Which Store is the Best Value to Shop for Groceries in the Twin Cities?
Friday February 27, 2009
According to consumer magazine Twin Cities Consumer Checkbook, shopping at Walmart is the cheapest place to buy groceries in the Twin Cities. A family of four who spend $150 on ... Read More
Twin Cities the 10th Most Congested Metro Area in the Nation
Thursday February 26, 2009
The Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area jumped three places to become the 10th most congested metro area in the US in 2008.
Actually, traffic got slightly better in the Twin Cities over ... Read More
Winter Storm Warning: Up to Eight Inches of Snow Forecast For Thursday
Wednesday February 25, 2009
After the weekend's snowfall that took just about everyone by surprise, we have a little more notice for the next major snowfall. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm ... Read More
Malls and Exercise: Free Stroller Fitness Classes, Dance and Yoga
Monday February 23, 2009
New moms: do you have no time for fitness, don't have a babysitter, can't afford to join a gym, and can't get outside to exercise? Burnsville Center shopping mall is ... Read More
Food Stamps, Food Shelves and WIC in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Wednesday February 18, 2009
Popularly known as Food Stamps, the Food Support program is administered by individual counties in Minnesota. Here's how to find out if you are eligible for Food Stamps, and where ... Read More
Shopping at Mall of America Gets Free Nickelodeon Universe Wristbands
Monday February 16, 2009
Sounds like a good deal to me: spend $150 on anything at the Mall of America between now and March 15, save your receipts, and turn them in at the ... Read More
Feeling Artistic? Pioneer Press Accepting Entries for Peeps Diorama Contest
Monday February 16, 2009
Here's a project idea for the next gloomy, snowstorm, or otherwise housebound weekend: make a Peeps diorama. The Pioneer Press is now accepting entries for their sixth annual Peeps Diorama ... Read More
Winter Biking in the Twin Cities
Monday February 16, 2009
Gas prices are on the rise, the weather has been mild, and more and more cyclists have been venturing out on the streets and bike paths of the Twin Cities. ... Read More
Valentine's Day Planner: Events, Gifts, Places to Go on February 14
Thursday February 12, 2009
Valentine's Day is this Saturday, February 14. Whether you think it's the most lovely holiday of the year, or reckon it's commercial trash, if you favor traditional celebrations or more ... Read More
Economic Downtown Hits Local Ski/Snowboard Areas
Tuesday February 10, 2009
The last two weekends, economic downtown be dammed, skiers and snowboarders took to the slopes to enjoy the fine weather. If you plan to sneak out of work early, or ... Read More
Controversial Police Stop on I-94 in St. Paul
Friday February 6, 2009
Have you seen the video of the contentious police stop on Interstate 94 this New Year's Eve? A Hudson, WI man was driving his three young children home from a ... Read More
Minneapolis/St. Paul American Idol Contestants
Friday February 6, 2009
I used to love this show, but despite my love of reality television, a lack of cash and the complete lack of time to ever watch anything drove me to ... Read More
Twin Cities House Prices Fall 10% in 2008
Tuesday February 3, 2009
And I expect you are not surprised in the least by that statistic. According to Zillow.com, the average metro area home is now worth $204,745. Condos and co-ops lost the ... Read More
Six More Weeks of Winter? Certainly, But Happy Groundhog Day Anyway
Sunday February 1, 2009
Groundhog Day isn't much of a big deal here. We know there will be six more weeks of winter at least, regardless of what rodents have to say about it. ... Read More