| Bulletin Board published Aug. 18, 2010 |
| Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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| Minnesota State Fair to start next week |
We've all been waiting for it, and after months of anticipation, the start date of the Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner. With more than 450 different foods, more than 100 entertainment acts, tons of exhibits and scores of rides for both children and adults, there is something for everyone at the Minnesota State Fair.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
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| Horsing around on Mackinac Island |
Clip clop, clip clop, jingle. Clop, clop.
These are the sounds of horsing around on Mackinac Island. Missing are the squeal of brakes, the booming of car radios and the smell of diesel exhaust. Instead, there's the mild smell of horses, and when I was there recently, the fragrance of lilacs.
Friday, August 13, 2010 |
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| Gardens, gardens everywhere |
At a glance, the Washington County Master Gardeners' display at the county fairgrounds is a haven for buzzing bees and flitting butterflies thanks to the colorful flowers, fruits, shrubs and grasses native to Minnesota.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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| Bulletin Board published Aug. 11, 2010 |
| Wednesday, August 11, 2010 |
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| Plans can ease burden on loved ones |
Good news: The number of older adults in the U.S. continues to increase. It's expected there'll be 80 million Americans over the age of 65 by the year 2040.
As a result, more adult children of aging parents will need to initiate a discussion about the need to address certain legal matters so that their family members' wishes will continue to be honored even if they are no longer able to manage these affairs at some future time.
Monday, August 09, 2010 |
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| Know your bones |
What you don't know about osteoporosis could hurt you.
That's because osteoporosis -- a disease that makes bones fragile and more likely to break -- is a serious health threat to both women and men. And because early bone loss often has no symptoms, people may not realize they have osteoporosis until they've suffered a fracture.
Sunday, August 08, 2010 |
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| Blooming butterflies at Como |
In case you haven't seen it yet, this is the year to visit Como Park Zoo and Conservatory's Blooming Butterflies exhibit.
That's because it's the exhibit's third and final year, and it may well be a long while until the dozens of butterfly species from Africa, Asia and the Americas yet again grace St. Paul's borders.
Monday, July 19, 2010 |
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| Time to protect something invaluable - your sight |
Much to their painful surprise, people learn every year that it is possible to burn the cornea of their eyes from too much ultraviolet light.
Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
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| Online index offers clue to retirement plans |
As the median age of Americans rises and more baby boomers prepare for important decisions -- such as when to take Social Security and when to exit the workplace -- a new study called the Sun Life Financial "Unretirement Index" is finding that many of the traditional attitudes about retirement no longer apply.
Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
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| Hill-Murray grad shines in one-woman show |
As Hill-Murray graduate Autumn Ness arrives outside the Cargill Stage of the Children's Theatre, the preschoolers who have been waiting turn eager eyes toward her. She is dressed in bright colors, there is a bright bow tied in her hair and best of all, she is riding a scooter.
Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
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| It's tomato time, even if you don't have a garden |
Edible gardening has become a cultural phenomenon. Interest in saving money at the grocery store and the desire to have better-tasting fruits and vegetables have sparked an increase in home gardening.
Monday, June 07, 2010 |
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| The truth about healthy gums |
You don't have to be down in the mouth about dental health if you consider a few facts. First, you should know that the American Academy of Periodontology estimates that three out of four Americans suffer from some form of gum disease. What's more, research links gum disease to such serious conditions as diabetes, heart disease and certain forms of cancer.
Monday, June 07, 2010 |
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| Children and garage door safety |
Teaching young children how to spell the word "door" may offer an additional lesson about garage door safety.
Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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| Don't let spring cleaning dirty the environment |
When walking through the cleaning aisle of a grocery or discount store, most people are looking for products that will keep their home clean - but have they thought about products that can help keep their home "green?"
Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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| Tips for clearing the clutter at home |
Getting organized to cut clutter in your home can be easier than you might think-and the benefits of being organized could extend beyond a tidy house.
Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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| Majority of people 'feel' appeal of a house |
If you're like most people, you figure -- or at least tell friends and co-workers -- that practical factors, such as the size of the kitchen or the number of bedrooms, are most critical when buying a home.
Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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| Up the garden path |
Inspiring photos of a variety of gardens, from natural to formal, family-friendly to mixed-use.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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| A life of sawdust |
Since AJ Moses started his hobby of woodworking several years ago, his wife, Ann Ribbens, has come to know him as "Mr. Busy."
