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HOT NORTH LOOP PROPERTIES – A CLOSER LOOK: VÉLO AND THE PAXON Cindy Mennenga
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Psssst! There are a couple of new, super-hot luxury properties in the amazing and ever-evolving landscape of the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. If you haven’t heard about VÉLO and The Paxon, let us get you in the loop, literally. Seriously, if you don’t live in the North Loop, you are risking your reputation of being cool and hip. We wanted to know more about VÉLO and The Paxon, so we got the inside scoop from Business Manager, Jay Hanson. Here’s what we learned: What can you tell us about VÉLO and The Paxon? Both properties are brand new communities in the vibrant up-and-coming neighborhood of the North Loop. The Paxon is a 140-unit luxury apartment building that opened in January 2015. It revitalized a site where a paralyzed condo construction plan sat undeveloped since 2003. Vélo, which is French for “bicycle,” is considered a transit-oriented development due to its proximity to bike trails, bus stops, and light rail. VÉLO opened September 2014. It has 101 boutique-style luxury apartment homes and 12,000 square feet of commercial space, half of which is currently leased by Red Cow Restaurant. What do residents of The Paxon like the most about living there? The Paxon is located adjacent to the Cedar Lake bike trail and is just one block away from the Mississippi River and West River Parkway. Residents love the ease of access to the bike trails and parks, along with proximity to restaurants and the unique night life of the North Loop. It is a location that is off-the-beaten-path of downtown Minneapolis, as it is tucked away in a nice residential setting, but it is still walkable to everything the North Loop has to offer. The Paxon gets its name from the Latin word “Pax,” which means peace. Tell us about the many amenities at The Paxon. The Paxon has many amenities! The outdoor, two-level amenity deck boasts built-in gas grills and tons of outdoor seating for lounging near the heated pool and hot tub or dining with friends. Other features include tanning beds, outdoor TVs, an outdoor sound system, and a built-in gas fire pit. In addition to the outdoor amenities, The Paxon has a club room where we host resident events. We have held a variety of get-togethers, including a painting and wine night, resident mixers, and a beer tasting. There is a theater room, as well as a 24/7 fitness room and yoga studio. We offer complimentary yoga classes to residents and their guests twice per week! Now tell us about Vélo. What do residents of VÉLO like the most about living there? VÉLO is conveniently located off Washington Avenue North and 1st Avenue North at the edge of the North Loop. VÉLO is a transit-oriented development project that is adjacent to several modes of public transportation. Some of our residents don’t drive because it’s easy to get nearly anywhere without a car. There is even a Whole Foods located directly across the street. 4 |
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ROSENTHAL INTERIORS: STAYING AHEAD OF THE CROWD
by Cynthia Sowden
The first thing you notice when you walk into Rosenthal Furniture at 22 North 5th Street is a round chair covered in white faux fur. It looks like it belongs on the set of Disney’s Frozen, yet it’s perfectly at home here, too. Clearly, this ain’t your great-grandpa’s furniture company. Established in 1895, Rosenthal has been Minnesota’s acknowledged leader in contemporary furnishings since the 1990s, and fourth-generation owner Rosie Rosenthal is about to take the company one step further.
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from Portugal. He makes frequent trips to Europe to spot new trends.
“We’ve been the leader in contemporary furnishings for more than 15
Asked why Rosenthal’s has such a large collection of Italian furniture, he
years,” says Rosie. “People are trying to catch up to us. But we’re more than
says, “Italy is the capital of good taste. You see it in their fashion, cars,
a furniture store.”
and, of course, furniture design. Fifty percent of our furniture comes from
Lead designer Miguel Laia chimes in, “We work with architects. We design
Italy, and more will come.”
the lighting in a home, and specify the interior materials, even the wallpaper.
Rosie believes in the “crisp, clean” lines and the edginess of Italian design.
Other shops don’t have this approach. They don’t have buyers who are
“When customers come into the store and want a contemporary look,
qualified in design. If you put a $20,000 sofa into nothing, it’s nothing.”
they walk right over to the Italian section. It’s eye candy. American design
Personal service and attention to detail make furniture buying here a unique experience. “When you work with Rosenthal Interiors,” says Rosie, “you don’t have to hire a designer and pay them to shop all over for the right components. It’s all done at one place – here.”
tends to be bulky, but we do carry some American brands that are moving the needle toward quality contemporary design.” Laia says that Rosenthal Interiors can get more exclusive lines and pricing by dealing with European makers. “European makers will make maybe 30 prototypes before they go into production,” he said. “They look at the lines, the fabric.” Rosie nods in agreement, adding “Europe is the trendsetter.” That said, however, the store also carries a number of top quality North
American
brands.
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provide unique merchandise, said Rosie. “These are items that you’re not going to find in a big-box store.” Another thing you won’t find at a big-box store is discreet signage. While other retailers splash SALE “When someone walks into our store, they consult with an interior
banners and placards throughout their stores, Rosenthal very deliberately
designer from the start. It’s the designers who lead them through the
puts its prices on the back of its hang tags. “Big-box furniture stores
showroom and helps to determine their tastes and budget. The service
sell on price,” says Rosie. “With Rosenthal, the furniture comes first. The
is complimentary. Our designers even make house calls! They work with
price is important, yes, but the beauty of the furniture is why customers
each customer’s physical space making sure the end result works with
seek us out.”
their lifestyle. We believe that our customers must be comfortable with what they buy. It’s not just a sale. It’s a complete picture – a complete interior package.” Says Miguel 6 |
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SIT, EAT AND SLEEP IN THE CITY Rosenthal’s innovative Sit, Eat, Sleep in the City program is a great example of high value at a competitive price point. It’s a package designed especially for people who are moving into downtown lofts, condos, or apartments. Rosie explains how it works. “You come into the store and pick out a pair of bar stools, a sofa in your choice of fabric, and a queen-size bed in a style that you like. We deliver it to your new home when you move in. It’s like having a furnished apartment – with top-quality furniture – for $2,499. All the furniture is made in North America. When you buy from us, you’re making an investment, but it’s a good investment.” The move toward interior design has been coming for a while, Rosie says. “Right now, we’re working on a house on the East Coast. We also design the interiors of second homes. One of our designers has even worked on the interior of a yacht.” “We’re moving beyond furniture. We’re not just delivering a couch. We’re designing a whole room or a house to go around it.” Rosenthal Interiors is also moving into commercial interiors, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and casinos. Laia has designed everything from a nightclub from the ground up to yacht interiors for the elite of Europe. Rosenthal Interiors, the Twin Cities premier contemporary home furnishing store, right in the heart of downtown. On the edge and staying a step ahead.
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Ever one to embrace fads, I did make a heroic attempt at modeling the others’ more current moves I hadn’t been to a dance club since college. Time has made memories of those days fuzzy. They probably didn’t solidify correctly because of drinks. I do remember the clubs being hot, and all the stimulating conversation I had over music that sounded like jet engines going through a wood chipper: “Blazataxit formanaona plip!” “What?!” ”WHAT?!” “WHAT?!” Ad infinitum. On this recent quest, the first joint I went to boasted a real live DJ. I confess that I’m not really “with it,” or “cool,” or “not cheating on my taxes,” so I admit that I never saw a DJ perform live before. What she seemed to do on stage is more or less what I’m doing now, which is
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sweating while pecking at a laptop, but in addition to that she was delicately manipulating knobs on metal computer things shaped like butcher blocks. The effect of all her minutia was very loud music, some of which I recognized, some of which I didn’t, and some of which only half because they had bits of Michael Jackson songs in them. I finished my martini and, smelling of pine tar and olives, oozed onto the dance floor with my hapless wife in tow. I’m not that old, but I felt like Wilford Brimley at a One Direction concert while looking at all the young, convulsing bodies pimpling that dance floor. My fivestep waltz came right back to me, but there was no room to do it in.
