| Date | Title | Description |
| 22.09.2024 | Navigating the Storm: Strategies for Business Leaders in Uncertain Times | In today’s world, uncertainty reigns. The business landscape resembles a turbulent sea, with waves of change crashing down at every turn. Leaders must navigate these waters with skill and foresight. The recent economic climate has tested th... |
| 19.09.2024 | When making tomato sauce, fresh is best | It starts with choosing the right tomatoes. I like a combination of a paste tomato, like Romas or plum, and heirloom tomatoes. Using a variety of tomatoes gives the sauce a balanced flavor and hearty texture. Both kinds are easily found in ... |
| 14.09.2024 | The Rise of the Cat-Centric Home: A New Era for Pet Owners | In the heart of Buffalo, Minnesota, a revolution is brewing. It’s not a political movement or a social uprising. It’s a cat revolution. Mary Tan, a self-proclaimed “childless cat lady,” has transformed her home into a feline paradise. This ... |
| 13.09.2024 | Make your own chicken shawarma, no rotisserie needed | A quick public service announcement about spices: Fresh, high-quality spices are always best. If you can buy them whole and toast them before grinding them yourself, that’s even better.
The chicken pieces are then threaded tightly onto skew... |
| 12.09.2024 | Navigating the Medical Maze: Understanding Your Bills and EOBs | In the U.S. healthcare system, confusion reigns. Medical bills and explanations of benefits (EOBs) flood patients' mailboxes, often leaving them bewildered. Understanding these documents is crucial. It’s like trying to decipher a foreign la... |
| 12.09.2024 | AtHome Colorado | How a ‘childless cat lady’ transformed her home into a feline playground | Mary Tan stands for a portrait with her cat Franklin near several wall installations specifically designed to provide enrichment for her two cats Friday, July 12, 2024 at her home in Buffalo, Minn. (Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star-Tribun... |
| 11.09.2024 | Health | ‘This is not a bill’: How to decipher explanations of benefits and pay for your medical care | Getting sick in the U.S. health care system can trigger an avalanche of confusing paperwork. Here’s what you need to know about how to read a medical bill — plus those documents proclaiming “This Is Not a Bill” from health insurers — to hel... |
| 09.09.2024 | Books | Review: Selling your house? Just hope the would-be buyer in ‘The House Hunt’ doesn’t show up | Lucy doesn’t like being alone; she likes being with strangers even less. Her plan was to go to a nearby cafe while her estate agent, Bethany, showed the potential buyer around the house. Then Bethany calls. Leaves a voicemail. She’s running... |
| 31.08.2024 | Books | Review: These 5 must-read books drop in September | Devils Kill Devils, Johnny Compton
Guardian angels are supposed to be a good thing, but Sarita isn’t so sure when, on her wedding night, her angel, Angelo, who has repeatedly saved her from disaster, kills her husband. Compton’s followup to... |
| 30.08.2024 | The Dance of Humor and Grief in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4 | In the world of television, few shows manage to balance humor and heart like “Only Murders in the Building.” Season 4 dives deeper into the emotional currents that run beneath its comedic surface. The Arconia, the show’s iconic apartment bu... |
| 30.08.2024 | Sweet or savory, fruit soups add chill to mealtime | Cold Peach and Apricot Yogurt Soup
Serves 4.
This sweet and tangy summer soup lightly marinates the peaches and dried apricots with a little honey, vinegar and olive oil, then purées them in a blender with yogurt. Serve it cold, garnished w... |
| 29.08.2024 | Recipe: Pan-Roasted Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes | Pan-Roasted Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes
Serves 4 to 6.
Seek out wild -caught king, coho or sockeye salmon, rich in flavor and deeply colored. This recipe can be easily varied. Swap out extra-virgin olive oil for the butter; and dill and par... |
| 28.08.2024 | Travel | How my daughters, 7 and 10, achieved ‘fossil finder’ status in Badlands National Park | In reporting the girls’ discovery, we took part in the South Dakota park’s Fossil Finder program, a citizen science project. The experience was a highlight of our stay in the otherworldly landscape of the Badlands, where we also enjoyed sta... |
| 27.08.2024 | Books | Review: People live communally throughout the world; book wonders why we don’t in the US | This love shines through Milholland’s portraits of the people she has encountered throughout her life. She is particularly adept at showing a character in a few swift strokes.
