Natural Cold and Flu Remedies/Prevention
hmnlogosmall.jpgWed, 02/19/2014 - 7:00pm - 9:00pmJoin the Twin Cities Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network as we discuss holistic/homeopathic remedies and preventive measures for colds and the flu....
View ArticleHome Organization to Improve Quality of Life
hmnlogosmall.jpgWed, 03/19/2014 - 7:00pm - 9:00pmHow do you feel when you walk into your house? If you face the oppressive energy of rooms heaped in clutter, or spend your free time taking care of...
View ArticleNatural Lawn Care
hmnlogosmall.jpgWed, 04/16/2014 - 7:00pm - 9:00pmIf you want to learn how to save money on lawn care products, conserve water, avoid harmful chemicals and mow less when caring for your lawn, this is...
View ArticleBeth Dooley's "Minnesota Bounty" reception/reading/book signing
dooley_minnesotas.jpgThu, 02/13/2014 - 6:30pmMinnesota’s Bounty is a user’s guide to shopping and cooking from local farmers market, and applies a practical, easy approach to creating a truly seasonal...
View ArticleObama praises Minnesota's Punch Pizza for $10/hr starting pay
The Uptake John Soranno, owner of Minnesota's Punch Pizza, received praise from President Obama during last night's State of the Union address. Punch Pizza recently raised their starting wage to $10...
View ArticleJewelry for the Heart
jamie_joseph_rings.jpgSat, 02/08/2014 - 11:00am - 3:00pmOn Saturday, February 8 Max's at The Shops at Excelsior & Grand will team up with the Lillehei Heart Institute to present "Jewelry for the...
View ArticleLocal civil rights leader Matthew Little passes
Dwight HobbesMatt Little is gone, leaving a legendary legacy. He was widely renowned and will be well remembered as a Civil Rights Era icon who held a soul-deep commitment to empowering the African...
View ArticleNational experts warn: Caution is the right approach to state 'surpluses'
Nan MaddenWhen the November forecast brought news of a projected surplus, we welcomed that good news. But we encouraged policymakers to act cautiously, to keep revenues strong, continue efforts for a...
View ArticleRemembering Win Borden: A transformative journey for many
Lee EgerstromHalf a century ago, plus a couple of years, I left my small town of Kerkhoven and arrived at what is now St. Cloud State University to start what educators, parents and friends insisted...
View ArticleUneven Recovery: West Metro problems not just bubble related
Lee Egerstrom Minnesota 2020 Five years since the housing bubble burst, and more than two years after a deadly tornado swept through, hard hit areas of North Minneapolis and nearby neighborhoods in the...
View ArticleUniversity of Minnesota buys hotel, restaurant's lease with a local developer
The Minnesota Daily If an elevator breaks down at the Days Inn Hotel, fixing it falls on the University of Minnesota’s shoulders.If owners of the Tea House Chinese Restaurant have tenant concerns, the...
View ArticleStopgap measures won't end Minnesota's racial disparities
Nicole Simms Last week, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), in conjunction with the Department of Human Services (DHS), offered the first in a series of webinars designed to help private...
View ArticleAnn Bancroft Keynote for Association of Women Contractors Annual Event
Thu, 02/20/2014 - 5:30pm - 9:00pmAWC is pleased to announce Ann Bancroft as the Keynote Speaker for the Annual Awards and Recognition Event. Ms. Bancroft will focus on perseverance and overcoming...
View Article2nd Annual Midwest Black History Expo
untitled.pngFri, 02/21/2014 - 10:00amSat, 02/22/2014 - 10:00amCome celebrate at the largest Black History Month event in Minnesota! The Midwest Black History Expo will take place on Friday, February 21...
View ArticleHug It Out
janetgroenert-pelt.jpgThu, 02/06/2014 (All day) - Thu, 02/27/2014 (All day)Hug It Out at Republic-Seven Corners Opening reception and fashion showThursday, Feb 6, 20146-10pmFashion show beginsat 7pm...
View ArticleA race to carve up the city: Minneapolis' first-ever dog sledding race is set...
The Minnesota Daily Joseph Fessler stepped outside without giving the minus 10-degree weather another thought.He crunched through the snow toward the homemade dog kennels in his backyard, and as he...
View ArticleWashington state has both strong economy, higher minimum wage
Caitlin BieglerA higher minimum wage is not incompatible with a strong economy, and Washington state is a prime example. A recent MinnPost article finds that Washington’s economy is thriving – and it...
View ArticleNEWS DAY | Cold temps, warm hearts — here's what you can do to help
Mary Turck News Day I just got in from shoveling, for the second time today, and I can attest that we're back on the sub-zero rollercoaster. So here's an update on where and how to get help for people...
View ArticleWhere the oil trains run (through Minnesota)
Conrad deFiebreThanks to MN2020 reader Kim L for a suggestion to map out the freight rail routes on which up to nine trains a day traverse Minnesota, each carrying 3 million gallons of North Dakota...
View ArticleMinneapolis conservation districts are a terrible idea
Bill LindekeYou can feel the pace of change in Minneapolis these days. Cranes perch overhead like crows. It seems each week brings the pronouncement of another new building.This article is reposted...
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