Moses' repertoire includes knickknacks such as spinning tops and kaleidoscopes and practical but intricate collections of wooden bowls, bottle stoppers and travel mugs. Need a handmade baseball bat? AJ Moses can make one.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
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| "We're Gonna Win, Twins" brings fans back, and into present |
While growing up in the mid-to-late 1990s my dad bought a pair of Minnesota Twins season tickets for $100 where we had free rein to pick nearly any upper deck seat in the Metrodome.
Sunday, May 16, 2010 |
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| Seeding knowledge: 'hybrid' and 'open-pollinated' |
It's a distinction that can trip up even the well-informed.
"I don't know what I did wrong," said a perplexed biology teacher. She'd taken some tomato seeds -- right out of the tomato -- to her class during their unit on seeds. The group planted them, watered them, and got nothing. Not a tendril, not a hint of green, from what's well-known to be one of the easiest types of plants to raise from seed.
Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
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| Timing is everything for crabgrass control |
In Minnesota, both large and smooth crabgrass are the two species that invade our lawns. Both species are annuals and grow most vigorously following germination in the late spring through mid-summer.
Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
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| Plant a container veggie garden from seed |
Growing your own food isn't just for people with big back yards. By planting in containers, you can grow an abundant and nutritious harvest right on your porch or deck, all from a few inexpensive packets of seeds.
Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
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| A Goldilocks approach to lawn care |
If this were a normal Minnesota May, we would just now be emerging from winter hibernation, still living in fear of one last spring snowstorm. This year, however, we may as well be in South Carolina. To look at our lawns, you would think it was June, and most people in my neighborhood have already mowed at least once.
Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
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| Daring to dream |
Best-selling author Kao Kalia Yang, a petite, dark-haired young woman with a soft voice brought many in her audience to the verge of tears as she spoke of her parents and grandmother and their escape from Laos, her early childhood in a refugee camp and then the difficulties of starting a new life in St. Paul.
Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
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| Take steps to elevate your walk to a workout |
There's an easy way to shape up that's accessible, affordable and can accommodate even the busiest of schedules-it's walking. No wonder it's the No. 1 fitness activity for adults. And with the simple addition of a few fitness goals and a pedometer, you have everything you need to elevate your walk to a workout.
Saturday, May 08, 2010 |
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| Caregivers need to take time for themselves |
More and more Americans are being called on to be caregivers. A 2009 National Alliance for Caregiving study says 67.1 million people -- 31 percent of all households -- are caregivers, providing an average 20 hours of care per week.
Friday, May 07, 2010 |
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| If you die unexpectedly |
When a 71-pound Siberian husky recently attacked an 11-day old baby, the Hennepin County medical examiner's office was called to determine the dog's attack was the cause of the baby's death.
Sunday, May 02, 2010 |
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| A complete renovation |
A work injury a few years ago put Maplewood resident Mike Wilke in continual pain that he is gradually learning to manage.
Although he now uses a cane and a wheelchair when he has long distances to travel, he doesn't allow his disability to hold him back. He continues to volunteer at his son's school and perform magic tricks.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 |
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| A final salute |
They came from all walks of life; they were our fathers, grandfathers, uncles and neighbors.
Ordinary guys who shared a powerful bonding experience when they were young and far from home.
Friday, April 23, 2010 |
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| Oakdale celebrates
Maud Hart Lovelace |
"It was difficult, later, to think of a time when Betsy and Tacy had not been friends."
With those words, Minnesota author Maud Hart Lovelace created the world of Betsy and Tacy, two of the most well-known characters in children's literature.
Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
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| A dancer for life |
For Nicole Bonniwell, dancing is a release.
After working a long day at her job in admissions at Rasmussen College, Nicole has been able to use that release for the past several months.
Monday, April 19, 2010 |
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| Movin' on up - without moving at all |
There are plenty of reasons people are staying put in their homes longer than they intended.
The real-estate market, of course, is the reason for some. Others, though, may have found a neighborhood where people feel like family.
Monday, April 19, 2010 |
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| Factoring in 'green' with flooring choices |
Don't let anyone tell you it's not easy being green. When it comes to floor covering, making a "green" choice is easier than ever.
Monday, April 19, 2010 |
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| What goes into a Lab? |
If little girls are made of sugar and spice, Labrador retrievers might be said to be comprised of a wider-ranging list of components, including tennis balls, socks, assorted trash and anything they can knock off a kitchen counter.