For example, she describes her mother’s way of walking “with pun... |
| 22.08.2024 | The Frittata: A Culinary Canvas for Summer Evenings | Summer evenings call for simplicity. The sun dips low, casting a golden hue. It’s the perfect time for a dish that embodies ease and flavor. Enter the frittata—a versatile canvas for seasonal ingredients. This dish is not just a meal; it’s ... |
| 20.08.2024 | Frittata is the answer to laid-back summer dinners | It’s also important to cook anything you plan on putting inside your frittata. For instance, in this week’s Summer Squash, Goat Cheese and Potato Frittata, I cook both the potatoes and the summer squash before adding the eggs. If I didn’t, ... |
| 19.08.2024 | The Art of Homemade Ricotta: A Culinary Journey | In the world of cheese, ricotta stands out like a pearl in an oyster. It's creamy, versatile, and oh-so-simple to make. If you’ve ever tasted fresh ricotta, you know it’s a game changer. It’s a culinary delight that transforms dishes from o... |
| 16.08.2024 | Learn to make your own ricotta now, thank us later | Making fresh ricotta is super simple. All you need is a half-gallon of milk, lemon juice, cheesecloth and about a half-hour of time — most of it hands-free. While traditional ricotta is made with the whey leftover from processing other chee... |
| 16.08.2024 | National Politics | What to know about Tim Walz’s 1995 drunken driving arrest and how he responded | Related Articles
National Politics | New-fangled internet dazzled 1996 DNC in Chicago. Today, experts debate the benefits — and dangers — of online influence.
National Politics | Trump will campaign across the country this week as he strugg... |
| 15.08.2024 | HistoSonics nets $102M to boost its sound beam-powered liver cancer therapy | After collecting a de novo clearance from the FDA last fall for its ultrasound-powered liver cancer treatment, HistoSonics has raised $102 million in funds to turn up the volume on its commercial efforts.
The company’s Edison system uses th... |
| 08.08.2024 | Editorials | Editorial: Harris picks a spicy VP in Minnesota’s Tim Walz, who called Trump ‘weird’ and it stuck | To consider Walz as merely a candidate by deduction, however, underestimates his potential. The Democratic ticket has a sense of seriousness and stability that former President Donald Trump and Republican running mate J.D. Vance lack.
Walz ... |
| 07.08.2024 | National Politics | Where Kamala Harris VP pick Gov. Tim Walz stands on key issues | He has condemned hostility toward Jewish students on college campuses and has called for increased Holocaust education.
When DFL voters in Minnesota came out in support of the “uncommitted” effort that aimed to signal discontent about the h... |
| 06.08.2024 | Lawsuits accuse General Mills’ Cocoa Puffs of having high levels of lead | Listen to the article 4 min
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Popular breakfast cereal Cocoa Puffs is facing accusations of having dangerously high levels of lead, according to two federal lawsuits seeki... |
| 06.08.2024 | National Politics | Dog parks, Diet Dew and car sickness: A collection of tidbits about Gov. Tim Walz | Walz doesn’t drink alcohol or coffee. His beverage of choice is Diet Mountain Dew, lots of it. He got a DWI in Nebraska in 1995 before he quit drinking.
He is unfailingly punctual.
He rides in the front passenger seat of the state SUV when ... |
| 04.08.2024 | Summer Dips and Tacos: A Celebration of Fresh Flavors | Summer is a canvas painted with vibrant colors and fresh flavors. As the sun shines brighter, our cravings shift towards lighter, more refreshing dishes. This season, two culinary stars shine: dips and tacos. Both are versatile, easy to pre... |
| 02.08.2024 | The best of summer produce – in a taco | In this recipe, the cheese of choice is crumbled queso fresco or cotija. You can certainly substitute grated Monterey Jack, but if you’ve never tried either of the aforementioned Mexican cheeses, you should. Queso fresco is a softer, slight... |
| 02.08.2024 | 3 recipes for summer dipping | From “Big Dip Energy,” by Alyse Whitney, who writes: “Kimchi and cream cheese are two core ingredients to my identity, being Korean and Jewish, so it thrilled me to find they pair together so effortlessly. The spicy funk from the kimchi is ... |
| 01.08.2024 | Why Cobb salad is the best salad | I don’t know if the story is true, but it captures what I love about this hearty salad. Yes, you can certainly stick to the traditional ingredients, or you can cut up whatever you have in the fridge, line it up on top of a bed of lettuce an... |
| 26.07.2024 | Books | How six months in France changed this food writer’s life | And, finally, it’s a lesson in patience.
