Farmer Stories Series with CommonGround | Lori Patnode
CommonGround wants to create an open dialogue about how food is grown and raised on farms in Minnesota and across the United States. We are women in agriculture from across...
How Both You and Your Child Can Enjoy Northern Star Scouting Camps Year-Round
If you’re looking for a new a new activity for your kids, consider joining the Cub Scouts. Northern Star Scouting camps are a great opportunity for your child to learn...
Lakes for Days: An Evening at Lake Harriet
It’s was a beautiful Friday in June. Work was done for the day, picnic dinner was packed, the sun was shining, and we were heading to Lake Harriet to...
Go, See, Explore: Mill City Museum
by Karri Larson
I cannot believe I have lived in the Twin Cities for over 20 years and just visited the Mill City Museum for the first time last week. This museum has...
Black-Owned Twin Cities Businesses to Check Out
Let’s face it; the past few years have rocked our worlds. They especially haven’t been kind to our business owners, and many Black-owned Twin Cities businesses are not expected to...
5 Ways to Celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a Family
Every year on the third Monday in January there is a day set aside to honor and learn from the life and work of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther...
Landmark Center’s Urban Expedition Returns for In-Person Fun
Attention wanderlust and culturally curious families! Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition series has returned in-person for its 18th season. As part of the Sundays at Landmark series, Urban Expedition provides...
Minnesota Winter Magic
Stepping into the laundry room, I trip over a pile of boots while simultaneously soaking my sock in a puddle of ice water. Winter in Minnesota has arrived. Just ask...
Experience Gifts – It’s All in the Delivery
Parents can sometimes shy away from giving experience gifts because they lack the wow factor of the hottest new toy. However, with a little effort, experience gifts can get the...
Hey!Joy – Not Your Typical Toy Store
I don’t know about you all, but I am really missing the in-person shopping experience after months of online browsing and buying. Too many gifts arrived last year that were...
Shop Local Gift Guide
Shop Local Gift Guide It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We asked YOU to recommend your favorite local businesses for our Shop Local Gift Guide and you delivered....
Outdoor Winter Farmer’s Market – White Bear Lake
It is happening, summer has come and gone, and the cold days of winter are fast approaching. But, instead of remaining wistful about the perks of summer, let’s focus on...
How to Keep Your Kids (and Yourself) Active in Cold Weather
Few mantras of parenthood have withstood the test of time better than this: get your children outside to play. We know it instinctively—running around is good for kids! And there...
12 Must-Haves for a Warm and Cozy Winter
Winter is around the corner and we’re already feeling the cold air coming through our city. Growing up in Florida, I love being in the heat, but I’m actually starting...