First Tee – Minnesota has opened registration for its 2025 spring and summer programs, offering clinics and events at more than 20 locations across the state. The youth development nonprofit integrates golf instruction with life skills to empower young people, particularly those who may not otherwise have access to the game. “First Tee – Minnesota […]
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Mendota After Dark: ‘Vanishing Landmarks at Sibley’ explores Minnesota’s disappearing history
Doug Ohman will be hosting a Vanishing Landmarks event at the Sibley Historic Site on April 18, 2025, to share his decades-long journey of preserving Minnesota’s architectural history through his photographs and stories.
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Mending 101 with Curiosity Studio: A hands-on workshop for Earth Day
The Minnesota History Center will host a Mending 101 workshop on Thursday, April 24, 2025, where attendees can learn beginner-friendly mending stitches and practice techniques on their own garments.
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North Star Voices: Breaking barriers thru-paddling with Cory Maria Dack
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the Minnesota History Center will host a free event featuring Cory Maria Dack, an Indigenous Latina educator and outdoor adventure guide, who will share her 134-day journey paddling the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico and discuss the importance of inclusive outdoor narratives.
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Join the 2025 Minneapolis Earth Day Cleanup on April 19
Minneapolis residents are invited to participate in the 31st Annual Minneapolis Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at more than 40 park sites across the city, to beautify green spaces and protect the local environment.
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Herbie Hancock’s legacy continues with 2025 North American tour
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock is embarking on a North American tour, celebrating his 60 years of musical innovation with an all-star ensemble, featuring Terence Blanchard, James Genus, Lionel Loueke, and Jaylen Petinaud.
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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to visit Twin Cities in 2025
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, an American icon since 1936, is rolling through the U.S. once again, and is scheduled to make a stop in the Twin Cities in 2025, offering a fun, interactive experience for fans.
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People of Color Career Fair returns with broad support
The 13th Annual People of Color Career Fair will take place on April 15, 2024, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, connecting professionals of color with over 50 top Minnesota employers, who will conduct on-the-spot interviews and offer free professional headshots.
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‘It’s not just music. It’s preservation. It’s heart.’
Minnesota Jazz Legends will celebrate the music of four titans of the Twin Cities jazz scene, Jay Epstein, Grant West, Art Katzman, and the late Debbie Duncan, on April 13 at the Minnesota History Center, in partnership with Jazz88, the Minnesota History Center, and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Reptile Show returns to Minneapolis on Sunday, April 13
The reptile show returns to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds North End Event Center this Sunday, April 13, featuring thousands of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and related supplies, as well as a chance to connect with local breeders and reptile businesses.
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Second Annual Dakota Language Bowl set for April 25 at Hoċokata Ṫi
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will host the second annual SMSC Dak̇ota Iapi Akiċiyapi (Dakota Language Bowl) on April 25, 2025, to celebrate the Dakota language through friendly competition and cultural engagement.
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Beloved author Jason Reynolds coming to the Guthrie for a powerful afternoon of storytelling and youth voices
Jason Reynolds, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, will be visiting the Twin Cities for a dynamic afternoon of conversation, storytelling, and intergenerational dialogue on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust Stage.
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St. Paul Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates culture, friendship, and springtime beauty
The St. Paul Cherry Blossom Festival is a free, family-friendly event that honors the friendship between St. Paul and Nagasaki, Japan, and celebrates the beauty of spring through the symbolic cherry blossoms.
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Pathways Life and Health presents the Mommy & Me Soirée: A celebration of love, connection, and community
Pathways Life and Health is hosting a Mommy & Me Soirée on Saturday, May 4 at 5 p.m. to celebrate love across generations and deepen connections between mothers and daughters in a community-centered setting.
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Fred Hampton Jr. to speak at Metro State’s 2025 mass incarceration conference
Fred Hampton Jr. will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration Conference, which will focus on the theme of “Wrongful Conviction, Wrongful Incarceration” and highlight stories of those wrongfully convicted and incarcerated.
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Win tickets to see The Response: A National Poetry Month concert
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is giving away four pairs of tickets to The Response: A National Poetry Month Concert, a celebration of voice, rhythm, and cultural resistance featuring hip-hop and spoken word performances.
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April is National Financial Literacy Month: Free workshops offered in the Twin Cities
Financial Executives International (FEI) Twin Cities is hosting a series of free financial literacy workshops throughout April to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to make smart financial decisions.
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Big Night, Big Futures: A gala celebrating youth mentorship
Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities will host its annual Big Night Gala on Friday, April 11, 2025, to celebrate the life-changing impact of mentorship for youth across the Twin Cities, with an evening of stories, live entertainment, and fundraising.
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Save the date: Northside Fresh leads 14th annual seed giveaway
Northside Fresh Coalition will host its 14th annual Seed & Plant Distribution event on Friday, May 17, at Sanctuary Covenant Church, where North Minneapolis residents can pick up seeds, seedlings, and gardening resources to support homegrown food and community well-being.
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Minnesota’s Day on the Hill spotlights missing and murdered Black women and girls
Advocates, policymakers, and community members gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls (MMBWG) Day on the Hill to raise awareness and demand action around the ongoing crisis of violence against Black women and girls.