“It took me about eight years to write the book,” Hoffman said. “It took me that long to give the book time to find itself, to become what it needed to be, to express what that experience meant.”
Ahe... |
| 25.07.2024 | The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Caregiving and Homeownership**
** | ** In the intricate dance of life, many find themselves caught between two generations. This is the reality for the Sandwich Generation. They juggle the needs of their children and aging parents. It’s a balancing act that often feels like w... |
| 25.07.2024 | 4 potato salads for your next backyard barbecues | Do not crowd the pot. Give the potatoes plenty of room to bounce around and cook evenly and thoroughly.
Do not overcook. Start checking the small ones after about 15 minutes and the medium potatoes after about 20 minutes. They should be ten... |
| 23.07.2024 | This is the best steak sandwich you’ll ever make | Onions and mushrooms are also on the grill just long enough to char in spots and develop the signature smoky flavor you look for in good grilled veggies.
A simple sauce of mayo and horseradish pulls the steak and vegetables — all tucked int... |
| 19.07.2024 | Florida's HOA Law: A Positive Step Towards Fair Housing Practices | Florida's new HOA law, HB 1203, which came into effect on July 1st, marks a significant milestone in curbing the power and excesses of Homeowner Associations (HOAs) in the state. The law introduces unprecedented restrictions on HOAs, ensuri... |
| 19.07.2024 | Things to do | 5 must-read crime novels offer thrills, chills and armchair globe-trotting | “Look in the Mirror,” by Catherine Steadman. (Ballantine Books/TNS)
Look in the Mirror, Catherine Steadman
Both the most surprising and, ultimately, disappointing book on this list is this British Virgin Islands-set puzzler. The first half ... |
| 17.07.2024 | Minneapolis might give police a raise. Here's how it would compare | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
The Minneapolis City Council will decide this week whether to make the city's police officers among the highest-paid in the Twin Cities.
Why it matters: Mayor Jacob F... |
| 16.07.2024 | Flavored butters are your grilling secret weapon | Give your steak, lamb chops, pork tenderloin or chicken an upgrade with this flavorful butter. It’s also delicious smeared on rustic bread. From Meredith Deeds.
1 head garlic
1 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. (1 ... |
| 16.07.2024 |
Opinion: Should Florida’s new HOA law go nationwide? | NEW LAW: On July 1st in Florida, there will be unprecedented new curbs on the power and excesses of HOAs (HB 1203).
— Residents can no longer be cited or fined for trivial transgressions, like leaving their trash cans out beyond collection ... |
| 15.07.2024 | Books | 4 must-read Indigenous books for young readers | Loaf the Cat Goes to the Powwow, by Nicholas DeShaw and illustrated by Tara Audibert, is neatly summed up by its title. The St. Paul writer’s picture book is about a stowaway cat that gets to experience a powwow while readers learn about th... |
| 15.07.2024 | Blueberry mojitos are the best kind of fruit cocktail | Beth Dooley is the author of “The Perennial Kitchen.” Find her at bethdooleyskitchen.com.Blueberry Mojito
Makes 2 drinks.
This is easily doubled or tripled for a party. Just be sure to use the freshest, best-tasting blueberries. From Beth D... |
| 05.07.2024 | Business | In the age of digital dollars, there’s value to budgeting with cash | “Anyone can use cash. It’s available to everyone to use,” Franks said. “It doesn’t have to be complicated. Anyone can make it as simple as they want to.”
Before withdrawing a stack of twenties from your bank account or ordering fancy envelo... |
| 04.07.2024 | A bite of nostalgia, in the form of ham and cheese sliders | Ready in less than 10 minutes with no fuss, these retro combos are the ultimate party fare and the easiest dinner for two.Ham and Cheese Sliders
Makes 12 sandwiches.
