Why the Lexington once mattered, still matters, will matter for years to come
We've seen the accolades and almost-constant press. There's a running joke in the Pioneer Press comments' section about how long it will be until St. Paul's oldest newspaper runs yet another story on the...
It seems like we’ve had a lot of snow this winter, but it’s not...
It may seem like we've had more than average snow this winter - as anyone who has had to scrape their windshield recently can attest. But the numbers tell a different story: It's not...
Facebook is (finally?) testing out a “downvote” button
But it is not a dislike button. That Facebook wants to make clear. They've been avoiding a "dislike" button for years in an effort to stay away from negative reinforcement.
This is something different, apparently.
5% of Android users...
Patagonia wants to save the world, but they can’t do it without you
Yesterday, February 7, 2018, Patagonia launched a new initiative.
It's a simple initiative, but with a decidedly grander goal: To save the planet.
Designed to connect people with the local grassroots organizations that are working to do just...
The Met Council wants more affordable housing (and they’ll help foot the bill)
While luxury condos and market-rate apartments continue to dominate the busier parts of St. Paul and Minneapolis (in the arts district of St. Paul's Lowertown, especially), the regional government is keeping a focus on...
The fountain of youth growing in your own backyard
You probably most associate nettle as the annoying weed growing in your backyard that you shout expletives at when you accidentally brush up against it. Touching the sharp, stinging nettle leaves will leave you...
Snapchat climbing back into the spotlight
Snapchat, which was originally designed as, and found success in being, the answer to the uber-connectedness and constant validation of already-established social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, was beginning to see its...
9th Annual Winter Beer Dabbler
Double up on the socks, throw on a hat and pair of mittens, and get ready for (yet another) outdoor festival and celebration this winter.
And for a good reason: Beer, beer, and (at least)...
Weekly Events: 2/5 – 2/11
The Super Bowl is over; the visitors have left. Celebrate having our cities back with these local best bets for 2/5 - 2/11
Art -
2/6 The Story of Women in Art Film Showing!, Hygga Lowertown...
The myth of the Millennial – A generation that’s doing better than you think
I hate admitting it out loud, but, yes, I am in fact part of the Millennial generation - albeit on the older side of the age bracket: I grew up with the dulcet tones...
