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Get out and about! The Twin Cities is a place that has something for everyone. Join your friends at a new restaurant downtown, take a jog around Lake Calhoun, or spend an afternoon at Mall of America. From new places to explore or revisit your old favorites…it’s all right here.
Lean & Laugh Tour  

Mesothelioma Lean and Laugh Tour makes a stop in Bloomington. As a breast cancer survivor Christine Clifford Beckwith is trying to give back to the community and help raise awareness of this rare and deadly form of cancer.

If you want to go to this FREE event, click here to register.
Little House on the Prairie  
Kara Lindsay plays Laura Ingalls in the Guthrie Theater's Musical "Little House on the Prairie". She stops by Twin Cities Live to talk about the SOLD OUT performance.
Get Outta Town: Taylors Falls   Back To Top
TCL Producer Melissa Specken takes us to Taylors Falls, MN.  She checks out the St. Croix River via the Taylors Falls Princess, speeds down the Alpine Slide at Wild Mountain, then grabs a quick bite to eat at The Drive In Restaurant.  For more information about Wild Mountain, click here!
International Breast Milk Project   Back To Top
To find out more about the International Breast Milk Project, click here!
Derek Hughes: Part 2   Back To Top

Derek Hughes chats with John and Rebekah in the TCL studio and stumps them both with another card trick.  How did that end up in his wallet? 

For tickets to Derek's upcoming performances, click here.

Politics on Popular Websites   Back To Top
Derek Hughes: Part 1   Back To Top
Derek stopped by the 5 Eyewitness News Weather Center today to surprise Chikage with a magic trick.  You won't believe your eyes!
Wiener Dog Races   Back To Top

The Dachshund Races began in 1984 featuring 17 Dachshunds.  Today over 100 Dachshunds will sprint, hurdle and jump their way into your hearts and the  record books!  The 2008 Races will take place on Saturday, September 6th at 1:00 p.m. at Wayzata West Middle School.
Left Behind Without a Choice   Back To Top
For more information about Left Behind Without a Choice, click here!
Sisters   ...More   Back To Top
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN) – Twin Cities theater favorite Ruby’s Cabaret is coming back to Minneapolis’s Warehouse District as Ruby’s @ The Lab. The debut show “Sisters,” which is all about the richness and impact of sisterhood, runs September 11 through October 5. This limited engagement features three of Minneapolis’s finest female performers: Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele as well as Isabell Monk O’Connor. 
A Juggling Comedian   Back To Top
Sean Emery keeps the crowd laughing! Born in Northern Ireland he has spent over twenty years making people laugh. Travelling all over the United States he spends quite a bit of time on the road at State Fair's and Festivals.
Gopher Spirit Squad   Back To Top
The University of Minnesota's Spirit Squad stops by Twin Cities Live at the Minnesota State Fair.
Davis Family Rainbow Ice Cream Stand   Back To Top
The first snow cone of the fair came courtesy of the Davis family Rainbow Ice Cream Stand. The Davis family has been working their three booths on the fairgrounds for fifty years.
Talent Show Contestant   ...More   Back To Top
 
Wed.'s Fair Fan Pick   Back To Top
Tiffany Smith of Fridley is Twin Cities Live Ultimate State Fair Fan...Check out her pick of what to do at the State Fair.
Meet Squeaky!   Back To Top

Minnesota's Biggest Boar winner has a name...and it's Squeaky. He weighs in at 1240 pounds! Meet Squeaky's owners and learn how he got that big!

MN Twin Great Tony Oliva   Back To Top
Minnesota Twin Hall of Famer Tony Oliva stops by the TCL State Fair Booth to chat with John and Rebekah.
Big Top Chautauqua   Back To Top

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua is a year round non profit performing arts organization with a rich history. They stop by TCL to share their song "Old Minnesota" with our live audience.
The New State Fair Book   Back To Top

A New book has just debuted just in time for the Minnesota State Fair. It's called State Fair, The Great Minnesota Get-Together.  A photo book that compiles thousands of images of the State Fair. Photographer Susan Lambert joins Lorna Landvik who created the foreward for this book. Miller tells us why she chose the photos to appear in her book.