You can assemble these ahead, cover with plastic wrap and hold in the refr... |
| 03.07.2024 | Mayo Clinic to Launch Same-Day Prescription Drugs Drone Delivery Next Year | By John Lopez
Published Jul 3, 2024 9:53AM EDT
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Non-profit medical group Mayo Clinic is set to launch same-day prescription drug deliveri... |
| 01.07.2024 | Books | 5 reasons you should buy Questlove’s new book, ‘Hip-Hop Is History’ | 1. Questlove knows every song. The musician recalls five-hour listening sessions, dating as far back as his youth in Philadelphia. Once he became a pro, he refined a sensibility that is generous and opinionated. So you believe him when, for... |
| 29.06.2024 | Some homebuyers are beating high interest rates with 1980s-era assumable mortgages | Deb Jerikovsky poses for a picture with her grandchildren Emersyn Alain, 10, and Cameron Alain, 7, at her new home in Coon Rapids. (Renée Jones Schneider/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)
The deal saved her about $700 a month compared with toda... |
| 28.06.2024 | Books | 5 books to read in celebration of Pride Month | “The Sons of El Rey,” by Alex Espinoza. (Simon & Schuster/TNS)
The Sons of El Rey— From its tantalizing first paragraph (“A friend once told me the dead tell the best lies. I will try to be honest even though I never learned how.”) to i... |
| 27.06.2024 | This isn’t your grandma’s curry chicken salad recipe | Each diner could adorn their plate of chicken curry and rice with an assortment of toppings. As a child, I was giddy with power. If I wanted to turn my curry into a monument to toasted coconut and grapes, I could. If I was in the mood for p... |
| 27.06.2024 | Health | Ultra-processed food is tasty and easy. Is it bad for you? | Starting next year, federal dietary guidelines could, for the first time, address the role ultra-processed foods play in healthy eating. That could trigger changes in federal programs and ripple through America’s food industry, which makes ... |
| 26.06.2024 | Follow these tips for super-smooth fruit smoothies | Pumping up the protein is tricky. Those powders can turn gritty, so try dissolving them in a little juice and then pouring the mixture through a sieve into the blender. Or, instead, add a high-protein ingredient such as silken tofu, Greek y... |
| 26.06.2024 | Travel | We rode America’s new tallest waterslide in Wisconsin Dells, and it was wild | I’m not big on waterslides that are a straight-down freefall, which describes many of the world’s tallest. Rise of Icarus, on the other hand, takes advantage of its altitude by actually giving the rider time to savor the descent, with a tot... |
| 23.06.2024 | As Myriel expands, even the shelves come straight from local farms | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Several mornings a week, Myriel co-owner and chef Karyn Tomlinson drives more than an hour from the Twin Cities to Cokato to hand-select farm-fresh ingredients for th... |
| 21.06.2024 | Evolving Solutions Named One of Minnesota’s 2024 Top Workplaces | Evolving Solutions has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The company ranked as a Top 10 workplace in our category. HAMEL, MN, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Evolving Solutions has... |
| 20.06.2024 | Star Tribune names Loffler Companies a 2024 Top Workplace for Fourteenth Consecutive Year | Loffler Companies named 2024 Top Workplace by Star Tribune.
Dedication to fostering a work culture that prioritizes the success of the company's clients, partners, community, and each other, inspires positive feedback from employees for the... |
| 20.06.2024 | Entertainment | 40 fun facts about ‘Purple Rain’ as Prince’s triumph marks its 40th anniversary | 3. “Purple Rain” was the second movie Prince shot. During his 1982 tour with the Time, a crew helmed by music video pioneer Chuck Statler filmed concert and offstage footage for an unfinished project known as “The Second Coming.” The 16 mm ... |
| 19.06.2024 | How to make chicken gyros at home, no rotisserie required | Oven-Roasted Chicken Gyros
Serves 4 to 6.
You don’t need a rotisserie to make chicken gyros. This recipe replicates the flavorful street-food classic in a hot oven and is perfect for family and friends. Chicken thighs are the easiest meat f... |
| 18.06.2024 | Editorials | Editorial: Embrace the economic benefits of immigration | But doesn’t immigration depress wages? Common sense says yes, but hard research says otherwise. A series of remarkable studies by the National Bureau of Economic Research has found that immigration actually has a mild positive effect on ove... |
| 17.06.2024 | Twin Cities drenched in heavy rain, and it's not over yet | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
The downpours of the past month were initially a godsend for drought-stricken Minnesota, but now they're raising fears of a flood.
