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Music Feature Friday: Minneapolis indie rock band The Nokturnal North

Minneapolis, MN is known for its budding music scene and this past weekend I got a taste of it at Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater in Uptown. It was a Sunday evening full of sensational storytelling through song featuring acclaimed Minneapolis indie rock band The Nokturnal North. The Nockturnal North consists of members Joe Norton (songwriter, keys, guitar), Kiera Waskey (vocals), Sam Bostrom (bass), Joel … Continue reading Music Feature Friday: Minneapolis indie rock band The Nokturnal North

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iHeart Radio and KDWB’s Jingle Ball 2018

A star-studded line-up of artists and bands, along with thousands of fans, filled the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul on Monday, December 3, for KDWB’s Jingle Ball.   The night was full of music, backstage shenanigans, dancing (a lot of it), singing at the top of your lungs and so much more. Here’s a breakdown of everything that happened: The Glam Jingle Ball … Continue reading iHeart Radio and KDWB’s Jingle Ball 2018

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Kicking butt with LIIFT 4: A Beachbody workout program review

UPDATE 10/23/18 I have officially completed Liift4’s 8-week program! I lost a total of 7 pounds and 17.5 inches! Read below for more information on the program and send me a DM on instagram if you want to join me for round 2! This summer I joined Beachbody OnDemand. Think Netflix for online workouts–its basically a subscription to hundreds of workouts accessible on your laptop, … Continue reading Kicking butt with LIIFT 4: A Beachbody workout program review

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Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour in Minneapolis Nights 1 & 2

Taylor Swift brought her Reputation Stadium Tour to Minneapolis over Labor Day weekend and it was hands down the best tour of her career that I’ve ever been to. Everything from the theatrics, to the choreography, visuals, storytelling and vocals were absolutely incredible. It was easily the best two concerts I’ve ever attended in my life and my favorite time seeing TS. *** CONTAINS SHOW … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour in Minneapolis Nights 1 & 2

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5SOS releases third album ‘Youngblood’

It’s nearly 12 a.m., and the new 5 Seconds of Summer album Youngblood is finally out. It’s dropped already on the East Coast, so us lucky listeners all across the USA have the complete collection of songs before the day officially turns to June 15. I’m situated with headphones, my Spotify qued up and am prepared to dive in and write a song-by-song first impressions … Continue reading 5SOS releases third album ‘Youngblood’

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for KING & COUNTRY at KTIS’ Joyful Noise Festival 2018

98.5 KTIS had their 2018 Joyful Noise music festival this past weekend. It was two days full of Christian music consisting of artists and bands that are commonly played on their radio station. For another year in a row, for KING & COUNTRY headlined the festival. The Aussie band closed out Joyful Noise with a bang Saturday night. They were the last act to take … Continue reading for KING & COUNTRY at KTIS’ Joyful Noise Festival 2018

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Extravagant toppings and glitter ice cream galore at MN Nice Cream in NE Minneapolis, MN

The Minnesota Instagram-famous, single soft-serve ice cream food truck, MN Nice Cream, has found itself a permanent home in North East Minneapolis, MN. The newly opened ice cream shop is uber cute and the perfect place to satisfy any sweet tooth or do-it-for-the-instapic craving. Their sugary treats are fun, absolutely picture-worthy and can be made into all sorts of creative concoctions with the plethora of wacky … Continue reading Extravagant toppings and glitter ice cream galore at MN Nice Cream in NE Minneapolis, MN

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Latte Art gets creative and colorful at Cafe Astoria in St. Paul, MN

I found my new favorite coffee shop on Instagram, and it’s even better in real life. Cafe Astoria is located in downtown St. Paul and its latte art is out of this world. I’ve never enjoyed creative coffee like this — it’s stunningly colorful and tastes as good as it looks. Cafe Astoria has been open for about a year. Its an outpost in the … Continue reading Latte Art gets creative and colorful at Cafe Astoria in St. Paul, MN

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Griffith Observatory is a MUST DO in Los Angeles, California

If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you have to visit Griffith Observatory. It offers the most stunning views of LA and gives prime viewing of the Hollywood Sign. If you’re a sucker for city skylines, the trip to the park won’t disappoint. It’s popular at sunset and is free (besides parking). The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. … Continue reading Griffith Observatory is a MUST DO in Los Angeles, California

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