Category Archives: Seasons

Cutting the Grass: How Short is Too Short?

Posted on May 29, 2017 by wendycarson

How Short Should You Cut Your Grass? It’s rarely a mystery when a lawn is getting too long and needs to be trimmed. However, what height should you cut your grass to keep it green and healthy? This article was … Continue reading →

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Car Tips For Minnesota Winters

Posted on February 5, 2017 by wendycarson

Car Tips For Minnesota Winters This is a collection of excerpts from an article featured in the Chicago Tribune on January 17th, 2016. It was written by Robert Duffer and can  be read in its entirety here.  While written originally … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat: The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween in the Twin Cities

Posted on October 30, 2016 by wendycarson

Trick or Treat: The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween in the Twin Cities This article originally appeared on the WCCO/CBS Minnesota website. It can be viewed in its original setting here.  Here are six great neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in the Minneapolis-St. … Continue reading →

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7 of Minnesota’s Best Waterparks

Posted on May 27, 2016 by wendycarson

This article originally appeared on Only In Your State on May 24, 2016. It was written by Jo Magliocco and can be read in its original context here. These 7 Epic Waterparks in Minnesota Will Take Your Summer To A … Continue reading →

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Frozen Lake Fun

Posted on February 19, 2016 by wendycarson

Fun doesn’t stop on Minnesota’s lakes when it gets too cold for swimming. When a solid layer of ice has formed over the water, Minnesotans find other ways to enjoy life in the “Land of 10,000  Lakes”. Ice Fishing Fishing … Continue reading →

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St. Paul’s Winter Carnival

Posted on January 24, 2016 by wendycarson

Saint Paul, and Minnesota in general, is known for its harsh winters: but that doesn’t mean that the residents of the Twin Cities are resigned to a glum season of joyless cold! Each year St. Paul residents celebrate the Winter … Continue reading →

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Winter Tip for Warming Up Your Car

Posted on January 17, 2016 by wendycarson

As the weather starts to drop this weekend, Sarah wants to know: How long should you let your car warm up in the winter? Mechanics say anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes is ideal. Letting your car idle for 15 … Continue reading →

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Holiday Feel-Good Story

Posted on December 8, 2015 by wendycarson

Minnesota may be known for its cold temperatures and snowy weather during the holiday season, but the generosity of some in Rosemount, MN will warm the hearts of many. On November 28, a couple left a record-setting donation of $500,000 … Continue reading →

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Saving Energy This Winter: 5 Tips

Posted on November 13, 2015 by wendycarson

Retain heat this winter with these 5 fast tips Saving energy –and especially, saving money—is a priority for most homeowners during the winter months. Every time the furnace starts humming, we get an audible reminder that a little more of … Continue reading →

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Halloween has a Capital City, and it’s in Minnesota

Posted on October 6, 2015 by wendycarson

In the Northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities, you may be surprised to find a slice of Halloween history. In fact, the city of Anoka is officially the “Halloween Capital of the World.” While our modern version of the Halloween holiday … Continue reading →

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