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...
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...
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...
Things to avoid when traveling: BBG Communications
You're in the airport of a country not your own. People in a hurry all around you are speaking a language you don't recognize. You're jet-lagged; tired beyond belief. You need to make a...
Ticketmaster sued for “Why not both?” attitude toward legal/scalped tickets
The downtown arena glows. Lights flashing into the sky. Nearby bars and restaurants are packed and noisy with laughter and voices. The streets are swarming with people wearing band t-shirts or sports jerseys. Most...
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...
Sign of the times: 21 new words added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in 2018
If you’re still confused on how to properly use words like “dank” and “lit” casually in conversation, well... I can’t help you because every time I make an attempt, my younger 20-something coworkers tease...
The downtown St. Paul “Church District” redefining the area
After news broke of megachurch River Valley moving into the McNally Smith College of Music space on Exchange Street, we noticed something we hadn't before: This northern section of downtown St. Paul has become...
