6 Great Places to Kayak In and Around the Twin Cities
They don’t call Minnesota the "Land of 10,000 lakes" for nothing. Plus, we’ve got more than a few to explore right here within city limits: You don’t have to travel far for...
Things To Pickle This Summer
It’s time to think beyond the cucumber when it comes to canning and preserving our Twin Cities garden bounties.
If you grew up in the Midwest like I...
Minnesota’s Scenic Byways Show Off the State’s Rare Beauty
It's not hard to find, enjoy, and lose yourself completely in, the lush Minnesota landscape. We're pretty humble here, but Mother Nature is considerable less so: Minnesota's 21 Scenic Byways are defined...
Spring is Here: Farmers Markets Are Back
Yes, it’s really happening. Spring is now official with the season opening of the St. Paul and Minneapolis outdoor farmers markets.
And, this year, I have thoroughly prepared:...
FAWK Returns Live with The Super Show… Again
FAWK - the Funny Asian Women Kollective - is back onstage for the first time in over two years with The Super Show... Again. The much-beloved ensemble performance will feature May...
Man of God: Theater Mu Tackles Sexual Abuse, Violence, Religion, Patriarchy in Triumphant Return
Theater Mu, St. Paul's premier Asian American arts organization and second-largest such organization in the country, has officially returned to live performances. Given the apprehension that lingers still around in-person events, some...
10 Things To Do in Winter Only a Minnesotan Would Find Fun
Minnesotans are a special breed — especially when it comes to winter. Instead of shying away from the cold and misery, the people of the North Star state jump in with both...
Not a skier? Try out these non-traditional winter sports
As far as winter sports go, I am rather inept at most of them. I can’t ice skate. I once tried downhill skiing before I discovered I didn’t enjoy hurling myself uncontrollably...
Take a Trip Back in Time with Folkways for the Holidays
Each weekend in December before the Christmas Holiday a transformation takes place at The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park in Shakopee. The area is taken back in time to life in...
Best Holiday Markets for Christmas Shopping
Happy Holiday Shopping Season! I know, I know - it’s still weeks until Thanksgiving, and we’re all still swimming in Halloween candy. But, for better or worse, retailers seem to ignore the...