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COACHELLA LOOKS – HIPPIE MODERNISM AT ITS PEAK Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the quintessential music event that officially kicks off summer, is often known more for its fashion and less for its actual performers. Celebs from Taylor Swift to Bella Thorne to Katy Perry were spotted this year at the fest,
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Representing the old U.S.A. is always in style, but never more than the heat of the summer. With Independence Day smack in the middle of the season, the Olympics in Rio, and Memorial Day, it’s always easy to show off that American pride anytime. Whether adding an American flag scarf to an existing outfit or going all out ala Uncle Sam, get Old Glory in the mix! For a seamless Americana look perfect for any picnic or beach day, navy blue high-waisted shorts with a white blouse – tie in the front for added flair. Tie a red scarf in your hair or around your neck and pair with red sunnies. Don’t forget that classic red lipstick – but don’t go overboard on the shade if you already have a lot of in your wardrobe. You can always swap the sunglasses for aviators for a modern twist.
ART FAIRS, BEER FESTS, AND MORE! Living in a fair weather state, Minnesotans love nothing more than to get out and about during the glorious summer season. From Pride to the Uptown Art Fair to Summer Beer Dabbler, there is literally something to do every weekend. So how do you stay cute while walking around in the humid heat? It’s really quite simple! There really is no dress codes for these types of events, but one thing is for sure: dress for conditions! If you’re going to a sidewalk art crawl where you’ll be roaming open streets for hours on end, make sure to wear sensible shoes. Focus your outfit up top, with a fun tank top and over-sized sunglasses. A top bun will keep you cool – and do NOT forget the sunscreen! Wear cotton shorts that are breathable and won’t chafe; accessorize with a fun water bottle. It will keep you stylin’ and hydrated!
THE GREAT MINNESOTA GET-TOGETHER Ah, the Minnesota State Fair – an annual must-visit affair featuring lots of fried foods, livestock, and people. Once again, it’s essential to dress for the event - it’s typically hot, crowded, and a bit of a horror on the feet. But if you want to stand out from the crowd while still staying comfortable, it’s not that hard. Off the shoulder crop tops are super in right now – practically every celebrity from Lauren Conrad to Gigi Hadid are wearing them. If you aren’t comfortable baring your midriff, try a longer off the shoulder top matched with cotton shorts. Wear comfortable beach shoes to match – these are always on trend. Makeup should not be heavy as sweat is inevitable, so use a tinted moisturizer with SPF, a swipe of mascara and lip gloss. Wear hair up to stay nice and cool – a messy bun is perfect or a mermaid side braid. 10 |
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Garage A few weekends ago, my mother and I went on a hunt for some garage sales. The weather was perfect, it was the beginning of the weekend, and our hopes were high. HUGE SALE a sign read, and MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE - LOTS OF STUFF read another. COME BUY ALL OUR AWESOME STUFF. We were getting excited. As we followed the signs, however, we began to feel a little confused. The signs used for what seemed to be the same sale were of varying colors and styles. Did we miss a sign? Are these all different sales? Some signs were positioned on the opposite side of the road as the direction we were supposed to turn. Should I take a left here? Or is it on the right? I can’t see the arrow! Agh, it’s the left! I wonder how many car accidents have occurred due to lastminute garage sale swerves.
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Garden Fresh Salads
Minnesota does get some ribbing for the abundance of gelatin-based salads that may appear at the typical neighborhood potluck or picnic here in this state. A colleague of mine has used the term fluffy salad to refer to some of those suspicious concoctions, which often seem a whole lot more like dessert than salad to me. Though they usually have some fruit in them, they also often have a box of fruit-flavored gelatin or instant pudding mix – or both – plus any number of other ingredients that have very little if anything to do with salad, like marshmallows, pieces of chocolate-covered shortbread cookies or even chunks of cut up candy bars. (Snicker’s salad, anyone?)
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LOCAVORE Growing up on a dairy farm, Anita Dualeh consumed plenty
It’s time to reclaim the term salad once and for all.
market. Visit any St. Paul farmer’s market and you’ll be
Let’s return to associating it with whole foods, fresh
buying directly from producers who pledge to sell food
from the garden if possible. Now that is it the height
grown within 50 miles. The Minneapolis market does
of summer, we need not look beyond our state
have local growers as well, but you may have to ask a
borders for delicious and nutritious salad ingredients.
few questions of your seller because resellers are also
Indeed, summer may be the easiest time of the year to
permitted in Minneapolis markets. You can also look
increase the amount of locally grown food we eat. A
for the Minnesota Grown logo at your supermarket, or
quick stroll through your local farmer’s market proves
check the Minnesota Grown website to find farms and
that seasonal fruits and vegetables are beautiful and
markets in your area who sell directly to consumers.
plentiful by mid-summer. In mid-July, look for green and wax beans, kohlrabi,
of local milk, beef and garden
Choosing locally grown is something you can feel good
beets, peppers, cucumbers, and summer squash among
vegetables before local food was
about, for the benefits to both your family and your
the locally grown items for sale. Take home whatever
community. First of all, fresh, unprocessed foods that
strikes your fancy and turn it into a chopped salad.
have only made a short journey to your home tend to
Some of my favorites include a beet salad made from
be tasty and nutrient-rich. And by supporting growers
cooked shredded beets and raw apple and a kohlrabi
who live close to you, you are strengthening your local
salad made a lot like coleslaw.
trendy. She interprets the term locavore liberally, using it to refer to an individual who commits to eating food produced in our state
community and reducing the amount of energy spent
or region as much as possible.
on transporting, processing and packaging food before
Locally grown fresh tomatoes are wonderful all
In this column she encourages
it reaches the consumer.
by themselves, but also a welcome addition to any
readers to become more aware of their food’s origins and to choose seasonal foods in order to enjoy optimal flavor and freshness.
number of salads. Mixing them with a cucumber and a Where do you find locally grown food? If you don’t
pepper, as in the recipe below, gives you a salad that’s
have fresh fruits and vegetables growing in your own
the epitome of summer itself.
garden, then local produce is as close as the farmer’s
Marie’s Fresh Garden Relish One of my mom’s specialties, this simple salad is a great addition to any summer meal. 2 large tomatoes 1 cucumber 1 green pepper (sweet or hot – your choice) 6 - 8 green onions or a handful of chives Salt and pepper to taste Dash of ground cayenne pepper (optional) Chop all vegetables to a medium dice. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne, if desired.
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Take to the Skyway STAY ALIVE! by David Scheller
(don’t text and drive)
When I worked in television I’d get all kinds of questions like “What show do you work on?” and “Do you know Alex Trebek?” and “Why are you smoking in the maternity ward?!”
It
was
exhausting.
Now I work downtown at an insurance company.
Insurance
is a fantastic field to be in because
A friendly reminder from
no one has follow-up questions after they learn what you do for a living. “Oh,” they’ll say, consternation working across their face as their mind scatters for a subject to switch the conversation to. What people do ask about when I mention downtown, however, is where I eat: in the Skyway.
