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Raptember Begins, State Fair Concludes in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Sept. 1-7
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1383+ words) 2:53 PM CDT on September 1, 2026 I will forget immediately that I even pretended to try to make "Raptember" happened, but this week you've got Wu-Tang, Isaiah Rashad, the Sugar Hill Band with Melle Mel and Scorpio (but without, let me say…...
An Extremely Necessary Bike Tour to 25 Twin Cities Ice Cream Shops
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1513+ words) Here’s what’s worth the ride. 9:19 AM CDT on July 22, 2026 From left: Minnehaha Scoop, Sweet Science Ice Cream, Pumphouse Creamery Summer 2025 was my first full summer in the Twin Cities after moving from Wisconsin, and I wanted to make the most…...
All the Music at the Fair (and Everywhere Else) in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Aug. 25-31
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1401+ words) 3:38 PM CDT on August 25, 2026 Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis I've got very good news for the fair-avoidant among you—this year's musical counter-programming is way stronger than usual. Though if you do find yourself on the fairgrounds you'll hear plenty worth…...
Lots of New Coffee Shops Debut, a few Local Chains Expand, and a Very Old Bar Is Back in Action
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1833+ words) Plus a new Somali dessert spot is in the works and we say goodbye to a Richfield favorite in the Racket Restaurant Roundup. 2:09 PM CDT on June 30, 2026 There are too many new coffee shops I want to check out! Also…...