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NW Metro Outdoor Summer Concert Series

There is nothing better than enjoying live music outdoors on a hot summer night. Here is a list of the NW Metro Outdoor Summer Concert Series for 2025. Click the links for lineups.  Albertville Summer Concert Series – Thursdays 6pm – 8:30pm, June 19th – September 4th. Central Park, Albertville.  Anoka Rockin’ on the Rum, […]

NW Metro Clean Up Days 2025

Do you have junk in your garage or yard that you can’t put out with the trash? Many NW Metro cities have a clean up day that allows residents to bring in items that are more difficult to dispose of.  Some items may have fees associated, click the link for your city for more details, […]

NW Metro Museums and Historical Societies

Welcome to the rich tapestry of the Twin Cities Northwest Metro’s past! The NW Metro area, encompassing vibrant communities from Rockford to Elk River, is not just a hub of modern living but also a treasure trove of history. The local museums and historical societies play a pivotal role in preserving the unique heritage of […]

NW Metro Breweries, Wine Bars & Speakeasys

The Twin Cities NW Metro has plenty of options when it comes to Craft Beer, Wine Bars and even speakeasys! What’s better than enjoying a cold beverage while listening to live music and eating food from the featured food truck?! Check out these NW Metro Favorites! 10K Brewing – 2005 2nd Ave , Anoka AEGIR Brewing […]

AMBI Wine Bar, Anoka

AMBI Wine Bar

We stopped by AMBI for a date night last week and it was really wonderful! A great selection of wine and bottled craft beer, and the perfect menu to go along with it at a reasonable price.  We shared the charcuterie board and had enough left over to bring some home. The ambiance was perfect […]

NW Metro Donut Shops

NW Metro Donuts

There’s nothing more comforting than a morning donut paired with a hot cup of coffee! Here are some of the best NW Metro Donut Shops! NW Metro Donut Shops Han’s Bakery – Anoka Try the Beehive! Blue Egg Bakery – Elk River – Donuts, bread, cookies and more! Moon Donuts and Cafe – Buffalo and […]

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