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Alice Lee, a 14-year-old North Oaks chess master, demonstrates discipline in the game of high strategy Original
Not everyone gets to meet their idols — or compete against them. When Alice Lee was growing up, she watched Irina Krush, the first woman to earn the title of Grandmaster while playing for the United States. Alice, 14, of North Oaks never thought she would play chess against her, let alone win. But after falling behind in their match, Alice was able to defeat Krush 4-2 on the final day of the 2024 American Cup in St. Louis on March 21 with it coming down to the last moves.
St. Paul: Como Town to host prehistoric guests with new Dinosaur Expedition this summer Original
T-rex, brontosaurus and velociraptors, oh my! From this Friday until Sept. 29, Como Town at the Como Zoo is hosting some prehistoric guests — the Dinosaur Expedition. The exhibit will be open daily May 24 to Sept. 2 and on the weekends Sept. 7 to Sept. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., tickets are $14 to take a trip to the past for all ages. The exhibition was installed this month. It will give visitors a view of “true-to-life” animatronic dinosaurs.
Kemps puts out Luke Skywalker’s Blue Milk from ‘Star Wars’ in time for May the Fourth Original
Just in time for May 4, or “Star Wars Day,” Kemps’ special-edition “Star Wars”-themed Blue Milk has gone into hyperdrive, hitting Twin Cities grocery aisles as a somewhat tongue-in-cheek product reference to the famous phrase “May the force be with you” from the films: “May the Fourth be with you…” Blue milk was first introduced to audiences on May 25, 1977 in “Episode IV: A New Hope” as Luke Skywalker shares a pitcher at the dinner table with his aunt and uncle, though he’s later seen...
St. Paul’s Union Depot to receive historic locomotive visitor on Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour
Union Depot will be receiving a historic visitor on Friday, as the 94-year-old steam locomotive the Canadian Pacific Kansas City 2816 Empress is visiting the Twin Cities for the first time since 2004. The CPKC Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour marks the one year anniversary of driving the final spike into the railway network, connecting Canada to the U.S. and Mexico. The tour stop at Union Depot, 214 Fourth Street East, will include activities on the south lawn, concessions and vendors.
St. Paul’s Union Depot to receive historic locomotive visitor on Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour
Union Depot will be receiving a historic visitor on Friday, as the 94-year-old steam locomotive the Canadian Pacific Kansas City 2816 Empress is visiting the Twin Cities for the first time since 2004. The CPKC Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour marks the one year anniversary of driving the final spike into the railway network, connecting Canada to the U.S. and Mexico. The tour stop at Union Depot, 214 Fourth Street East, will include activities on the south lawn, concessions and vendors.
Como Friends hits $50 million milestone after 24 years of support for Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Original
Como Friends, the non-profit partner of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, recently announced it reached a milestone of $50 million in donation that have been invested in the zoo’s campus. The sum is a cumulation of support that has increased every year since the group was founded in 2000, officials say. The first year saw $309,000 raised, with $2 million in the most recent one.
Ramsey County Board adopts Climate Equity Action Plan, will host Green Expo and Career Fair Original
The Ramsey County Board earlier this month adopted a Climate Equity Action Plan with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building community support for addressing issues such as poor air quality, extreme heat, flooding and disease-carrying insects. While no community is immune to the impact of climate change, minorities and those dealing with economic hardship often face more severe effects, according to the county.
Landfall's Tree Equity project to reinvigorate urban forest Original
The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League’s Youth-Led Green Grew has launched its Tree Equity project — timed with Arbor Day and Earth Day — with the goal of rejuvenating the urban forest of the city of Landfall. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, young people from throughout the Twin Cities will gather to plant 80 trees in Landfall, taking steps towards a greener future for the city.
Neighborhood House names new president to lead the St. Paul social service organization Original
Neighborhood House, a St. Paul nonprofit social service organization, has named longtime West Side resident and nonprofit executive Janet Gracia as its next president. Gracia has spent 30 years — 15 of them in executive roles — with the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. She is currently the senior vice president of culture and impact, overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as well as volunteer culture.
Vikings' C.J. Ham to host charity softball game at CHS Field
The annual Thielen Foundation Softball Game is returning to CHS Field — this year hosted by Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham — and presented by Choice Bank, titled the UNRL Celebrity Softball Game. Taking place May 30 at CHS Field, gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and the event will begin with a home run derby at 6 p.m. The game begins at 7 p.m., including in-game giveaways, a silent auction and a raffle.
Speak Out And Lead to host Youth Arts Festival in St. Paul
Speak Out And Lead, a “Youth Led” music and arts festival, is taking place from noon to 5 p.m. on May 19, hosted by the Victoria Theater Arts Center at Springboard for the Arts at 262 University Ave. W. in St. Paul. The Victoria Theater Arts Center’s goal is to unify local artists in resilience, expression and leadership within the Frogtown and Rondo communities.
Public Art St. Paul names Mohannad Ghawanmeh as its new president, executive director
The Public Art St. Paul Board of Directors announced on March 28 that Mohannad Ghawanmeh was named their next president and executive director. Ghawanmeh previously worked as co-founder of the Twin Cities Arab Film Festival, director of the inaugural Minneapolis St. Paul Italian Film Festival, a filmmaker, board member of Mizna and as a faculty member at Dunwoody Institute of Technology.
