ATV MN Trail “No Registration” Weekend moved to September
This year marks the fifth year of Minnesota’s “no registration weekend” for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be providing ATV riders with free access to more than 3,000 miles of...
Be aware, campfire builders: New firewood rules now active for state lands
There are some new rules for anyone looking to build a campfire in a state park, state forest, or any other land that manged by the DNR. Invasive species, like the gypsy moth and...
5 tricks to stop procrastinating
We all do it. We’ve all procrastinated and put off the important stuff until the very last minute when we’re up against a deadline. I used to think procrastination gave me the much needed...
Best Minnesota Songs for Sleepless Nights
Whether your sleeplessness is caused by a medical condition or just too much on your mind, it's a force that can seem insurmountable. Lying in bed, waiting for your eyes to close,...
Summer music, movies, and workout moves – it’s all free
Put your wallet away: The Minneapolis and St. Paul Park and Recreation Boards have you covered for your summer entertainment. You can get outside and enjoy the hot, summer weather at parks throughout the...
Minneapolis/St. Paul rank #1 for best parks
Sure, sometimes us Minnesotans get the short end of the stick with our long, bleak, cold winters and the ceaseless summer road construction. But when it comes to parks, our state goes above and...
Stay cool: Air conditioning tips and tricks
In typical Minnesota fashion, spring was over in the blink of the eye and summer came at us full force. Full force as in six consecutive days of 90+ degree heat. In May. Which...
Daycare: What to look for and what to avoid
Can somebody please take my child?
For many of us, grandparents or family members aren’t an option, but the idea of dropping off our children with strangers creates an influx of gray hairs atop our...
The muddiest, toughest obstacle races in the Twin Cities
I am not what you would call a runner. The only way to convince me to get my legs moving is if I’m being chased by a bear.
It turns out, though, that there...
The Twin Cities best movie theater experiences
Summer is just around the corner, and that means hot, hot temps and big movie blockbusters. What better way to spend a late Minnesota summer evening than with a big bucket of buttery popcorn,...
