Home & Garden
Should home inspectors ever open 'sealed' attics?
Should home inspectors open up "sealed" attic access panels? Heck yes. Every time. Unless the owner or buyer specifically says not to.
Politics
Controversy surrounds GOP 'loyalty pledge' in Second District
A request by the leadership of the Republican Party in Minnesota's Second Congressional District to have the Republican candidates for Congress sign a loyalty pledge is generating controversy.
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Barbacoa and Agave! Nico's Tacos and Tequila Bar: Mexico in Uptown
Nico's Tacos and Tequila Bar in Uptown Minneapolis prepare for a weekend full of events celebrating Dia de los Muertos with head chef Blanca Laguna and top bartender/ liquor specialist Johnny Holder.
Politics
Few fireworks in first debate between GOP candidates in Second District
There were few fireworks in the first debate tonight between the four Republican candidates for running for Congress in Minnesota's Second Congressional.
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Savoring the Halloweens of costumes, Jack-o-Lanterns and young children
Halloween is the quintessential childhood experience. But as the kids get older, I know our days of costumes and Jack-o-Lanterns are numbered.
Local
I need to get fit, but I don't fit in with Twin Cities fitness culture
I'm now an outlier in Minneapolis, a city regularly ranked the fittest in America. I'm from Milwaukee, and didn't know anyone who spent their free time running around in circles.
Politics
Kaler defends U of M's use of human fetal tissue in research
University President Eric Kaler acknowledged in a letter that the University of Minnesota performs research on fetuses that may have been obtained through induced abortions, including at clinics in Minnesota.
Home & Garden
How to repair ungrounded three-prong outlets
Back in 2009, I wrote a blog post giving some basic information on how to fix ungrounded three-prong outlets. That info is still mostly applicable today, but I have a few updates.
Your Voices
A visit with Fadumo-Nakruma, who tutored Stevie Wonder on Afro-Soul
Fadumo-Nakruma had a remarkable career in the arts spanning over 50 years which included tutoring Stevie Wonder on Afro-Soul music.
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Debate scheduled for GOP candidates for Congress in Second District
The first debate between the Republican candidates for Congress in Minnesota's Second Congressional District has been scheduled for next month.
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Motherhood taught me to ask for help from others
My mother always said, "You can't count on anyone but yourself." But I want my children to grow up knowing they can ask for help.
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Law enforcement search home of Michelle MacDonald's campaign advisor
The home of a top political aide to Michelle MacDonald was searched yesterday by multiple law enforcement agencies investigating the disappearance of two missing sisters from Lakeville.
Home & Garden
Solving the shoe storage problem: How I built a wall of shoes
I recently came up with a pin-worthy shoe storage solution that I had to share. I call it the "shoe-wall."
Your Voices
Minnesota GOP finalizes process for electing delegates to convention
The Republican Party of Minnesota has finalized the process by which delegates will be elected to the Republican National Convention in 2016.
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Is the Countering Violent Extremism program comparable to Minnesota HEALS?
US Attorney for Minnesota Andrew Luger drew parallels between the CVE/BRC program and Minnesota HEALS during a recent radio interview. This was a major oversell.
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Minn. mom learns lessons in confidence from her strong-willed daughter
Recently, she came home from school and said that several people had complimented her on a new sweater: "They told me I looked good!" I asked her how she responded, and she said, "I said, 'I know!'"
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Harvest Beer Fest showcases the flavor of the wet hop
This is a one-of-a kind beer event featuring locally produced Fresh Hop beers.
Your Voices
'Mom, today we had a lockdown'
What are we as a society going to do about the fact that our six year olds are practicing lock downs to be safe from humans who kill people.
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Stewart Mills to challenge Rick Nolan again for Congress
Republican Stewart Mills, who came within 4,000 votes of defeating Democratic Congressman Rick Nolan in 2014, will challenge Nolan again in 2016.
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