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Plays, exhibits, sporting events, fair & festivals—you name it, the Twin Cities has it and we’ll advertise it.

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Our Upcoming Events

Women of Influence Luncheon Series

May 15, 2008 • Noon at Bellanotte

Join us for "an intimate conversation," hosted by WCCO Radio's Sue Zelickson. Sue’s guest will be Lee Valsvik –on-air personality for Cities 97 and KARE-TV, mother of two and a passionate volunteer for local organizations. Proceeds will benefit Pay it Forward- Fund for Women’s Cancer.

Purchase tickets here.

Great River Energy Mississippi River Challenge

July 26 - July 27, 2008 • Paddling event begins at Coon Rapids Dam • Cycling event begins at Historic Fort Snelling

The Great River Energy Mississippi River Challenge is a one- or two-day event, July 26 & 27, 2008, to raise awareness of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.

You can participate by bicycle on the many beautiful trails in the river gorge, or by paddling your canoe or kayak and exploring the Cities from the perspective of the River. All participants pay a registration fee and are asked to raise pledges for river protection…and earn spectacular premiums for your efforts. All food and beverages for the weekend, safety and sag support, shuttles, interpretive highlights, live music and camping at Fort Snelling are included in the participant registration fee. Come experience and protect this amazing river!

Registration is now open for the 2008 Mississippi River Challenge! Sign up today. Paddle it. Pedal it. Protect it. Register now or find out more information.

Twin Cities Fresh Taste Festival

August 17, 2008 | Nicollet Island Pavilion | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us at the inaugural Twin Cities Fresh Taste Festival, a day-long event to celebrate the best in organic, local and sustainable food products and wines.

For more information, visit www.freshtaste.com

MMPA Awards

Minnesota Monthly received 10 awards at the 11th annual Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association Excellence Awards ceremony on November 1, 2007 with four golds, three silvers and three bronze awards.

See the entire list of awards won this year, and then read the selected features.

Your Snapshots

Submit your photo and if it wins our seasonal contest, it will appear as this page's banner image.

If you've been out on the town hosting or attending an event, or simply captured a great shot of that horizon, send in your photos to online_editor@minnesotamonthly.com.

Charitable Registry

Join us in supporting local charitable organizations. From walks to gala black-tie events, you’ll find many ways to help make a difference.

Registration of your event for the 2008-2009 Charitable Registry has passed. So have nominations for the Heart of the Event Award. Please check back for future registries.

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The 10th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Awards Gala

Pictured: Reed and Margie Tuckson.

The 10th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Awards Gala raised funds to find mentors for young people.

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Listed

Twin Cities Food
And Wine Festival

Check Listed to see what Minnesota Monthly and Greenspring Media Group are doing around town.

This month, we highlight The Most Delicious Weekend of the Year.

To learn more about Listed events, register for our M-List.

Tamarack Submissions

Minnesota Monthly runs an annual competition for unpublished short fiction work. The winning story is published in our magazine. Read the winning story of 2007!

Submissions are now being collected for the next award from March 1 through May 15.
The winning story will appear in our November issue.

Click here for entry guidelines.