The University of Minnesota’s board of regents is set to review a plan recommending the school seek donations to keep the Eastcliff property, a St. Paul mansion that has served as the university president’s residence for more than 60 years. … Continued
Thai Basil Restaurant, a Stillwater spot started by the original chef behind Pad Thai on Grand, is closing. Its last day will be July 7, owner and chef Phouvanh Soderquist said. The restaurant, just off MN-36, opened in February 2015. … Continued
Once a staple event in the Twin Cities, Somali American Soccer Week had been canceled since 2015 until state Rep. Samakab Hussein and renowned coach Fartun Osman helped bring it back. This year’s tournament, featuring adults and teens from as … Continued
In light of what it described as a “structural deficit” driven by inflation and labor costs, the Minnesota Historical Society has laid off seven employees, at least three of them dedicated to creating visitor content for popular sites such as … Continued
By Craig Joseph | NerdWallet The most avid travel hackers often shoot me a skeptical glare when I utter the words “timeshare presentation” as a way to get discounted hotel stays and piles of points to use toward future travel. … Continued
David Wharton | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Local animal shelters have plenty of dogs waiting for new homes, but if you choose to adopt from a private rescue group, it helps to do some homework first. “Pets are big business … Continued