Trying to lose weight? Your biology is against you, says pizza

We're already well aware of the Catch-22 data that tells us how much harder it is, inherently, to lose weight when you have more weight you need to lose. (If you're interested, read the study...
An afternoon spent on St. Anthony Main

An afternoon spent on St. Anthony Main

The sun is shining. It’s a sunny 67 degrees, with a light breeze coming off the Mississippi River. I am on the patio at Vic’s Restaurant (201 Main St. SE). It’s the end of April...

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 downtown St. Paul cultural quarter offers something for everyone

Securian, Polaris crack the Fortune 500, add to Minnesota’s (long) list

Mosaic might be moving its headquarters to Florida, but two other local business giants have taken its place on the list of Minnesota Fortune 500 companies: The news broke Monday, 5/21, that St. Paul-based financial...

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,...

That Girl: Dating In Your Thirties (Ep.1)

Imagine this: He has killer hair, a perfect smile, the style you dig most, and those undeniably sexy vibes. And, the cherry on top, he blushes when he meets you. You know he’s young, but...

Best dog-friendly patios in the Twin Cities

Patio season is upon us. After being cooped up all day at work, and all winter inside, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as relaxing in the sunshine out on a patio with tasty food...

Beware calls from the Minnesota Department of Health

In today's wild and wacky world, it's important to be wary of companies and organizations contacting you via phone. And it's more than just telemarketers: It appears as though many Minnesotans, and the Minnesota...
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This viral pollen video will send you into sneezing fits (but an unlikely plant...

You might have seen this viral video (click to play above) floating around the internet these past few days. Uploaded to Facebook by Jennifer Henderson in New Jersey after her husband Eric Henderson tapped...

Go on these historic adventures to celebrate Minnesota’s 160th birthday

This past week on Friday, May 11, Minnesota celebrated its 160th birthday as the official 32nd state to join the United States. Minnesota entered the union on May 11, 1858 becoming the most northern...