By the numbers: Much of the Twin Ci... |
| 17.06.2024 | Kick off pasta salad season with this Middle Eastern-flavored recipe | Another pro tip is to only toss the salad with some of the dressing beforehand, reserving a portion to toss with the pasta just before serving. This keeps the noodles from being too dry.
Speaking of the noodles, I found that rinsing them in... |
| 16.06.2024 | A guide to small-town festivals in Minnesota and Wisconsin | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Next weekend, "Wizard of Oz" fans from around the world will descend upon Grand Rapids for the North Shore town's annual Judy Garland Festival that celebrat... |
| 14.06.2024 | Business | Inflation is easing. Why is car insurance still so expensive? | “The reality is that auto insurers are in the business of providing financial security and a promise to their policyholders,” said Tony Cotto, director of auto and underwriting policy for the National Association of Mutual Insurance Compani... |
| 13.06.2024 | Business | Bye-bye cubicles and corner offices: Reserving a desk for the day is new work trend | Because hoteling often involves space downsizing, packing up personal items and giving up individual turf, expect some backlash, experts warned.
“People don’t like change, so there will be resistance,” said Lisa Pool, a certified change lea... |
| 13.06.2024 |
Medtronic confirms global layoffs | Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) + today confirmed a global layoffs first reported last month by MassDevice.
At the time, a spokesperson for the world’s largest medical device company declined to confirm the Medtronic layoffs when asked, only saying “... |
| 13.06.2024 | Buffalo chicken pizza: All the spice with none of the mess | Speaking of crust, most people have no idea how quick and easy it is to make your own. You can do it by hand, or in a food processor, which whips up a respectable dough in a flash. It only needs a short time to rise before rolling it out, a... |
| 11.06.2024 | Books | 24 books you’ll want to take to the cabin, the beach or your favorite chair this summer | Mariner | Out June 4
The intersection of faith and science propels Perry’s rich examination of friendship, astronomy and the desire to understand the universe. Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay, three decades apart in age, have been members of... |
| 11.06.2024 | Peas and pasta are always a winning combination | The combination of salty pancetta, sweet leeks and peas, the brightness of lemon and the powerhouse flavor of fresh herbs makes every bite of this quick and easy pasta a memorable one.
You can use any soft fresh herbs you like or have on ha... |
| 06.06.2024 | Bad dogs! Minneapolis lands on postal service list of cities with most dog attacks | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The Twin Cities' bad dogs went after enough mail carriers to land Minneapolis on the U.S. Postal Service's list of cities with the most dog attacks.
By the numbers: There were 27 dog attacks on mail c... |
| 05.06.2024 | Column: This herbal chicken soup has been nourishing Hmong moms for centuries | The soup is not just for postpartum moms; it’s a staple in Hmong kitchens. It’s good for hangovers, recovering from injuries, or if you just need a pick-me-up. Moua even has plans to introduce a version of it to her patrons at Diane’s Place... |
| 05.06.2024 | Cheesy chicken enchilada casserole spices up dinner | Fragrant and delicious tamales, tostadas, mole, pozole, sopes and chile rellenos are all stamped into my memory and are still my gold standard when it comes to Mexican fare.
One dish that stood above all the others, though, was their famous... |
| 04.06.2024 | Restaurant roundup: What's coming to the former Fool Me Once, Blue Door Pub locations | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The original Blue Door Pub space on Selby Avenue, which closed in 2021, will soon be home to a new restaurant.
State of play: Local Rumor will serve New American food, beer, and cocktails, according t... |
| 04.06.2024 | 3 spice blends you should be making at home | There’s nothing subtle about Tajín, the crimson blend of chile and lime that throughout Mexico is as ubiquitous as salt and pepper. This at-home version will spark fried eggs, avocado toast, popcorn, baked potatoes or grilled corn and is pe... |
| 04.06.2024 | Editorials | Editorial: Avoid a crisis over US-Israel bond | And make no mistake about Biden’s resolve, Scheindlin said from Tel Aviv in an email interview with an editorial writer. “The idea that Biden has abandoned Israel is so ungrounded as to verge on disinformation,” she said. “U.S. support duri... |
| 03.06.2024 | Ticketmaster hacked in what’s believed to be a spree hitting Snowflake customers | Enlarge
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Cloud storage provider Snowflake said that accounts belonging to multiple customers have been hacked after threat actors obtained credentials through info-stealing malware or by purchasing them on onl... |
| 31.05.2024 | Shooting in US city of Minneapolis kills 3, including police officer | Several people were struck by gunfire that killed as many as three, including a police officer and a suspect, in the United States city of Minneapolis on Thursday (May 30), city authorities said.
