My toilet succumbed to our crumbling infrastructure, and yours could be next

My toilet succumbed to our crumbling infrastructure, and yours could be next

The fix? Our trusted plumber looked up to the sky, where the gods of plumbing irony reside, and did some rough calculations in his head. "$6,000 to $10,000, depending."
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My self-employed life: Why Minnesotans like me choose freelancing

December 22, 2015
My self-employed life: Why Minnesotans like me choose freelancing
As a freelancer, I'm working harder than ever. As a parent, I can't imagine my life any other way.

An Iron Ranger's relationship with the grandfather who longed for a son

December 29, 2015
An Iron Ranger's relationship with the grandfather who longed for a son
I became the writer my grandfather the miner always wished he could be. But I was more like Grandpa than anyone imagined.

Choua Lee Yang, founder of Hmong charter school, dies of COVID at 53

October 13, 2020

Lewis facing strong criticism for past comments about women

February 16, 2016
Second Congressional District candidate Jason Lewis is facing strong criticism today from fellow Republicans - including a call for him to end his campaign - for past comments he made on his radio show about women.

From one Korean Minnesotan to another: Welcome to Byung Ho Park

December 18, 2015
This Minnesota Twins superfan is especially excited about the arrival of Korean slugger Byung Ho Park.
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Too fast, too slow, too angry: A New Yorker critiques Minnesota drivers

December 10, 2015
Look, I'm not an award-winning driver. But I have concluded that Minnesota drivers vibrate — often quite violently — between how they want to be perceived and how they really feel inside.
Local
January 7, 2016
Is Minnesota really so kid-friendly? A newcomer weighs in

Is Minnesota really so kid-friendly? A newcomer weighs in

The real question for this newcomer became whether Minnesota was "mom-friendly." After a few months, she noticed subtle improvements in her daily life that native Minnesotans probably take for granted.
Local
December 15, 2015
My long and complicated relationship with Minnesota winters

My long and complicated relationship with Minnesota winters

From WCCO Radio's list of school closings to the back pain associated with shoveling wet snow, a born-and-raised Minnesotan reflects on his love-hate relationship with winter.
Local
December 8, 2015
How a transplanted orchestra musician became a real Minnesotan

How a transplanted orchestra musician became a real Minnesotan

In 1979, cellist Janet Horvath moved from Toronto to play for the Minnesota Orchestra. Her first winter was brutal, but she quickly learned to behave — and dress — like the locals.
Home & Garden
December 8, 2015
Arrow-Breaker faucets are great, but there are two important things to know about them

Arrow-Breaker faucets are great, but there are two important things to know about them

The first thing to know about these faucets is that there is no need for an exterior vacuum breaker.
Politics
December 5, 2015
Former GOP chairman to lead Ben Carson's campaign in Minnesota

Former GOP chairman to lead Ben Carson's campaign in Minnesota

Ron Carey, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota has been hired by Ben Carson's presidential campaign.
Local
December 1, 2015
'I'm childless by choice and I feel pretty great about it'

'I'm childless by choice and I feel pretty great about it'

"Every time we see our friends struggling with managing jobs, kids, a car seat and the ability to poop in privacy, we look at each other and say: 'Oh, man. No thanks. A world of no thanks!'"
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Home & Garden
December 1, 2015

Repairing a window with fogged glass

I recently had several windows with fogged glass repaired, and I took photos of the process to share with anyone who's curious.
Your Voices
November 29, 2015

Sociable Cider Werks celebrates two years

Sociable Cider Werks has been in operation for two years now.
Your Voices
November 28, 2015

Republic and GYST both set to host sour beer events on December 12th

Sour beer lovers will be glad to know that there are two great events coming up on December 12th.
Your Voices
November 26, 2015

Minnesota's first hydroponic hop garden looks to change the way we grow hops

The first hydroponic hop garden in Minnesota is looking for your help.
Your Voices
November 25, 2015
A lesbian mom feels pressure to be perfect

A lesbian mom feels pressure to be perfect

As much progress as we have made in our fight for equality, we still sometimes feel the pressure to be the perfect lesbian family.
Your Voices
November 24, 2015
A day in the life: Brew day at Bad Weather Brewing

A day in the life: Brew day at Bad Weather Brewing

In all of my years of writing about beer, this was the most fun and interesting thing I've ever been a part of. Brewing with Andy is an experience I'll never forget.
Home & Garden
November 24, 2015
Failed window seals: A common cause of foggy glass

Failed window seals: A common cause of foggy glass

One of the most common window and door issues that comes up during a home inspection is fogged glass, more commonly known as a broken seal.
Politics
November 23, 2015
Tempers flare up between two Democrats on Twitter over Jamar Clark and Black Lives Matter

Tempers flare up between two Democrats on Twitter over Jamar Clark and Black Lives Matter

Tempers flared Saturday night as the debate over the ongoing Black Live Matter protests related to the death of Jamar Clark turned into an intense fight on social media between two prominent members of the Minnesota DFL party.
Your Voices
November 20, 2015

Dangerous Man opens growler room and other notes

News and notes out of Northeast Minneapolis.
Your Voices
November 20, 2015
Strong families are built on strong relationships

Strong families are built on strong relationships

Making time for our relationship makes us better partners to each other and when we are better partners, we are better parents.
Politics
November 19, 2015
MacDonald bills Grazzini-Rucki over $222,000 for 'pro bono' legal work

MacDonald bills Grazzini-Rucki over $222,000 for 'pro bono' legal work

Public records filed in Dakota County show Michelle MacDonald has filed two attorney liens against her client Sandra Grazzini-Rucki for legal fees totaling $222,730.92.
Your Voices
November 19, 2015
Where's Betsy?

Where's Betsy?

A motley crew of 13 Minneapolis residents and artists leave the 4th Precinct on the North side Wednesday night to Mayor Betsy Hodges home demanding to have the MPD stand down, after witnessing repeated accounts of abuse on Minneapolis citizens and peaceful protestors tonight.
Local
November 18, 2015
Confessions of a Packers fan who married into a Vikings family

Confessions of a Packers fan who married into a Vikings family

"I grew up with the Green Bay Packers, in suburban Milwaukee, the way you grow up with gravity," writes 10,000 Takes contributor Tim Gihring. Then he married into a family of Vikings fans.
Your Voices
November 17, 2015

Ways to Winterize

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