The eight mile long Skyway threads all of
only one real major chain in it aside from some
Minneapolis’ most important buildings together
of the sandwich shops which I don’t count for
throughout 69 blocks. It was born in the 1960’s as
an arbitrary, subjective reason. Because of that
a response to the looming threat of shopping malls
big corporate absence, the Skyway is like one
drawing business away from the downtown. If you
of those ancient Pacific islands where exotic
ever find money on the ground in the Skyway it is
birds and things used to flourish because there
because I dropped it and it’s mine and you have to
were no nasty vicious mammals like rats or cats
mail it to the editor of Shop.Dine.Live right now or
or people around to slaughter them. That’s the
you are a thief and I’ll tell on you.
Skyway’s charm -- there are so many unique little joints to give a try. And where else can you buy
Anyone who works by the Skyway knows that if
shrimp tempura, a pearl ring, and supplemental
they ate there every day it wouldn’t be long before
insurance all within three feet of each other?
they stopped fitting in it. There is literally every kind of food I could want: pizza. People tell me
So when I’m too lazy in the morning to pack
there’s also Chinese, Mediterranean, Japanese,
lunch I fan out into the human habitrail and look
Thai, Italian, Mexican, juice and salad bars, and
for exotic Minnesotan cuisine. If you don’t work
even a tea house, but I don’t know. That doesn’t
downtown, next time you have to go there come
sound like pizza to me.
see how we scuttle around our tubes on lunch break. But remember, we commuters are like
The Skyway must have some sort of moratorium
exotic island birds, so don’t touch our eggs.
on big name fast food because I can think of
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COOKING WITH KIDS by Anita Dualeh
Cooking with your kids can be a gratifying way to spend time together, but it also provides opportunities to pass along some useful kitchen skills. Besides, by this point in the summer, you may be thinking it’s time to channel your kids’ time and energy into something that can actually help you get tasty homemade meals on the table. Consider the following suggestions for how to
Let them choose the combination
them how to follow a recipe. Begin
of vegetables and fruit they’d like
by reading through the entire recipe
to include, and you’ll find they may
and checking whether you’ll need to
be eager to give their creation a try.
make a trip to the store before you get
Teach knife skills if your child is
started. If they prefer to do their own
ready. Otherwise, assign tasks such
thing in the kitchen, teach them basic
as tearing lettuce or shaking up the
principles and techniques to provide
dressing in a jar with a tight-fitting
helpful guidance for their cooking
lid. Try this simple, kid-friendly salad
ventures. When experimenting with
combination: Toss grated carrots with
salad dressings, for example, they’ll
a generous squeeze of lime juice, a few
find it helpful to know that the basic
glugs of olive oil and a dab of honey.
vinaigrette has a 3 to 1 ratio of olive oil
Sprinkle with dried cranberries for a
to vinegar.
burst of flavor and color.
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Teach cooking terms along with skills.
to brush oil on day-old pita pieces
In order to follow the recipe they may need to know words like sauté, knead, and marinate. While cooking, you may find opportunities to talk about family history, culture, nutrition and hunger. Help your child understand some of the broader issues related to food and why you make some of the food choices that you do. Keep the end goal in mind. Your kids
before you bake them into chips.
will one day thank you that they left
Let kids choose the recipe or meal
home for good with basic cooking
you’ll cook together. That way they
skills under their belt. But even in the
feel they have some sense of control
short term, cooking can encourage
and you’ve got them invested in the process from the start. Then, take into account your child’s learning style. If they like structure and rules, teach
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independence and boost your child’s self-esteem. And if you and your child end up enjoying the time cooking together, that in itself is a win.
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SO HOW DO WE BREAK THIS HABIT? Try putting your phone in your pocket or your purse. Not having your phone sitting on the table in front of you will help you not reach for it as often. Out of sight, out of mind as they say. Silence it. Put the phone on silence or vibrate so that you won’t hear the ringtone that is designed to grab your immediate attention. After all, most things can wait for an hour. Practice the art of conversation. Look at your companion(s) in their
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THE FESTIVAL THAT SAVED MINNEAPOLIS
by Cynthia Sowden
It was a different world in 1939. Adolf Hitler had just ordered the Luftwaffe
Brewery; adman John Cornelius; and PR man Mike Fadell found
bomb Britain. America was climbing out of the Great Depression. In
themselves attending a parade in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in honor of
St. Paul, the police department let gangsters make the city their home
England’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
base as long as they didn’t perpetrate their crimes in the saintly city. In Minneapolis, Ira Blumenthal, a.k.a. “Kid Cann”, ran a highly profitable bootlegging, prostitution, and racketeering operation out of his Flame Nightclub on 15th and Nicollet.
The immense crowds gave them an idea for a civic festival, and the Aquatennial was born. Since the first band stepped off in 1940, the annual summer festival has entertained and delighted Minnesotans far and wide and brought international recognition to Minneapolis. So much for Kid Cann!
Legitimate business leaders were worried. It seemed the judicial system was incapable of making a conviction stick on Blumenthal. The City of Lakes was called “Mobapolis” in newspapers around the country. The reputation of their
The organizers thought big. The first Aquatennial included more than 170 events. An air show, championship rodeo, golf tournament, and a Paul Bunyan
fair city was going down the tubes. Something had to be done.
Canoe Derby that ran 450 miles from Bemidji to Minneapolis were part of the
That’s how Win Stephens of Stephens Buick; Neil Messick of the Nicollet
each day, 490 fountains went to work on the north shore of Lake Calhoun. At
Hotel; Dave Onan, Onan and Sons, Inc.; Tom Hastings, Minneapolis
8 p.m., 800 colored lamps played on the water until midnight.
action, as well as the Grande Day and Illuminated Evening Parades. At noon
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The Art of
Letter Writing with Kids
by Anita Dualeh
There’s something about receiving a real letter, the kind you can hold in your hands and pore over again and again if you wish. It is an experience that may be foreign to your kids unless you make the effort to get them writing letters. After all, if they send enough letters, they’re bound to get some replies.
Letter writing reinforces the idea that writing is an important skill that
Suggest your child make a list of people he’d like to write to. This should
extends beyond school assignments. When your kids are writing letters,
include obvious people like grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins, but then
you’ll want to encourage them to write neatly and use proper spelling and
keep brainstorming. Perhaps your child wants to write to a favorite author
grammar, but letter writing ought to be mostly about sharing thoughts and
or a teacher who has made a lasting impression on him. Maybe he could
ideas with another person. By writing letters, your child can develop her
send a letter to a friend or sibling who is away at camp.
sense of voice and grow in confidence as she practices expressing herself with the written word.
Writing thank you notes will help instill a habit There are several things you can do to encourage your child’s writing
of expressing gratitude, which will serve him
endeavors, and summer can be the perfect time to get started. Begin with
well throughout life.
one or more of the following ideas. Set up a writing center with an assortment of paper, envelopes, pencils
Begin with a goal of sending one letter a week. If it seems hard for your
and pens, stickers, rubber stamps, watercolor paints and/or any other
child to get started, suggest she draw or paint a picture and then write a
letter writing supplies that you already have around the home. For fun and
few sentences below explaining what she has drawn. Help her come up with
added interest, you may wish to add a few new purchases that are intended
some questions to ask in the letter also so that the recipient is more likely
especially for your writing center. Whether you have a special desk devoted
to respond.
to writing or just a well-stocked caddy, remember that easy access is key. Look for opportunities to write thank you notes. Whenever you write one yourself, share what you have written with your kids before sending it on its way. Or let them read the thank you notes you receive because modeling is a powerful type of teaching. If your child receives a gift, help him draft a thank you note. Suggest he includes some details about why he likes the gift or how he plans to use it. Writing thank you notes will help instill a habit of expressing gratitude, which will serve him well throughout life.
