Interest-free loans for tech startups in Minnesota
I know what you are thinking: "This article has to be clickbait. There is no way a business is getting an interest free loan."
But, clickbait title aside, loans for startups are currently a thing in...
Zsa Zsa brings home the prize for World’s Ugliest Dog
Move over mummified monkey and #MPRraccoon: Meet Minnesota’s newest sweetheart, Zsa Zsa. She simply takes your breath away, doesn’t she? Zsa Zsa, a 9-year-old rescued English Bulldog who calls Anoka her home, has returned...
That Girl: No Plus-One
It was my best friend’s wedding this weekend. I went solo.
And, I cried on the way.
It was part envy. Part anger. Part resentment. Part total embarrassment for thinking any of those things...
Minnesotans on aging: What does “old” mean anyway?
The societal stigmas surrounding aging have been discussed in articles like What's the point of living if no one wants to f#ck you? and we talked about the disruptors developing tech to make it a...
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...
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,...
From book to film, important “The Hate U Give” takes on police brutality in...
It sold 100,000 copies in its first month of publication. It's a New York Times Best Seller. And we love it here in the Twin Cities as well: It was the selection for June's Books &...
That Girl: Dating younger guys vs. older guys
I had a date this weekend. A “normal” date; whatever that means. We had great conversation and a couple of laughs over a few beers. It was a nice and welcome change from what...
Minnesota DNR launches new trip planning website
It's June 21 - the official first day of summer.
Though, with the recent jump in temperature and almost constant thunderstorms rolling through, it's safe to say we've been feeling the effects of the season...
‘Street Eats’ is the new food truck feeding Twin Cities youth
For kids in school, summertime means freedom. During these warm months there’s no homework, no tests, and no early mornings waiting for the bus. However, for some kids, summer also means they’re without the...