Woodbury pickleball event to raise awareness on Huntington's disease Original
The Huntington Disease Society of America’s Minnesota Chapter will be hosting a charity pickleball event Saturday at Legacy Pickleball Club, 2122 Wooddale Drive, in Woodbury. The Pickleball Tournament & Fun event is a family-oriented event aiming to “paddle for a cure,” with educational opportunities to learn more about Huntington’s disease and HDSA’s work. Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic disorder that causes progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, and currently has no cure.
Parts of William O’Brien State Park to be closed for construction until 2025 Original
An improvement project to increase accessibility for visitors has begun at William O’Brien State Park. The lower portion of the park surrounding Lake Alice, including the Riverside Group Camp, Riverway Campground and all areas east of Minnesota Highway 95 will be closed through early 2025. The construction will add accessible campsites, a canoe and kayak launch, trail upgrades to better accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices and new restrooms and shower facilities.
‘Party for the Parks’ returning to celebrate St. Paul parks in June Original
A celebration of St. Paul parks returns on June 26 with the 2024 “Party for the Parks” event hosted by the St. Paul Parks Conservancy at Como Midway Picnic Pavilion East Picnic Grounds, 1199 Midway Parkway. In the past, this event has gathered more than 200 participants to celebrate one of the top-ranked park systems in the nation.
Homelessness down 7% in Minnesota since 2018, says 2023 study Original
A new study reports a 7% decrease in homelessness in Minnesota since 2018. The statewide study, conducted by Wilder Research, has been regularly carried out since 1991 as an effort to shed light on the causes and consequences of homelessness in Minnesota. The 2023 study, conducted one evening in October of that year, show nearly 11,000 people across the state experienced homelessness that night.
Homelessness down 7% in Minnesota since 2018, says 2023 study
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Unofficial start of Mississippi River navigation season kicks off in Hastings
Read full article The unofficial start of the Mississippi River navigation season has begun. The first motor vessel, a towboat named Joseph Patrick Eckstein, was locked by the St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with 12 barges through Lock and Dam 2 in Hastings on Sunday, on its way to St. Paul. The St. Paul District considers the unofficial start of the season when all of its locks are accessible to both commercial and recreational vessels.
Unofficial start of Mississippi River navigation season kicked off with tugboat locked in Hastings
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Behind the chair for 60 years: Twin Cities barber reminisces on clipping locks, telling stories Original
When Jim Audette first started cutting hair, prices were $5.75 for men’s hairstyling, every barber’s booth had a phone to make appointments and he would see some clients every two weeks. Audette is still surrounded by the familiar sounds of electric razors and the barber pole twirling in the corner of the room, but haircuts often now cost $30 or more, most people make appointments online and he sometimes doesn’t see clients for two or three months.
World Without Genocide hosts letter writing events for political prisoners in Russia
Each part of the event series will be held in a different location, starting with the Germanic-American Institute in St. Paul from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The second will take place 10 to 11:30 a.m. on April 14 at Mount Zion Temple in St. Paul. There also will be events from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 20 at the St. Cloud Public Library and 1 to 3 p.m. on May 18 at the Washburn Public Library in Minneapolis.
World Without Genocide hosts letter writing event for political prisoners in Russia Original
Beginning Thursday World Without Genocide will be hosting an event series called “Write to Political Prisoners in Russia” in collaboration with The Museum of Russian Art and Russians Against War. Each part of the event series will be held in a different location, starting with the Germanic-American Institute from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday.
Maplewood YMCA partnering with Chick-fil-A, Hy-Vee to provide free meals on Wednesday
Many families rely on school meals for nutrition for kids. Recently, when the staff at Maplewood YMCA heard young people in their after-school Achievers Program were worried about getting food over the upcoming spring break they wanted to help. To help address hunger during March — which is Food Insecurity Awareness Month — the YMCA is offering a free meal for families over spring break.
MN Department of Transportation to share state Highway 36 study results Original
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be sharing results from their 2023 study about state Highway 36 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 2, at the Rosedale Center March 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A second meeting will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on March 7 via Zoom. The study gathered community input on potential ideas for improvements along state Highway 36 from Roseville to Maplewood, and attendees of these meetings will have an opportunity to share feedback.
Mitchell Hamline School of law names Camille Davidson as new president and dean Original
Camille Davidson has been named the new president and dean of Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She will be the first Black woman to serve in these roles at Mitchell Hamline or any of its predecessor institutions.
Cingulate cortex shapes early postnatal development of social vocalizations
Abstract The social dynamics of vocal behavior has major implications for social development in humans. We asked whether early life damage to the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), which is closely associated with socioemotional regulation more broadly, impacts the normal development of vocal expression. The common marmoset provides a unique opportunity to study the developmental trajectory of vocal behavior, and to track the consequences of early brain damage on aspects of social vocalizations.
10 Staycation Activities
College summers are often much busier than the summers of your childhood. With internships and jobs, suddenly your responsibilities don’t stop with the end of the school year. Suddenly, there is less of a chance to get away and travel or to take much of a vacation. Fear not, however, because “staycations” are becoming increasingly popular. A staycation is a vacation spent at home, or in surrounding towns. Staycations can last as little as an afternoon, or as long as an entire week.
Seven Spring Smoothies
Warmer weather brings on lighter, fruitier foods. What better way to bring on the sun than with a fresh smoothie? Smoothies make great post-workout pick-me-ups, or casual study snacks. Below are seven smoothie recipes to prepare you for sunnier days. All seven smoothie recipes come from Annie’s Noms, an online foodie blog. 2 tbsp agave nectar/honey/sweetener (you may not need any depending how sweet the mangoes are) Place lime juice, mango chunks and ice into a blender and pulse until smooth.
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