Read some books that feature letter writing. Again, this is about providing models of letters that may inspire their own writing. You may want to check one or more of the following epistolary stories out of the library: Dear Peter Rabbit - Alma Flor Ada The Gardener - Sarah Stewart Letters from Rifka - Karen Hesse 24 |
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ACTIVE MIND – Active
Soul
by Tara Massan
Most of us have been introduced to the concept of a mind-body-soul connection. When I hear this it gently reminds me to take care of myself. With the busy summer months ahead it can be easy to neglect personal care. In other words, be attentive to the whispers of your soul and state of your mind. Self-care isn’t a one-time fix approach, it’s a continuous repetition of habits which provide your mind and soul with soothing activities and results. An active mind and active soul are signs of youthfulness and vitality. But reaching this state isn’t always easy, it can be perplexing and overwhelming. Here are some useful tips to achieving an active mind and active soul for years to come:
ACTIVE MIND: 1.
Never Stop Learning
Active Soul: 1.
Don’t put too much thought into this, take out a sheet of paper and
set of knowledge or perhaps a hobby? Challenge yourself weekly to
write down all the things you love. Remind yourself of what you love
consume fresh information to engage with. 2.
Believe in Yourself
and if you can, start doing more of these things. 2.
No matter what you do or what life phase you’re in, be sure to believe boost confidence and your overall well-being.
Get rooted with nature Spending time in nature can help put life into perspective and quiet
in yourself. If you don’t, who else will? A strong belief in yourself will 3.
Make a list of 20 things you love
Is there something you have always wanted to know about? A skill, a
the mind. 3.
Try meditation or your version of it
Be Aware of all of your senses
Meditation unlocks the gems buried deep within your soul. Find your
Being in tune with your senses allows you to experience your
version that works for you.
surroundings in a new way. When you have a moment for pause, take in the sounds, smells and what you are seeing in the present moment.
Create an active mind-soul connection this summer with efforts of vigorous restoration for your life.
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CONTRIBUTORS Celebrate Now in its 33rd year, National Night Out is a community police awareness-raising event held in both the United States and Canada on the first Tuesday in August (this year August 2nd). Just for fun, we asked our Contributors how they celebrate the event. Here’s what they had to say:
The folks in the neighborhood senior condo chip in for hot dogs and grill them; everyone else brings a salad or side dish to share. We have door prizes donated by local businesses and live music. This year I’m organizing a book swap as part of the evening, in an effort to create a more literacy-friendly neighborhood. Anita Dualeh
There are lots of dogs in our Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood, which my boyfriend and I love. We take our Jack Russell Terriers, Fonzie, and Puddy, to the National Night Out celebrations which always end up becoming a big dog party! Rachelle Gordon
National Night Out is a time for neighbors to set aside time and get to know one another! This year, I’ll be making it a point to take my dog for a long walk throughout my neighborhood with the aim of talking to as many people as possible. Hello, neighbors – I’ll be seeing you in August! Tara Massan
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In a rural neighborhood with no formal National Night Out, our neighborhood maintains contact with and informs its members by regularly planning afternoon get-togethers. We maintain relationships and keep each other up-todate over coffee and homemade baked goods. It doesn’t take much to help keep your neighborhood safe and aware! Whitney Grindberg
Our block is rather stodgy. We meet in the middle of the block. One family brings ice cream and the rest of us bring toppings. We adjourn early. The place to be is one block west, where my mother lives. They have games for the kids, great food, and fireworks after dark. Cynthia Sowden
Our NNO is for the birds. A small gaggle of my neighbors get together and follow a friend who’s a ranger into Bloomington’s National Wildlife Refuge trails, looking for our favorite birds. The kids race to see who can make a rainbow from birds they spot. Red on a cardinal! Yellow on a finch! Steve Johnson
National Night Out is a time to enjoy our beautiful country and better connect with the community. I wouldn’t dream of spending it in my apartment, curtains drawn, playing Championship Bowling on the Sega Genesis and eating Cookie Crisp directly from the box. David Scheller
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SLOWING DOWN FOR Minnesotans love to soak up each moment of summer. We are enslaved for so long by icy winds and mounds of snow that at the first sign of warmth we need no encouragement to pull out our shorts and sunglasses. By June, our calendar is completely booked--we want to make the most of every minute that isn’t dampened by the snow. But you know what they say: time flies when you’re having fun. We feel like we are just getting used to the sun by the time the leaves begin to fall again. Now that summer is truly upon us, let’s try to slow down just a little bit. An easy place to start is how we do dinner. One thing my family tries to do, sometimes successfully and sometimes not, is to set aside one day a week to have as little going on as possible, including how much time we spend on meal preparation. This applies year-round, but we most severely feel its effects in the summer months. Try to simplify where you can. That might mean putting dinner in a slow-cooker in the morning, or ordering take-out (our favorite is Shuang Cheng in Dinkytown). Relaxation looks different for everyone, so once you decide on dinner, spend your evening doing something that helps you unwind. For me, it’s sewing. For my husband, it’s the Xbox One (tomato, tomahto). If it isn’t raining, outdoor activities are always nice, but don’t feel guilty if you stay indoors--there’s nothing wrong with a night in. A more festive idea is to host a small get together--on your own terms. Fire up your grill, rummage through your refrigerator for some kebab components, and invite some friends over. Put on your comfy pants, don’t worry about deep cleaning your house, and
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Donkeys &
Elephants by Jacob Westlin
DNC: PHILADELPHIA, JULY 25-28
GOP: CLEVELAND, JULY 18-21
A notably dramatic and unpredictable primary season is approaching
“Unity,” however, has not exactly been a quality exhibited by the
the finish line as both the Republicans and Democrats look to officially
frontrunners themselves with fracture, antagonism, and uncertainty
select their presidential candidate — and, as optimistic representatives from both sides will tell us, begin unifying the party — at their respective National Conventions.
reigning supreme. The Republican race epitomizes this volatility, as Donald Trump steers
The obvious bewilderment of Republican hardliners and analysts notwithstanding, Trump has tapped into a conservative power base that has grown increasingly fidgety with politics as usual.
the party bus into uncharted terrain while dozens of befuddled GOP elite hang on for dear life. Listen closely and you can hear the murmurs of mystified passengers asking one another, “Who gave him the keys?” Indeed, party infighting took center stage during the primaries. The Republican debates quickly devolved into WWE-style petulant namecalling that featured more than a few genital-related barbs.
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The obvious bewilderment of Republican hardliners and analysts notwithstanding, Trump has tapped into a conservative power base that has grown increasingly fidgety with politics as usual. A central theme of the 2016 election year — epitomized by surprisingly successful candidates on both sides of the aisle — has been the rise of the “outsider.” Trump
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President Obama’s heir-apparent as the face of the Democratic party since she ran against him in 2008, Hillary Clinton emerges eight years later on the threshold of officially securing the nomination.
