R-Rated Experience Set to Heat Up 3 Minnesota Malls This May

Do you remember the first R-rated movie you ever watched? I think mine was White Men Can’t Jump. I was 10 and immediately fell in love with Rosie Perez, and Woody Harrelson is still one of my favorite actors.

I watched a lot of R-rated movies whenever I stayed home sick from school. Most of them weren’t all that interesting to a kid, but there was something cool about hearing swear words and getting away with something I wasn’t supposed to be doing.

The term R-rated is exciting for a kid because it's off limits, but it even grabs your attention as an adult and makes you think of adult language, violence, and sexual content. So, when you hear that an R-rated tent show is going to be traveling through Minnesota, your ears perk up.

R-Rated Experience Set to Heat Up 3 Minnesota Malls This May

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People visit malls for food and fun, and starting this May, three Minnesota malls will spice things up with some R-rated entertainment.

The show is rated R for adult themes, and organizers say you need to be at least 17 with a valid photo ID to purchase a ticket.

Paranormal Cirque Coming to Minnesota Malls

This traveling R-rated tent show features “Acrobats of the Air, Illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures.”

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The event’s website explains, “A crazy yet fun fusion between Circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream ... and when we had nightmares and fantasies.”

I've never been to a Cirque show, but I’ve watched similar performances on TV, and I’m always amazed by how athletic and talented the performers are.

You'll be able to see them live when they roll through Minnesota in a couple of weeks. Get the show info below.

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Paranormal Cirque – Minnesota Tour Dates

• Rochester, MN (Apache Mall) – May 2-5, 2025
• Albertville, MN (Albertville Outlets) – May 9–12, 2025
• Saint Paul, MN (Maplewood Mall) – May 16–19, 2025

Tickets are available online and at the door. Prices range from $15-$65

These Common Household Items Are Now Banned In Minnesota

A hot topic lately is PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals" because they are difficult for humans to detoxify and have half-lives measured in years. These chemicals accumulate in the body over time and can cause significant health issues even at low exposure levels

PFAS are commonly found in the environment and the human body and have been linked to a range of health concerns including increased cholesterol levels, potential disruption of hormone systems, reduced immune function, increased risk of certain cancers, developmental issues in children, and reproductive problems, particularly in pregnant women.

On January 1, 2024, Minnesota prohibited PFAS in firefighting foam and food packaging. The state is taking an even more aggressive stance against the chemicals in 2025.

According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the first prohibitions of products containing intentionally added PFAS under Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. § 116.943) are now in effect in Minnesota, meaning you can no longer legally purchase these items.

If you're wondering if you already have products with intentionally added PFAS, you can take the following steps to be sure:

Check the label - Look for products that are labeled as PFAS-free.
Check for keywords - Look for words like "waterproof," "stain-repellent," or "dirt-repellant" on the tag.
Check for ingredients - Avoid products that contain ingredients with "perfluoro" or "fluoro" in their name.
Use a third-party verification service - Some organizations offer third-party verification of products that claim to be made without PFAS.

As of January 1, 2025, you can no longer purchase products with intentionally added PFAS in Minnesota. These products fall under the 11 categories below.

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