AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Minneapolis Minnesota. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:23:21 -0600 Patrick’s Cabaret is now taking submissions for the following shows in 2010: Transgender Cabaret March 19-20th BiSexual Cabaret April... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/news-from-patrick-s-cabaret-open-call-for-glbt-performers-in-2010-235162 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/news-from-patrick-s-cabaret-open-call-for-glbt-performers-in-2010-235162 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Arturo Miles presents The Somewhat 90'S Variety Show! An evening of hip-hop, comedy, singing, breakin', house dance, waacking, freestyle, and modern... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/the-somewhat-90-s-variety-show-at-patrick-s-cabaret-234630 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/the-somewhat-90-s-variety-show-at-patrick-s-cabaret-234630 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 This dance performance will take place at PATRiCK'S CABARET and is curated by Sarah LaRose-Holland. Featuring: Cade Holmseth Jennifer Glaws'... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/kinetic-kitchen-at-patrick-s-cabaret-234632 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/kinetic-kitchen-at-patrick-s-cabaret-234632 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Minneapolis, MN -- The Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts will host a fundraiser event presented by Dorothy Lundstrum Alumni, with guest Corbin... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/broadway-meets-runway-at-the-lundstrum-center-for-the-performing-arts-232476 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/broadway-meets-runway-at-the-lundstrum-center-for-the-performing-arts-232476 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has begun work on a one-year grant to identify and evaluate teen dating violence prevention programs in the... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-department-of-health-receives-cdc-grant-to-address-teen-dating-violence-prevention-231905 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-department-of-health-receives-cdc-grant-to-address-teen-dating-violence-prevention-231905 Health and Fitness Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Come to the mall and step back in time to when toys were hand crafted in your own town, before plastic made it's debut. Juried Show Merchants sell... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/holiday-gift-and-craft-show-231931 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/holiday-gift-and-craft-show-231931 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Help Families Put Food on the Table  One of 10 goals in our Agenda for Lasting Change, United Way is working to reduce hunger in our region... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/greater-twin-cities-united-way-news-november-4-2009-231421 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/greater-twin-cities-united-way-news-november-4-2009-231421 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Two more deaths from 2009 H1N1 influenza have been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Health, bringing the total number of H1N1 deaths to 12... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/two-more-h1n1-deaths-confirmed-in-minnesota-residents-229753 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/two-more-h1n1-deaths-confirmed-in-minnesota-residents-229753 Health and Fitness Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 THE DANSKINｮ DANCE SERIES INVITES DANCE GROUPS TO COMPETE TO BE A PART OF “TEAM Minneapolis” National Dance... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/danskin-dance-series-229309 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/danskin-dance-series-229309 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Minnesota (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/hopkins/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-hennepin-county-227165 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/hopkins/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-hennepin-county-227165 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Three more Minnesota residents have died from complications due to infection with the H1N1 novel influenza virus, the Minnesota Department of Health... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-records-three-more-deaths-associated-with-h1n1-novel-influenza-225269 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-records-three-more-deaths-associated-with-h1n1-novel-influenza-225269 Health and Fitness Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Institute of Medicine Report – Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects: Making Sense of the Evidence A new report released today,... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-department-of-health-tobacco-prevention-news-update-october-15-2009-223645 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-department-of-health-tobacco-prevention-news-update-october-15-2009-223645 Government and Politics Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Hennepin County, MN area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Hennepin... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/hopkins/news/hennepin-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-hennepin-county-220850 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/hopkins/news/hennepin-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-hennepin-county-220850 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Hennepin County Minnesota area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/hopkins/news/hennepin-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-hennepin-county-221515 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/hopkins/news/hennepin-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-hennepin-county-221515 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 With an Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel series and a newly released Walt Disney Records album under their belt, the... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-220394 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-220394 Arts and Entertainment Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 HGA’s Design Will Create an Architectural Destination That Highlights the State’s Cultural Resources. Minneapolis, MN---The North Dakota... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/hga-s-north-dakota-heritage-center-expansion-219793 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/hga-s-north-dakota-heritage-center-expansion-219793 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Take a Stand and Advocate for Victims of Domestic Violence While 57,000 women in Minnesota experience domestic violence in a year's time, fewer... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/greater-twin-cities-united-way-newsletter-october-2-2009-218823 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/greater-twin-cities-united-way-newsletter-october-2-2009-218823 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 First supply of H1N1 vaccine will go to Minnesota health care and emergency medical workers. Initial shipment of 28,000 doses allocated to... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/first-supply-of-h1n1-vaccine-will-go-to-minnesota-health-care-218564 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/first-supply-of-h1n1-vaccine-will-go-to-minnesota-health-care-218564 Health and Fitness Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Our show is premiering on October 3rd, Saturday nights, 9pm eastern.  We are the new kid on the Travel Channel block, the underdog, the... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/premier-of-the-relic-hunter-with-ian-grant-on-travel-channel-218392 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/premier-of-the-relic-hunter-with-ian-grant-on-travel-channel-218392 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Minnesota corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/saintpaul/news/find-minnesota-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-minnesota-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217187 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/saintpaul/news/find-minnesota-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-minnesota-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217187 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 While some providers have plenty of vaccine, others await supplies. Minnesotans seeking seasonal flu shots wh- find their health care provider is... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesotans-encouraged-to-be-persistent-in-getting-seasonal-flu-shots-216487 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesotans-encouraged-to-be-persistent-in-getting-seasonal-flu-shots-216487 Health and Fitness Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to read the letter  http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/governor-pawlenty-and-fellow-governors-send-letter-to-senator-baucus-216591 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/governor-pawlenty-and-fellow-governors-send-letter-to-senator-baucus-216591 Government and Politics Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 State health officials are tracking apparent upswing in flu activity across Minnesota Officials at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/federal-designation-of-flu-activity-in-state-is-raised-to-widespread-215034 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/federal-designation-of-flu-activity-in-state-is-raised-to-widespread-215034 Health and Fitness Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Officials Update Guidelines For Handling Flu-Like Illness In Child Care Settings And Pre-School Programs More protective measures recommended for... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/officials-update-guidelines-for-handling-flu-like-illness-in-child-care-settings-215238 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/officials-update-guidelines-for-handling-flu-like-illness-in-child-care-settings-215238 Health and Fitness Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500