Worthington and Nobles County will host the 2022 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener Oct. 14-15. The event will highlight local hunting, recreational, and tourism opportunities in the heart of southwest Minnesota’s prairie lands. “I thank the communities of Worthington and
(Little Falls, MN) — July 6th, 2022 –Hunters can apply for the fall archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls through Friday, Aug. 19. This year, the three-day hunt will happen on Oct. 28-30 (Fri.-Sun., application code 668). A total of 2,500 permits will be made available. The bag limit is two and bonus permits may be used to take antlerless deer. Additional rules and instructions will be
World’s “favorite little blue can” continues to inspire, celebrate and connect consumers around the world (Austin, MN) — July 5, 2022 — The SPAM® Brand has sizzled in millions of kitchens since it was first introduced on July 5, 1937. From the late 1930s to today, the brand has evolved from a wartime delicacy to a trending ingredient on TikTok, a 16,000 square foot museum, a celebrity chef staple, an
BTFGE will hold a Trade Fair event for the first time at the Minneapolis Convention Center on October 1st, 2022, featuring leading companies from the top industries across the globe.” — Michael Udofot (Minneapolis, MN) — June 30, 2022 — Business Trade Fair Global will hold a BIG Trade Fair event for the first time at the Minneapolis Convention Center on October 1st, 2022, featuring leading
New study shows that certain species exhibit slower aging, or none at all, when living conditions are favorable. Photo: Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis). Credit: Getty Images. Data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) has enabled researchers from the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance and the University of Southern Denmark to investigate evolutionary aging theories in tortoises and turtles. Press Release: By Gavrielle Kirk-Cohen (Minneapolis, MN) — June
(Alexandria, MN) — June 27th, 2022 — Each year on the last weekend of June, the Vikingland Band Festival in Alexandria plays host to a variety of Marching Bands who compete in multiple classes and categories. Over the years, the Vikingland Band Festival has played host to 94 bands from 7 States, 3 Provinces and Norway. This years event included 16 bands plus the host, Alexandria. The Vikingland Band Festival
(Minneapolis, MN) — July 25th, 2022 — The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has announced “POSTURING,” a multimedia installation by Minneapolis-based interdisciplinary artist Joshua McGarvey that explores the abstraction of truth. Through sculptural installations, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how museums like Mia often display objects out of their original context to imbue different meanings. The exhibition also features video work that experiments with the concept of truth and
(Alexandria, MN) — June 21st, 2022 — High school athletes and teams representing schools from across the state participated at the 2022 Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championships. The Trap Shooting Championship were held at the Alexandria Shooting Park from June 13th through June 21st. The nine-day event is the world’s largest clay target shooting event, and featured 7,897 athletes from 329 Minnesota high school teams. The 2022
From left to right, Hormel Foods first class of Peanutters, Alexa Esparza (Shell-exa), Kevin O’Donnell (CrunchTime Kev) and Grace Tessitore (Groundnut Grace) (Austin, MN) — June 16, 2022 — The PLANTERS® brand traveling NUTMOBILE™ vehicle hit the road this week with a new class of Peanutters. This will be the first new crew to travel the country in the 26-foot traveling nut since Hormel Foods acquired the PLANTERS® brand in
(Apple Valley, MN) — June 9, 2022 — Since opening its doors in 1978, the Minnesota Zoo has been a champion of tiger conservation – supporting efforts in the wild and playing a prominent role in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Amur tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). It’s with much excitement the Zoo announces this legacy continues. On Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022, four Amur tiger cubs were born at
What are the top colleges and universities in Minnesota? See where AcademicInfluence.com ranks them in a variety of categories… (Image credit: Minneapolis downtown skyline in Minnesota, USA, at sunset by f11photo, Getty Images Pro, Canva Pro License) (St Paul, MN) — June 8, 2022 — The top colleges & universities in Minnesota get an updated ranking for 2022 in the AcademicInfluence.com series “The Best Colleges & Universities in
(Minnesota) — June 2, 2022 — Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen today released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator of milk quality – a lower SCC count is better for cheese production and a longer shelf life for bottled milk. In honor of June Dairy Month, 114 Minnesota dairy farms are being recognized for superior
(St. Cloud, MN) — June 2nd, 2022 — The St. Cloud State University hockey program recently received gifts totaling $1.8 million, an investment designed to provide a significantly better experience for fans, secure the men’s team as a perennial top 10 program and boost the performance of women’s hockey. Thanks to gifts totaling $1.3 million, the fan experience is expected to improve significantly with the start of the 2022-23 season.
