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LIFESTYLE LETTER
APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER
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All the Little Things AS I SAT DOWN TO WRITE THE PUBLISHER’S LETTER FOR OUR APRIL ECO ISSUE, I STARTED TO THINK ABOUT PLANET EARTH; WHERE WE HAVE BEEN IN THE PAST, WHAT THINGS LOOK LIKE TODAY, AND WHAT
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THE FUTURE MIGHT HOLD. It is such a big undertaking and can be extremely
Kassi Miranowski, Chanomi Maxwell-Parish, Alexandra Patty, Heather Stetler
overwhelming to ponder all that needs to be done in order to make the planet
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healthy. In reflection, I acknowledged some of the very small steps I have taken in my life over the years to try and help. Recycling, driving less, avoiding buying
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bottled water, not using plastic bags, picking up random trash - the list goes on and on. I realized I could and should be doing so much more. At the same time, I am confident there are others out there like me who are doing little things every day which can add up to bigger changes. I don’t want to be naïve, just optimistic! There are many wonderful businesses and organizations working hard to better the Earth. In this issue, we spoke with just a few people in the community who are making an impact. One example is Todd Simning, lead developer on the new sustainable residence, TMBR, which will be located in the North Loop. Todd shed
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
some light on this unique construction and touched on a few of the environmental
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
benefits. We talked to Michael Allen of All Solar Energy about using and saving
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with solar energy and how it’s a great alternative to powering homes. goGLOW was
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your skin in the sun. On a fun note, we asked The Lawnsmith about how we can get
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our yards back in shape now that summer is around the corner. Earth Day is April 22nd, but I encourage all of us to think about the Earth year-round, and try to be cognizant of our everyday choices. Maybe if we network, take small steps, and do all the little things - there will be big results.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020
FEATURES 12 Saving With Solar All Energy Solar Shares How To Bring Solar Home
20 All the Perks Resident Susan Ford Talks About Life at Village Shores Senior Community
26 New Kid on the Block North Loop’s Up and Coming TMBR is Sustainable Eco Luxury
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30 A Healthier Glow goGLOW Offers an Alternative to UV Rays
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
10
Around Town
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Giving Back
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Locally Owned
26 Renovate & Refine 30 Trend Setter 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice
N ORTHLAND V ISIONS N ATIVE AMERICAN A RT & G IFTS
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GOOD TIMES
Give Kids a Smile at Greenway Dental Each year, dental professionals from across the United States volunteer to participate in Give Kids a Smile, providing free dental care to children in need. Minnesota's Dr. Sam LaChance of Greenway Dental alongside Dr. David Bates of Loop Dental hosted the event this past February providing children with everything from cleaning to fillings including education on healthy dental care. PHOTOGRAPHY BY: KRYSTAL SAHLSTROM
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1. Dr. David Bates (left) and Dr. Sam LaChance 8
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GIVING BACK
ALL ENERGY SOLAR BRINGS SOLAR HOME
Saving With
Solar THE TIMES ARE CHANGING AND IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE AND WHAT DECISIONS WE MAKE THAT MAY IMPACT THE ENVIRONMENT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. With the immense advancements in technology, consumers now have
based in St. Paul, is doing just that for residents all over
smart, eco-friendly options to consider at their fingertips that
the Twin Cities.
will not only help save the environment, but also save money.
CEO and Co-Founder Mike Allen has had a passion
One way that is growing in popularity is converting homes
for solar energy and the technology behind it since he
to solar energy. All Energy Solar, a locally owned company
was a young boy with early memories of the conversation he heard between his parents and an architect when
building their childhood home. At the time solar energy wasn’t a common practice, but the innovative technology caught his attention and his interest grew. He went on to study energy in college and then worked with numerous large, trailblazing companies during the solar boom. After gaining years of experience and knowledge, Mike and his brother, Brian, decided to start their own business in 2009. All Energy Solar, with the mission to design and build energy systems specialized for each individual customer, providing the highest quality of customer service while ensuring a healthy and innovative environment.
