http://minneapolis.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-19T14:10:04Z Sun, 19 May 2013 14:10:04 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/minneapolis-june-2013-calendar.htm <p>June is when the Twin Cities really comes alive after the winter, and we deserve some summer fun and entertainment! Major events like Grand Old Day, Juneteenth, and the Twin Cities Pride Parade and Festival are all on the June calendar, the Stone Arch Bridge festival returns in 2013, plus many more. Start planning your June with this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/a/eventsjune2008.htm">June 2013 Calendar for Minneapolis and St. Paul</a>.</p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/minneapolis-june-2013-calendar.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 14:11:35 +0000 2013-05-19T14:11:35Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/central-corridor-light-rail-opening-date.htm <p>All of the major construction is done, the stations are in place, the majority of the disruption is over and University Avenue looks much as it will once the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/od/travelweather/a/Light-Rail-Construction-University-Avenue-And-Downtown-St-Paul.htm">Central Corridor Light Rail</a> opens - except, of course, for the trains that will run on the line. The remaining tasks include electrical wiring, signalling, finishing the stations, and testing the whole system.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/central-corridor-light-rail-opening-date.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/central-corridor-light-rail-opening-date.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 14:10:04 +0000 2013-05-19T14:10:04Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/memorial-day-weekend-2.htm <p>The first long weekend of the summer - what are you going to do? Here's some events in town, from live music, baseball, fireworks, Memorial Day celebrations, farmer's markets, and more: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/a/memorialdayweekend.htm">Memorial Day Weekend Events in Minneapolis and St. Paul</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/memorial-day-weekend-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/memorial-day-weekend-2.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:37 +0000 2013-05-19T13:26:37Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/memorial-day-in-minneapolis-monday-may-27-2013.htm <p>Memorial Day is Monday May 27 in 2013. Many cities and communities recognize and honor those who have fought for their country this weekend. There are parades, commemorations, and other events at the Minnesota State Capitol, and locations around the Twin Cities. Here's a list of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/a/memorialday08.htm">Memorial Day events in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and around the Twin Cities metro area</a>.</p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/memorial-day-in-minneapolis-monday-may-27-2013.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 13:04:25 +0000 2013-05-19T13:04:25Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/music-in-the-parks.htm <p>The best value, the lack of lines, and the ability to enjoy your local park even more. Live outdoor music is a quintessential aspect of summer and happily, summer concerts in the park are starting up this week and next.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/music-in-the-parks.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/19/music-in-the-parks.htm Sun, 19 May 2013 12:40:16 +0000 2013-05-19T12:40:16Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/12/minnesota-summer-music-festivals-2013.htm <p>Every summer should have some outdoor music, and despite the late arrival of summer in 2013, festival organizers are pressing ahead with plans for a summer of rock (or jazz, hip hop, indie, country, punk... ) at music festivals all around the state. The new Summer Set music festival just announced their 2013 lineup, with Passion Pit and Girl Talk headlining the 3-day festival, and local favorites Dessa, Doomtree, 4onTheFloor and 50 other acts in support.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/12/minnesota-summer-music-festivals-2013.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/12/minnesota-summer-music-festivals-2013.htm Sun, 12 May 2013 22:40:06 +0000 2013-05-12T22:40:06Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/05/join-in-a-world-record-attempt-at-the-minnesota-arboretum.htm <p>Friday May 10th is National Public Gardens Day. In celebration, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska has free admission all day. As well as family activity and prize giveaways, and a book signing by naturalist Jim Gilbert, the Arboretum would like your help in beating the World's Largest Tree Hug world record. The current records is 702 - come and hug a tree and perhaps you can be part of a new world record! All of the details are at the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/">Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's website</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/05/join-in-a-world-record-attempt-at-the-minnesota-arboretum.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/05/join-in-a-world-record-attempt-at-the-minnesota-arboretum.htm Sun, 05 May 2013 17:54:16 +0000 2013-05-05T17:54:16Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/05/best-breakfasts-in-st-paul.htm <p>Where is the best place for breakfast in St. Paul? Whether you are looking for mountains of food, locally sourced ingredients, all-day breakfasts, child-friendly, hangover-curing, arty, bustling, peaceful, or some or all of the above, there's an excellent breakfast place for you in St. Paul. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/05/best-breakfasts-in-st-paul.htm">Here's the </a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/05/best-breakfasts-in-st-paul.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/05/05/best-breakfasts-in-st-paul.htm Sun, 05 May 2013 16:46:16 +0000 2013-05-05T16:46:16Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/04/29/cinco-de-mayo-events-in-minneapolis-and-st-paul.htm <p>Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday this year, providing a whole weekend to celebrate. Westside St. Paul is planning their annual fiesta, car show, music and entertainment. El Nuevo Rodeo hosts their annual free family street festival. And In The Heart of the Beast will hold their MayDay Parade and global community festival in Powderhorn Park. Here's the details on these, and more <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/tp/cincodemayo.htm">Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in St. Paul and Minneapolis</a>.</p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/04/29/cinco-de-mayo-events-in-minneapolis-and-st-paul.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:35:37 +0000 2013-04-29T23:35:37Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/04/29/mothers-day-events.htm <p>Due to snowy weather, and late spring, the Mother's Day calendar of events is a little sparse this year.</p> <p>The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has family events on Mother's Day weekend. Como Zoo and Conservatory is an option for warmth and beautiful flowers, if there aren't any spring blooms outside by May 12. Brunch is a classic option, or try something new and go for brunch on a train, or on a river cruise? The details on these and more: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://minneapolis.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/a/mothersdayevents.htm">Mother's Day Events in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul</a></p> http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2013/04/29/mothers-day-events.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:19:37 +0000 2013-04-29T23:19:37Z