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The troubles of the national economy are prevalent daily and those affected are profiled as they alter their lifestyle and adjust to a new situation. But we tend to overlook the smaller victims from evictions, like cats like Happy who suddenly no longer have a home. Happy is very affectionate and likes to sit in laps, but has calmed with age and gets along... [Read more...]

There are plenty of places near Woodbury Park where you can purchase libations, but few have the history of Haskell’s. Founded a year after the repeal of the 18th Amendment, Fritizi and Benny Haskell were the first retailers to bring French wines across the ocean. That tradition continued for four decades until the company was acquired by the current... [Read more...]

The University of Minnesota may be home of the Golden Gophers, but it’s also a place for its natural predator. For nearly 30 years, The University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine has contained The Raptor Center, an internationally renowned education facility that treats birds of prey like the four baby great horned owls that helped to start... [Read more...]

The Hole in the Wall Camp was founded by Paul Newman and named after the hiding place for his gang in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The camp itself isn’t a hiding place but a place for seriously ill children to enjoy outdoor activities. More than 15,000 kids and their parents were provided this free service last year and more will be helped thanks... [Read more...]

Are you a morning person? If not, don't feel bad because most people don't enjoy getting up early. If you need a kick start to get going on your early days, then start your mornings with coffee near Woodbury. Sati Coffee- (572 Commons Drive, Woodbury, MN) Sati uses time-tested roasting traditions in order to create a great cup of coffee. Stop in and... [Read more...]

For nearly a century, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts has operated for the benefit of the general public and you have a short time to take advantage and see Wide-Eyed: Panoramic Photographs. Photography was created to capture human vision, although multiple shots were necessary for duplication to be true. As the invention grew and was adapted through technology... [Read more...]

Pets lead a different life in the luxury that is Woodbury Park Townhomes, mostly because living here means their owners are happy and content with some of the best amenities in the Twin Cities. Your townhome is just minutes from shopping and dining with Tamarack Village, downtown St. Paul and the Mall of America just moments away thanks to easy access to I-94.... [Read more...]

The Twin Cities has always been a beacon of talent, but it’s never easy to see the stars before they reach the sky. Sample Night Live takes the search process and just provides the performance. The first Wednesday of every month, a dozen artists from various disciplines take to the stage at the History Theatre, 12 miles west on I-94 to 12th Street. It’s... [Read more...]

For the past 90 years, the St. Paul Hiking Club has provided a home for those interested in lacing up their boots and walking the lands surrounded 10,000 lakes. Membership requires hiking with the club as a guest, something you can do simply by showing up to the next scheduled event. Saturday, Jan. 7 The Maplewood Nature Center & Preserve, seven miles... [Read more...]

You don’t need a membership to enter the Lakeside Club, just a desire to enjoy one of the best steaks in the Twin Cities. First opened in 1946, this family-owned and operated restaurant was featured in the movie Fargo. There was a time when you could see White Bear Lake from the building, but the only thing that remains from the past is a well-aged steak... [Read more...]

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