Savor rose petal and tobacco notes. I’ve chosen a wonderful Barolo for a couple reasons. This region is just a small portion of greater Piedmont in...
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Pooch Playdate
Take your pup out for a morning in the park. Summer is back—and with it comes fresh opportunities for you and your pooch to get out of the house,...
Say, Cheers, to Morning Martinis
We stand at the precipice of brunch season, and, frankly, we’re ready to take the leap. Swing open the windows to the fresh start of a new season,...
Before You Play Go Fetch, Tidy Up
While many of us have experienced the upshots of home organization, it can be similarly good for pets, too. Pets bring endless joy, comfort and...
Discover
School building has graduated into several incarnations. Situated along busy Highway 55, just south of the Luce Line Trail, sits one of the city’s...
Think Outside the (Plastic) Box
Organizing can be both decorative and thematic. Think outside the (plastic) box. Creating themes based on things you love personalizes the process...
Flowers Aren’t Just for Valentine’s Day
There really is something to flower power—when it comes to expressing love and relieving stress. Since Valentine’s Day is days away, let’s start...
Celebrate Black History Month with Children
Books can be powerful tools in educating and enlightening children about diversity and encouraging conversations at home. PBS.org offers a list of...
Scoop Up a Delicious Cocktail
February 13. A Saturday. Galentine’s Day. Here we have the perfect mix for a weekend brunch celebration (Zoom or otherwise) with your favorite gal...
Peter Geye’s ‘Northernmost’ Blends Stories of Love and Survival
Minnesota native Peter Geye has been called “the poet laureate of snow.” In Northernmost, he lyrically reveals the bleakness and beauty of winter...
How to Keep Your Houseplants Healthy
Caring for houseplants is easier than you think. Surround yourself with nature, even when you’re indoors. Houseplants can have benefits beyond their...
Keep the Lights on While You Read This Sophisticated Ghost Story
"The Sun Down Motel" by Simone St. James is the perfect balance of being spooky and thought-provoking. This time of year, many readers find...
Plymouth Historical Society Offers Virtual Programming
The Plymouth Historical Society is exploring new ways to engage the community during this historic time. The Plymouth Historical Society is...
Plymouth Arts Fair Goes Virtual
For the first time since its inception eight years ago, the Plymouth Arts Fair is going virtual due to—you guessed it—COVID-19. Some say art is in...
Plymouth’s Historic Town Hall Gets Fresh Look
The City of Plymouth and the Plymouth Historical Society have begun another rehabilitation phase for the historic building. “We live not alone in...
Summer Cocktail Recipe: Sparkling Strawberry Basil Gin
Sparkling strawberry basil gin is a favorite late summer cool down. 4 oz. Strawberries, sliced (about five strawberries) 1-2 Tbsp. Granulated sugar...
Summer Drink Recipe: Raspberry Lime Ginger Beer Cocktail
Freshen up your cocktail regime. Raspberry Lime Ginger Beer Cocktail .75 oz. Raspberry puree 1.5 oz. Ginger beer Splash of Limoncello 4 oz....
Podcast Pick: ‘Imagined Life’ is the History of People You Think You Know
Imagined Life paints an intimate picture of the lives of well-known figures—inventors, writers, performers and popular icons—by placing listeners in...
Podcast Recommendations: Minnesota Murders and ‘The Shrink Next Door’
Our editor picks two podcasts to binge. The Shrink Next Door An intriguing tale about power, control and trusting the wrong person. Set in New...
Grab Your Favorite Local Beer and Read ‘The Lager Queen of Minnesota’
Joanna Redman of the Plymouth Library recommends "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" for a cozy chilly weather read. Want to settle in and cozy up with a...