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The chief question facing the Democrats as they approach their convention then becomes: Can Clinton convince disillusioned Sanders followers that she is a true “liberal”? Throughout the campaign Clinton has espoused her intent to sustain and advance the legacy of moderate, pragmatic progressivism forged by Obama including the Affordable Care Act; Sanders, rather, advocates “revolution,” a complete philosophical overhaul that includes free college tuition and strict taxation of Wall Street speculation. In the end, despite the enthusiastic groundswell of support that allowed dissident Bernie Sanders to continue his campaign — which, by the way, was improbably funded mostly by small, private donations — months after most prognosticators predicted, it appears Clinton will indeed fulfill her destiny and become the DNC’s selection for the 2016 presidency. The chief question facing the Democrats as they approach their convention then becomes: Can Clinton convince disillusioned Sanders followers that she is a true “liberal”? Among the fundamental affronts leveled against Clinton by the Sanders camp has been the Secretary’s proclivity to cave to big-money interests, taking hundreds of thousands of dollars, for instance, from Wall Street sources for speaking engagements. Clinton’s chances in November hinge or her campaign’s ability to woo this crestfallen cadre of lefties and persuade them not to stay home or, worse yet, vote for Trump on election night. There is also the possibility that Clinton’s pledged superdelegates — elite party representatives unbound to any specific candidate or state primary results — could shift allegiances and secure the nomination for Sanders. But, despite Sander-supporter straw-clutching, this appears extremely unlikely. An equally pressing — if perhaps more imposing and opaque — question looms over the Republican convention: Will the traditional party foundation, both officials and voters, fall in line behind Donald Trump? The New Yorker has received public devotedness from very few key figures and precious little time remains to charm them. The catch-22, of course, is that Trump has garnished so much attention and notoriety by snubbing the “system,” that to now
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kowtow and attempt to woo the very same conformists on whose backs he climbed to the top might injure his outsider credibility. The GOP is also, reportedly, exhausting its own rulebook — with the prospect of adding new, advantageous regulations — to steal the nomination away from Trump, whom they fear is a rogue agitator with little chance to win a general election. This, much like the Democratic superdelegate scheme, however, is doubtful to come to fruition. When the dust settles, and there may indeed be a whirlwind of scattered debris, look for both Trump and Clinton to accept their party’s nomination for the 2016 presidential election.
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IMAGINATIVE PLAY WITH EVERY DAY THINGS by Anita Dualeh
Free unstructured play time is an important part of childhood, but kids
use painter’s tape to create designs on a wall or the floor. Tape on
don’t need expensive toys to realize the benefits of play. Let your kids
the floor makes an easily modifiable race course for toy cars – or kids
exercise their creativity and develop their dexterity by providing access
may want to follow taped down zig zap patterns with their own feet.
to some of the items below. But before you visit the hardware store – or
CLOTHESPINS
raid your garage – be sure to take into consideration what would be developmentally appropriate and safe for your child.
My kids used to load clothespins up and haul them around in a toy
FLASHLIGHT
truck or wagon. They have also clipped them together to be transformed into
Kids can figure out all sorts of interesting things
one-of-a-kind fences, buildings, robots
to do with a flashlight, from creating constellations
and whatever else their imaginations can
with a tin can with holes punched in the bottom, making
come up with.
shadow puppets or playing flashlight tag.
SCREEN CLOTH
TAPE MEASURE
Though it’s designed for keeping insects from f lying in your
This is the ideal tool to give kids practice
windows, a small piece of a screen can provide hours of outdoor
measuring. If they’re ready, you can point
fun. When we were kids, we used to take whatever odds and ends of
out which side measures inches and which
a screen we came across and turn them into makeshift sand sifters.
measures
they
We’d put moderately coarse gravel on top, shake well and enjoy the
measure the coffee table, a pencil, the
pile of fine sand that was produced right below the screen. An old
length and width of a book or whatever
kitchen strainer could serve the same purpose.
centimeters.
Suggest
items strike their fancy. My son has been known to measure the distance he and his brother can jump. A yard stick would serve a similar purpose.
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STRING Kids can transform a string into a spider-web style obstacle course or use it as a key component of a mobile for their bedroom. String comes in handy if your child decides to make a kite or wants to create string art by gluing pieces of string to form designs on
Let kids hang up whatever papers or posters
paper. But provide ample supervision with string so kids don’t hurt
they want in their rooms without any worries
themselves or others – by wrapping it tightly around the limbs or
about damaging the walls. Or suggest they
neck of a sibling, for example.
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TWIN TRAILS — HIKING, BIKING, AND MORE
by Steve Johnson
A series exploring the best outdoor experiences in the Twin Cities RIDING WITH THE RIVER
This stalwart mountain biking standby traces a sinuous and distractingly scenic line along the bluffs of the Minnesota River. Get river valley views, wildlifepacked ravines, and creek-hopping fun on this 6-mile out-and-back romp.
THE RIDE The Minnesota River flats and lumpy bluffs along Bloomington’s southern borders serve up some of the best ridings for fat tire fans in all the metro. The stretch from the Lyndale Avenue trailhead mixes fast cruising with climbs and creek crossings.
From the trailhead, follow the path into the woods, curving away from the river after a short spin and across a river channel inlet to the base of the bluff. Take the right fork to start the undulating eastbound singletrack.
The trail generally follows the lower contours of the bluff on the early sections, rolling through a forest of gnarled oak and other hardwood giants. A short section of raised platform provides solid surface above a bike-stalling sand pit, and about one mile into the ride, a spur trail ramps steeply up the bluff for an optional side trip. At the top is the Gideon Pond house, a historical homestead of one of the most influential settlers on the mid-1800s Minnesota frontier. Today the site is maintained by the City of Bloomington as a museum. Check it out.
On the trail past this junction, a gentle descent leads to a bridge crossing a skinny creek, running clear and lazily toward the river. Cruise through a cluster of towering, fragrant cedars to one of the trail’s few respectable climbs. Watch for loose dirt, rocks, and other detritus. Around the corner at the top is Parkers Picnic Grounds, with great views of Long Meadow Lake below. A fun descent ensues after the picnic grounds, with a couple of switchbacks on the
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way down to another creek crossing. Follow the path’s curve toward the lake and after a few more fun turns, the trail ramps up again to just below the top of the bluff and the site of a long-abandoned city park. The path heads downhill again from here, with yet another creek at the bottom. The main route ascends from the creek to Mound Springs Park (an optional eastern trailhead) and another path follows closer to the river into federal wildlife refuge land. This final creek is the turnaround point. Retreat here, and enjoy the trail in reverse back to the Lyndale trailhead.
And now the bad news: Plans to build a paved trail through this wilderness-in-the-city and richly diverse river flats environment and wildlife habitat are happening. Get out there before we see another natural jewel meddled with and forever altered to meet the chaotic demands of progress.
GET THERE: Exit I35W at 106th Street and go east .1 mile to Lyndale Avenue (T intersection), then south down the hill to a large parking area at the river.
