6 Fun Family Outings in the Twin Cities: Outdoor Edition

Out and About There’s lots to do in and around the Twin Cities. With summer weather now upon us, many of these fun outings are newly-opened for the season and eager for visitors. So, bring...
Choosing a dog owner's *other* best friend: A dog trainer

Choosing a dog owner’s *other* best friend: A dog trainer

Anyone who has ever had a cute, cuddly little puppy knows that it eventually turns into a bigger, sometimes smellier, version of itself known as a dog. I've had the Heinz 57 (aka a...

MN Budget Battle: What went wrong?

We've all had to fight over money at some point in our lives, whether your brother or sister owing you ten bucks or trying to decide with a significant other what to spend your savings...
summer restaurant guide - Twin Cities

Best Twin Cities Restaurants – Summer of 2017 Edition

Introducing the top restaurants in MPLS and STP Minneapolis and St Paul have a lot to offer in the way of delicious food, but it is almost impossible to stay on top of where all...

Twin Cities Volunteer Opportunites

In a world of sensationalized news, there seems to relentless effort to pound the us into submission with all the bad things going on: Wars, budget battles, murders, terrorist attacks, hate crimes, and countless other...

Gray Duck Tavern opens Tuesday

Duck, Duck Gray Duck (called Duck, Duck, Goose in literally every other state) is a game all Minnesotans remember from childhood. But St. Paul's recent restaurant boom is no game, and downtown/Lowertown especially has seen nearly...

Weekly business roundup 6/8 – 6/14

Your business week 6/8 - 6/14   Minneapolis The brewing boom continues: Pryes Brewing is opening Saturday in the Riverside Plaza industrial complex on the Minneapolis riverfront. Working together: Downtown Minneapolis is getting a co-working space. WeWork co-working space will be...

Need good kitchen knives? Here’s what to buy for the home

People always ask: What's a good brand of knives for the house? What kind of knives should I get? Sharpen your knife knowledge. Let's start with some of the basics. Two types of metal: Most quality kitchen...

Surly Closing Its Upper Level Restaurant “Brewer’s Table”

Surly Brewing Company announced last week that it will be closing its award winning and critically acclaimed fine dining restaurant on its upper level. Customers have until August 5th to book a reservation before...

Most Unique Butcher Shops in the Twin Cities

I have a serious newsflash for you one-stop grocery store time savers: one more stop to paradise is all you lack. Of course, ALL grocery stores are not created equal. High-end groceries like Lunds &...