TCF Bank Stadium   Back To Top

The Golden Gophers are building a new home!  Check out the construction progress!
Feet Don't Fail Me Now!   Back To Top
The Rhythmic Circus really know how to dance! If you want to check out a live performance, They will be at the Ritz Theatre August 21st through the 24th. Click here for more information.
Kristi Yamaguchi   Back To Top
Olympian and Dancing with the Stars Champion Kristi Yamaguchi stops by with hubby former NHL Player Bret Hedican and tells us about a benefit very close to their heart.
Interview with Crystal Shawanda   Back To Top
Crystal Shawanda will be performing at the Cabooze in Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 19th at 8 p.m.  Doors open at 6 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and include Crystal's new CD, "Dawn of a New Day".
Glamorama   Back To Top
John and Rebekah stopped by Glamorama at The Orpheum last Friday...and caught up with MC Hammer!  He's still got the dance moves down!
The Family that Skis Together   Back To Top
The Fitzgibbons family of Lakeville spend their summer together as part of the Shock Waves Waterski Team.  See them in action this weekend!  Click here for details.
Twins Legend Harmon Killebrew   Back To Top
Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew chatted with John and Rebekah about what he's been doing with his retirement.  Support the Harmon Killebrew Foundation by coming out to the Kwik Trip Killebrew Classic which kicks off Wednesday, August 13th.  Click here for more information about the event.
Heidi Newfield   ...More   Back To Top
 
A Sign of the Times   Back To Top
New "traffic calming" signs are up in the neighborhood of Thomas and Hamline Avenue in St. Paul.  To check out these signs by St. Paul Artist Steven Woodward, click here!
Book Holiday Air Travel   Back To Top
Traffic Patterns After the Collapse   Back To Top
Dr. David Levinson, a University of Minnesota researcher for the Center for Transportation Studies, discussed how the metro roadway system handled the loss of the 35W bridge, and what will happen to traffic in the Cities when the bridge reopens. For more information about the Center for Transportation Studies, click here.
Skate Saint Paul   ...More   Back To Top
We caught up with Daisy and her father Martin as they prepared for the Saint Paul Inline Marathon
Free Shuttle to 35W Memorial Event Back To Top
Metro Transit is offering free transit passes to get to the 35W Memorial Service at Gold Medal Park in Minneapolis at 4:30 p.m. Friday.  The passes are good from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.  There will also be a free shuttle service from the Dunwoody College of Technology and the park-and-ride at 35W and Industrial Boulevard.  For more information, click here.
Cutting Horses   Back To Top
Bob and Anita Janssen of Janssen Performance Horses in Lindstrom make the sport of horse cutting a family affair.  For more information about how you can get involved in cutting, click here.
The Science of Superheroes   Back To Top
The Dark Knight set box office records this weekend, becoming the fastest movie ever to cross the $300 million dollar mark.  Why are we all flocking to see comic book heroes in action on the big screen?  University of Minnesota professor Jim Kakalios teaches a freshman seminar in physics that uses superheroes to teach physics concepts, and also consults on Hollywood movies to make sure their superheroes are rooted in real science.
Look at These Wheels   Back To Top

Ever wonder what it's like to see the sights in Minneapolis from a different point of view? Segways have grown in popularity, and now you can see Minneapolis on one of these vehicles.  Segway Tours run twice daily, Seven days a week. If you are interested in more information, click here.
Karaoke Champ!   Back To Top

Hometown girl Aimee Lauran beat out nearly 10,000 people to win Wee Fest's Karaoke Round Up!   The grand prize for winning is to open for Brad Paisley at Wee Fest. Aimee stopped by TCL to tell us how she is handling being named the top singer.  Wee Fest still has plenty of tickets, if you want more information, click here.
Dave Dahl's Lightning Run   Back To Top
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS' Chief Meteorologist, Dave Dahl, stopped by the TCL Studio to tell us about this year's Lightning Run.  For more information about the Lightning Run, click here!
Twin City Polo Classic   Back To Top