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MUSIC & EVENTS JUL 15 Street Machine Nationals
JUL 19 Farmers Market
10:00am MN State Fairgrounds
3:00pm-7:00pm Civic Center Parking Lot, Minnetonka
Skyline Mini Golf 11:00am Walker Art Center, Mpls
Chris Isaak
Fasting & Feasting:
7:30pm Pantages Theatre, Mpls
Food, Art & Ritual in India 6:00pm A-Mill Artist Loft Building, Mpls
South Pacific 7:30pm Guthrie Theater, Mpls
Calendar Girls
8:00pm Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
7:30pm Park Square Theatre, St. Paul
George Performed by Sheep Theater 7:30pm Bedlam Lowertown, St. Paul
JUL 16 Raspberry Beer Fest 12:00pm Hopkins Pavilion
International Festival of Burnsville 3:00pm Nicollet Commons Park
Northern Lights Drill & Drum Invitational 5:00pm Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul
The Palabras Project 7:30pm Park Square Theatre, St. Paul
JUL 17 3rd Annual Taco Tour on Lake Street 10:00am-5:00pm Start @ K-Mart Mpls Tacotouronlakestreet.com
Beauty and the Beast JUL 20 Discover Your Parks: Summer-Time, Play-Time 6:30pm-8:00pm Pioneer Park, Roseville
Corinna Nicolaou: Author 7:00pm Magers & Quinn Booksellers, Mpls
Music by the Lake Series 7:00pm Depot Park, Wayzata
The Lion King 7:30pm Orpheum Theatre, Mpls
JUL 20-23 Minneapolis Aquatennial
Hipshaker
David Liebe Hart
9:00pm Kitty Cat Klub, Mpls
8:00pm Bedlam Theatre Lowertown, St. Paul
JUL 22-23 Lowertown Blues & Funk Fest
JUL 27 New Riverside Ramblers
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12:00pm-1:00pm Northrop Plaza, Mpls
JUL 23
MovementWise Community Dance Class for Adults 55+
A Third Space: Exhibit New Works by Leslie Barlow All Day – Flow Art Space, St. Paul
Bent Brewstillery Beer Run 11:00am Bent Brewstillery, Roseville
Duran Duran
JUL 24 Open Streets: East Lake
Music in Mears: Farewell Milwaukee
11:00am-5:00pm Openstreetsmpls.org
Westwind Big Band
Drake & Future 7:00pm Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Culture Club 7:00pm Myth Live, St. Paul
7:00pm Tin Whiskers Brewing Co., St. Paul
11:30am-1:00pm Port of Excelsior, Lake Mtka
Sweeney Todd:
JUL 22 Summer Fun Series: Josh Casey
Mississippi River Sightseeing Cruise: Minneapolis Queen
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 8:00pm Mill City Museum, Mpls
6:00pm-8:00pm Twin Cities Premium Outlets, Eagan
JUL 18 Aqua Obstacle Course
The Trials of Robin Hood
4:30pm-6:00pm Parkers Lake Beach, Plymouth
1:15pm-5:00pm Aquatic Park, St. Louis Park
Pape Diouf 7:00pm The Cedar, Mpls
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7:30pm Lakeshore Players Theatre, White Bear Lake
George Scot McKelvey & Friends JUL 28-30 FLOW: Northside Arts Crawl
Vinyl Tap
Water Sports: Log Rolling
6:00pm Hilde Small Stage, Plymouth
The High 48’s
JUL 25 Lake Minnetonka Sightseeing Cruise: Paradise Destiny II
1:00pm-4:00pm Lutz Railroad Garden, Eagan
Kids Fest
8:00pm Mattie’s on Main, Mpls
JUL 21 Riverland: Exhibit
6:00pm Mears Park, St. Paul
6:00pm Mears Park, St. Paul
1:00pm U of MN Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
Music in Mears: Little Fevers
Lutz Railroad Garden: Public Open House
7:30pm Jungle Theater, Mpls
7:30pm State Theatre, Mpls
New Edition
1:00pm U of MN Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
Le Switch
8:00pm Northrop, Mpls
3:00pm-7:00pm Maple Grove Community Center
The Silverwinds
7:00pm Depot Park, Wayzata
Brit Floyd
6:30pm Caponi Art Park, Eagan
Outdoor Farmers Market
Music by the Lake Series
JUL 28 Maks & Val: Live on Tour
7:00pm Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Aquatennial.com
All Day – Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art, Mpls
6:30pm Cowles Center, Mpls
7:30pm Target Center, Mpls
12:00pm-1:30pm Bohemian Flats on the Miss. River
JUL 26 Chris Larson: Land Speed Record Exhibit All Day – Walker Art Center, Mpls
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
MN Twins vs. Atlanta Braves
8:00pm State Theatre, Mpls
7:10pm Target Field, Mpls
MN Orchestra: A Night in the Tropics
Disgraced
8:00pm Orchestra Hall, Mpls
7:30pm Guthrie Theater, Mpls
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JUL 29 DJ Rekha 7:00pm The Cedar, Mpls
Twenty One Pilots 7:00pm Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Big Pants & Botox 7:30pm Plymouth Playhouse
Loudon Wainwright III 8:00pm Orchestra Hall, Mpls
JUL 30 Tunes ‘N Toons Brunch 10:00am Turf Club, Mpls
5th Annual Nershfest Music Festival Benefit - MN Music Coalition 12:00pm- 10:00pm Summit Brewing Co., St. Paul
Red Hot Art & Music Festival 11:00pm Stevens Square Park, Mpls
Harry Potter & the Cursed Child: HP-Themed Release Party 4:00pm NorthGate Brewing Co., Mpls
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ZZ Ward 5:00pm Hilde Performance Center, Plymouth
Chelsea vs. A.C. Milan: Intl. Champions Cup Soccer
Genrebeast: An Anti-Genre Residency
8:30pm US Bank Stadium, Mpls
7:00pm Gamut Gallery, Mpls
AUG 4 1st Thursdays in the Arts District
JUL 31 Market in the Valley
AUG 7 Twin Cities Acoustic Guitar Show
Greatest Hits & Juicy Bits
Urban Assault Ride
AUG 12 Summer Fun Series: House of Dance
5:00pm Northrup King Studios, Mpls
9:00am Surly Brewing Co., Mpls
Music in Mears: The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
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The Prairie Ramblers Dixieland Band
6:00pm Mears Park, St. Paul
11:00am-5:00pm Openstreetsmpls.org
1:00pm U of MN Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
Ray LaMontagne
Sunday Family Days
Nice Work If You Can Get It
7:30pm State Theatre, Mpls
12:00pm Target Field Station, Mpls
2:00pm Lyric Arts Co. of Anoka
Lady and the Trump
Borough Block Party
5 Seconds of Summer
7:30pm Brave New Workshop, Mpls
12:00pm-7:00pm Borough & Parlour, Mpls
6:30pm Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
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Gwen Stefani
10:00am Como Park Zoo & Conservatory St. Paul
Summer Music & Movies: Grant Hart & A Hard Day’s Night 7:00pm Loring Park, Mpls
She Rock She Rock: Sisters of Sound Initiative All Day – Main Street School of Performing Arts, Hopkins
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Fat Chance Jug Band & Friends 6:00pm Driftwood Char Bar, Mpls
Shawn Mendes 6:30pm Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul
Music in the Park 7:00pm-8:30pm Minnetonka Amphitheater
Louis C.K. 8:00p Target Center, Mpls
AUG 3 Flamenco: A Touch of Spain 12:00pm-1:00pm Northrop Plaza, Mpls
Million Dollar Quartet 1:30pm Old Log Theatre, Excelsior
The Fierce & the Fancy: Urban Masks from Sierra Leone All Day – Mpls Institute of Arts
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7:30pm State Theatre, Mpls
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9:00am-1:00pm Under Watertower, Golden Valley
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Football
7:00pm Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
AUG 8 Summer Music & Movies: The Pines & Hairspray 7:00pm Loring Park, Mpls
MN Twins vs. Houston Astros 7:10pm Target Field, Mpls
7:30pm Open Eye Figure Theatre, Mpls
6:00pm-8:00pm Twin Cities Premium Outlets, Eagan
Pinocchio 7:00pm Children’s Theatre Co., Mpls
AUG 12 - 14 Irish Fair of MN: Harriet Island, St. Paul Irishfair.com
Twin Cities Polish Festival Old Main Street in Minneapolis Tcpolishfestival.org
AUG 13 Farmers Market 8:00am-1:00pm Mill City Museum, Mpls
Miles for Melanoma: Benefit – Melanoma Research Foundation 8:30am Lake Phalen, St. Paul Join.melanoma.org
Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret
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8:00pm Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
4:15pm-5:45pm American Swedish Institute, Mpls
Shades of Beauty Expo
AUG 5-7 Uptown Art Fair
Journey & Doobie Brothers
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Pizza Luce Block Party
7:00pm Xcel Energy Center
Lerner & Loewe’s: Paint Your Wagon 7:30pm Ordway Center, St. Paul
Farmers Market 7:30am-Noon 9th Avenue, Hopkins
The Drowsy Chaperone
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AUG 13-14 & 20-21 The Luxury Home Remodeling Tour
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12:00pm-1:00pm Northrop Plaza, Mpls
Willow Weaving Workshop
7:30pm Bloomington Arts Center
12:00pm-10:00pm Pizza Luce Downtown, Mpls
6:30pm-8:30pm American Swedish Institute, Mpls
The Dinner Detective: Murder Mystery Dinner Show
AUG 11 Outdoor Farmers Market
Mary DuShane & Nick Jordan: The Moonlight Duo
3:00pm-7:00pm Maple Grove Community Center
1:00pm U of MN Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
The Match Game
MN Twins vs. Kansas City Royals
7:00pm 331 Club, Mpls
After Hours Big Band
1:10pm Target Field, Mpls
6:00pm-9:15pm Courtyard Mpls Downtown
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12:00pm-5:00pm MN History Center, St. Paul
7:00pm Frank Rog Amphitheatre, Roseville
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I’m sure you have found yourself wondering where summer went as the fall season approaches. In Minnesota, summer is a cherished season. The season is short, sweet and we want the most of it. So I insist you make it a point to get the most of from this enchanted season.
