Upcoming Monthly Men's Sunday Brunches (bring something to share/cook up): February 15th at Eric Mann's 632 Morgan Ave S., Minneapolis, 55405, 612-729-1220 (on the north side of I-394, Penn Ave Exit); March 15th at David Miner's, 311 E 24th St #1, Minneapolis, 55404, 612-345-4835 (across the street from the Institute of Arts); April 19th at Andy Mickel's, 106 SE Arthur Ave, Minneapolis, 55414, 612-331-8396. (in Prospect Park off University Ave near I-94 and 280). About 10 men each attended both the December & January brunches. - Andy Mickel, 2009-01-19.

"Men's Fitness pumps up Minneapolis" The magazine ranked [Minneapolis] third most fit in its annual ranking guide. When it comes to being fit, Minneapolis residents are right up there with anyone else in the country. Men's Fitness magazine ranked the country's "Fittest/Fattest Cities," and the 11th annual survey put Salt Lake City at the top of the Fittest list. Minneapolis was third, with Colorado Springs wedged between. - Paul Walsh, Minneapolis Star Tribune 2009-01-14.

2nd Annual ManZone, Men's Health Edutainment, Northfield, Jan 30-31. The ManZone is dedicated to providing men and boys with the information they need to live happier, healthier lives. ManZone's edutainment (educational + entertaining) focusses exclusively on men's health and wellness. "It's a free event for men-and those who love them." FFI - Mark Mueller-Dahl, 612-964-9906 <muellerdahl@myclearwave.net> - 2009-01-19.

The Minnesota AIDS Project AIDSLine has new hours. We are now open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30p.m. Our phone numbers have not changed. - Brian Gjerde, Community Educator, MAP, 2008-12-23.

Northfield Potluck Group usually meets 3rd Saturday evenings at various hosts' houses as a means of socializing with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and otherwise people from Central and Southern Minnesota. Some members come from Blue Earth, Burnsville, Warsaw, Montgomery, Fairfax and other towns. Requirement is to bring a potluck dish to share. FFI: Jerry at 1-800-742-0150 <otrio123@netzero.net> - 2009-01-10.

The next ManKind Project-Minnesota New Warrior Training Adventure will be held May 1-3, 2008 at Eagle Lake Camp near Brainerd, MN. The cost is $650, with many payment plans and partial scholarships available. To learn more, attend an Open Circle event: Observe, Ask Questions (or Participate if you like) in a safe container with a group of men who are practicing authenticity and connection to feeling at Open Circle of Warriors events at the Men's Center every 2nd Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Contact Andy Mickel with any questions 612-279-6416 or see: <http://minnesota.mkp.org/> for Open I-Group dates/times. - Andy Mickel, 2009-01-15.

Men and Women Who Work With Men (MWWWWM) meets informally to network every 1st Friday morning at Maria's Cafe, 1113 E. Franklin Ave., in Minneapolis 55404. Randy Genrich, 2007-11-12.