Find out how a small Minnesota craft brewer/entrepreneur teamed up with a local lawmaker on plans to change an outdated law, expand a business, and create over 200 new jobs.
Reflections from an AFS Host Mom and value her exchange student from Thailand brought to her family and community. http://www.afsusa.org/host-family/
NEW DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JULY 12TH 2012!!!
On this day in 1863, a group of 262 Minnesota volunteers changed the course of the Civil War – and paid a price that has never been matched.
San Juan Nuevo is also know for it's Cajeta, a Mexican confection of thickened syrup usually made of sweetened caramelized milk.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR ROYALTY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!
Inver Grove was once asked to connect West St. Paul's water system, where residents were recently advised not to drink the water. Find out why we didn't.
Last Thursday, the Inver Grove Heights Royalty joined the Inver Glen Library in the launch of "Bookawocky", the summer reading program.
The P'urhépecha people are indigenous people to Mexico. Their history can be traced back to Mezoamerica. At one time they were as large and powerful as the more well know Aztek's.
Some good news on the jobs and budget front, an update on the new Target store and a hot local gun issue are topics in this update.
The Cupatitzio River (dubbed "the river that sings"), because along its flow are tourist attractions.
With the final preparation done I am ready to go. Good nights sleep, then I fly away like a bird.
Rep. Atkins new survey and update covers several hot topics.
Travel Wallet, Travel Gifts, ATM's, Currency and Safety, are all topics touched on this the latest post in my series "You're Crazy To Visit México!"
US Forests becoming just as unsafe as Mexico, with large marijuana grows heavily guarded by men with automatic weapons, yet few travel alerts for families.
Some things to be aware of before contracting to have your hail damaged home repaired
Monday, June 25th - Tickets On Sale Until May 31st at the River Heights Chamber of Commerce! This event is much more than just a ball game - find out why!
I have had so many of my friends respond this way since I announced my intention to spend about 3 weeks in México this summer. But I disagree!
Sizing up new laws and new stores...
On Saturday, May 5th the Inver Grove Heights Royalty assisted with the May Day 5k sponsored by the Best Foundation.
Though the media focus was on the stadium in 2012, a lot of other issues were addressed, too.
Whether you support a stadium or not, I think everyone in Minnesota, including me, is ready to have a stadium vote. Here's my prediction on the outcome.
Whether you support a stadium or not, do you believe a stadium vote should be held up in order to pressure legislators to vote for other, unrelated proposals?
Here are some of the hot topics that may cause political fireworks at the Capitol, in what is expected to be the final week of the legislative session.
Legislative leaders are aiming to adjourn the 2012 legislative session on April 30th. Here is a preview of what the final two weeks may hold.
Ask your legislator to support e-fairness. Our main street retailers cannot survive without their leadership.
The just-announced list of road and bridge construction projects holds promise for the southeast metro area.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR ROYALTY PROGRAM!
With the Vikings' hopes of securing state financing for a new stadium floundering at the Capitol, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman pitched a new plan to bring the Vikings to St. Paul.
Recently, the Inver Grove Heights Royalty volunteered at the Food Allergy Walk to raise awareness about food allergies and the effects of their reactions.
Who should run our schools: mayors or school boards? That's one of the topics expected to come up for a vote this week. School start dates, synthetic drugs, and stadiums may also be on the agenda.
Supporters of various bills are scrambling this week to move their legislation along before the legislature adjourns in a few weeks,
Like college basketball, it's "March Madness" at Capitol, too, where 2,839 legislative proposals are being whittled down to a few dozen that will become law.
Two IGH men are looking at a way to further honor fallen firefighters and soldiers.
From unexplained six-figure settlements to a proposal to hold classes year-round at the U of M, there are a lot of interesting education debates underway at the Capitol.
How have we, the people, let our political system go from one without political parties to a system where two parties have a stranglehold on the everyday person?
I didn't have much luck in picking last night's Academy Award winners. I do, however, have better insight into efforts at the Capitol.
Emergency sex offender legislation will be the hot issue this week. But teacher seniority and stadium talks are also heating up.
Every hot topic at the Capitol right now seems to start with a B: the budget, bonding bill, ballot issues, blackjack, baseball, bullets, and business development/reform.
On Tuesday night, make your voice heard on local, state and national politics. Caucus participation, one of Minnesota’s best forms of grassroots activism, can help shape the direction of your party.