🐮 Meet the zoo’s newest star and a few other surprises

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There’s something weirdly wonderful about watching Omaha flex all its vibes at once.

One moment you’re crushing crab rangoon at a strip mall gem, the next you’re skating under disco lights or dodging lasers at an indoor pizza palace. And right when you think the week couldn’t get more eclectic, boom: a baby yak!

Read on for the scoop.

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🥟 Dumpling Empire

Dumpling Empire lives up to its name, and then some. The soup dumplings are a must, but the real sleeper hit? That cucumber salad: cool, crunchy, and coated in a sauce so addictive it should come with a warning.

From spicy hand-pulled noodles to perfectly crisp crab rangoon, everything’s made fresh and full of flavor. Friendly service and big portions seal the deal. Learn more here.

🍕 The Amazing Pizza Machine

If your crew’s itching for big fun indoors, The Amazing Pizza Machine delivers the goods. It's part buffet, part indoor amusement park, with go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, and rows of arcade games including a retro room packed with old-school classics.

Parents love the friendly staff and reasonable pricing (toddler rides are just two credits), while kids never want to leave. Grab a 90-minute pass and settle in: it’s game on! Learn more here.

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Bold, beautiful, and built to impress: this Linden Estates stunner has it all. A dramatic stone entry leads to soaring ceilings, four fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen, hidden rooms, and a luxe lower level with bar, wine cellar, gym, and pool access. View property here.

🚢 Coast Guard Sets Up Shop in Omaha

The Gist: The U.S. Coast Guard just opened its first-ever recruiting office in Omaha, aiming to connect more Nebraskans. and neighbors in Iowa, South Dakota, and Kansas, with opportunities to serve. Located right here in the heartland, the new office will make it easier for locals to explore active duty and reserve roles without traveling hundreds of miles.

Why it matters: This regional hub brings military career paths closer to home, opening doors for those who want to serve but didn’t have easy access before. Read more here.

🐮 Baby Yak Makes a Fuzzy Debut at Bramble Park Zoo

The Gist: Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown is celebrating a sweet new arrival: a black-and-white baby yak born July 3 to mom Nina. The playful little guy is already bonding with his big sister Hershey and can be seen daily in the yak habitat from 10 to 4, and Saturdays until 7.

Why It Matters: It’s not every day a baby yak joins the neighborhood. Stop by to see him explore, nap, and maybe even inspire the perfect name. Read more here.

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Spin to the beat and feel the rink rumble under your blades!

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Kids to grown-ups will enjoy this improv magic!

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Free admission, priceless moments: join this musical celebration!

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Grammy-nominated blues burns bright under 24th Street’s skyline!

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Hunt rare comics & collectibles: stock up on Gotham-to-Mutant treasures!

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Candlelit readings meet hushed whispers that make date night magical.

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