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Art-A-Whirl, Stone Arch fest announce 2020 backup plans due to virus
Northeast Minneapolis' popular mid-May marathon will go virtual, while the riverfront festival will bump to September.
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Twin Cities Jazz Festival in June is postponed because of virus pandemic
The 22nd annual free fest in St. Paul's Lowertown is looking to make alternative plans.
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Carrie Underwood confirmed for Twin Cities Summer Jam 2021
She was scheduled to play this summer's event at Canterbury Park but it was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Eat & Drink
Northeast Minneapolis doughnut shop Sleepy V's closes for good
Sleepy V's doughnuts now available at nearby Mary Ellen's Bistro.
Local
'Birthday parades' replace missing parties in Hastings during pandemic
"None of it would be possible without the people in the community stepping up and showing up," said Chelsea Morgan, the creator of the Facebook group that facilitates the parades.
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Which music streaming service is best for you right now?
We compare Spotify, Amazon Unlimited and other paid and some free streaming options.
Inspired
6 Minnesotans who were voices of inspiration in 2019
As the year draws to a close, let's be inspired by people who aspire to connect, heal and support their communities.
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'There are no rivalries now': Minnesota's frozen pizza industry offers comfort in a crisis
How a lighthearted competition became an opportunity to highlight Minnesota's role in feeding America in a time of crisis.
Eat & Drink
How Heggies came to rule the frozen pizza scene in Minnesota
The pizza brand looks ahead to a higher purpose.
Inspired
HandsOn Twin Cities leader shares ways we all can help during pandemic
Here are some practical steps to take from the safety of our homes to help our fellow Minnesotans.
Home & Garden
$2.2M Apple Valley party mansion comes with theater, sport court and disco room
The 13,050 square-foot home is "a full-blown entertainment house."
Local
College during COVID-19: It's improvising online for students and professors
Virtual classes require ingenuity when supplies and hands-on experience aren't available.
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Minneapolis' Aquatennial celebration in limbo as coronavirus threat looms
One option being weighed is to hold it later in the summer.
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Minnesota details breadth of elder-care coronavirus cases
More than half of the 24 Minnesotans who have died from the disease lived in nursing homes or assisted-living centers.
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