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...
Freeganism: Living Free in Minnesota
To freegans, the world is ripe for the picking. And there is no price tag on it. It's an open, affirming way to live, and, as the name implies, it comes with...
5 inspiring quotes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”
It’s hard not to smile when you hear the name Mr. Rogers. Even though I haven’t watched an episode since I was a kid, I still remember my eyes glued to the screen as...
Catcalling in the Twin Cities, part II: Gender and inequality
What was interesting to hear, throughout the discussion that we began in part one, was how many people (men and women both) link the prevalence of street harassment to gender inequality elsewhere in society,...
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...
The 9 most fascinating things you can buy on Minneapolis Craigslist
Craigslist is just one of those things that never ceases to amaze. It's so versatile. Tickets, trinkets, home rentals -- if you can think of it, you can probably get it on Craigslist. Don't...
One of Minneapolis’ most opulent mansions is now on the market
Summit Avenue isn’t the only street in town flaunting lavish and extravagant historic mansions. Minneapolis is now showing off some its own swagger as for the first time in thirty-five years, the Charles J....
The 10 Most Influential Minnesotans
Influential is sometimes tough to define. Influence can be subjective. We decided to look at the Minnesotans who have had the greatest impact; the people born in the North Star State that...
A WWII-era radiator company expands in Hibbing
During WWII desert tank warfare, it was discovered that a single bullet to the radiator of a British tank would render it completely and utterly disabled. The solution was a simple one: A British-designed...
Bankruptcy in the Time of Coronavirus
These are uncertain times we're living in, and life during the coronavirus pandemic offers unique challenges for all of us. This is especially true for those looking to file for bankruptcy: Whether your...