One lucky member of our TWIN CITIES LIVE Email Club won a set of tickets to this year's Twin City Polo Classic.  Congratulations to Beth Ratzlaff of Lakeville!  For more information about the Twin City Polo Classic and the Children's Cancer Research Fund, click here.
TCL Patiopalooza   Back To Top

Every Wednesday, TWIN CITIES LIVE features a new patio in the Twin Cities and gives you a great deal to go along with your visit.  This week, we'd like to introduce you to Cat-Man-Do on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.  On Wednesday, July 23rd, from 4 - 8 p.m., stop into Cat-Man-Do and ask for the TCL Patiopalooza deal, and get a FREE Momo Dumplings sampler.  Cat-Man-Do is located at 1659 Grand Ave., in St. Paul.

If you missed out on this week's Patiopalooza deal, you can catch the next deal on Wednesday's show!
Backyard Ponds   Back To Top
For more information about the Twin Cities Pond and Landscape Tour, click here!
Wild West Frontier Fest   Back To Top
The first-ever Wild West Frontier Fest will run July 25th - 27th, at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul.  For more information about the Wild West Frontier Fest, click here.  A preview event will be held in the Mall of America's Rotunda on Thursday, July 24th from 1 - 3 p.m.  For more information about this event, click here!
High Flying Kids!   Back To Top

Circus Juventas is a a performing arts youth circus school in St. Paul. Some of their students gave us a preview of their upcoming performance.  They have an exciting event coming up, Ravens Manor. Many shows have already sold out. If you want more information or to buy tickets to the upcoming show, click here.
MN Lynx Stops By   Back To Top
MN Lynx player Seimone Augustus is on her way to play for Team USA in Beijing for the Olympics stops by TCL to talk to John and Rebekah.
Neil Diamond Exclusive   Back To Top
Rusty Gatenby chatted exclusively with Neil Diamond before he opens his U.S. tour at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul this Saturday.  Limited tickets are still available for Saturday and Sunday's show.  Visit the Xcel Box Office or call Ticketmaster at (651) 989-5151.
"Annie Get Your Gun"   Back To Top

"Annie Get Your Gun" begins its run at the Minnetonka Theatre this Friday, July 18th. It runs through August 2nd and stars Broadway performer Jennifer Burleigh-Bentz as "Annie Oakley" and internationally touring actor John Trones as "Frank Butler".  Featuring classic songs like "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better" and "There's No Business Like Show Business". Tickets are available by clicking here. And this weekend, July 18th and 19th, 2-for-1 tickets are available to TWIN CITIES LIVE VIEWERS. Just say you are a fan of our show when you call!
Kickin It At The USA Cup   Back To Top
Rusty Gatenby joined one of the Metro's soccer teams at the first day of the USA Cup in Blaine. The event kicks off this weekend, through next week.  If you would like to go to the USA Cup, click here.
Laugh Out Loud   Back To Top

It's Funny Friday on TCL. Comedian Cathy Ladman stops by sharing her hilarious brand of comedy. 
Basilica Block Party   Back To Top

Basilica Block Party kicks off another exciting year! Headliners include: Ziggy Marley, Gin Blossoms, and Gavin Rossdale.  Tickets are available. For more information, click here.
Keep Your Body Tone   Back To Top
Fitness Expert Wendie Pett demonstrates easy excerises to keep your body fit. We're in the midst of swimsuit season, why not stay tone?
Get Outta Town to Jordan, MN   Back To Top
TCL Producer, Melissa Specken, takes us to Jordan for some horseback riding, apple picking, and farm animals at Minnesota Harvest.  To find out more about Minnesota Harvest, click here!  Also, the Scott County Fair runs July 23rd - 27th.  To find out more, click here!
 
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