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National recording artist and motivational singer, Jearlyn Steele, a member of the successful singing group “The Steeles” and a frequent vocalist on public television’s A Prairie Home Companion, will deliver the keynote speech at the third annual ARTS-US Autumn Gala and Fundraiser, Thursday, October 6, 2016, from 5:30-8 pm at Buenger Conference Center on the […]

A snapshot of upcoming events around town 25th Annual Black Master Storytelling Festival “SIGNIFYIN’ & TESTIFYIN’” A free three-day family-friendly, storytelling festival. This year’s theme: “Courage Is Contagious!”  Sept. 22-24 | 12-2 pm Opening ceremonies: Perpich Center for Arts Education 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley (see website for more locations) More info: www.blackstorytellers.com/2016-featured-tellers.html  UROC […]

A snapshot of upcoming events around town Heritage Blues Orchestra Feat. Deva Mahal A band full of gritty low-down country and urban blues with the bold brass of New Orleans Sept. 15 | 7 pm Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. More info: www.dakotacooks.com Tech N9ne Sept. 16 | 6 pm The Calm Before […]

The Minneapolis Police Department and CrimeStoppers of Minnesota have joined forces to announce a reward up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of Birdell Beatrice Beeks. According to police, Beeks was an innocent bystander struck by a stray bullet May 26 while sitting in a vehicle on 21st Ave. North and Penn Ave. North […]

A snapshot of events around town 90’s Explosion: En Vogue, Naughty By Nature, Tone Loc Revisit the hottest acts of the 90’s with this great summer lineup August 12 | 8-11 pm Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake More info: www.mysticlake.com  Third Annual Little Africa Fest Join African Economic Development Solutions, […]

Press release Saint Paul, MN – August 3, 2016 – Definitely Someday, a nonpartisan firm that helps Minnesotans prepare for a future run for office, is proud to announce the appointment of Dwayne Lowman to its inaugural Advisory Board. Mr. Lowman was first elected to the City Council in 2013, winning the seat by only […]

Free event to feature live music by Twin Cities entertainers Ashley DuBose, Ryan Liestman, Ryan Bynum and Best Of Band – a fun, inspiration-packed evening, complete with games When thousands of volunteers descend upon Target Field, Thursday August 18th for the 6th annual United Way Action Day to help assemble 9,000 Backpacks for School Success, […]

A snapshot of events around town 11th Annual FLOW Northside Arts Crawl A three-day premier art event and community celebration in North Minneapolis July 28-30 | 12 am — 10 pm W. Broadway, Mpls. More info: www.northmpls.org/flow2015 Rhythm in Rice 2016 featuring Ms. Debbie Duncan Rhythm in Rice(RiR) is a free live concert series hosted in […]

Do you have a family member living with a mental illness? NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is offering a free educational course that helps families gain a greater understanding of mental illnesses, discuss resources, build communication skills, reduce stress and find support. Over 4,000 Minnesota families have benefited from this course. Join others […]

A snapshot of events around town Diana Ross: In The Name of Love Tour Don’t miss the original pop diva live in concert! July 23 | 8-10 pm Treasure Island Resort and Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd. 655, Red Wing More info: www.ticasino.com Drake: Summer Sixteen Tour Drake hits the road to support his top-selling […]

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected Wednesday through Friday. A heat wave will settle in beginning tomorrow. Heat indices of 100 to 110 degrees are possible starting Wednesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Overnight lows will remain in the mid to upper 70s, and possibly lower 80s in the Twin Cities metro. Offering little relief […]

The Saint Paul Public Schools Student Placement Office will have extended hours during the month of August in an effort to give families more time to choose and enroll in the best SPPS school for their family. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on most days. See the schedule below and let […]

A snapshot of events around town Black Violin at Dakota Jazz Club R&B classical hybrid duo July 1 | 7 & 10 pm Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant 1010 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. More info: www.dakotacooks.com  Saint Paul Selma 70 Exhibition New exhibition highlights the 2015 pilgrimage to Selma, and the history of the Civil Rights […]

Press release Mr. Jeremy Hulke, will begin serving as the new Chief of the Brooklyn Center Fire Department on Monday, July 18th.  He will be replacing retired Fire Chief Lee Gatlin Jr. and Interim Fire Chief Gary Hendrickson.  Mr. Hulke has served as a Brooklyn Center Fire Fighter for over 18 years including several years […]