60-Second Film Reviews
New movies showing in Minneapolis By Wendy Schadewald (Rating system: 4=Don’t miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it) “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (PG-13) (2.5) [Intense sequences of...
View ArticleMrs. Smith Goes to…St. Paul
Lt Governor Tina Smith Appears on Theater of Public Policy Provided by Theater of Public Policy Minnesota’s second-in-command is the extra special guest for the season kick-off of Theater of Public...
View ArticleMinneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Spreads Its Wings
MSPIFF hits screens April 7 through 23 Provided by MSPIFF (Photos courtesy of MSPIFF) The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) has reached a milestone year — this spring, the...
View Article2016 U of M Goldy’s Run is Saturday
10 Mile, 10 Mile Relay, 5K Run or Walk or Kids Run Provided by University of Minnesota (Photos courtesy of U of M) You can join thousands of runners on the 5K route through campus or the 10 mile that...
View Article60-Second Film Reviews
New movies showing in Minneapolis By Wendy Schadewald (Rating system: 4=Don’t miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it) See related: Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival “Born to Be Blue”...
View ArticleRT Rybak Throws Big Book Launch Party at First Avenue Wednesday
(Photo courtesy of First Avenue) Featuring Big Trouble, dVRG and Special Guests Provided by University of Minnesota Press (Cover photo by Thomas Strand Studio) Former Mayor R.T. Rybak will celebrate...
View ArticleSmart Homes and Green Living are Focus of South Mpls Housing Fair
Saturday, April 16, 10am to 3pm, Minneapolis Sports Center South Minneapolis Housing Fair (Photos courtesy of SMH) Whether you are giving a room a “make-over” or starting from the ground up, you’ll...
View ArticleHi-Lo Diner: Authenticity, No Excuses
Now open at 4020 East Lake Street By Beth Marsh, Restaurant Reviewer (Photos courtesy of Hi-Lo Diner) Several recently opened restaurants, including Nighthawks, feature diner-style food. The Hi-Lo...
View ArticleHymie’s Record Store Block Party
Saturday, April 16, 11am-11pm, 3820 East Lake Street Provided by Hymie’s Vintage Records (Photos courtesy of Hymie’s Vintage Records) Saturday, April 16 Hymie’s will once again host their annual...
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New movies showing in Minneapolis By Wendy Schadewald (Rating system: 4=Don’t miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it) See related: Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival “The Adderall...
View Article2016 Election Time-Out: A Chance to Analyze and Estimate
By Forrester Pack, Reporter U of M PhD candidate discusses elements of election season Paul Snell Jr. With a brief lull in voting during the 2016 election season, MinnyApple News caught up with Paul...
View ArticleSpring Jam at the U This Weekend
Friday and Saturday on the U of M Campus By Bruce Cochran, News Director (Photos courtesy of U of M) Every year the U of M Student Union Actvities Group throws its quintessential spring...
View ArticleBuenos Aires-Based Choreographer Luis Garay at The Walker Art Center
Maneries plays Thursday thru Saturday, April 21 to 23 Provided by Walker Art Center (Photos courtesy of Walker Art Center) The Walker’s dance season concludes with Buenos Aires-based choreographer...
View Article‘Leap of Faith’ at the New Century
Jill Iverson, Matt Tatone and Emily Jansen as Sam, Jonas and Marla in “Leap of Faith” Based on the Steve Martin and Debra Winger 1992 comedy Provided by Hennepin Theatre Trust (Cover photo: Brandon A....
View ArticleBob Mould at First Avenue Friday
With Special Guests Suicide Commandos and Fury Things Provided by First Avenue (Photos courtesy of Bob Mould) Bob on Bob Here’s the deal. In 2012, people loved Silver Age (to a degree that...
View ArticleThe 2016 Lyn Lake Street Fest and Open Streets Dance Together Again
Sunday, June 5, Noon-8pm Provided by Lyn Lake Business Association (Photos courtesy of LLBA) Returning for the sixth time, the Lyn Lake Street Festival has become a signature community event that...
View Article60-Second Film Reviews
New movies showing in Minneapolis By Wendy Schadewald (Rating system: 4=Don’t miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it) “Criminal” (R) (2.5) [Strong violence and language throughout.] — When a CIA...
View ArticleHousequake: Reverberations on Prince
Our writers weigh in on the artist By Rilyn Eischens, Reporter Prince was incredibly talented, and it’s impossible to overstate his significance in Minnesota and across the world. I was familiar with...
View ArticlePrince of the City: A Mayor’s Take
(Photo courtesy of City of Minneapolis) Editor’s Note: The following is a complete post of Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges’ remarks about Prince For the residents of Minneapolis, the loss of Prince is...
View ArticleDining Out for Life is Thursday
Provided by Dining Out for Life (Photos courtesy of Dining Out for Life) Participating Restaurants in Minneapolis have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds to The Aliveness Project during...
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