Join the Embrace Winter Challenge to see Minnesota winter in a whole new light
For the next 30 days, we ll spend 30 minutes a day outside to reduce stress, improve our immune systems and see Minnesota s other season in a whole new light. February 2, 2021 2:52pm
For the next 30 days, we’ll spend 30 minutes a day outside to reduce stress, improve our immune systems and see Minnesota’s “other” season in a whole new light.
By Erica Pearson • Star Tribune • Feb. 7, 2021
Growing up in southern India, Alarmathi Sankaran thought that 60 degrees was cold.
Then she moved to Woodbury.
“The whole concept of Minnesota winter was a great challenge to me,” Sankaran said.
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Buddy Rocketman Michaelson and his dad, Ky, usually make parachutes for sky divers and rocket launchers.
This year, the Bloomington-based family business has turned its focus to something less exotic, but potentially as lifesaving: making masks.
They ve churned out more than 50,000 masks, many of which they ve given away to health care workers, senior homes and homeless shelters. They ve also started a shop, the Rocketman Face Masks storefront at the corner of Old Shakopee Road and France Avenue S., where they sell their $5 masks. If there s ever a time to wear masks it s right now, so we can help stop the spread, said Michaelson, who just turned 21 and goes by Rocketman, which is his legal middle name. I just wanted to put my skills to use.
Virtual puzzle contest sponsored by Twin Cities impresario December 11, 2020 10:45am Text size Copy shortlink:
This winter, jigsaw enthusiasts by the dozens can gather virtually to spend a few hours puzzling together.
There are prizes for putting the puzzle together the fastest, but the goal is to have fun and hang out on Zoom with local actor Sasha Andreev as host. It s more about having fun for a while with folks that you may either know that are on the call, or people you don t know but you can establish a connection with, said organizer Scott Mayer. When I think of puzzling, I think of relaxation having a snack, having a glass of wine. It s a good way to talk with someone, as you re working on the puzzle.