http://minneapolis.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Minneapolis / St. Paul GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-06-29T16:25:08Z Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:25:08 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/07/01/fireworks-and-july-festivals.htm Independence Day is this Friday. There's fun, festivals and fireworks in cities across the Metro Area. What's happening near you? Here's a list of fireworks, and other celebrations that are... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/07/01/fireworks-and-july-festivals.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:36:13 +0000 2008-07-01T20:36:13Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/29/minnesotas-unofficial-state-bird-mosquitoes-are-back.htm The last two years have been wonderfully mosquito-free, but this year, as you probably know, the mosquitoes are back, and they are hungry. I'll spare you the details of where... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/29/minnesotas-unofficial-state-bird-mosquitoes-are-back.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:25:08 +0000 2008-06-29T16:25:08Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/28/st-paul-explosion-xcel-power-station-smokestack-toppled-saturday-morning.htm Were you woken up by the bang! on Saturday morning? The two explosions were Xcel Energy demolishing the smokestack at the High Bridge power station in St. Paul. (The first... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/28/st-paul-explosion-xcel-power-station-smokestack-toppled-saturday-morning.htm Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:53:36 +0000 2008-06-28T09:53:36Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/27/pride-preview-block-party-festival-and-parade.htm This weekend is the famous and fabulous Twin Cities GLBT Pride Celebration. On Friday 27, the free Uptown Pride Block Party rocks from 6 - 10.30 p.m. at Bryant Avenue... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/27/pride-preview-block-party-festival-and-parade.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:34:30 +0000 2008-06-27T10:34:30Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/26/vintage-clothing-jewelry-textile-show-and-sale-june-27-28.htm This weekend, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds hosts a Vintage Clothing, Jewelry and Textile Show and Sale. The show begins on Friday evening, with shopping, a vintage fashion show and cocktail... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/26/vintage-clothing-jewelry-textile-show-and-sale-june-27-28.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:35:00 +0000 2008-06-26T20:35:00Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/25/july-events-festivals-and-fairs.htm July has several major celebrations: the whole country will be celebrating on July 4, Independence Day. St. Paul will give us fireworks, food and music at A Taste of Minnesota... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/25/july-events-festivals-and-fairs.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:50:45 +0000 2008-06-25T01:50:45Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/22/independence-day-fireworks-and-festivals.htm Minneapolis has Red, White and BOOM in the Riverfront District. The party starts at 4.30 p.m. with music, food on sticks, and a huge firework display at 10 p.m. St. Paul... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/22/independence-day-fireworks-and-festivals.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:04:18 +0000 2008-06-22T12:04:18Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/19/wonderment-toy-store-grand-avenue-grand-opening-saturday-june-21.htm Wonderment, the natural toy store that has been operating from Linden Hills since 2005, recently opened a second store on St. Paul's Grand Avenue. The store has actually been open for... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/19/wonderment-toy-store-grand-avenue-grand-opening-saturday-june-21.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:18:18 +0000 2008-06-19T16:18:18Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/17/minehaha-park-and-waterfall.htm An upside of the summer storms and heavy rain is that Minnehaha Falls are at their best in June. The flow over the falls is beautiful and spectacular, and... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/17/minehaha-park-and-waterfall.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:24:18 +0000 2008-06-17T12:24:18Z http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/15/goodies-at-the-farmers-market.htm The sumer growing season is really getting started in Minnesota, and the farmer's markets are full of wonderful produce at the moment. This morning, we headed to... http://minneapolis.about.com/b/2008/06/15/goodies-at-the-farmers-market.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:47:37 +0000 2008-06-15T11:47:37Z