Three others, including another police offic... |
| 30.05.2024 | We took in Utah’s ‘Mighty 5’ national parks in one epic campervan trip | One highlight came when we arrived in Zion after the nearly three-hour drive from Vegas. We had booked a late-afternoon excursion with Zion Canyon Horseback Rides. Crossing the Virgin River on our horses, we followed the trail through the s... |
| 24.05.2024 | Fresh bread is great, but day-old bread can be even better | And don’t hesitate to spice it up. A shot of Tabasco, spoonful of curry or a shower of herbs can make it a dinner-worthy dish for breakfast or brunch.Spinach Bread Pudding
Serves 4 to 6.
Make this the night before and bake off for brunch th... |
| 24.05.2024 | Books | Review: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ writer Lemony Snicket/Daniel Handler pulls back the curtain | Now we’re on to that slightly different story. “In the name of researching ‘The Basic Eight’ [his first novel], in which the heroine’s murder becomes the subject of much right-wing media hullabaloo, I’d spent time calling conservative organ... |
| 23.05.2024 | Business | Fast-food prices have skyrocketed. Here’s a look at how much they’ve climbed | Between 2019 and 2024, the price of a medium fries order has more than doubled from $1.79 to $4.79, and the price of a Big Mac Meal has gone from $5.99 to $12.69, according to the tracker at Fastfoodmenuprices.com. A BLT Footlong at Subway ... |
| 23.05.2024 | Make any night date night with this riff on steak frites | Bearnaise sauce is a close cousin of hollandaise. It typically starts with shallots, fresh tarragon and white wine vinegar. Copious amounts of melted butter are then whisked into the mixture until a rich, creamy sauce is created.
I’ve simpl... |
| 19.05.2024 | "True" unemployment for Twin Cities is around 19%: Report | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Note: Share of the U.S. labor force that is functionally unemployed (seeking but unable to find a full-time job, is unemployed or is employed in a position earning less than a living wage); Data: Ludw... |
| 17.05.2024 | Editorials | Editorial: Air quality alerts are a climate change alarm | It’s now well-established that the impact of climate change can occur well beyond the immediately affected area. In this case, wildfires aren’t scorching the the Midwest directly, but the smoke is having a significant indirect effect. Hellm... |
| 17.05.2024 | "Everything is at risk": What we're watching in the final weekend of Minnesota's legislative session | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Minnesota state lawmakers will spend the weekend sprinting toward the finish line of this year's legislative session. Here's what we'll be watching:
1. Equal Rights Amendment: House Democrats will try... |
| 17.05.2024 | Coming soon to Uptown: Minneapolis' only roller rink | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Three years after the loss of St. Louis Park's Roller Garden, the Twin Cities is getting a new roller rink — and this time, it's within Minneapolis city limits.
Rolling the news: Twin Cities Skate Stu... |
| 16.05.2024 | Twin Cities weekend events: Art-A-Whirl, Doors Open, live "Gong Show" | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Over 1,300 artists will take over more than 100 Northeast Minneapolis galleries, businesses, breweries and more from Friday through Sunday for the 29th Art-A-Whirl, the largest open studio tour in the... |
| 16.05.2024 | The creeping re-segregation of Minneapolis and St. Paul schools | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Data: Stanford Education Data Archive. Note: Index ranges from 0 to 1, where 0 implies no segregation (all schools have identical proportions of Black and white students), while 1 implies complete seg... |
| 15.05.2024 | Minneapolis Police Department faces stark officer shortage as it seeks to rebuild public trust | Minneapolis — On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is racing to a priority call.
"I try to come out to show the officers I am here to back you up," O'Hara tells CBS News.
O'Hara says his departmen... |
| 15.05.2024 | The cranes that dotted Twin Cities skylines are disappearing | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The Minneapolis 2040 plan that allows for denser housing is back, but don't expect to see the city start booming with apartment towers again.
