Winter in the Twin Cities, that is. Unlike the pre-Thanksgiving snowfall that was quickly followed by 60 degrees, the 4″ or so that fell yesterday feels like it’s going to stick around for awhile. Like until April. Four months from now. Oh, well . . . At least the calendar says “December,” not October.Read More
“Agriculture is the New Golf” The sentiment is practically out of Thoreau: Why not line streets with almond and avocado trees, or replace shrubbery with cabbage and currants? Golf courses could plant their roughs with kale and corn. Lawns”where they must exist”could be edged with chives and herbs. –Stephanie Simon, “An Apple Tree Grows in...Read More
“Is That Like, ‘Who’s Buried in Grant’s Tomb?'” The above may seem like a trick question, but it’s really not. Especially given that Minnesota’s Spring housing market doesn’t really kick off in April or May, but early February (or whenever the subzero weather relents). So, do Fall sellers jump the gun as well? Avoiding Labor...Read More
Aftermath of 2″ Rain Friday Night If you didn’t get water in your basement after early Saturday morning’s 2 inch deluge in much of the Twin Cities — you’re probably immune. Unfortunately, I ‘m getting lots of reports that many homeowners weren’t so lucky. That includes the home I showed in Edina yesterday, where yours truly...Read More
The Hopkins – Edina School District Tug of War Edina was the first school district in the Twin Cities that I’m aware of to put the brakes on open enrollment, the policy of allowing students outside a district to matriculate. Now, it appears that multiple other local school districts are following suit. Background State school districts...Read More
Cashing in on Couch Potatoes For bargain hunters such as myself, The Wedge’s current deal on Muir Glen pasta sauce is like hitting the jackpot. Instead of the usual $4 or so per jar, The Wedge is selling Muir Glen for $2.50. And that’s before a $1 Muir Glen coupon for every two jars purchased....Read More
