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About Mississippi Crossings Event Center
Based in Champlin, Mississippi Crossings Event Center works with couples planning weddings throughout Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Mill Site - Events on the River, Heart of the City Music Factory. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Minneapolis
How much does a live wedding band cost in Minneapolis?
Live bands in Minneapolis commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Wedding venues near Mississippi Crossings Event Center
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Mill Site - Events on the River | 1.0 mi |
| Heart of the City Music Factory | 1.4 mi |
| PurpleRose Hall - Event Center | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Mississippi Crossings Event Center to each venue listed on Lazo.
Minneapolis weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 9° | 10% | 4:11 PM | 4:57 PM |
| Feb | 28° | 13° | 9% | 4:59 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 25° | 15% | 6:40 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 38° | 21% | 7:19 PM | 7:58 PM |
| May | 69° | 50° | 26% | 7:53 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 60° | 25% | 8:16 PM | 9:01 PM |
| Jul | 83° | 65° | 21% | 8:12 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Aug | 81° | 63° | 20% | 7:38 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 54° | 18% | 6:45 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 58° | 41° | 16% | 5:47 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 42° | 28° | 12% | 3:59 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 29° | 15° | 11% | 3:43 PM | 4:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (6.8 mi from Minneapolis). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Minneapolis.
Getting to Minneapolis
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 7 mi | 10 min |
| STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport | 55 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| RST Rochester International Airport | 83 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 298 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Minneapolis; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 307 E River Pkwy, Champlin, MN 55316, USA
- Where
- Champlin · 16 miles northwest of central Minneapolis
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Wedding Rentals · Live Wedding Bands
- In Minneapolis
- One of 65 live wedding bands we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (763) 253-4220
- Website
- Visit site
From Mississippi Crossings Event Center's website
“The 160-acre Mississippi Crossings area abuts the Mississippi River south of the historic Anoka-Champlin bridge and sits at the north end of the six-mile Mississippi River Recreational Pool.”champlinmn.gov
- Services they list
- MC services
- Areas they mention
- Anoka, Champlin
Read from champlinmn.gov in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Mississippi Crossings Event Center before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Champlin
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 15 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 8 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Anoka, Ramsey, Osseo, Coon Rapids
Distances are straight-line from Mississippi Crossings Event Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Minneapolis.
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