Minnesota summer 2018 tourism looks brighter than the sun
After April snowstorms and May heat waves, Minnesota's rather turbulent personality has been on full display. So Summer came early. No big deal: With summer comes summer trips to cabins, water parks and lakes,...
Jealous of vacation photos you see on social media? Look again, new study says
In an age where our self-worth is often quantified by the number of followers, likes, shares, etc. we get on our social media platforms, the need to represent ourselves in a certain way has...
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 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...
Blame it on my youth: The struggles of a coming generation
Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2015, now outnumber Millennials and have become the single largest population segment in the United States.
We described a positive outlook for the coming generation a few months...
The State of Mental Health in Minnesota
The conversation surrounding mental health has recently shined its spotlight on Minnesota. But not, unfortunately, for a good reason. Apparently, our state is quite depressed: According to a recent study conducted by...
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 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...
Celebrate diversity, unity, and inclusion at the Somali Independence Day Festival
Somali Independence Day Festival begins June 30 and lasts an entire week. That week is filled with music, games, entertainment, and of course, plenty of delicious food. This year celebrates Somalia’s 58th Independence Day,...
Revisiting Minnesota Fireworks Laws
The 4th of July is upon us and we all know what that means: Fireworks.
Fireworks are everywhere. For the week preceding the 4th and even afterwards, all of...
