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Smart Transportation Tools: How Metro Transit Uses Technology to Ensure a Smooth Ride

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Finding new ways to provide riders with information is ongoing at Metro Transit. Now that more people are carrying smart phones, and using them to pay for life’s essentials, Metro Transit has been innovating ways to meet riders’ needs.

Lion in Winter

December Arts & Culture: Last-minute maker markets and holiday antidotes

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, December 06, 2016

To rephrase a popular aphorism, it's all stars and snowflakes until someone gets hurt...meaning, amid last-minute maker markets and star gazing this holiday month there's a "House of Cards" style production at the Guthrie to clear the senses and a concert to ground our sensibilities.

Amy Rice's textiles

November Arts and Culture: Holiday Markets (and Makers) Galore

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, November 08, 2016

For MSP makers, this month is among the busiest of the year as they sell their wares at holiday markets, boutiques and pop-ups happening at a crazy pace. But you can also tour a renovated machine shed and enjoy open art studios before the big freeze.

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September Arts and Culture: Grand Openings, Helmet Art and Community Gardens

Camille LeFevre Tuesday, September 13, 2016

A new independent bookstore! A second ReStore store! Plus a community garden celebration and an art exhibit and fashion show featuring motorcycle helmets highlight September arts and culture.

Four Craft Coffee Roasters Building Buzz in MSP

Brian Martucci Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Who are the local players behind MSP’s craft coffee scene? These four local roasters are undeniably at the movement’s fore, sparking a revolution in how we talk about roasting and experience tasting.

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Louise Erdrich receives American Book Award
Target lands on survey of "most inspiring" in the country
Source: Forbes
Twin Cities farmers markets land on list of nation's best
Source: The Daily Meal
Target, Best Buy land on Best Retail Brands report
Source: Interbrand
General Mills' Betty Crocker on Adweek list of famous frontwomen
Source: Adweek
Minneapolis furniture company gets attention for inventive Twitter contest
Source: ClickZ
Minneapolis-based analyst firm chimes in on digital coupon trend
Source: Supermarket News
Minnesota grocer makes national news for giving store to employees
Source: MSNBC
Minneapolis St. Paul airport in USA Today article about traveler amenities
Source: USA Today
Minneapolis' North Loop singled out on Forbes' hipster neighborhoods list
Source: Forbes

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