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Many of us are obliged with a day job that motivates us to work hard until the weekend. With the short season unfolding now, let’s prioritize our lives to make the most of every free moment we have. Reflect back to the days when you were a child, summer activities were a must. Your goal each day was to find a more exhilarating activity than the day before. As adults, we can stay up late, have a bonfire, go on an impromptu camping trip, visit a national park 100 miles away from home and so on. But let me ask: When was the last time you actually did any of that?
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In summer, the song sings itself. ~William Carlos Williams
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UPTOWN VS. DOWNTOWN Developed by social psychologists, Minimal Group Paradigm is a methodology used to examine the conditions necessary for a person to identify as a member of one group over another. To put it less clinically, what are the
Jacob's
JUDGEMENTS
minimum criteria for people to separate the world into two simple “Us versus Them” categories? Human beings, as it turns out, need very little encouragement to create insulating boundaries around themselves. Something as trivial as eye colors or test scores, for instance, were enough for people to exhibit in-group favoritism.
So? What’s the point? Great question! The matchup featured in this column
With age, however, the paralyzing chasm between
is a confrontation of Minneapolis’ two most iconic
my preference for either Uptown or Downtown has
areas: Uptown and Downtown. And, despite each
narrowed to an easily traversable crack in the sidewalk.
neighborhood’s unique character, they have more in common than that which separates them. Columnist and critic Jacob Westlin, using
signature
humor
and
tongue-in-cheek lightheartedness, examines the Twin Cities in a unique fashion. Each issue Jacob will pit two of the community’s most recognizable institutions
The same youthful energy that used to invigorate me can now be slightly exhausting. I somehow notice the
Both are in America. Both are in Minnesota. Both are
overwhelming Hipster presence more than I ever did
in the Twin Cities. Both are even in Minneapolis. Thus,
before. And, while it’s easy to blame whatever negative
geographic distinctions, which oftentimes form the
feelings you have toward the urban youth or “Hipster”
basis for antagonism, are almost completely moot.
culture, whatever that means — and believe me, as I’m
Both literal and figurative borders of demarcation are
writing this, I feel like an old man scowling and waving
difficult to discern when they share so much pavement.
his fist while starting a “back in my day” rant — the
(Does “Them” begin at Franklin Avenue or 15th Street?)
unfashionably fashionable attitude does reveal itself as more and more absurd as one grows up.
against one another in a battle
Each community has a vibrant theater, bar, and
for local supremacy. And, while he
restaurant scene. They both have plenty of new,
Downtown, on the other hand, seems to have more
may seem steadfast in his beliefs,
premium condos and apartments. Many young
a sophisticated ambiance. Adults. Stadiums. Arenas.
he equally welcomes dissenting
professionals live in Uptown and Downtown. The
Museums. It feels like more of an event spending an
opinions, and hopes these playful
residents, therefore, and the tastes of these residents,
evening Downtown. Whenever my family and I have a
explorations
are also very analogous.
celebratory dinner, it’s always Downtown — perhaps
will
be
taken
because they hoard all the best steaks: Manny’s, Murray’s,
casually and without offense. Of
So, while habitants of the two mini-regions may take
course, opinions expressed here
justifiable pride in their respective hoods, remember
are those of Jacob and not those of
that 22nd & Hennepin and 12th & Hennepin are not that
And, as I lose hair and gain wisdom, the idea of living in
heterogeneous and that in most scenarios urbanites of
the area sounds more and more appealing. In addition to
each would neatly fit together in the same “Us” group.
being a huge sports fan — making a home near Target Field
Ruth’s Chris.
or the newly erected U.S. Bank Stadium very desirable —
So you ask – which one do you like better? By the slightest of margins, I prefer Uptown. There was a time — in my early 20s, while living in a small Calhoun-side apartment — when I would’ve considered laughable the idea that Downtown was superior to its southern brethren. In Uptown I was within walking distance of all my favorite watering holes and the fellow neighborhood bar-lovers fostered a comfortable and familiar environment that was both literally and metaphorically intoxicating. There is a younger vibe to the area which spoke to my immature twenty-two-year-old soul and beckoned me to remain in the area — which I did until 2013. 40 |
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the modern housing options now available are stunning! Perhaps more enticing than either their amenities or location, however, is the maintenance-free lifestyle. No more lawn-mowing sounds pretty darn wonderful as my back gets achier and achier. Also, very few hipsters. In
the
end,
sophistication
and
sentimentality
notwithstanding, the deciding factor that tips the scales toward Uptown? The lakes. In Uptown, you’re always within minutes of a majestic lake to calm your innercity nerves — a feature unlike almost any major town in America. And, while Downtown is but another few blocks from these scenic urban wonders, Uptown’s immediate proximity clinches its ever-so-slight victory over its rival.
sav·vy /'savE-/ shrewd and knowledgeable in the realities of life
Welcome to the Savvy Dwellers Guide. Each month Shop.Dine.Live features this special section that is designed to share tips and information that will make our readers “shrewd and knowledgeable” about their dwelling choices. The Savvy Dwellers Guide will cover a wide range of topics, which include: apartment hunting, DIY room decorating, babies, moving, noisy neighbors, organic living, pets, roomies, and much, much more. Please let us know if there are any other topics that interest you.