Why it matters: The plan was just one of many factors that... |
| 14.05.2024 | It’s asparagus season and we couldn’t be happier | Lightly blanched until verdant and crisp tender, these asparagus don’t need much. Here they’re lightly draped with a tangy herby tahini sauce that also goes wonderfully with grilled fish and lamb. Store any extra sauce in a covered containe... |
| 11.05.2024 | Home EV chargers are hot commodities in Twin Cities | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Data: Realtor.com, Cox Automotive; Note: Among 100 biggest metro areas; Chart: Axios Visuals
Electric vehicle chargers can be a rare find among houses for sale in the Twin Cities, according to a new r... |
| 10.05.2024 | Books | 12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring | Stars of the Night, by Caren Stelson, illustrated by Selina Alko. (Carolrhoda Books, $19.99)
In graceful prose, Minneapolis writer Stelson tells the true story of the Kindertransport of Prague during World War II, when Jewish children were ... |
| 09.05.2024 | Entertainment | TV review: Indigo Girls reflect on their career and impact in new documentary | Jennifer Westfeldt’s novel about a mom (Anne Hathaway) who hooks up with the member of a boy band (Nicholas Galitzine) has been sanitized for the screen. In this adaptation, the hunk is 24, not 20; the mom’s daughter is also older and less ... |
| 08.05.2024 | Winner, winner, saucy chicken dinner | To finish the dish, add cooked or canned beans, rice, pasta or whole grains right into the pan before plating; or just serve with hunks of crusty rustic bread. Dinner in one; dinner is done!Skillet Chicken in Jammy Sauce
Serves 4.
Be patien... |
| 07.05.2024 | 3 hearty salads to kick off salad season | Hearty Green Salad with Spicy Peanut Chicken
Serves 4.
This peanutty, vegetable-packed spicy chicken salad is an easy meal to toss together. Start by quick-pickling shallots and serrano chiles. Some of the brine goes into a vinaigrette to d... |
| 06.05.2024 | The Impact of National Realtors Lawsuit on Twin Cities and Chicago Real Estate Markets | A deep dive into how the recent settlement of a major lawsuit by the National Association of Realtors is shaking up the real estate industry in Twin Cities and Chicago, causing confusion and concern among industry professionals and first-ti... |
| 06.05.2024 | Some Twin Cities suburbs move away from #NoMowMay | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Some Minnesota cities are easing off their #NoMowMay campaigns as turf experts warn about the drawbacks of taking a month off from lawn care.
The big picture: The campaign has spread widely on social ... |
| 04.05.2024 | How Twin Cities will be impacted by the national Realtors lawsuit | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
The National Association of Realtors and brokerages including the parent company of Edina Realty recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questions how real estate agents are paid — and who foots ... |
| 03.05.2024 | AtHome Colorado | Understanding plant tags, seed packets | Part-shade plants generally need two to four hours of direct sunlight, preferably from east-facing or other locations where the sun is less intense. Shade plants usually perform well with two hours of direct sunlight or bright, indirect lig... |
| 03.05.2024 | Your fridge is a place where fresh food goes to die. That doesn’t have to happen | But who among us can live out such saintly values? A behavioral scientist at the University of British Columbia, Zhao says humans are more likely to change their ways if the framing focuses on actions we can do. Rather than following the ed... |
| 02.05.2024 | The Battle for Sports Broadcasting Rights: A Tale of Blackouts and Political Ambitions | In the world of sports broadcasting, negotiations and disputes can leave fans in the dark and politicians seeking to boost their city's reputation through major events. In Minnesota, Comcast's decision to stop airing Minnesota Twins games o... |
| 02.05.2024 | Health | US lawmakers slam UnitedHealth’s cybersecurity, call the company ‘a monopoly on steroids’ | “The Change hack is a dire warning about the consequences of ‘too big to fail’ mega-corporations gobbling up larger and larger shares of the health care system,” Wyden said. “It is long past time to do a comprehensive scrub of UHG’s anti-co... |
| 02.05.2024 | Have toast for dinner, but make it fancy | Choose an oil you like. Some are peppery, others are grassy, others are smooth and buttery with hints of artichokes. The oil enriches the flavor of the bread and provides a finishing note.
Bruschetta is a spectacular weeknight dinner that’s... |
| 01.05.2024 | Comcast stops broadcasting Minnesota Twins games, to the surprise of fans | figcaption>span]:font-sans">
Minnesota Twins fans can no longer watch games on Comcast Xfinity after negotiations broke down between the cable provider and Bally Sports owner Diamond Sports.
Why it matters: The news broke in the ... |
