New Rules For Smoking At The State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is now just two days away, and there are new rules for people who like to light up on the fairgrounds.
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The Minnesota State Fair is now just two days away, and there are new rules for people who like to light up on the fairgrounds.
A Grammy-winning Minnesota duo can now say they've strummed their way through the state Capitol with a canoe in tow. The Minneapolis-based Okee Dokee Brothers held a quick show Tuesday in the governor's office. Youngsters from a St. Paul early childhood education program were in the select audience.
Minnesotans from all over are encouraged to attend a community forum on Tuesday discussing the Minnesota Orchestra's future. The forum, organized by Orchestrate Excellence, is planned for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis.
Stefan Richter is in the middle of processing a thought when he gets up from our table on the patio of Zelo in Minneapolis to have a cigarette. The two-time highly recognizable "Top Chef" contestant leaves the designated restaurant area, walking around a thin rope to the bustling sidewalk of Nicollet Mall.
"The Butler" scored a #1 berth in its debut week in theaters, which means the summer movie season is more or less officially over. In that vein, there's a bunch of serious (and seriously humorous) screening options around town this week.
This week, it's all about DeRusha Eats: Date Night Edition. With the State Fair going, that's traditionally one of the slowest times of the year for non-fair restaurants, and it's a great time to try out a place you've been waiting to get into.
Fall football tailgating days are quickly approaching. WCCO caught up with Stu, self-proclaimed king of the barbecue, who shares how to make the most out of your pre-game celebration.
The middle ages meet the 21st century as the annual Renaissance Festival kicks off Saturday morning in Shakopee. For 43 years, visitors have been hanging with kings, knights, even mermaids. King Henry lords over the 22-acre grounds.
Summer usually marks family reunion season but it's a reunion two years away from now that has one Minnesota family already planning. The Bauer family of Hastings wants to break the world record for its family reunion in 2015 -- they'll need to top 2,585 people to make that happen.
The audience I saw "The Butler" with seemed to respond most toward the movie's parade of stars portraying the presidents Gaines served. In that spirit, I offer ratings for each impersonation.
A panel of experts will judge nearly 300 wines at the University of Minnesota for the fifth annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition. The wine comes from 66 commercial wineries in 12 states and Canada.
WCCO viewers picked their favorite farmers market in the state and the winner just happened to be the location that Zagat named as one of the eight must-visit farmers markets in the county. It's the St. Paul Farmers Market, a market celebrating 160 years in the making. This is what sets St. Paul apart is the freshness of its products.
Women's Health Magazine went in search of the next "it" trainer, and they found her right here in the Twin Cities. Stacie Clark, of Plymouth, Minn., was just named America's "Next Fitness Star."
The State Fair is still a week away, but stores are already thinking ahead to winter. From the decorations to the seasonal hiring, the holidays are trending earlier and earlier each year. Michael Hagie, owner of the 50th and France boutique Gather, said inquiries for holiday gifts started months ago.
