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The Boo Bash Dash and Blast is back in Wayzata
Along with a Halloween-themed run, those attending can take part in costume and pie-eating contests and a pumpkin derby, among other fun things.
WAYZATA, Minn. — Looking for a bit of pre-Halloween family fun? Wayzata has you covered.
The Boo Bash Dash and Blast returns to downtown on Saturday, Oct. 26, highlighted by 5K and 10K races and a downtown mile where competitors are encouraged to run in costume.
Running events start at 9 a.m. with the 10K, followed by the 5K at 9:15 a.m. and the competitive Lake Street Mile race at 10:30. The final event is the family fun run, which gets off the line at 10:40 a.m.
Costumes are highly recommended for all running events as judges will be on hand looking for the most creative costumes throughout the event.
If running’s not your thing, don’t sweat it – other awesome events include the pumpkin derby, where contestants build a pumpkin racer and compete for prizes; costume and pie-eating contests; and trick or treating at downtown stores and shops.
Everyone is welcome to take part, and parking is free at either the Promenade or Mill Street parking ramps.
Police are investigating after three men were shot early on Saturday morning.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating after three men were shot in the Ventura Village neighborhood early Saturday morning.
According to Minneapolis police, officers were called to the area around East 21st Street and South 15th Avenue around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Officers found three men had been shot. One of the men died and the two others were taken to the hospital with what police described as life-threatening injuries.
Officials said the shooting happened at a small homeless encampment.
Police have not announced any arrests as of Saturday morning.
KARE 11 will update this story as more information is made available.
This Halloween the chocolate shop is getting very festive.
MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, Minn. — A small sweet shop in a Minnesota river town has won some BIG awards for its chocolates.
St. Croix Chocolate Company in Marine on St. Croix has won national and international awards including Best of Show in this year’s America’s Division of the International Chocolate Awards.
Their chocolates are available at the St. Croix Chocolate Company kitchen or online.
This Halloween they are selling a Halloween Countdown Calendar that features 14 prize-winning recipes made into ghosts, bats, skulls and other spooky configurations. They also have a Boo Bag-handled tote that comes with their “best of” Halloween assortment.
Owner and Chocolatier, Robyn Dochterman, joined KARE 11 Saturday to share what St. Croix Chocolate Company has to offer.
MINNEAPOLIS — Making pasta at home is relatively simple, as long as you have the right tools.
October is National Pasta Month and Red Rabbit‘s Corporate Chef, Adam Lerner, joined KARE 11 Saturday to show us how to make homemade noodles in the confines of your own kitchen.
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