ARTICLE HEATHER STETLER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY ALL ENERGY SOLAR
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HOW DOES SOLAR POWER WORK? Solar power has been in use for over 50 years and during that time has become more efficient and affordable. Basically, sunlight hits the panels, generates an electrical current, which is fed into your home through your electrical panel. Solar panels can generate enough electricity to power your entire home. BENEFITS OF SOLAR ENERGY Many people ask what the benefits are of converting their homes to solar energy. First and foremost, it’s a smart investment. You are actually getting a pay back. You will no longer be renting electricity from the utility company and paying each month with no control of the cost going up. Using the natural sun to generate electricity is a free energy source and doesn’t fluctuate in price or harm the environment. Your utility bill will drastically reduce or you may not even get one. “We as individuals can now control the energy source and feel at ease,” says Allen. Another benefit is having energy independence. If there is a blackout in the neighborhood, you are not dependent on the utility company getting the grid back up and running, leaving you powerless. This could take hours, days or even weeks. Homeowners with solar energy and battery storage have the security that their power is still up and running with the ability to take care of their family during these unforeseen times.
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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)
“WE AS INDIVIDUALS CAN NOW CONTROL THE ENERGY SOURCE A N D F E E L A T E A S E .”
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS OF SOLAR ENERGY
and explains how it works, cost, the payback and answer any
Living in the Midwest always brings up the question of
questions. Once a homeowner approves the project the con-
solar energy not working due to the amount of sunlight,
struction begins with the installation of the solar power roof
coldness and snow. This is not true; a solar panel system
panels and technical equipment. The average timeframe from
still generates electricity on cloudy days. In fact, Germany
start to finish for a project is 4-6 months. Each project is dif-
is the leading country per capita using solar energy and
ferent and depends on many variables that will be discussed
gets 20-30 percent less sun. In Minnesota we actually get
at the home visit. The ideal season to begin a project is spring
the same amount of sunlight as Houston, Texas. As far
to ensure all components are set-up and ready for the fall
as snow is concerned, light reflects off of the white snow
season, but solar panel installations are done all year round.
and bounces off and hits the solar panels increasing the amount of light the solar panels receive.
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clients. All Energy Solar is one of the few full-service solar
Getting starting is easy. The first step is speaking with a
energy companies that are licensed as a building con-
solar energy expert who will analyze your home using a sat-
tractor as well as an electrical contractor. They are also
ellite system to determine if your home is suitable for a solar
NABCEP certified (North American Board of Certified
energy system. This system will be able to see if there is any
Electrical Practitioners), the highest technical certification
obstruction that may be in the way, such as a large tree that
for solar photovoltaic installers and engineers.
would hinder light to hit the panels. Once your home has
To learn more or to get a free solar quote, call
been analyzed, an expert team member visits you in person,
1-800-620-3370 or visit www.allenergysolar.com.
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LOCALLY OWNED
GETTING BACK TO GREEN THE LAWNSMITH SHARES TIPS TO A HEALTHY YARD
ARTICLE HEATHER STETLER
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AFTER ENDURING THE LONG MINNESOTA
SPRING SERVICES OFFERED:
WINTER, SPRING HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! It’s
+ Lawn mowing – keep your grass at a healthy
now time to get that lawn in order. Spring is the
length. You want to cut small amounts of grass at
perfect time to start preparing your lawn for a new
a time and not wait for weeks to mow. When the
season of growth and renewal.
grass is to long, you risk cutting off too much and
The first step is to clear away all the decayed
damaging the healthy roots.
plant growth that has been hiding under the snow.
+ Aeration – this allows your lawn to breath and
This will give your lawn an opportunity to fully
brings the soil to the top creating a stronger root
soak up the sun and warm rains. Next, you will
base. If you have thinner grass, double aeration and
want to fertilize to help keep crabgrass and other
over seeding is recommended.
weeds at bay. When applying lawn fertilizers, you have many factors to consider such as soil type,
+ Fertilization – giving your lawn extra energy and creating a greener, stronger root system.
what fertilizer is right for your lawn and even how
+ Watering – your lawn needs the proper amount
your lawn is being utilized. Then comes the big
of watering. When you water less frequently (every
step, maintaining your lawn throughout the year.
third day) the grass and roots dry out and the root
This is where hiring an experienced lawn service
system is not able to grow. If you overwater, your
company comes in handy to assess your current
grass will become unhealthy and rip up easily.
