The Cleveland Indians Finally Say Goodbye to Chief Wahoo (Sort Of)

Minneapolis recently restored the name of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska. Not only is that the lake's original Dakota name, it also eliminates support for a man who was pro-slavery, preaching it as...

Internet of Things: Emerson is expanding in Chanhassen

All around the world, industrial facilities are being transformed by industrial Internet of Things (IoT) programs. Internet of Things: All of your physical devices; your car, your washing machine, your refrigerator, connected with electronics, software, and...

Big tech’s big role in (actual) fake news under fire

Long seen as a guiding light, a way to connect the entire planet in new and better ways, helping to usher in a bright and prosperous future, "big tech" i.e. Facebook, Twitter and other...

Explore Lake Harriet’s enchanting ice shanties

If you’ve driven by Lake Harriet recently, you may have done a double take after spotting the curiously unusual clump of ice houses popping up on its frozen surface. Well, you’re definitely going to...

Weekly Events: 1/29 – 2/4

SUPER BOWL 52 is upon us: There are countless goings-on surrounding it (Nicollet Mall, so crazy) and some way, way better things to do that are more local and community-oriented. Here are a few things...

‘Dead Man Walking’ opens January 27th at the Ordway

On Saturday, January 27th, the Minnesota Opera will be presenting Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally's beloved Dead Man Walking. The show will run through February 3rd at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in downtown...

Recipe: Roasted 5-cheese flatbread

This right here is a real crowd-pleaser: Make to accompany a fun family pasta night, or make it for game night with friends. It works for just about any occasion. Oh, and FYI: There...

Altec, Inc facilities expanding in Duluth

We've all seen the big, typically beige trucks power companies use to reach the tops of power poles. You know, those childhood awe-inspiring trucks with the long cherry picker arm extending from the cab. Who...

Jeff tried homemade Viagra (so you wouldn’t have to)

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is probably the only nightmare worse than balding that keeps men of a certain age up at night. There are several multi-million dollar industries dedicated to helping men “fix” the problem,...

What I ate when I was under the weather

Broth is the common cure for almost anything that ails you. We all know grandmas have been taking care of business with their homemade soups and broths since the dawn of the soup bowl,...