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Camden Winterfest & Chili Cook-off, February 4, Bohanon Park, Noon to 3pm

By maryann | February 2, 2012

What: Camden Winterfest & Chili Cook-off When: Saturday, February 4, Noon – 3pm Where: Bohanon Park Fun for all ages: Games, snow frisbee, snowball launcher, skating, snowshoeing, medallion hunt, food, bonfire. $5 for ages 16+ Under 16 years – free

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Loppet Festival moves all events to Wirth Park

By maryann | February 2, 2012

Loppet Festival moves all events to Wirth Park Due to a lack of snow and warmer temperatures, the City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation has shifted all 2012 City of Lakes Loppet Cross-Country Ski Festival events to Theodore Wirth Park. The festival, originally planned for skiing along the Chain of Lakes with a finish in [...]

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SPCO to Present Free Concert at the Capri Theater February 4, 7pm

By maryann | February 2, 2012

SPCO FREE Concert at the Capri Theater Concert Information: Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7 p.m. Program: Mozart: Flute Quartet in D Major Martinu Quartet for Clarinet, Horn, Cello and Snare Drum Schubert: Octet in F for Winds and Strings Tickets: FREE. Reserve tickets in advance at http://spcocaprifeb4.eventbrite.com.  Tickets are given on a first come, first-served basis. [...]

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MPRB News: Night Owl Hike at Roberts Bird Sanctuary-February 4

By maryann | February 2, 2012

Saturday, February 4th, 5:30 to 7:00pm. Listen for the Eastern Screech Owl or catch a glimpse of the magnificent Great-Horned Owl. Take an evening walk through the park with the chance to hear or see one of the many owl species of Minnesota. A naturalist will lead you through the bird sanctuary and tell you all about [...]

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MPRB News: Community Meeting – Many Visions, One Site: New park design concepts for Water Works Site will be presented on Monday, February 27, 5:30-7:30pm

By maryann | February 2, 2012

WHAT Community members are invited to discover “what could be” when the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, hosts the second of two public meetings regarding a proposed Central Riverfront park where the original Minneapolis municipal Water Works, several historic mills and, more recently, the famed Fuji-Ya restaurant once stood.“Mill City”-based architects Meyer, Scherer [...]

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MPRB News: Ski Trails, Snow and Ice Rink Updates

By maryann | February 2, 2012

Back to What’s New Listing Thursday, February 02, 2012 Ski trail, snow and ice rink updates Updates are provided throughout the 2011-12 winter season Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 Ice Rinks Due to the warm weather and unsafe ice conditions, all warming houses and outdoor ice rinks have closed and will remain closed until further notice. [...]

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Radon Test Kits Available for $9

By maryann | February 2, 2012

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the first cause among nonsmokers. More than 21,000 deaths are attributed to radon each year in the U.S. The Minnesota Department of Health estimates that one in three existing Minnesota homes has radon levels that pose a large health risk over many [...]

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Minneapolis RiverCurrent, February 1, 2012

By maryann | February 2, 2012

Click on the link to review Minneapolis RiverCurrent 2-1-12

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MPRB News: Minnehaha Park Family Nature Quest, Saturday, February 18, 10-11:30 am.

By maryann | January 26, 2012

It’s time for a winter quest! Join us for the fun on Saturday, February 18th from 10 to 11:30a.m. Bring the family out to Minnehaha Park where you will be able to hike, explore, and follow the clues placed throughout the park to unlock its secrets and find a hidden treasure. It’s nature based scavenger [...]

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HC Library News: “One Minneapolis, One Read” programs include premiere of student video on race relations

By maryann | January 26, 2012

To view the information, click on the link Library One Mpls One read programs

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