lawn condidtion and provide expert guidance to achieve a healthy, green lawn all year long. Lawnsmith has over 30 years of experience in
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RESIDENTIAL HOUSING MARKET UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 2020 Minneapolis Lakes Area | Single Family Properties | $500K+ Closed Sales
Homes for Sale
Avg. Sales Price (000s)
% Chg YoY
Avg. Days on Market
Avg. Price per Sq. Ft
2 1 1 -
36 3 1 8 2 8 3 11 -
$860 $600 $1,120 -
+22.8% -
23 31 14 -
$297 $276 $318 -
13 1 1 2 3 4 2 -
71 5 4 12 2 1 27 16 4 -
$615 $710 $525 $583 $629 $619 $616 -
-3.0% +16.6% -26.4% +2.3% +19.2% +2.7% -
92 19 20 112 162 47 129 -
$260 $271 $275 $238 $237 $308 $206 -
Calhoun Isles Bryn Mawr
South Uptown
Cedar-Isles-Dean
East Calhoun
East Isles
Kenwood
Lowry Hill
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West Calhoun
Southwest
Armatage
East Harriet Fulton Kenny
King Field
Linden Hills
Lynnhurst
Tangletown
Windom
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RESIDENT SUSAN FORD TALKS ABOUT LIFE AT VILLAGE SHORES SENIOR COMMUNITY
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“THERE IS A LOVELY LITTLE POND THAT I’VE WALKED AROUND MANY TIMES.”
WHEN SUSAN FORD WAS SEEKING A NEW PLACE
throughout their grounds, making everything convenient and accessi-
TO LIVE, SHE KNEW AS SOON AS SHE SAW IT THAT
ble for their senior population.
THE VILLAGE SHORES SENIOR COMMUNITY IN
Susan also loves the location of Richfield. “There is a nice grocery
RICHFIELD WOULD BE A GOOD FIT. Susan and her hus-
store within shooting distance, and a nice bit of shopping nearby,”
band had raised a family in a house in South Minneapolis,
she says. Village Shores has a van that will take residents shopping,
near Minnehaha Creek. When her husband passed away
to appointments, and to take part in activities around the city, as well
five years ago, she stayed in her home for another two years
as bringing residents to participate in tours of historic sites in the
before deciding that she didn’t want to worry about the
region. It is also possible to take longer trips: a group went to Iowa
shoveling, grass cutting, and general upkeep of the house.
this winter. Susan says that Brad, the activities director, and the van
She also didn’t want to hire someone else to do it, so she
driver, are both “super” and that when a resident lets them know of
started looking around.
upcoming appointment or event, “they will accommodate it.” While
When she stopped into Village Shores, she was struck by
Susan still drives, she appreciates having this service as an option.
the well-maintained grounds, as well as how pleasant and
The many amenities at Village Shores means that Susan and the
hardworking the staff was. She says that staff member Pam
other residents can stay onsite for entertainment and meals. Susan’s
“took me up to see a little room,” and that sealed the deal.
residency includes two dinners per week, and she says, “The food
Susan is now a three year resident of “a beautiful apartment
is kind of nice. I didn’t realize that the food would be an important
on 9th floor.” The unit has a balcony with a view of downtown
part of it.” The dinner portions are generous enough that she and her
Minneapolis. “It is a beautiful setting,” she says. “There is a
dining companions are able to take some food home. She also meets
lovely little pond that I’ve walked around many times.” Village
with people regularly at the Bistro, which she describes as a “sweet
Shores has created roundabouts and safe walking areas
little cafe downstairs.”
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ALL THE PERKS (CONTINUED)
“THERE’S A LOT OF SOCIAL LIFE AT VILLAGE SHORES.”
Susan says that there are many places and ways to meet people:
Last year, Susan volunteered on the garden committee of Village
there are different groups that meet to play cards, and there is a
Shores, which manages the garden in the memory care area. She says
community room available for resident and family gatherings. She
that the members meet to decide what they’d like to plant, and that the
says that one of her friends in the community had a baby shower for
results were “just gorgeous.” Susan was in charge of watering the small
her granddaughter there. In the evenings, there are various onsite
potted plants that were placed throughout the area, and that the com-
entertainment options. “There are singers and dancers and all kinds
mittee even incorporated an herb garden, where residents could pick
of things for each time of year,” Susan says.
their own herbs. She says that the experience was delightful. “It’s been
She also stays busy and involved around the neighborhood, driv-
fun to get to know people by being on little committees here and there.”
ing for Meals on Wheels and bringing along a friend who doesn’t like
Susan and her husband were avid travelers throughout their lives
to drive. Additionally, she volunteers every Tuesday at nearby Hope
together, and she estimates that she has visited Europe 40 times. The first
Presbyterian Church. She taught for 27 years in the Minneapolis
trip was after her junior year of college: she took a bicycle tour through
Public Schools, primarily in special education, working with phys-
England, France, Switzerland, and Italy. She doesn’t travel such long dis-
ically impaired students who needed extra physical help. Now,
tances anymore, but she says she’s happy to have the memories. She cur-
each week, she has lunch with a group of former coworkers who all
rently takes winter trips to Deer Valley, Arizona, near where her son lives.
worked together at Dowling School. She also has a season ticket to
While she enjoys the sunshine, warmth, and proximity to family, she says
see the theatre performances put on by Artistry in the Bloomington
she always enjoys coming home to her friends, activities, and community.