Friday, April 16, 2010 |
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| Milwaukee on the water |
Milwaukee grew up on the water and celebrates water. It was water - the confluence of three rivers - the Kinnickinnic and the Menomonee joining the Milwaukee before flowing into Lake Michigan - that drew native people there. When French missionaries and fur traders came through, it became an active fur trading area.
Monday, April 12, 2010 |
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| New twists in Social Security |
If you've been thinking about applying for extra help with your Medicare prescription drug costs, then now's the time to hop to it.
Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
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| No reservations: the health issues that can torpedo a vacation |
Being prepared isn't just for the Boy Scout motto, but sound advice for a healthy vacation.
Thursday, April 08, 2010 |
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| Take me out to the ballgame - Clyde Doepner: living his dream |
Everyone yearns for what they consider a "dream job;" a lucky few find it.
A well-known local man has stumbled onto such a situation.
Clyde Doepner, a North High 1962 grad and a member of the school's 1961 state champion baseball team, smiled broadly and said, "I can't believe I'm doing this and getting paid!"
Monday, April 05, 2010 |
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| Easter egg coloring:
colorful memory-making |
It's this time of year, right before Easter, when Review staffers receive a little reminder of the season at their desks.
It's not Easter candy, festive baskets or bunny decorations.
But it does set the office abuzz as people unwrap and compare the beautiful, marbleized eggs left by the Easter Bunny.
Thursday, April 01, 2010 |
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| Quick jobs that can make a difference when selling |
Whether you're looking to sell your home or simply make improvements, chances are finances are a big consideration before you can go forward with any project.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
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| How to set a home-improvement budget |
When it comes to projects addressing a home's interior, homeowners know full well the bottom line plays a big role. For the unprepared homeowner tackling a first do-it-yourself project, costs can quickly escalate out of control.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
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| Grow gardens the easy way -- from seed |
Seeds are nature's miracles -- they're little packets of energy just waiting for you to plant them. Once they're planted, they quickly transform from rock-hard little nuggets into lush, green plants exploding with life.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
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| Spring cleaning surface guide |
Every surface in and around the home requires special attention. Before reaching for the all-purpose cleaner, consider each surface and which product formulations will best clean, protect and prolong its life.
Monday, March 29, 2010 |
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| Dennis Sullivan, 'The Godfather,' leaves District 622 |
'The Godfather' of School District 622's business services department is stepping down.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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| Boy Scout earns rare conservation award |
Conservation is important to Thomas Indykiewicz. In fact, at age 14, the North High School student says his career goal is to be a DNR conservation officer.
He has already started working toward that dream through his membership in the Oakdale Boy Scouts Troop 9817, earning 40 merit badges and recently a rare award for a conservation project completed on the Gateway Trail.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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| Murdered 12 years ago, Katherine still speaks to her father, and to us |
There are some wounds that doctors can't heal.
Award-winning composer Stanley Woolner, 50, knows this better than most.
Not only is Woolner a doctor, currently practicing internal medicine at St. Paul's Bethesda Hospital, but he carries with him the unbearable memories of the worst tragedy that can befall any parent: the violent murder of his young child.
Monday, March 15, 2010 |
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| Extreme GREEN kicks off |
What could be better to take home from an inspiring landscaping seminar than $500 worth of plants and landscaping supplies to get started?
How about a $15,000 professional yard makeover?
Friday, March 12, 2010 |
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| Honoring Mr. Anderson |
Russell Anderson may finally receive a long overdue Purple Heart -- with the help of a dedicated group of fifth-grade students at Weaver Elementary School in Maplewood.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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| 'Pathways' away from pain, back into life |
"Pathways to Better Health", offered by HealthEast, brings trained leaders, patients, caregivers, family and friends together for a series of workshops to learn how to monitor symptoms, increase health and improve their lives.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 |
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| North High students rock their way into finals |
"You know we scream, right?" frenzied vocalist Travis Peterson, 16, of Maplewood says with a smile. "Come listen to us and you'll see."
"Rest for the Weary," a Christian garage band featuring North High students, has gone from only playing a few times in front of the public, to making the finals at The Rock nightclub in Maplewood March 19.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 |
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| After more than 25 years, 'Rochelle the ad rep' puts away her Rolodex |
"This is Rochelle, calling from the Lillie" has begun many a wide-ranging conversation over the years.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
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| Slicing up the ice |
Diane Ness remembers her love of skating started as a young girl when she would lace up her skates, head out to Silver Lake in North St. Paul and cut swiftly across the ice with family and friends.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
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| The gavel man |
Some might see buckthorn as a bothersome, invasive plant that's extremely difficult to root out of area parks and backyards, but North St. Paul resident Dave Nelson has found a good use for the extremely hard wood the plant produces: gavel making.
Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
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| In living watercolor |
For Julie Schroeder, creating a piece of artwork starts with paints, paper and a bucket of water."And you're ready to go," she says.
From her signature watercolor piece, "The Visitor" featuring a hummingbird flitting toward a flower, to abstract works and encaustic creations using colored wax, Schroeder has dabbled in many painting mediums.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 |
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| Bulletin Board published Feb. 3, 2010 |
| Wednesday, February 03, 2010 |
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| Macon music |
Though the sighs are inspiring - a cherry blossom festival among perfectly-preserved antebellum mansions - the sounds of Macon, Georgia have really put the city on the map. The "Song and the Soul of the South," Macon launched a variety of headliners from the '60s, '70s and '80s: Lena Horne, Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding and the Allman Brothers Band.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010 |
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| Back to the basicsTwo former North High grads return to share knowledge on and off the court |
"Is that the kind of effort we are going to show against Tartan?" Brad Markfort shouted at his team at a practice last week.
Monday, January 18, 2010 |
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| The yearly gathering has become a 'Do Not Miss' Reunion |
A trip to the Windy City is always a fun adventure, full of new things to see and do.
So when the annual gathering of the 90th Field Artillery Battalion Association was scheduled for Chicago, my wife, Donna, and I knew we would be there. Actually, the battalion reunions have become something of a tradition that we nurture and cherish.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 |
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| The yearly gathering has become a 'Do Not Miss' Reunion |
A trip to the Windy City is always a fun adventure, full of new things to see and do.
So when the annual gathering of the 90th Field Artillery Battalion Association was scheduled for Chicago, my wife, Donna, and I knew we would be there. Actually, the battalion reunions have become something of a tradition that we nurture and cherish.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 |
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| Don't let holiday hosting become harmful to your health |
As Teresa Mark of Roseville begins wondering how she is going to fit her four children, her parents, her six brothers and one sister, and all of their children and their children's children into her home for the family's annual Christmas celebration, she takes a step back.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 |
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| Minnesota's bountiful literary harvest will see you through the winter |
With winter upon us, snow or no snow, now is the time to dig into that basket of bound brilliance and nourish the mind with well-wrought words and poignant pictures.
The authors in our great state have been busy, coaxing their books from seeds to harvest and sending them to market.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 |
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| Minnesota's bountiful literary harvest will see you through the winter |
With winter upon us, snow or no snow, now is the time to dig into that basket of bound brilliance and nourish the mind with well-wrought words and poignant pictures.
The authors in our great state have been busy, coaxing their books from seeds to harvest and sending them to market.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 |
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| The works of Emma Thole |
The walls of Emma Thole's home in Maplewood are a showpiece of her artistic talent. The John Glenn Middle School seventh-grader has been drawing since her early elementary school days, she said.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 |
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| A day of blessing |
Ben and Tina Hickman have told their story many times, but recently have developed a new outlook on the events that occurred in their lives on Aug. 1, 2007.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 |
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| On the road with the roving legislator |
Leon Lillie's bike trip across the southern United States began with the back tire of his bicycle in the ocean in St. Augustine, Fla. and ended 21 days later when the legislator parked his bike on the beach in San Diego, Calif.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
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| Pumpkin surprises for the holiday season |
Memories of the sweet scents of fall baking and mouth-watering holiday dishes start turning our thoughts to a long-established ingredient that has lasted the test of time - pumpkin.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 |
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| Microbreweries and vineyards in Wisconsin |
From the mid 1880s, Milwaukee was known for it's big beer companies - Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst and Miller - and the state was considered the "beer capital of the world."
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 |
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| Taking a cheese holiday |
In the rolling hills of south central Wisconsin where farms have picturesque red barns and grazing cows, cheesemakers are producing some of the best specialty cheeses in the country.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 |
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| 'Working' showcases later-life tap talent |
Jerry Hoffman has been an accountant, a corporation man, a suicide-hotline counselor and a long-haul truck driver, but something kept bringing him back to the stage.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 |
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| DNR Q & A: Although it is illegal, what are the exceptions for hunters to shoot and kill a wild animal from a motor vehicle? |
| Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
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| Memories on canvas |
At age 12, twin sisters June and Jane Murphy enrolled in an art class.
