Language Resources in Minnesota
Spanish Resources
Organizations
MN-AATSP
MN-AATSP is the Minnesota affiliate of the American Association of the Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
Website: http://www.mn-aatsp.net
Events
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Parade, music, dances, and great food.
St. Paul (May 5)Festival of Nations
The International Institute of Minnesota
1694 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-647-0191
Or St. Paul Chamber of Commerce at
651-223-5000
Website: http://www.festivalofnations.com
Held at the beginning of May in the St. Paul Civic Center, this is a weekend of international exhibits, entertainment, food, marketplace, and educational activities for all ages. Weekday hours are scheduled for student groups.Spanish Day at the Minnesota Zoo
Exhibits are presented in German, French, and Spanish on World Language Days. Held in February, the zoo offers a day of exhibits, presentations, and entertainment designed for high school language students. Curriculum packages available.
Phone: 952-431-9200
Website: http://www.mnzoo.com
Theaters
Omni Theater: Science Museum of Minnesota
Some films in Spanish for class outings. Accompanying materials are available.
120 W. Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 1-800-221-9444 / 651-221-9444Teatro del Pueblo
209 W. Page Street - Suite 213
St. Paul, MN 55170
Phone: 651-224-8806Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre
3012 Minnehaha Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Phone: 612-724-2000
Restaurants
Saint Paul Area
Boca Chica Restaurante
Authentic Mexican cuisine. Accomodates student groups and provides a speaker for an additional fee upon request.
11 Concord Street
St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 612-222-8499La Corvina Mexican-Latin Cafe
1570 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651-645-5288La Cucaracha
Dale at Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-221-9682La Hacienda
Traditional Mexican, Salvadoran & Peruvian Food
2467 West 7th Street
West 7th Street
St Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 651-699-3213
South AmericanMañana Restaurant
Offers the finest authentic and homemade El Salvadorian, Central American, and Mexican food in St Paul
828 7th Street E
Saint Paul, MN 55106-4516
Phone: 651-793-8482
Website: http://www.mananarestaurant.net
Minneapolis Area
El Mesón
Authentic Spanish Latin cuisine. Accomodates student groups. Flamenco guitarist and dancer once a week.
3450 Lyndale Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-822-8062
AND
1115 Vicksburg Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 952-475-0233La Cucaracha
315 1st Avenue N.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-339-1161Machu Picchu
Authentic Peruvian and Latin cuisine.
2940 Lyndale Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-822-2125Tacos Morelos
Small restaurant with great authentic Mexican food.
14 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-870-0053
Newspapers
La Prensa de Minnesota
Phone: 612-729-5900
Website: http://www.laprensademn.comLa Voz Latina
1643 S. Robert Street
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone: 651-457-1177
Radio Programs
KFAI (90.3 FM)
Mondays, 1-3 PM: "Shake and Bake"
Tuesdays, 1-3 PM: "Corazón Latino"
Fridays, 6:30-7:00 PM: "Latino USA"
Saturdays, 11 AM-1 PM: "Sábados alegres"
Sundays, 1-2:30: "Encuentro"
Phone: 612-341-3144
Check the schedule for updates - and listen live! on the website: http://www.kfai.orgKBEM (88.5 FM)
Sundays, 2-5 PM: "Brazilian Hour"
Website: http://kbem.mpls.k12.mn.us/