Twin Cities Daily Planet

Minnesota-related news from the Twin Cities Daily Planet, a nonprofit, online community news publication. We also have a Tumblr for our arts coverage.

[lindsayelsner]

Chilly day for the #Minneapolis #FarmersMarket, but totally worth the trip. This stuff is all delicious!

[tcdailyplanet]

The fun continues this weekend with an array of community events to help you get the most out of the last days of summer. From free jazz fests and county fairs, to celebrations of caramel, community a

Yay for Friday! Yay for the weekend! So many fun events this week -- see our picks!

[caffeine-hi]

State fair 2k14

[tcdailyplanet]

It’s hard to believe it's time for the Minnesota State Fair, but here we are. The Great Minnesota Get-together has begun, serving as a gentle reminder that summer is fleeting. 

Yes, the State Fair kicks off today, but there are lot of other fun events happening this weekend. Check out our weekend picks!

[tcdailyplanet]

"Like moths to a flame, Double Dutch is the perfect sport for attracting kids and keeping them moving and motivated throughout the summer..."

See some of the video highlights of this year's Jump Jam Double Dutch Challenge above, and read the full article here.  

[tcdailyplanet]

Dave Koz has consistently been one of the standout performers each year at the Music in the Zoo series. Repeat fans packed into the venue August 17th to be entertained by possibly his most impressive

See Patrick Dunn's great photo highlights!

[thetangentialruinsminneapolis]

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie wants Minnesota to make a serious bid for the next World’s Fair, and we’re throwing our complete support behind the proposal.

Walk-in freezer winter obstacle course. Hate your life during 45 minutes of fun and adventure!

Invasive carp tacos.

Interactive…

[midwestcargocult]

Soon the great and glorious 2014 Minnesota State Fair will be upon us…  yes, you can get it deep fried. Here are a couple of shots of the back of the fairgrounds shot along Como Ave.

[tcdailyplanet]

Another fun-filled weekend is upon us, with a diverse and invigorating lineup of cultural, community and humanitarian festivities taking place in the Twin Cities. Let the fun begin...

[pkatkins]

I guess people like cats.

[ginia64]

. Love the way these two buildings look so happy together 🌺 Rustic and Modern meet. The #clouds always look so cool reflecting off a high rise.

#Downtown #Minneapolis #Cross #Minnesota #HighRise #Church (at St. Olaf Catholic Church)

[tcdailyplanet]

Photographer Mark Allan Peterson has taken it upon himself to document every outdoor mural in Minneapolis, and so far he’s shot over 550. That’s a lot of murals to sift through, so we’ve done the leg-work and picked out some favorites.

[tcdailyplanet]

Did you attend National Night Out 2014? See if your gathering is among this year's highlights!

Minneapolis and St Paul made great showings in 2013, ranking #1 and #3, respectively, against cities with the same population. We'll have to wait to find out this year's rankings but judging by the highlights we've collected, 2014 looks to be another banner year.

Full article: http://bit.ly/1snNXtZ

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Are you ready for the great Minnesota Get Together?

[tcdailyplanet]

Meet musician Nathaniel Harris. You may have seen Harris performing along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during the farmers markets. Harris enjoys singing songs with messages of love and hope, ranging anywhere from funk to old school R&B, to gospel. Full article here.

The above video clip is the first in TC Daily Planet's new visual storytelling series called Snapshots. The series gives a glimpse into the lives of interesting everyday people via a photo or short video (longer than a Vine, but shorter than a minute!) 

Interested in producing your own Snapshot, or have an idea of who you'd like to see profiled? We'd love to work with you or hear your suggestions. Email us at [email protected].

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[tcdailyplanet]

Happy Memorial Day weekend!

[phenomnaltc]

Lake Harriet