Tag: news
Zsa Zsa brings home the prize for World’s Ugliest Dog
Move over mummified monkey and #MPRraccoon: Meet Minnesota’s newest sweetheart, Zsa Zsa. She simply takes your breath away, doesn’t she? Zsa Zsa, a 9-year-old...
‘Street Eats’ is the new food truck feeding Twin Cities youth
For kids in school, summertime means freedom. During these warm months there’s no homework, no tests, and no early mornings waiting for the bus....
The #MPRraccoon honored by the St. Paul Saints
The whole country watched with bated breath as the fearless #MPRraccoon scaled the UBS building in St. Paul. That little raccoon brought us all...
FDA calls for the end of trans fat in your food
It’s in your frozen pizzas, your microwave popcorn, your baked goods and margarine, your coffee creamers, and, of course, your favorite deep-fried delicacies. It's...
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...
The secret all cities can learn from Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea lies about 90 miles south of the Twin Cities, and, as a quiet city with a population of around 18,000, probably isn’t...
The Mysterious Case of the Mummified Monkey
From flower shows to holiday window displays, Dayton’s department store created enjoyable memories and moments for generations of Minnesotans. And, even though the department...
The ‘free-range parenting’ law shaking up parenting practices
It was only a week ago that I first heard the phrase ‘free-range parenting’. I had heard of free-range chickens before, but never the words...
Minnesota ranked #1 best state for women
If you are a woman living in Minnesota, join me in celebrating. In fact, this is something all Minnesotans should celebrate: While Minnesota has...
You can now text to 911 in an emergency
You are now able to text 911 in an emergency with Minnesota’s new Text-to-911 program. This past month Minnesota officials implemented technology for 911...
