Family spotlights: Twin Cities Pet Expo and Votes for Women

Article by: MELISSA WALKER
Updated: March 18, 2012 - 11:28 AM

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FURRY FUN

Your pooch may have to stay at home, but there is lots of fun for animal lovers at the Twin Cities Pet Expo. See performances by the Ultimate Air Dogs, Outrun Flyball Teem and Passionate About Parrots Exotic Bird Show. Check out pet-related demonstrations and exhibits, along with vendors selling pet-themed artwork, jewelry and grooming supplies. (9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. next Sun. $5-$9. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S., Mpls. www.twincitiespetexpo.com.)

Votes for Women

This special 90-minute tour of the State Capitol focuses on Minnesota women involved in the suffrage movement. Through photographs and visual aids, learn about the struggles and achievements of Minnesota women working to gain the right to vote. Reservations required. (1 p.m. Sat. $6-$9. State Capitol, 75 W. Martin Luther King Dr., St. Paul. 651-296-2881. www.mnhs.org.)