Center for the Arts. While she no longer drives at night, she has a
“There’s a lot of social life at Village Shores,” she says. “That’s the
group of friends that pick her up.
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RENOVATE & REFINE
New K id on
the Block
NORTH LOOP’S UP AND COMING TMBR IS SUSTAINABLE ECO LUXURY ARTICLE ALEXANDRA PATTY PHOTOGRAPHY RENDERINGS BY D/O ARCHITECTS
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MINNEAPOLIS WILL SEE ITS FIRST RESIDENTIAL MASS TIMBER PROJECT BREAK GROUND THIS SPRING. This unique construction will combine boutique luxury living with sustainable resources all while building beautiful homes and bettering the planet. Todd Simning, lead developer on TMBR shared his passion behind the project and described what Minneapolis can expect. “I don’t like doing what everyone else is doing,” says Todd, whose interest in TMBR was peaked when he realized how innovative this type of building would be for Minnesota. “Nobody was doing mass timber building on a large residential scale”. After Simning toured the Hines T3 office building in the North Loop (one of the first major multi-story U.S. office buildings to be built of wood in the last 100 years), he knew it was an opportunity to create something different for local residents. Simning explained that it’s not just the beauty and natural look of the timber. “You are harvesting wood out of second and third growth forests with the wood growing fast at 8-15 years, and you are getting forest certification so it’s a sustainable harvesting…and at the same time more trees are planted.” Since trees naturally take in and contain carbon in their trunks while emitting oxygen, it is essentially taking carbon out of the atmosphere. This benefit is similar to taking cars off the road. CONTINUED >
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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED)
In addition to the extensive use of sustainable wood, TMBR’s façade
weather, residents can stand under shelter and not need to get
is going to be mostly glass. Units will include 9’ tall windows. “Another
bundled up every day.” Todd is adamant about delivering custom,
thing that makes us different in the condo market is that we have floor
boutique luxury. Residents will find a more subdued style of living
to ceiling glass. When you look at most buildings in the area, the win-
and a quaint and quiet environment where dining and nightlife is just
dows are so small compared to the inner spaces. By allowing more of
a short walk in the North Loop.
that light in you actually pick up more of the mill work and the natural
While seeing is believing, the TMBR sales center allows potential
beauty. When you couple sunlight with the warmth of the wood it has
residents to touch and feel the timber products, see the quality in the
such a warm and inviting, organic feel to it.”
120 lb. doors, the beautiful hardware, the luxurious waterfall sink on
Todd is also “very cognizant of the sound transmission” so TMBR will be built with thick walls and units that won’t touch. In addition
the kitchen island, as well as intricate details in the wood grain used throughout each unit.
to the elegance of the wood used, no detail will be spared with the
Todd references a younger generation and notes with admiration
units that will include Wolf ranges in the kitchen and Kohler hard-
that they are continually requesting cleaner food, a healthier envi-
ware and bath accessories. TMBR has also partnered with Martin
ronment, and limited waste. He thinks the trends are heading in the
Patrick 3 and Martha O’Hara as preferred interior decorators for
right direction, and people are making conscious decisions to live
the signature collection that will include eight penthouses of the 51
better. “I want to be able to take this to other parts of the country. If
total available units. Other amenities include a building caretaker
we can do our first project well and have it be successful here in the
and an onsite manager in addition to concierge service available
Twin Cities, other developers are going to come in and tour it and
during the business week to assist residents. There will also be four
actually get excited about a luxury, boutique condo or hotel project
below ground levels for parking to accommodate both residents
made out of mass timber.”
and guests. TMBR is the only 10 story building zoned in the area
Once ground is broken, the TMBR build is estimated at 17 months.
with unencumbered views of the city. Todd smiles while describing
51 units will be available starting at $525k. For more information,
another unique amenity – a rooftop dog run where “in inclement
visit tmbrnorthloop.com.
