Minnesota authors and their books you should be reading
A small table in the back of the bar. Dimly lit. Glasses of absinthe and half-finished novels lying face down on the tabletop. The hum of conversation and two friends discussing literature.
"So many good...
5 Waterfalls Within a 90 Minute Drive of the Twin Cities
With a few weekends of summer-like weather under our belt, the time is now to start thinking about fun day trips. Hiking is an obvious choice, but what about making the trek...
Top 10 Parks in (and around) the Twin Cities
We don't have long to get out and enjoy the beautiful bounty nature has to offer during the summer months in Minnesota. The more important piece, however, is that we do have such a...
Best go-kart racing near the Twin Cities
As a kid not having a driver's license, there was no bigger thrill than going with my family and friend's to a go karting track and trying to show everyone how incredibly skilled of a...
5 places to take your kids for swimming lessons
Kids have so many opportunities these days to explore extracurricular activities, sports, music, and arts. Some they may love and stick with for years to come, others they may hate or lose interest in...
The November Project
We’ve had our first snowfall, and it has taken all of my willpower not to completely succumb to my natural state and show up to work wrapped in the comforter from my...
This Calming Snowboard Video Shows the True Beauty of Winter
A video uploaded to Vimeo , called Pow Surf 101, is one of the most calming, and therapeutically beautiful things you'll watch all week.
The antithesis, perhaps, to Sunday's mighty...
Explore 5 amazing sculpture parks that aren’t the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Most Minnesotans know the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, home to the iconic cherry and spoon (officially titled "Spoonbridge and Cherry"). The more I think about it, however, and as wonderful as it is, the Minneapolis...
The 40 most-visited Minnesota tourist attractions
When most people think of Minnesota, they think of snow and cold - and probably Prince if we're lucky. But unless you’re coming from an even more unimaginable frigid landscape, Minnesota most likely wouldn’t...
Experience the magic of the St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace once again
In just a few weeks, Minnesota will once again showcase the bold north with the longstanding tradition of hosting the Saint Paul Winter Carnival in Rice Park. In its 132nd year, St. Paul hopes...