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GREEN CLEANING: LOW COST AND EFFECTIVE by Cindy Mennenga There are a gazillion cleaning
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Wash the cutting board as usual.
expensive and full to the brim with toxic chemicals. I am making an effort to live a sustainable lifestyle and am concerned about the poisons I am introducing into my
CLEAN SHOWER DOORS. Pour vinegar onto a sponge and wipe shower doors to remove soap residue. CLEAN YOUR WINDOWS. Vinegar works like a charm on windows and it doesn’t streak! Mix equal parts water and vinegar.
home on a regular basis. MOP YOUR NO-WAX FLOORS. Use ½ cup vinegar to ½ gallon warm water. I am professionally trained as a holistic health coach and am űber aware of
CLEAN YOUR AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER. Fill the reservoir with vinegar and
the toxins in our food supply, the
run the coffee maker’s normal cycle. Refill with water and run the cycle
air we breathe and the products that come in contact with our skin. We live in a delicate eco-system and the environment and our bodies are truly at risk. Anything each of us can do to reduce our contribution to the overall crisis will truly make
again to remove any vinegar from the coffee maker. MAKE YOUR TOILET BOWL SPARKLE. Pour 3 cups vinegar into the toilet bowl and scrub with a toilet brush. Let the mixture sit for thirty minutes, scrubbing a couple of times. Flush and be prepared for a shimmering toilet!
an impact when multiplied by many other people working to lessen their negative drain on the environment. With an eye on using non-toxic cleaners, did you know that you can clean
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Freshen up your garbage disposal. Pour ½ cup vinegar down the drain while the disposal is running. Leave the water on for a minute to thoroughly rinse the disposal. CLEAN LIME AND HARD WATER DEPOSITS. Dab vinegar onto the area near your faucets and let it sit for a couple of minutes. It should easily wipe away. If it doesn’t clean up right away, reapply and let it sit a few more minutes.
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FRESHEN UP BABY CLOTHES. When doing laundry, add 1 cup vinegar during the rinse cycle to break down uric acid, soapy residue and leave the baby’s clothes soft and clean. REMOVE DEODORANT STAINS FROM CLOTHING. Lightly rub white vinegar on the stained area and launder as usual.
BONUS TIP: Magically unclog your shower drain! Remove the stopper from the bottom of your shower. Using a spoon, scoop about ½ cup of baking soda into the drain (it needs to get down into the drain under your shower), then pour ½ cup of vinegar down the drain. Behold the foaming, fizzing display before your eyes! The combination of the baking soda and vinegar will break up the gunk in the drain and restore it to a nearly brand new condition. After the concoction stops bubbling, run hot water down the drain for 2-3 minutes to move the broken up glob of hair and soap scum and other lovely residues through the system and out to the main sewer line. This will also work for your bathroom and kitchen sink!
As you can see, white vinegar is very versatile: you can use it to kill weeds in your yard, add it to your pet’s water dish to help keep them free of ticks, and use it to cook many different dishes. The best part is that it is non-toxic, inexpensive and lasts for years! Vinegar is like a well-kept secret that we, as a society, largely forgot about until recently. Try using some of these tips and experiment to discover more amazing uses for vinegar.
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CAN I BRING MY DOG(S) TO YOUR BBQ, KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY, ETC.? Emily Post, who literally wrote the book on etiquette, always stated that only the people listed on the invitation are actually invited to the event. However, this is the 21st century – people often find out about parties and get-togethers through brief social media posts or emails and dogs aren’t exactly the same as a plus one. When it comes to whether your pup is welcome at a certain event, first consider who is hosting and what the occasion is. If you feel as though the dog may be welcome, don’t be afraid to send a quick message to the hostess. Something along the lines of, “Is
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MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT ALLOWS DOGS ON THEIR PATIO – HOW DO I KNOW IF MY DOG WILL BEHAVE? Many pet owners have learned the hard way that patio seating with a pooch is not always easy. Excited dogs may try to jump on wait staff, beg from other patrons or – yikes – do their business right in front of everyone. If you have never brought your dog to a restaurant or taproom patio before,
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WHAT IF I WANT TO BRING MY DOG WITH ON OUR SUMMER TRIP? More and more hotels, camp sites, and resorts are becoming dog-friendly, allowing for the fifth member of your family to tag along on that annual summer trip. However, it is once again vital to do your homework prior to booking any tickets. Remember that dogs are
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THE BEST GIFTS
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20 MINUTES
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Tired of always bringing the same type of gift to every housewarming you get invited to? Starting to feel like you have a serious lack of creativity? Check out these ideas for housewarming gifts… Your friends moved. Again. What to bring them for a housewarming gift? It’s always fun to receive housewarming present, but to figure out what to give for a housewarming can be a little tricky. If you have not been to your friends’ new place to check it out already, you do not want to bring a gift that will be out of place in their new home. On the other hand, you want to keep the cost of the gift to a nominal amount, yet you want to bring a delightful and thoughtful gift that will make your friends ooh and ahh over the amazing present.
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Bottle of Wine
This is obvious. Who doesn’t like a bottle of wine? Plus, if it’s not your friends’ vintage, they can re-gift it! It’s the hands-down best housewarming gift.
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Bouquet of Flowers
Who doesn’t love a colorful and fragrant bunch of flowers? Nothing is as cheerful and welcoming as fresh-cut flowers.
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Gift Pack of 3 or 4 Cheeses
Your friends will probably want something to go with the bottle of wine someone else inevitably gave them. Toss in some brie, blue, cheddar and gruyere and you are set!
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Fruit Basket
This is always a thoughtful gift. Buy a pre-made fruit basket or create your own. Just make sure the fruit is not over-ripe and that there is a nice variety of colors and textures.
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This will come in handy to open that bottle of wine that someone else bestowed upon your friends.
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Hiking & Biking Trails Nearby Off-Street Parking Volleyball Court On-Site Professional Management Fully Fenced Dog Park Area
1213 Gentry Avenue North | Oakdale, MN 55128 48 |
Features and Amenities: Controlled Entry. Appliances Furnished. Wall-to-Wall Carpeting. A/C. Lighted Ceiling Fans. Hot Water Heat. Laundry Facilities. Exercise Room with Soda Machine. Sauna.
Large, quiet studio & 1 BR, 5 locations near Lake Harriet. from $725-$995
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OAKDALE
Studios to 3 bedrooms $639-$1229
MPLS. – LINDEN HILLS
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952-941-2400
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17 story building Pet friendly building High end standard features
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Community & workout room Climate controlled parking Just a few blocks from US Bank Stadium Additional garage stalls available for purchase Walk the Skyway for all your needs
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Within a few blocks of Lightrail Close to the Nicollet Mall Walk to the newest attractions - The Stadium - The Commons Park Choose from many restaurants close by A lot of windows in many units
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612-341-4000
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112 Units on Portland & 8th
The Portland Tower, a New Luxury Condo Development Coming to 740 Portland Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis
CONDO FINANCING We offer a variety of loan options to get you into your new condo! Keena Maher Branch Manager NMLS #244309 612.325.4071 KMaher@WaterstoneMortgage.com
Apply online at KeenaMaher.com Subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Equal Housing Lender. Waterstone Mortgage Corporation (NMLS #186434) is a wholly owned subsidiary of WaterStone Bank SSB (NASDAQ: WSBF). This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. An offer to enter into an agreement may only be made pursuant to subdi-visions 3 and 4 of Minnesota Statutes Section 47.206. Minnesota Residential Mortgage Originator Exemption Certificate #MN-OX-40030861.
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