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...

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...

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,...

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...

Apparently, Starbucks ♥ China; will open a store there every 15 hours

Starbucks, which is based and was originally founded in Seattle, Washington on the West Coast of the United States, apparently has plans to grow in the east. Like, Far East. China is now Starbucks‘ second...

That Girl: Dating In Your Thirties (Ep.2)

I'm sorry. I was hoping to have a much better experience to share with you this week. Remember the young man I mentioned in my first article? The one with the bar cart and...

One of Minneapolis’ most opulent mansions is now on the market

Summit Avenue isn’t the only street in town flaunting lavish and extravagant historic mansions. Minneapolis is now showing off some its own swagger as for the first time in thirty-five years, the Charles J....

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, Twin Cities Agenda

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...