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...
The Mysterious Case of the Mummified Monkey
From flower shows to holiday window displays, Dayton’s department store created enjoyable memories and moments for generations of Minnesotans. And, even though the department store's Minneapolis building (which was most recently home to Macy's),...
Join the celebration as the iconic Minneapolis Grain Belt sign lights up after decades...
The Grain Belt beer sign has long been an iconic Minnesota landmark overlooking the Mississippi River. The sign is ever reminding us of the beer’s rich 124-year history ingrained in Minnesota’s culture and economy...
The secret all cities can learn from Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea lies about 90 miles south of the Twin Cities, and, as a quiet city with a population of around 18,000, probably isn’t often on your radar, and probably doesn’t come to mind...
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...
That’s all for humans: Google’s DeepMind AI is crushing pro gamers
Humans had a good run as caretakers of the planet (for better, or, as many would argue, for worse), but our time is slowly drawing to a close: This week, humanity took one step...
Why the Market House Collaborative is so important
Tim McKee, a well-known name in Twin Cities restaurants, has a vision. It's not a complex vision, but it is an important one: To bring sustainably-raised seafood, much of which was previously unavailable or...
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...
Electric scooters have rolled into the Twin Cities
A new way to get around the cities has just rolled into town - well, for the more coordinated among us, that is: Just last week electric scooters suddenly popped up overnight all around...
