Welcome to the February/March 2023 Issue

Welcome to the February/March 2023 Issue

The first time I went on an airplane was in ninth grade during a school trip to New York City. I was 14 years old, had only visited three other states aside from Minnesota (Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana) and was petrified of flying. After I made it through the...
Beauty Blooms with Wearable Flowers

Beauty Blooms with Wearable Flowers

Personal flowers, also known as “flowers to wear,” have had importance and place throughout history. Early in history, personal flowers served a practical function. Evidence of personal floral adornment was found in the ancient artifacts of Egyptian civilization,...
Loose Yourself in a Beautiful Perch Lake Morning

Loose Yourself in a Beautiful Perch Lake Morning

What’s my inspiration behind this photograph? I crave situations where the lighting can change dramatically during a shooting session. The combination of early morning light and fog always present a challenge because both change so fast and independently! Artist: Bob...
Coffee Bike on the Go in Stillwater

Coffee Bike on the Go in Stillwater

Buna means “coffee” in Amharic, but for Megan Lee, it represents much more. “We have gained many friends who are Ethiopian or Eritrean immigrants,” says Lee, who started her mobile coffee cart in July 2022. “They do a coffee ceremony in their house for friends and...
A Magical Weekend

A Magical Weekend

The popular winter festival has returned to the St. Croix Valley. The Hudson Hot Air Affair winter ballooning festival is back for another great year. This annual family-friendly event combines the joy of hot air balloons with community spirit in a variety of...
A Tale of Wanderlust in Minnesota

A Tale of Wanderlust in Minnesota

Minnesota Public Radio host Kerri Miller offers guided adventure trips. There is a saying that travel broadens the mind, but Kerri Miller takes that notion a step further. The Hudson resident and long-time Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) host offers a unique travel...
Made With Love Chicken Recipe

Made With Love Chicken Recipe

My husband learned early on in our relationship that I had serious skills in the kitchen. I learned early on that he loved any pasta dish with chicken in it. This Valentine’s Day, our 31st together, I plan to make him this internet favorite, and serve it with a simple...

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