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Watch The Mighty Ducks at Wells Fargo Mpls WinterSkate on Friday, January 17

by Mark | Jan 8, 2020 | business, buzz, news

Join us Friday, January 17 at the Wells Fargo Mpls WinterSkate for a special movie skate featuring “The Mighty Ducks”. The event begins with a pre-party featuring treats from 4-6 pm and then includes the movie being shown from 6-8 pm on a big screen next...

steve’s message: december 2019

by Mark | Dec 30, 2019 | business, buzz, news

What seemed like a particularly busy December full of receptions and holiday events is over, and 2020 lies just ahead. I hope you and yours had a joyous season, and that you also managed to get in some relaxation! If I had to guess, we’ll be ramping back up to full...

Mpls Comedy Festival makes highly anticipated return June 15-21

by Mark | Dec 19, 2019 | business, buzz, news

dAfter a wildly successful debut in 2019, Minneapolis Comedy Festival has announced its 2020 return to the twin cities for June 15 through 21. Tickets to all shows can be purchased at www.MPLSComedyFest.com with many more on sales and artists to be announced. The...

AT&T pledges $100,000 to support services for those experiencing homelessness

by Mark | Dec 3, 2019 | business, buzz, news

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is joining AT&T today as the company kicks off its Believe Twin Cities initiative with a pledge of $100,000 to help support homelessness services in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The goal of AT&T’s Believe Twin Cities initiative is to...

Sherman Associates, city officials celebrate opening of 205 Bark dog park

by Mark | Dec 3, 2019 | business, buzz, news

On December 3, Sherman Associates cut the leash at 205 Bark, a new public dog park located next door to The Vicinity apartments in East Town. The event highlighted the project that was a public-private collaboration and included remarks by City Council Members Lisa...

steve’s message: november 2019

by Mark | Dec 2, 2019 | business, buzz, news

notes from steve cramer | november 30, 2019 With the first significant snowstorm under our belt, we are ready for whatever winter has to throw at us! The holiday season has begun, and it will be a great time to be around downtown. Holidazzle: The event, which opened...

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