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So how’s that resolution to get fit working out for you in the waning days of January? This is the time of year when those well-made plans for the future are truly tested, especially with the expectant deluge of decedent chocolates and other sweets associated with Valentine’s Day. But you can get a great workout that is proven to lose weight in just 15... [Read more...]

The music career or Tim Patrick started less than a decade ago with an open mic session at Nye’s Piano Bar inMinneapolis. From that innocent beginning, Patrick’s voice has put him in studios inReno to stages inCroatia and countless venues in between. A jazz singer with a repertoire ranging from Frank Sinatra’s Luck Be a Lady Tonight to rhumbas and waltzes... [Read more...]

The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) is a non-profit formed in 1998 to enhance and support the city’s public school system. They operate separately and have provided nearly a quarter-million since its inception. FEPS’ signature event is an evening at the Minnesota Vikings Field House, south on US-169 to Viking Drive. It’s full of food, live... [Read more...]

The balcony at City West is sometimes the forgotten extension to your home, a place that easily turned into an extra storage area instead of additional footage to sit out and enjoy the outdoors. But when it gets cold and the snow starts to fall, wouldn’t it be nice to have a place to watch it with warmth just inches away thanks to a roaring fire? That... [Read more...]

Yoga is a great way to mix up your exercise routine. With dedication and practice, yoga can help you build strength, flexibility and balance. If you're up for a new challenge, then check out the yoga studios in Minneapolis. Source: Yelp Name: Corepower Yoga Location: 2930 Emerson Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408 Reviews: 4 Link: Read the Yelp.com Review More... [Read more...]

When was the last time you had an amazing, juicy hamburger? If it's been a while, then you need to do yourself a favor and grab a burger at Lion's Tap. With mouth-watering meat patties and your choice of toppings, you won't be able to put it down. Lion's Tap- (16180 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN) Lion's Tap has been rated as having one of the... [Read more...]

When all is said and done, it’s simply a race between four competitors. But that’s where anything simple about the Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship leaves the conversation. This competition is a downhill race that calls for speed, agility, toughness and perseverance while moving at 35 miles per hour on the ice shoulder to shoulder with another racer. This... [Read more...]

The Warehouse District has long been a showcase for artistic talent and since 1995, you can find it at The Lounge. Located less than 15 miles north on US-169 to I-394 East and 2nd Avenue, they host Vibin Open Mic every Thursday night, opening the stage for local singers, dancers, spoken word poets and musicians who play instruments. Hosted by Mr. Hayes, the... [Read more...]

With 2011 ending on a weekend, it has turned what was already an amazing evening into something even more. While many will stay inside their homes here at City West, many others will be out and about looking for a good time. If you’re laughing, it usually means you’re having a good time, so why not check out these comedy shows set for Dec. 31? Brave... [Read more...]

The name dates back to the Native Americans that previously populated this land, but Buck Hill was purchased by Charles Stone Jr. in the 1950s for the price of the unpaid back taxes on the land. It was an area that people were already skiing on and the Stones would make improvements to ensure there would be winter sports like skiing and snowboarding for... [Read more...]

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