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...
The ‘free-range parenting’ law shaking up parenting practices
It was only a week ago that I first heard the phrase ‘free-range parenting’. I had heard of free-range chickens before, but never the words ‘free-range’ used when describing a parenting philosophy.
Free-range parenting is...
6 Fun Family Outings in the Twin Cities: Indoor Edition
As snow falls and the cold wind blows, it can be tempting simply to stay inside, underneath a warm blanket, watching Netflix for the remainder of winter. You certainly wouldn't be alone - the...
Tigers visit Minnesota’s Northern Trail
The Minnesota Zoo has two new visitors to the Northern Trail area, in the Tier Lair: Callisto from the Columbus Zoo, and Aurora from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, who arrived in November...
Top Dog Names of 2017
Well, my fellow animal lovers, it's getting close to the end of the year. The "top this" and "top that" lists for 2017 are starting to pop up left and right, and, while it...
“Lalo’s Lunchbox” is the local show getting kids excited about healthy eating
I was an incredibly picky eater as a kid: Despite my mom’s best efforts, I seemed determined to make Ritz crackers and mozzarella cheese the cornerstone of my diet. Fortunately, I did eventually grow...
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...
Family fun at the orchestra this October 27th and 28th
For all you Harrison Ford fans and movie fans comes a fun treat: The Minnesota Orchestra will be performing the film score for the film Raiders of the Lost Ark live for audiences on...
Why you should have a library card
Flipping through the TV channels the other day, I got a hit of my 90’s childhood nostalgia when I landed on a rerun of “Arthur” on PBS. After the standard and frustrating contemplation of...
6 Fun Family Outings in the Twin Cities: Outdoor Edition
Out and About
There’s lots to do in and around the Twin Cities. With summer weather now upon us, many of these fun outings are newly-opened for the season and eager for visitors. So, bring...