(Minnesota) — June 1st, 2022 — Beginning June 2, visitors with mobility disabilities can use an all-terrain track chair or an adaptive beach chair at five state parks throughout the state. The all-terrain track chairs enable visitors with mobility disabilities to explore non-accessible trails and other areas within state parks. Track chairs are off-road, electric powered chairs that can be used on designated trails within the park. These chairs can
(Las Angeles, CA / Duluth, MN) — May 26, 2022 — Viking® (www.viking.com) continues to mark new milestones for its expedition voyages, as the new purpose-built Viking Octantis® kicks off its inaugural season in the Great Lakes. Designed specifically to reach the Great Lakes region, the Viking Octantis recently completed a roundtrip through the Welland Canal—a key section of the St. Lawrence Seaway connecting Lake Ontario and Lake Erie—making it the largest passenger vessel ever to
(Mille Lacs, MN) — May 28th, 2022 — The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce a new exhibit Misi-zagaa’iganii-ikwewag Women of the Big Lake, opening May 28 at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. The exhibit celebrates and commemorates the lives, achievements and legacies of Mille Lacs Band members Margaret Hill, Maude Kegg, Cheryl Minnema and Batiste Sam. Women of the Big Lake is a story of adaptation
You can plant and care for trees to make them more resilient! (Minnesota) — May, 2022 — Minnesotans can plant resilient trees now to support resilient community forests into the future by thoughtfully choosing, planting, and caring for a diverse mix of trees. Minnesota’s trees are being stressed by increasing pressure from changing temperatures and precipitation, and more extreme weather events. You can make your tree more resilient to
(Minneapolis, MN) — May 17, 2022 — ORGIA: Songlines of Fear, Desire, & the Sublime is a poetic cantata whose invitation to readers it disguises as a mystical warning – To Drink From The Cup Of The Divine Is To Drink From The Cup Of Madness! Like Priest‘s earlier works, Salt of the Dancer: Selected Verse and The Passion of Valentino Santi, ORGIA is a spiritual endeavor, weaving metaphorical
Minneapolis artist, Christopher Rowley, an adjunct professor at St. Cloud State University, is the next featured artist with Susan Hensel Gallery. In ‘The Regrettable Truth of the Cliché,’ Rowley continues wielding his tool set of painting & fiber.In this exhibit, they live side by side as ways to delve into the object of his captivation” — Jonathan M. Clarke, independent critic (Minneapolis, MN) — May 13, 2022–
(Duluth, MN) — May 13th, 2022 — Celebrate all things train at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum on National Train Day! 153 years ago they struck the golden spike to complete the Transcontinental Railroad and connect the east and west of the United States. At the time it was one of the biggest engineering achievements in the world! To celebrate the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is hosting some special events,
Historic sites reopening between May 27 and June 10 (Minnesota) — May 11th, 2022 — Ten Minnesota historic sites will soon be ready to greet visitors again for the summer season with new programs, events, lectures, workshops, classes, performances and guided tours. MNHS sites reopening include: May 27, Charles Lindbergh House and Museum May 27, Folsom House May 28, Comstock House May 28, Historic Forestville May 28, Historic
See the lighthouse beacon lit for the first time in 2022; free admission (Two Harbors, MN) — May 5th, 2022 — Split Rock Lighthouse North Shore Community Night will happen on May 26th, 2022. Enjoy an evening of food, fun and music for the entire family, plus a chance to see the lighthouse beacon lit for the first time in 2022. Grab a picture with a lighthouse keeper, explore
(Minneapolis, MN) — May 7th, 2022 — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen joined other moms and kids for a shoreline and pier fishing gathering at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis the morning of Saturday, May 7. It was an opportunity to highlight the easy ways to try this pastime and to introduce more people to fishing and spend time together outdoors. “Fishing is
Thousands of athletes, families and fans will attend the games in June 2026 (Minneapolis, MN) — May 6th, 2022 — The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place in Minnesota, bringing together athletes, coaches and fans who will showcase inclusion, competition and how to unify the world through sport. In June 2026, the Twin Cities will host as many as 4,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers, 1,500 coaches and 75,000 fans
Expansion Allows for Increased Production Capacity (Red Lake Falls, MN) — May 5, 2022 — Altoz, Inc. broke ground recently on its new 75,000 square foot facility which is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. This is the first phase of a multi-phase expansion project in Red Lake Falls, MN that brings the combined building space to over 412,500 square feet between the Red Lake Falls and Greenbush, MN locations. Owners Dennis and
HIT’s Midwest@Work Initiative closes in on goal of $2 billion investment well ahead of schedule (Washington, DC – Duluth, MN) May 4, 2022 — The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust announced three construction projects it committed to finance in Q1 2022 will bring it significantly closer to its $2 billion multiyear investment goal to spur economic development and create well-paying union jobs in the Midwest. The three projects—the adaptive reuse of a historic Toledo, Ohio, civic structure into an
Repurposing of the Zoo’s Monorail Track to Become World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Loop (Apple Valley, MN) — April 29, 2022 — The Minnesota Zoo is beginning construction of the Treetop Trail, an inspired repurposing of the Zoo’s original monorail track. The Treetop Trail will be a welcoming and accessible nature journey for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Upon its completion in the summer of 2023, the 1.25-mile Treetop Trail
