Strides Against Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is the 7th-most common cancer in the U.S. and the 3rd-most common cancer in men with 65,000 new cases each year and over 500,000 living with the disease in the U.S. The University of Minnesota is on the forefront of research to identify early warning signs, discover better treatments, and work toward potential cures. Some examples of our research progress in bladder cancer include: identifying new urine-based diagnostics tests, treating early-stage cancer to preserve the bladder,

RIVERTOWN LIVE

The Hastings, MN Rotary Club is welcoming national recording artist, Starship, starring Mickey Thomas, as well as power ballad crooner, John Waite, and local 80's rock band The Hype to Rivertown Live.

Pinehaven Farm Fall Festival

Experience Minnesota’s most fun-filled family fall festival at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, Minnesota. The 30+ activities and adventures include launching pumpkins out of a cannon, blasting apples, diving into a massive corn pit filled with 4,000 barrels of kernels, ascending a giant Straw Bale Mountain, picking pumpkins, zooming down a zipline, super-sized slides, themed weekends and more. Families can snack and refresh with a sweet and savory supply of treats and lemonade, root beer and coffee.

Night Fire Photography in Person Class

A night fire photography class that showcases Fire Poi and Sparkle Poi with LED Light Painting is an exciting and unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts to capture stunning images in low-light conditions. Learn more on the website.

Malung Scandinavian Festival

Immerse yourself in storytelling, live music, wood carving, and arts with a Scandi theme. Come hungry and eat the sweet and savory dishes from the Scandi Kitchen. Potato dumplings are a crowd favorite. With over 500 pounds of potatoes being made, no belly will be empty. Visit the displays and see the craftsmanship of the clothing, art, and hand-work from the region with a Scandinavian flare. Artisans fill the rooms with unique pottery, leatherwork, art and so much. U-Betcha it's a good time.

Johnny Appleseed Beer and Cider Fest

Celebrate the autumn harvest with us at our inaugural Beer and Cider Fest!

Dozens of ciders and breweries will be on hand at Johnny Appleseed Days to sample their delicious elixirs.

Enjoy a full line up of incredible live music, scores of arts and craft vendors, numerous food trucks, and the most beautiful vistas in southern Minnesota, all whilst sipping on a variety of the regions best brews and ciders.

Hockey Day Minnesota 2024

Hockey Day Minnesota 2024 will be in Warroad - January 25-27, 2024. This 3-day outdoor hockey event features competitive hockey matchups and a fully programmed outdoor village showcasing Warroad hockey lifestyle, traditions and heritage. Event details, ticket sales, and merch sales are located at www.hockeydaymn.com. Plan your visit today! Hockey Day Minnesota is a program of the Minnesota Wild, supported by Bally Sports North and Minnesota Hockey.

Maple Grove's Oktoberfest

Maple Grove Parks and Recreation & OMNI Brewing Co. invite you to Maple Grove’s Oktoberfest! Bring the family for a fun-filled fall festival featuring local craft and food vendors, a petting zoo, axe throwing, face painting, drinks, live music, and more! This is a free event for all ages. Bring your friends, families, and neighbors for a guaranteed fun time! Thank you to Experience Maple Grove for their sponsorship of this event.

Great Lakes Outdoor Summit

The Great Lakes Outdoor Summit, curated by the Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance (DAOA), is a gathering of outdoor recreation advocates, enthusiasts, businesses, and adventurers. The Summit exists to bring non-profits, land managers, as well as the companies and individuals that support their work, together to interact and learn from each other in a fun, friendly, and inclusive environment. Held on Friday, October 27th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zeitgeist Arts in Duluth, Minnesota.

commUNITY LGBTQ+ Celebration

Join the Bridge for Youth as we amplify LGBTQ+ youth voice and inclusivity at commUNITY LGBTQ+ Celebration, a fundraiser celebrating 30 years of “So What If I Am?”- A safe place for all LGBTQ+ youth. On Tuesday, October 24th, at the Historic Watson Block Event Center, we’ll come together to share support for our vision that all youth feel safe, accepted, and supported. $45/ticket or $345/table for eight