Oil: A Love Story tonight

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It's undeniable that the U.S. depends on oil: We're willing to wait in line for it, we panic when the price for gas is too high, and we're even willing to go to war for it. Tonight, Solutions Twin Cities will explore this dynamic with a series of interactive talks, games, and activities. Need a drink? Yeah, they'll have that too.

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MNfashion Holiday opens at Gaviidae Commons

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With Halloween a distant memory of zombies, party crashers, and packets of Skittles, it is now time to turn our attention to the upcoming holidays that celebrate grocery stores and shopping malls. While some of us will stare blankly at Amazon's lame gift suggestions, others will trek out to the Mall of America. However, those looking to avoid the mega-mall and/or the internet this holiday season should check out MNfashion Holiday at Gaviidae Commons.



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Condoleezza Rice to visit Minnesota this Sunday

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She was the 66th Secretary of State of the United States under President George W. Bush. She worked as an assistant for national security affairs. On occasion she would accidentally refer to the President as her husband (awkward!). Thandie Newton played her in a movie directed by Oliver Stone. This weekend she will be in town for a lecture and a Q&A in St. Louis Park. Tickets are still available, but it will cost you. (Not your soul).

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Drag racers unite in Brainerd this weekend

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Brainerd International Raceway is hosting the drag racing hoopla today through Sunday.  According to the Brainerd Raceway, the occasion is the 28th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. 

Brainerd is number 16 of 23 stops in the series.

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Disney's Tinker Bell spotted in Duluth

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You probably wouldn't believe it if you crossed her on the street, but Margaret Kerry is the closest you could ever get to meeting the real Disney Tinker Bell. Kerry was the inspiration and original model for the famous Disney fairy covered in pixie dust from the Peter Pan movie. That was 60 years ago.

Kerry has a daughter who lives in Duluth and is in town from California for a fundraising event Saturday. Not quite as amazing as our sighting of a Wizard of Oz Lollipop Guild member, but Tinker Bell would be a nice one to add to the list.

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Final Exit Network president to talk death at Ridgedale Library

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In the late '90s Dr. Jack Kevorkian, while standing trial for second-degree murder, stirred up great controversy and national debate over doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Enter Jerry Dincin, president of Final Exit Network. His organization provides counseling and instruction for any individual seeking to end his life, regardless of whether he has a terminal health status.

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'The Office' actor B.J. Novak performs U of M Saturday

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B.J. Novak, actor, writer, and producer of the NBC comedy "The Office" will perform live on the University of Minnesota campus Saturday. And you're probably lying if you said you didn't like "The Office," so you have no excuse not to attend.

Unless of course you find Novak's character pretty unfunny, which we do. But if he's helping write the show, he's got to have some funny bones in his body.

Get the details below.


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What's open, closed on President's Day

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A kind reminder that today is President's Day. Here's a handy guide for what is open and closed in the Twin Cities.


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Widows and widowers to spend Valentine's Day at funeral home

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We've never found funeral homes to very comforting places to spend time, but widows and widowers in the Stillwater area plan to use the space for a Valentine's Day dinner.

The Pioneer Press has a story about how hard Valentine's Day can be for someone who have lost a spouse. It's often a forgotten holiday they spend alone. So why not gather in a safe space with others in a similar mindset?

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Inauguration: Need a place to celebrate?

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No worries -- there are lots of places to go to celebrate Obama's inauguration, starting with your couch if you can stay home for the morning. But if you're one of those unlucky who actually have to get to work, you can be sneaky at work and watch the Inauguration live online at CNN.

All day long and into the night, there are plenty of local places to watch, including the Walker Art Museum, Lee's Liquor Lounge, and the Riverview Theater. Check out the handy partial listing at Minneapolis MetBlogs. Or go to www.moveon.org and punch in your zip code to find more events.


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