Events

Street Rods to 'Jump Start' Minn. Back to 50s

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 6:05am

The lunchtime crowd in downtown St. Paul will get a taste of what's in store at the 40th annual "Back to the Fifties" Weekend.

More than a dozen street rods will rev their way to Mears Park on Thursday.

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Chipotle to Give Out Free Tomatoes at Como Zoo

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 8:06am

You’ll be getting a little boost for your garden if you’re heading to the Como Zoo today.

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Officials Give Motorcyclists Chance to Test Skills

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 6:04am

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety are giving motorcyclists a chance to test their rider skills, and be evaluated by a certified instructor.

Officials will have the Motorcycle Safety Center's SMARTrainer at the Vintage Motorcycle Show on Friday and Saturday at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

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Mahtomedi Public Schools Hosts Community Picnic

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 12:12pm

Mahtomedi community members are invited to attend a free picnic to celebrate the end of the school year.

The picnic is hosted by Mahtomedi Public Schools teachers and the Mahtomedi Education Association. It includes hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, desserts, and beverages.

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Spring Comic Fest Set at Minn. State Fairgrounds

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:36am

Two Comic-Con attendees dressed as Marvel Comics' Spider-man and the Black Cat. - MGN Online/Tony Magpantay

Comic book fans will converge on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this weekend for the Midwest Comic Book Association's SpringCon.

More than 225 comic book creators are expected at this year's comic book carnival.

The event opens to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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Roseville Hosts Free Document-Shredding Event

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 10:31am

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Roseville Home Goes up in Flames for Firefighter Training

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 10:51am

Roseville firefighters are getting hands-on emergency experience – and the community is invited to watch.

A home on Dale Street North is being demolished, and the owner agreed to let the city burn it so firefighters can get experience in a real fire situation. Firefighters are required to get at least 400 hours of training before they are certified.

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