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Clara's Minneapolis / St. Paul Blog June 2009 Archive

By Clara James, About.com Guide to Minneapolis / St. Paul

Twin Cities Metro Area: Sunburn Capital of the USA?

Monday June 29, 2009
Who do you think would top a list of US places with the highest percentage of residents who had been sunburned in the past year? Somewhere like Florida or California ... Read More

Fouth of July Events in Minneapolis/St. Paul

Thursday June 25, 2009
This year, the Fourth of July is on a Saturday, and there will be plenty of fireworks on Saturday evening. Where are the best firework displays in the Twin Cities? ... Read More

How Was The Show? The Current/Walker Art Rock the Garden 2009

Monday June 22, 2009
The weather was beautiful, the crowd was well scrubbed and sensible and almost unanimously happy on just sunshine and music at Rock the Garden this Saturday. Rock the Garden is ... Read More

Your Last Chance to Contribute $50 to Your Favorite Politician For Free

Sunday June 21, 2009
Minnesota law encourages donations to Minnesotan political parties, candidates for state office, or candidates for the Minnesota Legislature by giving taxpayers their first $50 of their contribution back. But the ... Read More

Car Seat Help for Low Income Families in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Saturday June 20, 2009
The law in Minnesota is changing on July 1, and after that date children aged under 8, and under 4'9" tall, must ride in a car seat or booster seat. ... Read More

Domestic Partnerships in St. Paul?

Saturday June 20, 2009
Minneapolis was the second major city in the nation to register domestic partnerships in 1991. Duluth has had a similar registry for domestic partners since May, and now St. Paul ... Read More

Free Movies in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Thursday June 18, 2009
You'll still have to pay full price for new releases, but all summer long, parks and bars are showing classic movies and recent releases on outdoor screens. Here's where to ... Read More

What is this Minneapolis/St. Paul Summer Going to Be Like?

Tuesday June 16, 2009
This year, the summer seems much cooler than 2008. The kind of evenings where it's warm and enjoyable to sit outside have only just started, and there has been several ... Read More

Two for One: Adopt Two Cats For the Price of One at the Animal Humane Society

Tuesday June 16, 2009
Every summer, animal rescue shelters are inundated with kittens, puppies, cats and dogs. The five Animal Humane Society locations in the Twin Cities receive almost 2,000 cats and kittens every ... Read More

Butterflies and Free Carousel Rides at Como Park and Como Zoo

Monday June 15, 2009
Last year's Blooming Butterflies was one of the most popular attractions at Como Park, and this summer the butterflies will be back for one last time. A giant caterpillar shaped ... Read More

Date Night Deals: Bowling, Art and Rollercoasters

Friday June 12, 2009
It's often easier to fit a date night in during the week, considering most people's hectic schedules. Some of Minneapolis' best date nights are on Monday and Tuesday. Bryant Lake Bowl ... Read More

Golfing Stars Coming To Minnesota for the PGA Championship - How To See the Golf For Free

Saturday June 6, 2009
This year, the 91st PGA Championships, one of golf's four major championships, will be held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, in the south west suburbs. The event will be ... Read More

Minneapolis Bike News: New Bike Lanes, Bike Art, and Bike Blessings

Saturday June 6, 2009
The City of Minneapolis' Bicycle Operations Project wants to build four new bike lanes in the Como, University, Cedar-Riverside and Longfellow neighborhoods of Minneapolis. A public meeting to present the ... Read More

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