You Might Live to See the Year 2100
It might be hard to imagine, but it’s true: As of today, if you are 35 years old or younger it is quite probable you will live to the see the year...
Hybrid Cars: Environmental Blessing or Ticking Time Bomb?
I have a family member who scoffs every time they see a Toyota Prius, Nissan Leaf, or any car with the hybrid badge on it drive by.
Every time...
15 New Slang Terms Explained
If you’re planning on using the internet at all this year, or conversing with someone under the age of 35, you’ll want to take a gander at this list of the newest slang terms...
Pictures or It Didn’t Happen: Our Obsession with Permanence
Something happens. Something memorable, or kind of cool, or not really that interesting at all. But we're bored, so we take thirteen pics of it anyway. We have to take pictures, record...
A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain
At the Twin Cities Agenda, one of our main areas of focus is on local food and drink. At its best, it is writing that also discusses the importance of food and...
The Minnesota Zoo’s Tiger Conservation Campaign raises $1 million to combat extinction
Dorthy spoke of them in The Wizard of Oz. One bounced around with Winnie the Pooh, and another still proclaims how "Greeeeaaat!" his breakfast cereal is. And the end of July was great for tigers...
Step back in time and explore the golden era of Minnesota department stores
Black Friday is over. And so is Small Business Saturday. And Cyber Monday. And... I think that covers all of them. But whether you stayed at home in your sweats ordering online or actually...
New Apartment Building with Retail Sets the Stage for Minnetonka Growth
Have you been over by Ridgedale lately?
Across the street from TCF Bank and Wells Fargo, there is a new building that stands out quite a bit from the rest of the area.
The Residences at 1700...
The cost of insulin is rising. Here’s why, and what you can do about...
There are more than 460,000 diabetics in Minnesota - roughly 10% of the population has diabetes, and another 37% have prediabetes. This is according to the MN Department of Health (2015 data).
It doesn’t stop...
Downtown vs. Downtown: A look at Minneapolis and St. Paul
Two cities. Two distinctly different downtowns, only 10 miles apart.
There are those who would call for the two cities to simply merge and be done with it. Even...
