Around Town

If you’re a bookworm searching for a fun and informal book club, look no further than Books & Bars. Twice a month—once at The Happy Gnome in Saint Paul and once at

With 50 years of experience and 103 trophies at styling competitions, Rita Ambourn is still as passionate about hair as she was as a student at Oliver Thein Beauty School in Burnsville in the 1960s.

The Daily 6 is a new talk show on Metro Cable Network (MCN6) featuring “six established and dynamic Minnesota women.” The show premiered in May.

Step into Woof-N-Whisker pet salon and you’ll not only find shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and cleaning products that are 100 percent organic, chemical-free and eco-friendly, but you’ll also find a welcoming open floorplan.

Local dog trainer Linda Schindler’s education and experiences have evolved over time, but her passion for dogs remains steadfast.

“To me, the ultimate luxury gives you a very indulgent feeling but also benefits the body,” says Susan Brown, owner of Mademoiselle Miel, a chocolate shop in downtown Saint Paul specializing in artisanal sweets made with honey, produce

Have you ever crafted the perfect text but not found the best emoji to really make your point? Wayzata-based company Phoji has launched an app that can help you out.

Mound resident Laura Lloyd opened Our Place Boutique and Bakery in November 2015. It’s a space that celebrates local makers and their hand-crafted products.

What started with a thumb turned Minnetonka native Robyn Frank into a successful entrepreneur when she launched Thumbs Cookies in 2012. Now she’s on a quest to fund her dream car: a Thumb Bug.

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