Tag Archives: Minnesota

Study Finds Minnesota is “The Least Stressful State”

Posted on April 6, 2017 by wendycarson

Study Finds Minnesota is “The Least Stressful State” This article originally appeared on CBS Minnesota’s website. You can view the full article in its original format here. New stress rankings are out, and they find Minnesota is the least stressed … 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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Minnesota Trivia: 50 Fun Facts

Posted on August 31, 2015 by wendycarson

Minnesota Trivia: 50 Fun Facts Minnesota has been a part of the United States since 1858, and since then it has collected a substantial amount of “firsts”, both nationally and internationally. Whether it be scientific breakthroughs like the CDC 6600 … Continue reading →

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When is the best time to buy or sell a house in Minnesota?

Posted on October 22, 2014 by wendycarson

I hear this question a lot: What is the best time to sell my home or to buy a different one? Let’s take a look at the retail world of clothing. Consumers get the best deal on summer clothes after … Continue reading →

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Facts about Minnesota

Posted on August 28, 2013 by wendycarson

I found this fun infographic with facts about Minnesota at Maps of the World. Even for those of us that live here, you might find out something new.

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End of Summer Fun

Posted on August 21, 2013 by wendycarson

Summer is winding down, and with Labor Day being early this year, it seems to be coming to an end sooner than usual. The biggest sign that summer is almost over is the Minnesota State Fair which starts tomorrow and … Continue reading →

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Reasons To Live In Minnesota

Posted on June 14, 2013 by wendycarson

I know, I have said it before that Minnesota is a great place to live.  No one wants to move here, but once people do move here, they never want to leave.  There are so many reasons why Minnesota is … Continue reading →

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June in Minnesota

Posted on June 2, 2013 by wendycarson

Finally the snow has melted away and we have put our winter coats in storage, now what will we do here in Minnesota?  Right now it is looking like a cooler summer than normal but you just never know when … Continue reading →

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Fishing Opener 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by wendycarson

It’s that weekend of the year again – fishing opener in Minnesota.  The season officially opens at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.  This year it was almost delayed because of the long winter and late ice out on the lakes but it … Continue reading →

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Spring in Minnesota

Posted on March 22, 2013 by wendycarson

Whether you are new to Minnesota or not I’m sure this March you are wondering what has happened to spring?  Last year March was also a strange spring with record or near record high temperatures on many days. March 2013 … Continue reading →

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