Shipwreck Adventures, a new permanent exhibit, offers an immersive “underwater” experience (St. Paul, MN) – April 4, 2022 – Scuba diving at Minnesota Children’s Museum? Absolutely! Minnesota Children’s Museum is excited to announce the opening of its new permanent exhibit, Shipwreck Adventures. The exhibit, which takes up a large portion of the museum’s first floor, is the first new permanent gallery to open since the museum completed a major renovation
The steady increase in the popularity of shooting sports has created capacity issues at some shooting ranges in Minnesota. In an attempt to address this, the Minnesota Legislature has funded a grants program to provide people with more and better places to safely shoot. For the current round of funding under this program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering $125,00 in grants. The application period is open-ended and
85 Year-Old Brand Still “Sizzling” with Record Sales, Festival and Museum (Austin, Mn) — April 26, 2022 — The SPAM® brand is one of the world’s most beloved brands, with loyal fans in every corner of the globe serving up the versatile protein-packed delicacy as a delicious SPAM®burger, on top of fried rice, in a taco and every tasty way in between. With seven consecutive years of record sales under its belt,
Zillow and Rover name top 20 fastest-growing dog-friendly cities in America More than 60% of dog parents credit their dog’s happiness and well-being with inspiring them to move The fastest-growing dog-friendly city in the country is Antioch, Tennessee, near Nashville. Nearly three-quarters of U.S. dog owners report they would consider moving to a home that better suits their dog’s needs. Just over half of dog owners find it challenging to find a
U.S. Postal Service pays tribute to Native American modernist George Morrison (Grand Portage, Mn) — April 22, 2022 — The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the life and work of George Morrison, one of the nation’s greatest modernist artists. Morrison is best known for his abstract landscapes and monumental wood collages that draw on his childhood memories and reflect a deep and abiding connection with the natural world. “A founding figure of Native
(New Brighton, MN) — April 21st, 2022 — Starting the week of April 18, New Brighton will be hosting a small herd of goats at Creekview Park. The City of New Brighton was awarded a $5,000 grant through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to help remove invasive Buckthorn from approximately ten acres of Creekview Park. In order to accomplish this goal, the City will be using animals to tackle the
(Grand Rapids, MN) — April 20, 2022 — This Earth Day, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) will enter the final fundraising year of the 50 Million For Our Forests campaign. Since its launch in 2018, the campaign has planted over 22 million trees on more than 77,000 acres of public National Forest land. Fundraising for the campaign will end in 2023, but we will have two additional years to plant all 50 million
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II Opens April 23 at the Minnesota History Center Exhibit opening events include Taiko drumming, traditional Japanese dancing, origami and a documentary film screening. (St Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II on April 23 at the Minnesota History
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 19th, 2022 — Anyone with a 2022 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can receive a free camouflage and blaze orange Minnesota Twins logo cap thanks to a special ticket offer. That’s right — the Minnesota DNR Days are back at Twins games this season, through a partnership between the Twins and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Minnesota DNR Days partnership includes six games this
Winning Ticket purchased at Holiday Station stores in Ramsey (Roseville, MN) –April 13, 2022 — Minnesota is home to its first Mega Millions jackpot winner thanks to one lucky ticket purchased for the April 12 drawing that matched all five winning numbers plus the Mega Ball to win the $110 million jackpot, with an $66.9 million cash option. Jackpot amounts are approximate. The final jackpot amount was higher than
The Dragon and Our Stories (Minneapolis, MN) — April 18th, 2022 — Throughout both Nordic and Chinese history, the dragon looms large, and the American Swedish Institute is hosting an exhibition that explores the similarities between Nordic and Chinese culture and tradition through an art form that traces its roots back more than 1500 years.Danish papercut artist Karin Bit Vejle (Bit), and Chinese artist and Professor Xiaoguang Qiao (Professor Qiao),
Free Hotline Connects Minnesota’s Deaf Community with Agents Who Are Fluent in American Sign Language for COVID-19 Information Such As Face Mask Requirements and Vaccine Locations (Minneapolis, MN) — April 12, 2022 — Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) has launched an American Sign Language-based COVID-19 information hotline in the State of Minnesota. This free service gives the 20% of Minnesotans who are Deaf or hard of hearing access to the latest coronavirus health
(Minnesota) — April 14th, 2022 — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ award-winning I Can! program resumes this summer with outdoor skill-building sessions held in more than 25 Minnesota state parks. Programs start Saturday, June 11, and continue through late August. Registration begins Thursday, April 14. Program offerings include: I Can Camp! I Can Paddle! I Can Mountain Bike! I Can Fish! I Can Camp! These one- or two-night
(Minneosta) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering free admission to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, Feb. 19. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives entrance fees to state parks. The entrance fee waiver does not cover activities like camping, rentals or tours. The goal of Free Park Days is to get all Minnesotans outdoors.
(Minneapolis, MN) — April 11, 2022 — Hiero “Yerro” Veiga has been selected as the official artist to paint the mural honoring Prince that will be on display in Downtown Minneapolis. The new 100-foot mural will call the city’s Ramp A home and overlook the core of the entertainment scene that was once Prince’s playground. (Ramp A is located on the SW corner of 1st Avenue and 8th Street). Hiero
