How stressed is Minnesota? Here’s where we rank, and why
Stress affects everyone: It creeps into every aspect of our lives and is now considered to be one of the biggest hazards to our health and well-being. Stress has been steadily on the rise...
Diabetes Awareness Now
More than 30 million people have diabetes, and an additional 84 million have prediabetes in the United States. This is according to the most recent report from the American Diabetes Association (2017). Worldwide, there...
Democrats celebrate “Blue Wave” in Minnesota
The "Blue Wave" that Democrats hoped would sweep through all levels of government wasn't quite as large as they hoped - while the party in blue did retake the House of Representatives for the...
Democrat Tim Walz leads Republican Jeff Johnson in Statewide Student Mock Election
Election day is nearly here. Not only is it the one day where adults can be unapologetically excited about wearing stickers, it is of course, the day we select who represents us and runs...
Are memes bad for your health? New study says yes
Memes are seen as a zeitgeist that defines the tumultuous world of today - their relevance often rooted in current events and social stigmas. They are, however, not that new at all: The term was first...
“Sextortion” is on the rise, with dire consequences
Sexting has become an increasingly common activity. And, like any activity that has at least a million people engaging in it on a day-to-day basis, so is the level of crime linked to the...
Be responsible with the internet
The internet has made information accessible to almost everyone. We now turn to social media to get our news, as platforms like Twitter and Facebook are often the quickest way to get information when...
Brewing excellence: 12 Minnesota breweries win medals at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival
Minnesota took home the gold (and silver, and bronze) at this year’s 37th annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF), held each year in Denver. This is basicall the Olympics for American brewers, and the...
A farewell to Kelly’s means the end of an era
We were recently watching the 2005 film adaptation of Bukowski's famous Factotum, starring Matt Dillon, Marisa Tomei, and Lili Taylor. Much of the film was shot right here in St. Paul, specifically in the downtown...
Watch: Sneak peak at the MNHS Somalis + Minnesota exhibit
The majestic Minnesota History Center overlooking downtown St. Paul has dedicated its expansive 3rd Floor Gallery to its latest exhibit, titled Somalis + Minnesota.
The exhibit puts a spotlight on Somali history and tradition, and...
