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Best Bets: March 18-24

Things to do this week: NCHC Frozen Faceoff, Holi festival, Rural Alberta Advantage, and more
Perennial Cycle

Electric Bikes: How to Get Started

With a new rebate program in the works, e-bikes are on the rise in Minnesota

St. Paddy’s Day Recipe Twists

Get creative for a taste of Irish-style fare beyond the corned beef and cabbage dinner—but we have that and more, too

Best Bets: March 11-17

Things to do this week: St. Patrick's Day Parade, Celtic Festival, VocalEssence concert, and more

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Perennial Cycle

Electric Bikes: How to Get Started

With a new rebate program in the works, e-bikes are on the rise in Minnesota
Total eclipse of the sun

Coming in April: Total Solar Eclipse

The Bell Museum will offer solar-themed activities throughout the day on April 8
The northern lights

The Northern Lights Are Nearing a Peak

As it reaches the height of an 11-year solar cycle, the aurora borealis graces Minnesotans with prime viewing
Lutsen Resort

A Guide to Minnesota’s Top Ski Areas

Each of Minnesota’s ski areas offers its own unique selection of activities and amenities

Arts

Best Bets: March 18-24

Things to do this week: NCHC Frozen Faceoff, Holi festival, Rural Alberta Advantage, and more

Best Bets: March 11-17

Things to do this week: St. Patrick's Day Parade, Celtic Festival, VocalEssence concert, and more

Food

St. Paddy’s Day Recipe Twists

Get creative for a taste of Irish-style fare beyond the corned beef and cabbage dinner—but we have that and more, too

Ready For Your Oscars Party?

Snag a win in the snack category with this recipe roundup

New Restaurant Review: Dario Is A Stunner

Pastas made daily in a room at the restaurant are the star of the show
Bucheron

The Dish: Bûcheron

This new Kingfield, Minneapolis, spot is like a neighborhood restaurant with world-class aspirations

Culture

Where Are They Now? Mary Lucia Writing a Book

Radio DJ left 89.3 The Current two years ago, now finishing memoir

Q+A: Native ‘Aunties’ Take to the Stage

A new performance next month at the O’Shaughnessy shares the wisdom, humor, challenges, and joys of Native leaders
With 2024 being Leap Year, we get an extra day of February

How to Make the Most of Leap Year

It won’t be back for another four years, so recognize this year's extra day in simple but impactful ways

Photo Essay: Winter Sights in Minnesota

At last, it's feeling like winter here in Minnesota. Time to bust out some favorite reader-submitted scenes from snowy times past.

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