Anika Besst

Minneapolis-St.Paul

Associate Producer/Reporter at MPR News (Saint Paul, MN)

Multimedia Journalist at APM Reports

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MN Shortlist, June 13-20: Ukrainian dance, Cornbread and hip hop dance

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Jacob Aloi |Anika Besst |Alex V. Cipolle

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. ‘Rhythms of Ukraine’June 13-14 — If you’re looking for a high-energy dance show, join the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble this weekend for “Rhythms of Ukraine.” At Hamline University's Drew Fine Arts, they will be showcasing traditional folk dances from across Ukraine.
MN Shortlist June 6-12: Country Queers, Plein Air and 'Legally Blonde'

3 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Jacob Aloi |Anika Besst |Alex V. Cipolle

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. North American Odyssey Book Talk at Big Hill BooksJune 8 — Outdoor enthusiasts Amy and Dave Freeman (who were the 2014 National Geographic “Adventurers of the Year”) have trekked across much of the continent for over two decades.
MN Shortlist, May 30-June 5: Hitchcock with a live score, an outlaw musical and women muralists

4 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Jacob Aloi |Anika Besst |Alex V. Cipolle |Max Sparber

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. ‘The Lodger’ with Live Score by Paris1919May 30 — “The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog,” from 1927, is often cited as the film where Alfred Hitchcock first found his voice, even if it was silent.
Boundary Waters Horse River Fire remains relatively small, but continues to grow

4 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Anika Besst

A wildfire burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota is growing, leading authorities to close off a part of Superior National Forest land in the Horse River area. The Horse River Fire is still relatively small, but it has more than doubled in size in recent days to nearly 25 acres, and it's burning completely uncontained. National Forest officials have closed an area between Jackfish Bay and Lower Basswood Falls and the immediate fire area.
Northeastern Minnesota wildfires: What comes next

1 month ago | mankatofreepress.com | Anika Besst

Three combined wildfires burned nearly 20,000 acres in northeastern Minnesota over the past few weeks. As of Monday, the Jenkins Creek fire near Hoyt Lakes was 78 percent contained. The Camp House fire near Brimson, remained at 90 percent containment. As the wildfires become increasingly contained, the process to recovery is set. The fires destroyed dozens of structures and left some displaced. Tom Hall is the forest supervisor at the Superior National Forest.
Northeastern Minnesota wildfires: What comes next

1 month ago | southernminn.com | Anika Besst

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Northeastern Minnesota wildfires: What comes next

1 month ago | mprnews.org | Anika Besst

How common are wildfires? | What comes next | Reminders Three combined wildfires burned nearly 20,000 acres in northeastern Minnesota over the past few weeks. As of Monday, the Jenkins Creek fire near Hoyt Lakes was 78 percent contained. The Camp House fire near Brimson, remained at 90 percent containment. As the wildfires become increasingly contained, the process to recovery is set. The fires destroyed dozens of structures and left some displaced.
MN Shortlist: May 23-29

1 month ago | mprnews.org | Jacob Aloi |Anika Besst |Alex V. Cipolle

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. Memorial Day Concert and ReenactmentMay 24 — Calling all BBQ lovers and history nerds: Before Memorial Day got its name, it was called “Decoration Day,” after the tradition of decorating the graves of Civil War soldiers. Over time, it became “Memorial Day” to honor all American military members who have died in service.
Lynx face off against Minnesota-native Paige Bueckers’ Wings in home opener

1 month ago | mprnews.org | Anika Besst

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Tickets for the Lynx’s home opener Wednesday night are nearly sold out. And it’s no surprise after the team fell short of winning their fifth WNBA Championship last season after a blazing and controversial final series against the New York Liberty. But fans are expected to turn out for a different Minnesota basketball reason.
Repair on sinkhole near Xcel Center expected to begin Monday

1 month ago | mprnews.org | Anika Besst

Repair on a 35-foot-deep sinkhole is expected to begin Monday on West Seventh Street in St. Paul. St. Paul officials haven’t determined what caused the sinkhole. They also say the fix could take a couple of months to repair. The city says businesses near the sinkhole aren’t experiencing any water or sewer issues. Local resident Jon Bourgo heard about the sinkhole on a walk Friday. “I think there are infrastructure issues within the city,” Bourgo said.