Minnesota Life
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Minnesota Yacht Club Festival: My Honest Recap From Harriet Island
Three days, two stages, and a stretch of the Mississippi River as the backdrop — my honest recap of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival at Harriet Island, from the parking headaches to the hometown band I didn’t see coming.
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Downtown Saint Paul: A Local’s Honest Guide to Things to Do
We booked a downtown Saint Paul hotel for a concert and left with a real list of things to do — a Gilded Age mansion tour, a cathedral organ that fills the whole room, one restaurant to skip, and a purple drink called a Grape Ape that’s worth the trip on its own.
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The 6 Minnesota State Parks With the Best Hiking Trails (And Why I Keep Going Back)
Six Minnesota state parks, six trails worth lacing up your boots for. From waterfalls to bluff country views, these are the hikes I keep coming back to — and the ones I send every out-of-state friend who doubts Minnesota has real scenery.
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The Modern Punch Bowl That Elevates Every Party
I once lost a roast in my own oven. Cooking and I have an understanding — I stay out of its way. But cocktails? That’s a different story. Meet the modern punch bowl that has become my secret weapon for every holiday dinner, progressive dinner, bridal shower, and backyard party I host.
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The Bridal Shower Survival Guide
Throwing a bridal shower? I’ve got you covered on the drinks, the glassware, and the wow factor. From a stunning punch bowl to chocolate fondue that makes everyone your best friend — this is your complete bridal shower survival guide. Because someone has to be in charge. 😄
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Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles on Minnesota’s North Shore
Last weekend, my friend Sue and I went foraging for wild edibles on Minneosta’s North Shore at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais. The class was called Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles and I had been trying to get into it for three years. This year, I finally vowed to get registered. The…