by Monique Kleinhuizen | Jan 1, 2020 | Drinks, Local Makers
After an eight-year run in Minneapolis, Boom Island Brewing moves its taproom to Minnetonka, tripling its space and keeping its dog- and family-centric ethos. Boom Island Brewing started in an unlikely spot: backstage at an orchestra concert. Founder Kevin Welch, a...
by Anne Marie Ruff Grewal | Jan 1, 2020 | Ingredients, Noteworthy, Outdoors
Eating winter’s underappreciated abundance. In January, winter sets in, typically with the coldest days of the year. Local fresh fruit seems a distant memory, and the fresh growth of spring a distant wish. But I have learned (thanks to some fellow nature nerds on...
by Steve Kobs | Jan 1, 2020 | History, Noteworthy
Thirty-nine flu cases had been reported in the town in January 1920. One hundred years ago, Excelsior area churches, schools, and theaters were closed and “all public gatherings” halted for one week to prevent the spread of influenza. The action was taken by the board...
by Nicole Lovald | Jan 1, 2020 | Noteworthy, Wellness
Just like us, kids can feel overwhelmed with demands at school or the pressure to do well in sports. Are your kids stressed out? As adults, it is our norm to experience stress, often on a daily basis. We may not, however, be as aware of the amount of stress our kids...
by Mollie & Roy Krengel | Jan 1, 2020 | Noteworthy, Travel, Wellness
Did you know that non-travelers are significantly less active in their daily lives than people who travel? Our family does not think about our health and wellness without including travel. Yes, you read that right. Did you know that non-travelers are significantly...
