In the heart of Brooklyn Center, a vibrant transformation is taking place at the Shingle Creek Center. What was once a quiet space following the departure of Target has become a bustling ecosystem of culture, commerce, and community, thanks to the…
Father’s Day is coming up and that means it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to celebrate the day with Dad. From gift ideas and places to eat to where to spend the day, here are some fun, unique ways to celebrate Father’s Day in…
Beer Galore Minnesota ranks in the top 15 of states with the most craft breweries per capita and with breweries opening each year in the Twin Cities, there’s always a new place to explore! We’ve gathered some of our favorite breweries in the…
It's time for that mid-February celebration of love we know as Valentine’s Day. We’ve pulled together a variety of great date options for those in new or well-seasoned relationships! Soke BBQ & Hotpot Brooklyn Park's Soke provides an interactive…
Minneapolis Northwest sits just outside downtown Minneapolis, yet its restaurant scene feels like a world tour. Along the main corridors in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove, you can move from steaming bowls of pho to soulful Southern…
Stretch your budget and your curiosity at the same time. Minneapolis Northwest consists of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, both of which sit in the middle of dozens of free things to do in the greater Twin Cities. Parks, rivers, libraries…
Traveling feels a lot better with paws padding right beside you. In Minneapolis Northwest, pets are part of the scene in parks, patios, trails, shops, and hotels across Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, and other nearby communities…
Not sure what to do with the kids home from school? We’ve pulled together a 13 stop Winter Break Adventure Guide filled with events, activities, and places to explore across the Brooklyns from December 20 – January 5. Whether you want a low-key…
Including everything from world-class art collections to interactive science labs and cultural centers, the Minneapolis Northwest area has museum experiences as diverse as the region itself. Quiet afternoons wandering through galleries are just as…
The 2025 Twin Cities holiday theater season is starting up and provides choices for the whole family. Ranging from A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie to Dr. Seuss's Christmas stealing Grinch, take a look at some of our great live theater options and…
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