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That Type Ofa Deal runs in first with Constantino Roman as a jockey, while Mor Tiger Paw runs in second with Olivia Bethke jockeying at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn. Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Community at Canterbury Park horse races: Race days have something for everyone
by Ava Gilhoi
Published July 9, 2026

For more than 40 years, Canterbury Park has been the horse racing hub of Minnesota. Today, the crowds span a wide range. Between the horses,...

Picture of the "Abstraction & Ourselves" exhibit at Cafesjian Art Trust Museum in Shoreview, Minn., Saturday, March 7, 2026. | Photo courtesy of John Cybart
Find yourself at the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum’s “Abstraction & Ourselves” exhibit
by Ava Gilhoi
Published July 7, 2026

Every five months, the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum switches exhibits to showcase different contemporary artists. This season, “Abstraction &...

Archival photography, paper movies and Mike Hazard's Media Mike's Mask Museum: An Alphabet of Lost & Found Faces from Oct. 31, 1990, sit on display at the Elmer L. Andersen Library in Minneapolis on June 30.
UMN’s Elmer L. Anderson opens exhibit dedicated to local artist Media Mike
by Alex Elbaz
Published July 5, 2026

The Elmer L. Andersen Library on the University of Minnesota’s West Bank opened an art exhibit for Media Mike and the Center for International...

Festival attendees engage in activities along West River Parkway next to the historic Stone Arch Bridge on June 20.
Stone Arch Bridge Festival 2026: Bridging Perspectives Across Historic Waters
by Alex Elbaz
Published June 24, 2026

The Stone Arch Bridge Festival returned for its 32nd annual spectacle this past weekend, nestled between Juneteenth and Father’s Day.The...

Goran Ivanovic will perform at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis on May 14.  | Image courtesy of Goran Ivanovic
Goran Ivanovic returns to Minneapolis with new solo album
by Lizzy Nyoike
Published May 5, 2026

When Goran Ivanovic returns to Minneapolis on May 14, his performance will be shaped by memories of home. Taking the stage at St. Olaf Catholic...

Shakespeare in the Park is a free play reenacting experience on tour around different suburbs of the Twin Cities. In Anoka, Minn. on June 25, 2026.
Shakespeare in the park, all for free
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 29, 2026

Join Classical Actors Ensemble for their summer production, William Shakespeare's “The Tempest,” for free in parks around the Twin Cities...

The cast of "Six" performing at The Ordway Theater in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
“Six:” The musical tale of Henry VIII’s wives
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 23, 2026

We all know that Henry VIII had a lot of wives, but how much do we know about them? The modern hit Broadway musical, Six, has arrived at the...

The storefront of Ramadan's Egyptian Coffee House is illuminated at night on June 26, 2026, in Minneapolis.
A taste of Egypt: Welcome to Ramadan’s Egyptian Coffee House
by Alex Elbaz
Published July 4, 2026

Ramadan’s Egyptian Coffee House celebrated its soft opening on June 4 in Marcy-Holmes near the University of Minnesota. The cafe specializes...

Minnesota Timberwolves mascot Crunch rides on a truck during the annual Loring Park Pride Parade on June 29 in Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Pride Festival: a celebration of community and love
by Ava Gilhoi
Published July 3, 2026

Last weekend, the Twin Cities community gathered to celebrate LGBTQ+ identities in a parade and gathering at Loring Park in Minneapolis. Music,...

Two members of the North Star Lions perform traditional Chinese lion dancing during the Midtown Arts and Music Festival on June 13.
Celebrating 20 years of multiculturalism at the Midtown Arts and Music Festival
by Alex Elbaz
Published June 19, 2026

This past weekend, the Midtown Global Market celebrated its 20th anniversary with the second annual Midtown Arts and Music Festival. The market...

The reason behind people’s obsession with “Obsession” speaks to societal concerns.
What is “Obsession” trying to tell us?
by Ava Gilhoi
Published June 17, 2026

Released on May 15, the movie “Obsession” has grossed nearly $300 million at the box office, making it the top-grossing festival film of...

An audience gathers in a dim room at The Cedar Cultural Center to watch the world premiere of “Dinkytown: A Tale of a Legendary Village,” featuring the historic Al’s Breakfast diner on June 13, 2026.
The story behind ‘Dinkytown: A Tale of a Legendary Village’
by Alex Elbaz
Published June 16, 2026

The Cedar Cultural Center debuted the world premiere of the documentary film, “Dinkytown: A Tale of a Legendary Village,” this past weekend. From...

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