The average cost of raising a child in America is $13,000 a year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Shops & Business

As a child, I thought the Easter bunny laid eggs, usually in the form of chocolate or pink plastic. Only some three decades later, when I started keeping a flock of backyard chickens, did I understand the biological basis for the thrill of spring eggs.

The event, which this year runs March 1-3 at Piccadilly Prairie’s new Ridgedale location, features a mix of authentic items imported directly from France and other French- and European-inspired items.

Wayzata’s Pink Linen Designs brings a touch of whimsical style to mature and kid-friendly spaces alike.

In September, award-winning former WCCO-TV anchor Don Shelby and Minnesota Public Radio’s chief meteorologist Paul Huttner were the featured speakers at a private event in support of the Great Plain Institute (GPI).

The history of the business also serves as a family history.

Tackle the first big hurdle to start your business.

Service dogs are making a difference in Hopkins.

For folks in Excelsior, Fido’s Pantry has been the boutique of choice for puppies, kittens and every pet in between.

Navarre artist and business coach Anne Pryor shares her strategies for building a true-to-yourself online brand.

For a lot of people, the Christmas season creates a certain kind of magic.