The list below shows locals who are volunteering -- whether nearby or far away. Click an image to learn more about each of them.
You’re officially an adult when you hit these financial milestones.
Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.
What's the best side dish for a Thanksgiving turkey—stuffing or dressing? No matter which side you’re on, plan ahead for the holiday season with these delicious recipes the whole family will love. Sponsored by Sony.
We rounded up four of fall's most filling soup recipes.
Spice up your turkey day with these five Creole-inspired ideas.
Roughly 11 percent of the total population has a graduate or professional degree. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people, 25 years and over, with those degrees.
The top stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include an approved interstate expansion and city officials making more than the governor.
Feeling the holiday spirit? Check out one of these local events.
Try these tips to wow guests without breaking the bank.
Check Patch’s map of restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving.
The number of grandchildren living with their grandparents spiked during the Great Recession. The map below shows a estimate across town of the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren under 18 years old.
Here are the best digital tools for organizing your family's schedule.
GiveMN raised a record-breaking amount of money despite a website crash that lasted five hours.
Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities.
What roads should you avoid? Here’s the breakdown of detours, repaving and bridge projects by region.
Here's an awesome recipe that'll have everyone coming back for seconds on game day.
The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people working for the government.
A “You Only Live Once” money philosophy might be common among some young people, but financial experts say this generation's outlook has been greatly shaped by a changing economy.
Three things to do in the Twin Cities include classic plays and a book arts festival.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people across town who spent 35 percent or more of their income on rent.
It's OK to love lining up at 3 a.m. for deals, but remember, it's not a national requirement.
Try these age-appropriate tips and recipe ideas to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Consider giving to a nearby nonprofit Nov. 14 on Give to the Max Day.
They don't get a degree but they do get to keep the lab coat and stethoscope after an afternoon at Rivertown Animal Hospital in Stillwater.
Get a head start on the holiday season with these great gift ideas for every member of the family.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes with mortgages across town.