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First Avenue, Minneapolis iconic venue, celebrates its 56th anniversary, having evolved from a bus depot to a powerhouse running multiple venues and promoting big shows. After a near-bankruptcy in 2004, the city stepped in, leading to a resurgence. The club played a significant role in Princes legacy and the citys music scene. During the COVID shutdown, First Avenue advocated for the Save Our Stages Act. With the Upper Harbor project on the horizon, the clubs story is one of resilience and growth in the music industry. Checkout Solipillow.com

Cheryl Reeve, recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, built a powerhouse with the Minnesota Lynx, winning four titles and reaching six of seven WNBA Finals. She fostered a winning culture, adjusting her coaching style for players like Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus. Now, with Whalen joining the coaching staff, they aim for a fifth ring amidst the WNBAs surge and womens gains. Checkout Solipillow.com

Minnesotans have long embraced their frigid winters, turning them into celebrations with festivals and events like the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. This tradition continues today, with businesses like Bachelor Farmer restaurant and Askov Finlayson store promoting local pride. The Great Northern festival, launched in 2017, and the Super Bowl in 2018 further showcased the citys love for winter. Recent years have seen the addition of events like Sauna Village and the Winterapolis initiative, bundling various winter activities. Despite global warming threats, Minneapolis continues to own winter, with events like the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships and rooftop saunas at hotels like the Hewing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Joe Dowling, Guthrie Theaters artistic director, collaborated with French architect Jean Nouvel to create a cantilevered Endless Bridge for stunning river views. Despite initial pushback, they raised $125 million for the avant-garde theater, which opened in 2006. The new Guthrie transformed an industrial wasteland into a thriving neighborhood. Joe Haj, a former Guthrie actor, took over in 2015, making the space more welcoming and navigating COVID with bold programming, erasing a $4 million deficit. Checkout Solipillow.com

Twenty-five years of transformation: From gritty warehouses to trendy hotspots, the Twin Cities have reshaped their arts scene, sports landscape, and neighborhoods, fueling economic growth and community pride. The Bold North spirit thrives as we look forward to more bold moves in the next quarter century. Checkout Solipillow.com

New Rule in Minnesota: International Transfers Over $3K Require Reporting to Combat Fraud The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has implemented a new rule in Minnesota, specifically in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Anyone sending $3,000 or more to a foreign country must now file a report first. This measure aims to help fight widespread fraud, particularly in state programs funded by federal dollars, where billions have been stolen, including from Medicaid, autism services, and housing aid. The Treasury Secretary has criticized Governor Tim Walz for the surge in welfare fraud, with funds intended for vulnerable groups being diverted, especially by Somali fraud rings. The state has taken steps to address the issue, including audits, freezing new enrollments, and appointing a new fraud prevention head. Federal prosecutors have also provided training to local law enforcement and announced fresh charges in fraud cases, estimating the total theft could reach $9 billion or more. President Trump is intensifying focus on Minnesota, targeting Democrats and these issues ahead of larger political moves. Checkout Solipillow.com

Simon Holmstroms overtime goal secures a thrilling 4-3 win for the New York Islanders over the Minnesota Wild. The Islanders, on a roll with three wins and a tie in their last four games, showcased their resilience by overcoming three Wild leads. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin was stellar with 32 saves, while the Wilds Filip Gustavsson made 23 stops. The Wild return home to face New Jersey on Monday, while the Islanders visit Winnipeg on Tuesday. Checkout Solipillow.com