Kumato: Weird Name, Delicious Taste for Hybrid Fruit
If you like tomatoes, you'll love these, says Mendota Heights foodie blogger Colleen Walsh Fong.
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Your Fridge is Full of Easter Leftovers: Now What?
Mendota Heights blogger Colleen Walsh Fong has speedy tips for dealing with your glut of holiday food.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Movie Reviews: Bruce Willis and The Rock as G.I. Joes
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Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here's Patch's roundup of movies playing at the AMC Showplace Inver Grove 16. New this weekend: G.I. Joe: Retaliation One sentence plot: In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 82 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 35 Reviews: "Good luck recalling any other would-be set pieces a couple of days after you've seen Retaliation." Boston Globe Full Review "A more sure-footed shoot-'em-up that finds some heart, wit and perhaps enough momentum to spawn a …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Movie Reviews: Nick Cage as Animated Caveman
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Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here's Patch's roundup of movies playing at the AMC Showplace Inver Grove 16. The Croods One sentence plot: The Croods tells the story of the world's first family road trip: When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family must embark on a comedy adventure into strange and spectacular territory in search of a new home. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 95 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 79 Reviews: "Despite a few too many mother-in-law jokes, "The Croods" nicely makes it clear that even before they had fire, families understood how important it was to cherish and protect each other." Chicago Sun-Times Full Review "'The …
Monday, March 18, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Stabbing Suspect Stands Trial, Politicians Explain Tough Votes: South Metro News Roundup
Also in this week's rundown: A proposed expansion in Eagan gets widespread support and a Burnsville grad takes center stage in New York City.
Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline. Burnsville Sen. Hall Takes Aim at Critics—Gay Marriage Bill Passes Committee "I'm trying to be a nice guy but I have an opinion," Burnsville Sen. Dan Hall told supporters of gay marriage during a hearing on Tuesday. A Switch and a Surprise Round Out the Night at 'Bite' A newcomer, a local favorite and a legacy restaurant all won honors at this year's "Bite of Burnsville. From Mraz to the Met: BHS Grad Makes Splash on NYC Opera Scene Thomas Richards, a bass-baritone and 2006 graduate of Burnsville High, blew judges away with his performance at the 60th annual National Council …
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Friday, March 15, 2013
Movie Reviews: Steve Carell and Buscemi, Vegas Magicians
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Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here's Patch's roundup of movies playing at the AMC Showplace Inver Grove 16. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone One sentence plot: Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt's growing ego. But lately the duo's greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they've grown to loathe each other. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 98 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 41 Reviews: "You watch it thinking that it should be smarter and funnier, but you have a pretty good time anyway." …
Writers, Ready Your Pens; Dakota County Annual Poetry Contest Now Open
Winners will have their poems published on the Dakota County Library website and will be recognized at a series of events this spring.
Editor's Note: The following is a press release from Dakota County. Dakota County Library’s annual poetry contest will celebrate all kinds of poetry—from haiku to free verse and odes to sonnets. Poets of all ages are invited to obtain an entry form online and submit an original poem to any of the Dakota County Library locations during the month of April. First-, second- and third-place winners will be awarded in five different age groups: children 6–8, children 9–11, teens 12–14, teens 15–18 and adults. Winners will have their poems published on the Dakota County Library website, and will be recognized at the following events: Children’s Poetry Night Open Mic Rewards will be given to children who read one of their favorite poems or an …
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Friday, March 8, 2013
Movie Reviews: Oz the Great and Powerful, Jack the Giant Slayer, Snitch
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights.
Editor's Note: All reviews and information aggregated from Moviefone and RottenTomatoes. Want to catch a movie this weekend? Here's Patch's roundup of movies playing at the AMC Showplace Inver Grove 16. Oz the Great and Powerful One sentence plot: When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking-that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Rotten Tomatoes viewer score: 99 Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 58 Reviews: "Oz the Great and …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Local Musician Steve Parry on Town Square TV's "Amp It Up" Series
This week's episode features the Stillwater singer Steve Parry.
Our friends over at Town Square TV have released the latest installment from their live music series, Amp It Up, for our listening pleasure. This week's episode includes a performance from Stillwater Americana/Roots songwriter Steve Parry, who brings his knack for telling a poignant tale to the musical showcase program. Check out the rockers' 5-song set over at Amp It Up's official website.
Diane Baum
11:36 am on Friday, March 15, 2013
here is the link you can view fro more info: http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/libraries/Programs/Everyone/Pages/poetry-contest.aspx you can go online beginning April 1st to apply and send in your poem. more ›