Home Renovation Tips with Mark Brunetz

Meet Minneapolis — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:36:54 +0000

Let's be honest. There are those days when you walk in to your home and want to go Extreme Home Makeover on it. While we all can't wait for Ty Pennington to MOVE THAT BUS, you CAN follow easy-to-do tips from Emmy award-winning designer Mark Brunetz to make your house the envy of the neighborhood. For all his tips, head over to the Minneapolis Convention Center February 29-March 4.

Twin Cities Music 101: With Steve McClellan

Meet Minneapolis — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:18:38 +0000

Music fans, THIS is the blog post you've been waiting for. Steve McClellan, GM of First Ave for a little over 30 years, was gracious enough to let us interview him. Think you know the Twin Cities music scene? Read on to have 1,800 words of knowledge dropped upon your cranium.

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Love in Minneapolis, Lovin' Minneapolis

Meet Minneapolis — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:50:05 +0000

Romance is nothing without surprises, which would make Minneapolis the Antonio Banderas of surprise. Read on to find out how Meet Minneapolis' Emily Ogaard-Peterson found love where she never thought she would.

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An Unforgettable Minneapolis RV Excursion

Meet Minneapolis — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:10:12 +0000

Today's guest blog post comes from RV guru Joe Laing. Read on to find out about the "must-stop" spots of Minneapolis.

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Nick Cordileone Talks About The Lion King

Meet Minneapolis — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:10:16 +0000

Our VIP entry today comes from Nick Cordileone, a Minneapolis native who grew up in Minneapolis and is playing Timon in Disney's The Lion King, set to open at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre January 11-February 12, 2012.

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Five Places to Watch the Ball Drop

Meet Minneapolis — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:42:09 +0000

Ah, New Year’s Eve. Or, as some call it, “This year will be different.” We get to reflect on the entire year, thinking about the goals we completely and enthusiastically followed through on for all of three months. Or, for the lucky few who have a rock-solid resolve and sheer, dedicated willpower, six months. This year WILL be different, though. “My diet will be stricter than Bear Grylls in Antarctica. I’m going to work out so much that I’ll make Arnold Schwarzenegger look like an Olson twin.

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The Prince of Northeast Speaks

Meet Minneapolis — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:11:15 +0000

Insider Perspectives is a blog entry that features a citizen of the city as they shed a different light on Minneapolis. This week’s entry comes from the "Prince of Nordeast" Michael Rainville, as he shares his secrets on the best night in northeast Minneapolis.

One of the nice benefits of being a fifth generation French Canadian living in NE Minneapolis is the high level of social life that has always been part of the community. While this “joy of life” has been a staple for decades, the new influx of restaurants continues this entertainment tradition.

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Five Ways to Shed that Holiday Weight

Meet Minneapolis — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:13:14 +0000

Benjamin Franklin once said, “"The only two certainties in life are death and taxes." Well, there are two certainties in Minneapolis this time of year—cold weather and eating. As the cold weather sets in, it becomes harder and harder to shed those love handles accumulated from the delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas cuisine. But put down that $5.99 TV exercise wondermachine and super ultra slim diet shake/bar, because we’ve got five remedies to get fit during the holiday season:

2011 Gold’s Gym Reindeer Run

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Operation Vacation Staycation

Meet Minneapolis — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:02:42 +0000

Insider Perspectives is a blog entry that features a citizen of the city as they shed a different light on Minneapolis. This week’s entry comes from Meet Minneapolis’ Wife-of-the-Year Amanda DePhillips, as she perfects the lost art of a staycation.

Last spring, when I purchased tickets to Jersey Boys at the Orpheum for my husband, I wasn’t looking for a tradition; I was looking for a birthday gift.

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Five Holiday Shows You Might Not Know (But Should)

Meet Minneapolis — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:57:28 +0000

Holiday theater shows in Minneapolis are a lot like the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” song; there’s the staples you all know and love. “You know the Christmas Carol and Russian Ballet, Holidazzle and 8^thFloor Display….” And you know them because they are true classics that have become traditions in many households. But, today’s post isn’t about those shows. Today, we’re going to cover five “hidden gems” of the holiday show scene. Some of these shows are toured around the nation, while others are tailored specifically to Minneapolis.

Curious?

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