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Melissa Walker

News Assistant
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A self-proclaimed "List Maker to the Stars," Melissa spends her days coordinating calendars, sorting through press releases and combing the internet for a variety of events for Twin Citians to occupy themselves in their free time for the Minnesota Star Tribune and Vita.mn entertainment calendars. In rare, spare moments, she writes stories and book reviews.

Latest from Melissa Walker

Minnesota’s big bang show: A guide to the Fourth of July fireworks

While the skies light up in an array colors, the streets celebrate the holiday with concerts, parades and food.
June 30, 2025

Celebrate the Fourth with free concerts at 9 venues

The holiday weekend features concert series, the first Jug Jamboree and more.
June 30, 2025
Dan Israel photo by Steve Cohen

Mark Mallman debuts a new album, plus 8 other free things to do this week

Head to a sauerkraut festival, two night markets and an Indigenous fashion show.
June 23, 2025
Is that Mark Mallman or David Bowie? Who can say?

Beat the heat at these 10 cool Twin Cities area water parks

From a 200-foot waterslide to a 700-foot lazy river, there are a variety of attractions to soak up fun.
June 20, 2025

Celebrate Juneteenth with food, music and reflections in the Twin Cities and beyond

For the first time, the city of Savage will hold a host of activities to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.
June 18, 2025

Help color a mural, join the roller disco craze, dive into ArtBlast — plus six other free events

Music series in Apple Valley park, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” screening and new art exhibit “Radical Joy” are other options.
June 16, 2025
Julia Starr performs during a Shania Twain + Country drag brunch.

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

Celebrate with plane rides, horse races, games, cold brews and minigolf.
June 10, 2025

See ‘Wonka’ under the stars, celebrate Pride Month — plus 5 other free events

An all-ages music fest, Firefly Night and skateboarder contest are also on tap.
June 9, 2025

Celebrate Juneteenth with food, music and reflections in the Twin Cities and beyond

For the first time, the city of Savage will hold a host of activities to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.
June 18, 2025

Help color a mural, join the roller disco craze, dive into ArtBlast — plus six other free events

Music series in Apple Valley park, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” screening and new art exhibit “Radical Joy” are other options.
June 16, 2025
Julia Starr performs during a Shania Twain + Country drag brunch.

15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day

Celebrate with plane rides, horse races, games, cold brews and minigolf.
June 10, 2025

See ‘Wonka’ under the stars, celebrate Pride Month — plus 5 other free events

An all-ages music fest, Firefly Night and skateboarder contest are also on tap.
June 9, 2025
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