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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.
Swimming with the Sharks  
Rebekah suited up and swam with the sharks at Underwater Adventures at the Mall of America.  You can try it too!  Click here for more about this experience and the other activities at Underwater Adventures.
State Fair Food Sneak Peek  

We're already excited for the State Fair at TCL.  John and Rebekah got to taste four new State Fair Treats - Leprechaun Legs, Grilled Reuben, Big Fat Bacon, and Pig Lickers.  TCL will be live at the fair every weekday except Labor Day; don't miss out!
Get Outta Town - Alexandria   Back To Top
For more information about the ALEX-150, click here!
The Year of the Frog   Back To Top
For more about the cool frogs at the Como Zoo, click here!
A New Children's Museum in Minnesota?!   Back To Top
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - Southern Minnesota is getting a children's museum.  Plans were announced Tuesday for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, to be located in the Mankato area.  A definite location and opening date aren't known yet. But project leaders say a downtown locale would be ideal, and a 2010 opening is possible.  Meanwhile, board members say the Children's Museum will hit the road with traveling exhibits. The campaign kicks off Thursday at Songs on the Lawn in Mankato.  Children's Museum Board Chairwoman Linda Frost says the organization will be going to parades and family events "and just letting people know we're here."  Frost says the Childrens Museum will need between 10,000 and 15,000 square feet to house all its exhibits. For more information about the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, click here! 

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"   Back To Top
Actors from Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins give us a sneak performance of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown".  For more information about Stages Theatre, click here!
Travel Smart this Summer!   Back To Top
For more information about "Mom on the Run", click here!
Rusty Gatenby at the US Women's Open   Back To Top
For more information about the 2008 US Women's Open, click here!
Irish Step Dancing   Back To Top
It doesn't have to be St. Patrick's Day in order to enjoy some good ol' Irish Step Dancing.  For more information about The Shamrock School of Irish Step Dance, click here!  For more information about The Twin Cities Feile, click here! 
Back to the 50's   Back To Top

TCL got a sneak peek at this weekend's Back to the 50's event with classic cars in the 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS parking lot!  Back to the 50's is this weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.  Click here for more information.
Raising Champion Horses   Back To Top
At the Bleu Valley Farm in Stillwater, Deb Hilger and her husband Jeff are raising champion racehorses that have been winning big at Canterbury Park. Deb gave us a tour of the farm and introduced us to her "family". One horse in particular, Playful Affair, came from behind to win her first race at the end of May.
"RENT" on TCL!   Back To Top

The current tour of "RENT" is going on this week at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Heinz Winckler is playing the role of Roger, and stopped by the TCL studios to give us a very special performance of the song "Glory".  For more information on events at the Ordway, click here.
Geocaching   Back To Top
John and Rebekah tried geocaching at French Regional Park in Plymouth, part of the Three Rivers Park District.  Get started geocaching - click here.   For more information on the Three Rivers Park District,  click here.
Train for a 5K   Back To Top
Summers in the Twin Cities are full of 5K run/walks. It seems like every weekend there's a great cause you can help by lacing up your shoes and hitting the streets. We had champion marathon runner turned trainer, Deanna Reiter show us some simple ways to get in shape to give back by running a 5k
STOMP Hits the TCL Studios   Back To Top

The internationally popular performance group STOMP, makes its way to St. Paul's Ordway Center.  But first, they make a stop at the TCL Studio!  For more information about STOMP, performing at the Ordway, click here!
Lynn and Carol: Minnesota Mainstreets   Back To Top
They're Minnesota's version of Thelma and Louise!  Lynn Lane of Minneapolis, and Carol Nielsen of Osseo, hit the road with a camera crew from "Explore Minnesota", to check out mainstreets across Minnesota.  To find out more about Explore Minnesota, click here!
The Emperor's Ball   Back To Top

The Emperor’s Ball
Proceeds benefit the Saint Paul City Ballet
Saturday, June 14th
6 p.m. - Midnight
Landmark Center in downtown Saint Paul

For more information click here!
"Get Outta Town" - St. Croix Scenic Byway   Back To Top
TCL Producer Melissa Specken hit the St. Croix Scenic Byway for some camping, boating, and hiking.  Along the way, she bumped into "Captain Mudslinger" of Mudslinger Pottery in Afton, and got a quick lesson in making art!  To find out more about Mudslinger Pottery, click here!  And to check out places to go, and things to do along the St. Croix Scenic Byway, click here!
Coach Brewster's in the House!   Back To Top
Coach Brewster was in-studio today to kick-off the Ultimate Homecoming campaign. Watch the video for more details about the Gopher's new stadium and highlights for Fall 2008!
Children's International Festival   Back To Top
The Children's International Festival will be held at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts the weekend of June 1st. All outdoor events are free and open to the public, and indoor performances and other attractions are only five dollars!
BOSU Exercising   Back To Top
Susie Supper was in-studio today to show John and Rebekah a great way to stay fit- BOSU exercising. Check it out!
The Summit Dance Shoppe Performs!   Back To Top
The Summit Dance Shoppe of Plymouth stopped by today! Dance teacher, Geoff Higgins, talked about how unique his team of guys is, and highlighted the fact they finished first place in competition last weekend. The Summit Dance Shoppe will be holding a fundraiser for a program called Housing Uganda's Children on June 4th at 7pm at Hopkins High School. For more information about Summit Dance Shoppe, click here.
Museum Adventure Pass Back To Top

The Hennepin County Library offers the Museum Adventure Pass, which gives library users free admission for up to 4 people at participating museums and other organizations. All you need is a valid library card to check out the Museum Adventure Pass.  For a list of participating museums and other restrictions click here. 

