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We like it here: Study finds most people born in Minnesota still live in the state

70.9% of the people born in the state still lived here as of 2021, according to a new study.

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St. Paul house with recording studio asks $269K

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Minneapolis Public Schools relaunches superintendent search

The district is still looking for a permanent successor to past superintendent Ed Graff.

Fall color should be poppin' in the Twin Cities in 2023

"It has been widely accepted in the in the horticultural landscape community that during drought years, you're going to get really brilliant fall colors."

Twin Cities weekend events: Indie art fair, llamas, pancakes and more

Check out an indie artisan fair in Minneapolis or a Cambodian heritage celebration in St. Paul.

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This weekend in the Twin Cities, check out an indie artisan fair and an art show with pancakes and booze in Minneapolis, a Cambodian heritage celebration in St. Paul and more.

Views of vendors and attendees of last year's Jackalope artisan fair.

8 things to do this fall around the Twin Cities

The Fall Colors train ride along the St. Croix River Valley is the perfect low-effort way to see foliage.

Fall is in full swing! Looking for things to do before the weather turns cold? We found eight activities across the Twin Cities (well, one technically in Wisconsin) to try this season.

hand holding a red apple in front of a group of apple trees on sunny day

21 Minnesota apple orchards to visit this fall

Minnesota is known for creating some of the best apples.

It&#x27;s apple season! Minnesota is known for creating some of the best apples (Honeycrisp, anyone?), and there are plenty of opportunities to pick a peck near the Twin Cities this season. How it works: Pay by the pound, and pick as many as you&#x27;d like.

Can't get a table at a hot Twin Cities restaurant? Try this tip instead

We used a tried-and-true approach to enjoy the food and ambiance without the wait.

Last Friday, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios Twin Cities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities" data-vars-content-id="75396422-2e5a-430f-9442-128f7e882470" data-vars-headline="Can&#x27;t get a table at a hot Twin Cities restaurant? Try this tip instead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities" target="_self">Axios Twin Cities</a> team hatched an ambitious — some might even say audacious — plan for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a night out" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/things-to-do" data-vars-content-id="75396422-2e5a-430f-9442-128f7e882470" data-vars-headline="Can&#x27;t get a table at a hot Twin Cities restaurant? Try this tip instead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/things-to-do" target="_self">a night out</a> on the town. <ul><li>Our colleague <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sami Sparber" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/authors/ssparber" data-vars-content-id="75396422-2e5a-430f-9442-128f7e882470" data-vars-headline="Can&#x27;t get a table at a hot Twin Cities restaurant? Try this tip instead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/authors/ssparber" target="_self">Sami Sparber</a> was visiting, so we decided to try to score a table for three at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Khâluna" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2022/01/11/khaluna-minneapolis-review-what-to-order" data-vars-content-id="75396422-2e5a-430f-9442-128f7e882470" data-vars-headline="Can&#x27;t get a table at a hot Twin Cities restaurant? Try this tip instead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2022/01/11/khaluna-minneapolis-review-what-to-order" target="_self">Khâluna</a> at 7pm on a Friday night without a reservation. </li></ul>Reality check: When we arrived at the buzzy Minneapolis restaurant, the host kindly informed us there would be a table available but not until after 9pm.

Twin Cities events: Veg Fest, Cocktails at the Castle and more

Check out Veg Fest, Powderhorn Porchfest, Fiesta Latina and a car show.

This weekend in the Twin Cities, check out Powderhorn Porchfest in south Minneapolis, Fiesta Latina in St. Paul, a car show in Edina and more.

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2023 Twin Cities fall concerts: Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, The Eagles, Wu-Tang Clan and much more

All of these concerts still have tickets available as of mid-September.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taylor Swift" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/06/29/taylor-swift-transit-ridership-minneapolis-hotel-occupancy" data-vars-content-id="6f48d4b1-f8d5-4350-b978-8354c4dc90fb" data-vars-headline="2023 Twin Cities fall concerts: Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, The Eagles, Wu-Tang Clan and much more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/06/29/taylor-swift-transit-ridership-minneapolis-hotel-occupancy" target="_self">Taylor Swift</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Beyoncé" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/02/01/beyonce-renaissance-tour-2023-tour-dates-cities-presale-tickets" data-vars-content-id="6f48d4b1-f8d5-4350-b978-8354c4dc90fb" data-vars-headline="2023 Twin Cities fall concerts: Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, The Eagles, Wu-Tang Clan and much more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/02/01/beyonce-renaissance-tour-2023-tour-dates-cities-presale-tickets" target="_self">Beyoncé</a> have already made their tour stops here, but there are plenty of major concerts remaining this year in the Twin Cities.The big picture: Live music and events have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="returned in full force" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/09/02/live-event-ticket-sales-concerts" data-vars-content-id="6f48d4b1-f8d5-4350-b978-8354c4dc90fb" data-vars-headline="2023 Twin Cities fall concerts: Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, The Eagles, Wu-Tang Clan and much more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/09/02/live-event-ticket-sales-concerts" target="_self">returned in full force</a> following years of pandemic shutdowns, and some of the biggest names in the music industry are coming to Minnesota through 2023.

7 pumpkin patches to visit in Minnesota this fall

Picking the perfect pumpkin is a fall staple, and there are plenty of farms around the Twin Cities to visit this year.

Picking the perfect pumpkin is a fall staple, and there are plenty of farms around the Twin Cities to visit this year. <ul><li>Here are seven farms for pumpkin picking and other fun family activities. </li></ul>

A child grabbing a pumpkin off the ground at a farm.

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in the Twin Cities

The festivals inspired by the German tradition celebrating beer and Bavarian culture are in full swing.

Food and Drink

Oktoberfest, festivals inspired by the German tradition celebrating beer and Bavarian culture, is in full swing, and there are plenty of specialty brews, traditional German food and activities to enjoy.<ul><li>Here are 10 to check out around the Twin Cities. The majority are family friendly.</li></ul>

Stone Arch Bridge to close to through traffic for two summers

The first phase of Stone Arch closures, targeting the east end, will likely begin in April 2024.

Summer strolls across Minneapolis&#x27; Stone Arch Bridge will be thwarted by construction for the next two years. Driving the news: The historic landmark is set to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="undergo significant renovations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/stonearchbridge/index.html" data-vars-content-id="1f89cb7f-c191-4046-b868-c45da15d49dd" data-vars-headline="Stone Arch Bridge to close to through traffic for two summers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/stonearchbridge/index.html" target="_blank">undergo significant renovations</a>. As part of the work, officials will close the bridge to through traffic for several months in both 2024 and 2025, the Minnesota Department of Transportation confirmed to Axios.

Twin Cities weekend events: Oktoberfest, American Pottery Festival and more

Check out St. Paul's Oktoberfest, the American Pottery Festival, a Greek festival in Minneapolis and more.

This weekend in the Twin Cities, check out St. Paul&#x27;s Oktoberfest, the American Pottery Festival and a Greek festival in Minneapolis, Latin dance night and more.

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