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Imagine hearing a really good lecture (the kind that only comes around about once a semester in college) while having drinks and appetizers, and then engaging in a lively question/answer/debate—no tests, tuition is five bucks. Such is Café Scientifique. The first Café Scientifique was held in Leeds, England in 1998. Since then it the idea has spread to six continents. The Twin Cities branch ...

The Minnesota Zoo is a popular destination in all seasons. When the snow flies
head to the Tropics Trail where you’ll find gibbons, a taper, and komodo dragons, among others. The coral reef exhibit is a must-see. From above speedy flashes of silver skim the surface as the milkfish zips by. Seven-foot leopard sharks undulate gracefully ...

For sophisticated cinema, there is no better twin cities local than the Lagoon Cinema. Located at 1320 Lagoon Ave in Uptown, the Lagoon is known for showing foreign and indie films that can’t be seen at the google-plex theaters. Refreshments are also a cut above average. Their gigantic chocolate dipped cookies are my personal favorite. Five screens ensure a variety of films to choose from—check movies ...

Edina, Minnesota’s Edinborough Park provides a unique indoor oasis of green trees and garden paths when snow swirls outside. An amphitheater, gym, and 37-foot play structure are also part of the park. A fitness center boasting an Olympic pool and track is just a few warm steps away. The walls of the totally enclosed ...

Whenever I'm in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis I always make sure to stop at Wild Rumpus, my favorite kids bookstore. From the child-sized door (don’t worry, there’s one for grown-ups too), to the pet rats beneath the floor, the place is magical. Friendly Manx cats freely wander the store, while the birds chirp happily in their cages. If you’re ...

Uptown Minneapolis is a gem of culture & entertainment within the larger scope of Minneapolis.  While the Twin Cities themselves are known for their high level of appreciation of the arts and pop culture, you find an ultra-liberal, ultra trendy subgroup in this area of Minneapolis just south of Downtown.  It's a short, easy busride from most popular hotels, and the ride there is half the fun!  In the summer, walking around Uptown in ...

Minneapolis’ annual cross-country ski race, the City of Lakes Loppet, will take place this weekend. The race begins at Theodore With Park, a large hilly public park and golf course within city limits, then winds through the beautiful chain of lakes parkway ending in the energetic Uptown area.

Sunday is the big race day, with a 35K freestyle event, a 25K classical event, and a 10K tour (either ...

 If you find yourself in Minneapolis anytime during this holiday season, there is  no better place to truly feel the excitement than strolling along Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis. With beautifully lit trees, and Glowing snowflake decorations that the street lights don, you begin to take it in. An outdoor mall, it runs from 3rd-12th street. You'll find all the stores, shops, restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops you could possibly ...