It took a raccoon to teach us that positivity should go viral, too
The #MPRraccoon has returned to her home in the wild. In lieu of her furry brand of positivity, I thought it prudent to offer a few ideas on spreading kindness, hope, and putting some...
The #MPRraccoon honored by the St. Paul Saints
The whole country watched with bated breath as the fearless #MPRraccoon scaled the UBS building in St. Paul. That little raccoon brought us all together as we cheered her on and hoped that she...
Is the person who makes you miserable happier than you are?
Smell the lilacs. Kick the leaves. Watch the cat in the window with his lazy paw dangling from the ledge, his ears twitching in the sun. Feel the sun on your face. Smell the...
That Girl: “Mom Knows Best”
When you’re single in your thirties, moms tend to get a little more involved in your love life.
“What about that ‘so-n-so’ guy? I see he likes all of your posts on Facebook. He...
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...
Best Coworking Spaces in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities is known for its pool of creative talent. And these days, specifically in my own field of digital marketing and other creative industries, as long as you have a laptop, you...
FDA calls for the end of trans fat in your food
It’s in your frozen pizzas, your microwave popcorn, your baked goods and margarine, your coffee creamers, and, of course, your favorite deep-fried delicacies. It's trans fat that makes these foods taste so good.
But, in...
That Girl: “Books Over Boys”
This week, I’m choosing books over boys.
I’ve made a commitment to dating. To accept dates and even seek them out. And in doing so, I’ve also learned the importance of giving myself the...
MNHS volunteer Ted Stamos proud member of Minnesota’s Greatest Generation
For nearly 10 years, Minnesota History Center volunteer Ted Stamos has brought history alive for visitors of all ages.
Stamos has donated 3,300 volunteer hours during that time, but it's not something he sees as...
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,...
