Have Your Cake Eater (Now on Sundays, Too)

Cake Eater Bakery will now be open Sundays. Hallelujah!

Mecca Does the Fair

Chef Shack Nominated for Food Network Race

Local mobile eatery Chef Shack is nominated as a competitor in the Food Network's Great Food Truck Race. Voting ends September 10.

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REVIEW: Amanda Christine Fall 2010 Show

Get ready to fall in love with Parisan-inspired looks from Amanda Christine.

Grand Hand Gallery's Summer Sale

Get 70 percent off select pieces at the Grand Hand Gallery in St. Paul through the end of the month.

New Designs by Needle & Black

Five new looks by local designer Kerry Riley of Needle & Black.

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An End to Immigration Absurdity

When immigration says 'acceptable', it's time to celebrate.

Being Happy When Others Are Not

Dare to be happy.

The Immigration Slump

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Spazz Dad: The College Years

A back-to-school story about Eddie Vedder, Japanese Tourette's, and eating dreadlocks.

The Summer Gong Show

Spazz Dad goes Griswold all over Glacier National Park.

Too Many Todds

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Slammin' Words

Roses are red, violets are blue, the National Poetry Slam inspired me to attempt a poem or two.

Where the Toys Are

A soccer ball + a Warhol = fun for everyone

Miles of Fun!

A reality star from Minnesota takes on the villain persona

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What's in the Works at Werc Werk Works

Up-and-coming film production company Werc Werk Works is hard at it, creating intelligent, artistic films from within the company's Minneapolis headquarters.

Sean Patton at Acme Comedy Club

Catch the comedian' now through Saturday in Minneapolis

METRO's Non-comprehensive Guide to the State Fair

Some random tips, thoughts and suggestions for surviving and thriving at the good ol' Minnesota State Fair.

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PHOTOS: Children's Hospital Artists' Preview

Glamorama: More Glam than Ever

Macy's Glamorama will fill the Orpheum with music, style, special effects and long-legged models.

National Night Out Goes Beyond the Block Parties

National Night Out doesn’t have to be just a neighborhood thing. Think of it more as a citywide event. And we’ve got you covered in both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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Calling All Shutterbugs!

The Picture Plymouth photo contest starts August 1.

Local Talent

Nirmala Rajasekar wows the judges with her musical skills.

Park Perfection

Millennium Park celebrates its newest addition.

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Dared to Tri: Across the Finish Line

Editor Bobby Hart made it through the Maple Grove Triathlon in one piece. In fact, everything went swimmingly. He reflects on the journey and people who made his Dare to Tri possible.

Dared to Tri: Wetsuit Wisdom

Three days until the Maple Grove Triathlon. Editor/triathlon rookie Bobby Hart is learning the tribulations, as well as the superhuman powers, of a wetsuit...just in the nick of time.

Food Packing is Back

After a successful first effort, a popular Maple Grove event aims to gather upward of 1,000 volunteers to pack over 250,000 meals for Haiti.

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CALLING ALL SHUTTERBUGS!

Tomorrow is the deadline for the Focus on Woodbury Photo Contest

Help Support Madison's Place!

Vote online to help the Madison Claire Foundation secure grant money for a barrier-free, handicapped-accessible playground.

CD Debut Party at A Whimsical Place

Woodbury's Susan Brantley releases her new CD, "He Said Love," on Friday, June 25

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June Reading Recommendations

More monthly must-reads.

Barrio Coming to the Neighborhood

50th and France may welcome Barrio Restaurant this summer.

A Great Four Years

My last day as editor of Edina Magazine

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Victoria's Volksfest & Art Fair

Trek on out to Victoria this Saturday (Aug. 28) for a festival, featuring live music, food, art and other entertainment.

"All Shook Up" brings Elvis to Chanhassen

The new owners of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres are shaking some things up with their new musical.

RAGNERDS on the Run

A team of 11 southwest metro runners is completing a 193-mile-race through Minnesota and Wisconsin in two days. Are they crazy? Quite possibly...

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August Giveaway

Looking for a way to beat the heat? Enter our August giveaway for your chance to win a 12-pack of Fruchi frozen fruit smoothies.

Photo Contest Open!

We're accepting entries now through Aug. 31 for the first annual Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest.

Open-Air Hair

Get a cut and color alfresco with Lili's two new outdoor patio stations.

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