Warning: Cold Weather Doesn’t Always Make Lake Ice Safe
Minnesota had a bit of a warm streak there for a bit - anything over freezing is always a good thing in our Minnesota minds.
With the recent cold...
Recipe of the Week: Egg Pasta
As the weather continues to cool, sending flurries of snow past our windows and doors, we begin to crave the savory, soul-hugging comfort food that reminds us what it's like to be...
SPOTLIGHT: Ombibulous in Northeast Minneapolis
"As for me, I am prepared to admit some merit in every alcoholic beverage ever devised... and drink them...
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...
The State of Mental Health in Minnesota
The conversation surrounding mental health has recently shined its spotlight on Minnesota. But not, unfortunately, for a good reason. Apparently, our state is quite depressed: According to a recent study conducted by...
Winter’s Burn: Give Your Evergreen Trees a Chance
The Minnesota winter tends to take its toll of all of us. But its not just humans that feel the effects of a longer, more brutal cold weather season: Winter can also...
Bankruptcy in the Time of Coronavirus
These are uncertain times we're living in - life during the coronavirus pandemic offers unique challenges for all of us. This is especially true for those looking to file for bankruptcy: Whether it's...
Warm Drinks to Keep You Toasty This Winter
I know it’s only the beginning of January, but, if we're being honest, it feels like we’ve been in the midst of winter for 6 months or more. And with the temps...
Government Layers: Understanding Twin Cities Government from Outside In
Government in Minnesota, especially in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, has multiple layers that can produce watery-eyed confusion unless you know how to target the right person or office when things go...
SPOTLIGHT: Jaime Leigh Aesthetics
The latest Twin Cities Agenda Spotlight shines a light on local entrepreneur, aesthetician, and humanitarian Jaime Muhammad. Owner of Jaime Leigh Aesthetics in downtown Minneapolis, Jaime has...