Arts & Culture

In A New York Minute book cover.

This Valentine’s Day, if you’re looking for a romantic read in the spirit of all the best New York rom-coms, check out In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer.

While on a stroll with her husband along the Dakota Trail last autumn, Jeni Zimmer stopped along the beaten path to capture an often unseen angle of Gale Woods Farm.

A pride and joy of Minnetrista, Gale Woods Farm is known by fans as an educational hotspot that offers crafting classes, and this holiday season is no exception.

Phyllis Alsdurf

It’s rare in 2013 to find someone who spent any time on a farm as a child. It’s rarer still to find someone who spent their entire childhood on a farm.

Paula Wilhelm

Have you ever heard the expression “mind your p’s and q’s”? There are lots of theories about its origin, but some experts think it’s simply short for “please” (p) and “thank you” (k-you).

Adam Hegg originally did not have plans for a career shift. Content in his teaching position at the FAIR school in Crystal and downtown Minneapolis  since 2001, applying for the position of Wayzata High School musical director seemed unnecessary.
 

As we enter another Minnesota winter, local libraries and bookstores offer numerous story-time gatherings to provide an escape and prevent the little ones from going stir-crazy. Visit hclib.org for more information.

Known for showcasing local talent, the Minnetonka Center for the Arts and the Burwell House get into the holiday spirit this November by transforming their displays.

Lovers of dogs and a well-turned phrase: Prepare to be charmed. A collection of essays and letters, E.B. White on Dogs will put a smile on your face. Steeped in the privileged literary world of a young New Yorker writer, E.B.

Rachel Slavik of WCCO-TV

What was your favorite part of growing up in Mound?
It’s a small community, so it was really great knowing everyone in my grade at school. You feel like you know everyone from kindergarten through senior year.

It took Ken and Amy Pucel almost 10 years to get started on their dream home, but it was worth the wait.

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