Why you should stick with chocolate bunnies for Easter
As Easter rolls around, people cannot resist the adorableness of a baby bunny and impulsively buy one as a gift for the holiday. Upon realizing (rather quickly) the immense amount of work it is...
Fly fishing with the kiddos
There is something to be said for the memories we have of spending a day one-on-one with a parent, grandparent, or any other loved one - a memory of grabbing ice cream or simply...
School security changes on deck from Minnesota republicans
Florida might be on the very opposite end of the country from our northern-most Minnesota, but every last corner of the country has felt the tragedy that rocked Stoneman Douglas High School this past...
MCM goes on a ‘Wild Kratts’ adventure
A new experience and exhibit, a collaboration between the Minnesota Children's Museum (MCM) and the creators of the PBS Kids series Wild Kratts, will be premiering in January of 2019.
While this seems like a ways...
Balance, Rhythm, and Collaboration at the Minnesota Children’s Museum
Juggling has been around for centuries; more than just a last-resort clown trick at birthday parties, it's a complex art form studied, and adored, by people of all ages.
And now is your (last) chance...
Gamers beware: Video game addiction is now considered a mental health disorder
Gaming has become one of the largest industries in the world, bringing in $18.4 billion in revenue in 2017 for the United States alone.
But those hours spent online and in front of screens aren't...
Waddling into your heart: MN Zoo welcomes African penguin chick
Along with its new Malayan tapir calf (read about that here: Baby on board: Minnesota Zoo’s Malayan tapir is expecting), the Minnesota Zoo is also welcoming another African penguin chick after this year's breeding...
GamerBlast: Super Smash Bros tournament coming for ages 12 and under
Do you know a kid that is 12 years old or younger that is a master of Nintendo's Super Smash Bros? Well, tell them to warm up their thumbs and get ready for the...
Go play… inside? Facebook debuts Messenger Kids
In an announcement yesterday, Facebook revealed its latest app for iPhone and iPad: Messenger Kids. The app is meant for kids aged 6-12 too young to actually have a real Facebook account (where you...
Baby on board: Minnesota Zoo’s Malayan tapir is expecting
One of the world's most unique animals will soon become a mother for the third time: Bertie is a 14-year-old female Malayan tapir (this is pronounced tay-purr for those unfamiliar), and the Minnesota Zoo...