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WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GOGLOW? Anytime any of our clients use their goGLOW products or get a goGLOW tan instead of spending time in the sun or a tanning bed, we call that a win. Clients are becoming more health and beauty conscious and staying out of the sun, as we now know the negative effects the sun has on our skin, from sun spots to skin cancer. An extra health benefit is the confidence boost from a healthy glow. WHAT CAN A NEW CUSTOMER EXPECT WITH THE GOGLOW EXPERIENCE? We provide a detailed preparation guide to all clients so that they are mentally and physically prepared before their service, and to ensure their skin is in prime goGLOW condition! It may sound complicated, but it’s pretty simple; exfoliate the day before, rinse the same day with water only and do not apply any products to the skin before coming in. We then have a consultation about each individual clients skin tone and skin type, and discuss their glow goals so that we can create the perfect goGLOW for them. We hand apply the tan meticulously, and dry the client before they dress. They leave knowing all of our after-care advice and can take home our goGLOW product line to help maintain their color. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION YOU GET FROM CUSTOMERS? Will I look orange? No. If you follow our prep guidelines https://goglow.co/how-to-prepare/, and avoid Dove/Dial products then you are in the clear! Which is better - rapid goGLOW or regular? Our rapid solution allows our clients to rinse off 2-5 hours after they are sprayed. Both give a beautiful result - and last equally as long and fade the same. It’s just a matter of personal preference and the clients schedule. TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE GOGLOW LAST AS LONG AS POSSIBLE? EXFOLIATE and HYDRATE! We are partial to our EXFOLIATE mitt which gives the best result for prepping. Drink enough water, avoid hot showers, have a humidifier in your home in the winter and moisturize twice a day. April 2020 | Minneapolis Lakes
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APRIL
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
2-5 PROGRESSIVE NORTHWEST SPORTSHOW 2020
Minneapolis Convention Center
Come check out power boats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, motors, marine electronics, trailers, lifts, docks, personal
levels. Age-structured hunts will be held
film event and one of the longest run-
at 11 and 11:45. Enjoy snacks, crafts and
ning film festivals in the country. Each
baskets, tissue paper flowers and spin art!
year, the festival presents more than 250+ bold, exciting, and moving works
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from new and veteran filmmakers from
GOLDY'S RUN
11-30
around the globe.
TCF Bank Stadium
watercraft and more at the Northwest
Join thousands of runners on the beautiful
Sportshow! This event also covers a vari-
5K route through campus or the 10 mile
ety of topics, including demonstrations of
that runs along the Mississippi River. All
techniques and tools on boat and motor
races start at TCF Bank Stadium and
Emma Woodhouse prides herself on
cutaways that end with question and
finish on the 50-yard line. The race ben-
being a matchmaker with an impeccable
answer sessions.
efits the University of Minnesota Masonic
track record. Her latest scheme revolves
Children's Hospital. goldysrun.com
around sweet Harriet, whom Emma
4 ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT Van Cleve Park
Hop on over for the annual Spring Egg hunt at Van Cleve Park from 10:30 AM -
EMMA
Guthrie Theater
advises to reject a perfectly good mar-
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riage proposal in favor of another eligible
39TH ANNUAL MSP INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
surprises, this fresh adaptation interprets
bachelor. But her best-laid plans are
St. Anthony Main Theatre
12:00 PM. There will be a fantastic egg
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film
hunt in the beautiful park for various age
Festival (MSPIFF) is Minnesota’s largest
turned upside down. With comedy and the Jane Austen classic in delightfully unconventional ways.
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17-19 MINNEAPOLIS REMODELING EXPO 2020
including gloves and bags are provided, so
underdog—a cute, yet mischievously feisty
come enjoy a day of fresh air and Spring
little girl takes on the world and, with an equal
cleaning! minneapolisparks.org
share of moxie and music, unlocks hearts and changes lives through kindness, love, and
Minneapolis Convention Center
This comprehensive home show brings together homeowners and many of the most knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts in the Minneapolis
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spirit. This beloved musical is based on the
EARTH DAY 5K BEE RUN/WALK
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Boom Island Park
comic strip, Little Orphan Annie.
area. Explore every aspect, from the smallest
Family-friendly and dogs welcome on a course
design detail to the largest house addition.
that travels through one of the city's most his-
Professionals will be on hand to share their
toric and naturally beautiful areas. Learn about
valuable knowledge to bring your ideas to life
efforts to protect pollinators, enjoy live music,
The Minnesota Craft Beer Festival will
or inspire you with new ones.
entertainment, and Earth Day festivities. Take
feature limited-release beers, world-
part in an organized river cleanup. Save our bees
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and their habitat by participating in this national
and live music from 12:00 PM to 7:00
movement! athlinks.com/event/170286
PM. Proceeds will be donated to Twin
LORING PARK EARTH DAY CLEAN UP
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MINNESOTA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 2020 Minneapolis Convention Center
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Loring Park
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