Bed and Breakfast on a Boat   Back To Top
John and Rebekah take got an inside look at the Covington Inn, a former towboat turned Bed and Breakfast located right in the heart of St. Paul on Harriet Island. Open year round, it offers a place to getaway without leaving the neighborhood. For more information on the Covington Inn, click here.
Bike Walk Week!   Back To Top
Kate from Penn Cycle and Fitness stopped by to highlight Bike Walk Week. She pointed out how cool bikes have become over the years- from being able to carry grocery bags to taking along the morning coffee, bikes are a great alternative to driving to or from the workplace.  For more about Penn Cycle, click here.
Great Getaways with Mpls.St.Paul Magazine   ...More   Back To Top
Get away this summer with one tank of gas or more with Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's picks for the best getaways.  Take a day trip and rediscover Red Wing or take a long weekend to visit Madeline Island.  For more from Mpls.St.Paul, click here.
2008 Festival of Nations!   Back To Top

The Lebanese group "Shaka Shaka Shaka" shook things up at the TCL studios today!The Festival of Nations begins May 1st! This 70 year St. Paul tradition showcases over 90 different ethnic groups at the River Centre downtown St. Paul. Tickets are only $7 and can be purchased at the event. Event director Steve Heckler said this year's event is going to be great- not to mention the great food to sample from all over the world. For more information about this year's festivities, click here.
Golf Tips from Kathy Swanson   Back To Top

Minnesota PGA President, Kathy Swanson stopped by today to talk about Play Golf Minnesota Week!  She also encouraged first-time golfers to get out and try it- many golf courses are easy to learn on if you're just starting out. Check out the video for more tips on which golf clubs to pick up- and get your golf on!  For more information on the Minnesota PGA, click here, and for specific events of Play Golf Minnesota, click here.
A Visit from the Como Zoo!   Back To Top
Bree, a zookeeper from the Como Zoo, visited TCL with special guest Fred the Kinkajou!  In spite of her masculine name, Fred is actually a female.  She lives at the Como Zoo along with a variety of animals including giraffes, penguins, and lions.  The Como Zoo is open daily from 10am to 6pm.  Admission is free, but a $2 donation for adults and $1 donation for children is suggested.  For more information about Fred and the Como Zoo, please click here.     
Foss Swim School   Back To Top
We checked out the Chanhassen location of the Foss Swin Schools. The staff of Foss Swim Schools have redefined the "swim lesson" experience over the past 10 years for thousands of Minnesota children by providing a unique, creative and challenging style of teaching. For more info about Foss swim schools click here. 
"Mom's the Word" returns to the Lowry Back To Top
Actors Theater of Minnesota is reaching back into its archives and remounting one of the most successful productions in the theater's history. Last produced by Actors Theater in 2001, "Mom's the Word" is directed by Peter Moore, and features Christine Karki, Dawn Brodey, Mo Perry, Elizabeth Hawes and Emily Fradenburgh. The show runs from Friday, April 25th to Sunday, June 8th. For more information on "Mom's the Word", click here.
TCL Goes to Circus School   Back To Top
It's a great new workout and it's right here in the Twin Cities!  John and Rebekah gave the flying trapeze a try (along with a few other things) at Xelia's Aerial Arts Studio in Minneapolis.  Click here for more information about the school, including class schedules.
Get Outta Town!   Back To Top
John and Rebekah find a great one day trip in Stillwater.
Pond Hockey Documentary Filmmakers   Back To Top

The documentary Pond Hockey premieres tonight at the Minneapolis-St Paul International Film Festival.  Made by Minnesota natives Tommy Haines (director) and Andrew Sherburne (producer), the film captures the spirit of the uniquely Minnesota spot of pond hockey.  For showtimes and more information about the film festival, click here.For more information about the film, including DVD pre-orders, click here.
Rusty Gatenby at the Guthrie   Back To Top

Rusty Gatenby from 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Morning stopped by the Guthrie to go behind the scenes of A Midsummer Night's Dream...check out his look behind the scenes and his chance to fly high from the rafters.  For more information about the Guthrie's production, click here.
150 years, 150 milestones   Back To Top

On May 11, 2008, Minnesota will reach its 150th anniversary as the 32nd state in the United States of America. The Minnesota History Center is celebrating this anniversary with the The MN150 exhibit. The exhibit features 150 Minnesota milestones, all nominated by Minnesotans!  Click here to see all the nominated topics and for more information on the exhibit! 
 
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