Posted on April 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service Hunger relief film debuts at film festival Art By Alyssa Bluhm Murphy News Service  Local Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jesse Roesler is debuting his hunger relief film “The Starfish Throwers” tomorrow as part of the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF). The film follows three people around the globe making......read more

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service ‘Tree swing’ enlivens vacant downtown storefront Art Audio slideshow by Anthony Ratnaraj Murphy News Service  Public artist Aaron Dysart has created “Tree Swing” — a new window installation in a vacant storefront on the east side of 7th Street been Nicollet and Hennepin. The project is part of the Hennepin......read more

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service From Osseo to Nashville: Katie Ray is on Her Way Music By Maggie Schauer Murphy News Service Osseo’s Katie Ray Murray has been taking the country music world by storm. Murray, better known as Katie Ray in the music world, said: “According to my family, I was singing from the......read more

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Murphy News Service Free workshops for families affected by Alzheimer’s Health By Jordee Kalk Murphy News Service It’s estimated that one third of Minnesota families are impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease. Of that, 70 percent of those families are caring for their loved ones at home. The toll on the caregivers and other family......read more

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Murphy News Service Excelsior yacht skippers prepping for big Lake Minnetonka June race News By Sam Gordon Murphy News Service Minnesota is nicknamed the Land of 10,000 Lakes, which means there are plenty of opportunities for sailing every year. And this summer, one of the country’s premier yacht races – the A-Scow National......read more

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service Eden Prairie tackling energy efficiency in search of savings News, Environment By Alex Chhith Murphy News Service The city of Eden Prairie invested $500,000 in 2013 to pay for energy efficient projects, as a part of a nine-year initiative aimed at reducing energy usage. The 20/40/15 initiative was introduced by......read more

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service Art unites breast cancer survivors Art By Martha Lueders Murphy News Service A superhero should be easy to spot with the colorful tights and capes they wear, but in real life superheroes may seem ordinary without the Hollywood glamour. So that’s where Barbara Porwit comes in. The Twin Cities artist......read more

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service 5th-grader makes “Feel Better Baskets” for hospital-bound kids News By Shonna Korsmoe Murphy News Service Alanna Worrall knows how it feels to be a child staying at the hospital. She remembers how scary it was and how things like bubbles, toys and board games made her feel better. When she......read more

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service Fashion for philanthropy Fashion, Nonprofits By Alyssa Bluhm Murphy News Service  Twin Cities designer Emma Berg’s latest collection will be presented April 22 at the Ritz Theater as part of a philanthropic fashion event inspired by 10 young women from several local Boys & Girls Clubs. Berg’s spring/summer 2014 collection,......read more

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Murphy News Service April concerts highlight homeless youth Music BY ANTHONY RATNARAJ MURPHY NEWS SERVICE  Popular Stick Pounding artist and Grammy Award-nominee Melanie DeMore in April will join One Voice Mixed Chorus – Minnesota’s and the nation’s largest LGBTA choral group – to raise awareness about homeless youths in the Twin Cities. Jane......read more

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Murphy News Service Audio: Spring Jam Battle of the Bands Music, Audio By Shonna Korsmoe Murphy News Service  ...read more

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Murphy News Service Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour features remodeling ideas News By Alyssa Bluhm Murphy News Service  More than 50 homes will be available to homeowners looking for inspiration for their own remodeling projects late April on the Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour. The free, self-guided tour takes place over......read more

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Murphy News Service Clothing needy a big mission for Bloomington church Faith By Rebekah Ellis Murphy News Service Every Wednesday evening from September through May neatly organized racks of clothing, shoes and accessories are rolled into the lower level of Community of the Cross Lutheran Church in Bloomington. The church’s Community Clothes Line......read more

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Murphy News Service Wayzata’s Zilverberg finishes U career as All-American Sports By Sam Gordon Murphy News Service Wayzata native Danny Zilverberg knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up — an All-American wrestler. “It’s been a goal ever since I was ten years old,” the Wayzata High School grad said.......read more

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Murphy News Service The Ultimate Trickster Business Martha Lueders Murphy News Service When you walk into the Eagle Magic Store in Burnsville you’ll see a colorful display of tubes and boxes with Chinese writing and Egyptian hieroglyphics. In the back is an entire room filled with old antique tricks, Larry Kahlow, owner of......read more