Now, 56 years later, they are still painting their trademark landscapes and animals on canvas.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
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| Remodeling? Why contractors, not homeowners should pull permits |
If a contractor asks a homeowner to pull his or her own permits, that should be a red flag for a homeowner to find a different remodeler, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Relying on a contractor to navigate the permitting process can save homeowners time, money and stress.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
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| Put the freeze on heating costs |
A few simple steps could help you cut energy use and save on heating costs this winter.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
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| Tips for first-time home buyers |
Given the bad times that have occurred in real estate prices lately, many first-time buyers may be wondering if this is a good time to enter the market.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
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| Low-cost projects can yield high-class looks
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If you have big design dreams but are working with a small budget, no fear - you don't have to sacrifice style and professional-looking results.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
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| Mysterious, spooky and altogether kooky |
This Halloween Oakdale resident Cole Christiansen will wear a green tracksuit with white stripes, slicked back blazing black hair, oversized "golden" rings and a faux tattoo few mothers would approve of.
Monday, October 26, 2009 |
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| Cleaning gutters while staying safe |
Each year, Consumer Reports states that about 180,000 homeowner accidents and fatalities occur that are ladder related. That is why it's best to be prepared to do the job right. Here are a few tips and tricks the pros at Commercial Gutter, Inc, suggest for safe and effective gutter cleaning:
Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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| Changing seasons mean time to keep up with home safety
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With autumn already here and the winter months quickly approaching, it's a sure bet we will soon be putting away the lawn furniture and croquet sets and spending more time indoors.
In October it's commonplace to see folks out raking leaves, covering the rose bushes and sealing up windows. Among the myriad of "getting ready for winter" chores, local authorities advise homeowners to not overlook two safety devices - carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms.
Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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| Guitarist battles back against nerve disorder |
On-stage at the Maplewood Community Center Sept. 19, Billy McLaughlin makes his guitar sound like bells, like musical water drops. As they watch his face and flying fingers intently, people wonder how he produces the cascade of notes and rhythms in his extraordinary music.
What only a few in the audience realize is he hasn't learned to do it once. He's had to figure it out twice.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
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| Social Security Q & A |
| Thursday, October 08, 2009 |
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| Coping with the
cost of cancer care |
A new program may help people with cancer better manage their personal and financial health.
Thursday, October 08, 2009 |
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| Losing weight without
lightening your wallet |
There are some inexpensive ways by which the 56 percent of Americans who consider themselves overweight might tip the diet scales in their favor.
Thursday, October 08, 2009 |
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| Safety first concern with tree stands |
An owl landing less than a foot away from your face. A mother and baby porcupine waddling across the forest floor. Squirrels jumping from tree to tree. Deer munching apples near an orchard. These are some of the most memorable outdoor experiences that can occur while hunting in a tree stand.
Thursday, October 01, 2009 |
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| Golden career |
On receiving an Achievement Award, the District 622 School Board, including Superintendent Patty Phillips, congratulates 50-year employee Lee Larson, also a North graduate and army veteran.
Thursday, October 01, 2009 |
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| New law on CO detectors |
With the fall and winter months approaching the Minnesota Poison Control System and the Minnesota Safety Council would like remind Minnesotans that dangerous exposures to carbon monoxide can be prevented.
Thursday, October 01, 2009 |
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| It's a bird! It's a plane!
No, it's a comic book club |
Spider-Man, Batman and more than 150 children found fun in reading at the North St. Paul Community Center on Saturday.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
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| Cozy up to these tips on keeping warm |
Here's news many families may warm to: There are steps you can take to keep your heating bill down and your comfort level up. Here are a few to consider:
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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| Eating and the elderly: diet approaches as you age |
Parents often hear about the need for their children to eat a healthy and balanced diet. But what about the parents of those parents? As people age, a balanced diet remains important.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 |
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| Survey reveals retirees' priorities |
Men play with yards, women play with grandkids. That, in a nutshell, summarizes retired couples' main retirement focuses, according to a recent national survey of 800 American adults age 60 to 74 conducted for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 |
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| Study up on favorite retirement areas |
Does the advent of the State Fair and the coloring of the leaves start you worrying about winter's ice, snow and frigid temperatures in Minnesota?
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 |
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| "Grease" star returns to her theatrical roots |
Although she has spent the last six months or so basking in the lights of Broadway, actress Laura Osnes recently returned to a familiar stage in Minnesota.
Friday, March 07, 2008 |
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