Ditch Your Car For Bike Walk Week, May 10-16 2009
Wednesday April 29, 2009
May 10-16 is Twin Cities Bike Walk Week.
To encourage biking and walking, the coalition of Bike Walk Twin Cities invites walkers, cyclists and people using public transit to register at ... Read More
Minneapolis 10th Best Cat City in the Nation - How You Can Help Minneapolis' Cats This Summer
Saturday April 25, 2009
CATalyst Council, a national organization promoting responsible cat ownership, just released a list of the top ten cat-friendly metro areas and Minneapolis-St. Paul makes the number ten spot.
The study took ... Read More
Save Money or Even Diaper For Free: Cloth Diapers in the Twin Cities
Friday April 24, 2009
Cloth diapering is debatably better for the environment, and more work than disposable diapers. But where cloth diapers win soundly over disposable diapers is cost. For an initial investment and ... Read More
Gluten Free Restaurants and Bakeries in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Wednesday April 22, 2009
Missing out on cakes, bread, pasta, and pizza can be heartbreaking for anyone allergic or intolerant of wheat or gluten. Here's where to find gluten-free baked goods, pizzas and Italian ... Read More
Happy Earth Day! 20-60 Percent Off Sale at Twin Cities Green in Minneapolis Today
Wednesday April 22, 2009
April 22 is Earth Day and to celebrate, eco-forward retailer Twin Cities Green is having a store wide sale, with everything 20 percent off, and some items reduced by 60 ... Read More
Can't Afford a Prom Dress or Tuxedo? The Paperbag Princess Can Help
Monday April 20, 2009
The Paperbag Princess is a non-profit organization collecting gently used prom dresses and tuxedos for underprivileged boys and girls attending Minneapolis area high schools. If you need a formal outfit ... Read More
Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo, April 24-26
Monday April 20, 2009
This weekend is the bi-annual Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo. The spring Expo opens on Friday April 24 and lasts all weekend. Hundreds of presentations, gear demonstrations, tutorials, free samples, ... Read More
Registration is Open for the 2009 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Monday April 20, 2009
Registration opened this week for the 2009 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. The race, held every October, draws over half a million spectators to cheer on the 11,000 runners through the ... Read More
Bicyclists Out in Force on Twin Cities Streets
Saturday April 18, 2009
It seemed like everyone who likes to ride their bikes in the Twin Cities had taken Friday afternoon off work and was cruising around Minneapolis and St. Paul. Have you ... Read More
Economic Stimulus For the Twin Cities: Spend $50 in Three Independent Stores
Tuesday April 14, 2009
I read this blog post suggesting a way to help save the economy is to redirect $150 of every shopper's monthly budget from nationwide chain stores to local independent businesses. ... Read More
Earth Day Events in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Sunday April 12, 2009
Earth Day is Wednesday April 22, and traditionally there is a lot going on in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Twin Cities have a reputation for being some of the ... Read More
Do You Park on the Street in Minneapolis? Watch For "No Parking" Signs
Sunday April 12, 2009
The City of Minneapolis is giving the city streets their yearly spring clean. Minneapolis begins its annual street sweeping program on Tuesday April 15. The cleanup will take several weeks, ... Read More
Full Moon and Stars Over Minneapolis/St. Paul: Amateur Astronomy
Friday April 10, 2009
Wasn't today gorgeous? A beautiful sunny day, cool but fresh and delightful to be out in the spring sunshine. The skies remained clear on Thursday night going into Friday morning, ... Read More
Underground Twin Cities: Tunnels Beneath Minneapolis and St. Paul
Thursday April 9, 2009
All cities have underground tunnels and caves, but St. Paul has more than most. Underneath most of downtown St. Paul is a labyrinth of man-made tunnels dating back to the ... Read More
Save Some Green: Trees On Sale in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Monday April 6, 2009
Did you know that you can save money on utility bills by planting large shade trees on the west or east side of your home to reduce cooling costs, possibly ... Read More
Minneapolis/St. Paul Waterfalls: St Anthony and Minnehaha Falls
Monday April 6, 2009
The melting snow means high water levels in the Mississippi River and other waterways in the Upper Midwest. The water affects makes St. Anthony Falls, in downtown Minneapolis, and Minnehaha ... Read More
Rock the Garden and Other Summer Music Festivals in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Friday April 3, 2009
On Wednesday, the Current and the Walker Art Center announced the line up and put tickets on sale for the 2009 Rock the Garden music festival at the Minneapolis Sculpture ... Read More
Do You Qualify to File Federal and Minnesota State Taxes for Free?
Friday April 3, 2009
Tax day is looming large, April 15. Qualifying individuals can file their federal and Minnesota state taxes for free via the Minnesota Department of Revenue website. Those who qualify include ... Read More
April Events, Festivals and Traditions
Wednesday April 1, 2009
April is here and April activities and traditions are as random as the weather. Is it still snowing? It's time for taxes, Easter, potholes, fishing, Minicon, gardening, Earth Day, and ... Read More