Health & Wellness

Mike Bestgen, one of the mushers in the Klondike Dog Derby, and two of his sled dogs.
[Sports]
'Bringing Back History': Dog Sled Racing Returns to Lake Minnetonka

Watch the first local dog sled race in over 85 years.

Lichen on a dead tree branch
[Around Town]
The Life of the Lichen
Nicole Lovald, owner of Spirit of the Lake Yoga and Wellness Center, meditates
[Health & Wellness]
What Is Mindfulness?
Players from the North American Pond Hockey Championship gather on the ice.
[Sports]
North American Pond Hockey Championship Returns to Lake Minnetonka
Christmas trees on a Christmas tree farm
[Outdoors]
How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree

The University of Minnesota Extension’s horticulture experts offer a few tips for picking the perfect Christmas tree this year.

A child smiles, wearing their new glasses after a Vistagraph reading comprehension test.
[Health & Wellness]
Hopkins Eye Clinic Uses New Technology to Improve Kids' Reading Skills

At Hopkins Eye Clinic, specialists are using Vistagraph to evaluate reading efficiency.

Three pills rest on a piece of paper listing side effects.
[Health & Wellness]
When Side Effects Go Right

Side effects can sometimes be a really good thing.

Tracks from someone sliding on the ice in winter boots.
[Outdoors]
November in Minnesota Signals Start of Winter—But That's Not a Bad Thing

Writer Anne Marie Ruff Grewal gives a fresh perspective on an unpopular month.

A woman takes a picture during a solo travel vacation.
[Wellness]
Soothe Your Soul with Solo Travel

While it might sound intimidating, solo travel is good for the mind, body and soul.

A sober woman refuses a shot of whiskey.
[Wellness]
Being Sober Doesn't Mean You Need to Stop Celebrating

How to navigate life without alcohol.

[Going Out]
Art Aficionados, You Need to Visit Santa Fe

One great destination for art aficionados and novices alike is Santa Fe, New Mexico, a mecca for art, history and culture.

Fall colors in Minnesota
[Outdoors]
Writer Reflects on Minnesota's Fall Colors

In October, the trees are shutting down their solar factories for the winter, and celebrating with a grand show of fall colors.

U.S. Bank Stadium, the home stadium of the Minnesota Vikings
[Sports]
Twin Cities Offer Something for Every Sports Lover

Take your pick - Lynx, Timberwolves, Twins, United FC, Vikings and Wild. And that's just the pro sports teams in Minnesota.

A boy climbs a rock wall at the St. David's Center Get Out and Grow fall festival.
[Around Town]
Support St. David's Center at the 13th Annual Get Out and Grow Festival

Enjoy our early-fall weather outdoors this month with St. David’s Center’s 13th annual Get Out and Grow fall festival on September 28.

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