Como Friends Bouquets fundraiser set for Feb. 23
By Janet Wight Como Friends, a nonprofit organization that supports the Como Zoo and Conservatory, invites members to spend a winter evening at the Conservatory for its Bouquets fundraiser, beginning... Read More
Cluck! cluck! Raising chickens
By Janet Wight Fern, Maeve, Marguerite, Poppy, Violet and Willow are the names of the hens currently being raised by Como Park couple Elizabeth Carls and Tim Whitley. Since 2018,... Read More
Tree farm business all in the Hansen family
By Janet Wight Encompassing 40 acres, the Hansen Tree Farm in Ramsey is the closest Christmas tree farm to the Twin Cities, and it has local roots: It’s owned by... Read More
Hitting the road: Vistabule Teardrop Trailers
By Janet Wight Like many other prototypes, the first Vistabule Teardrop Trailer was built in a garage. Founder and owner Bert Taylor always admired campers with a vintage flair. With... Read More
A trip to historic Medora, North Dakota
By Janet Wight A summer road trip to Medora, North Dakota, rekindled my fascination with the unique badlands in the western region of this prairie state. Similar to the colorful... Read More
Bell Museum features bevy of fall events
By Janet Wight After two challenging years, the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum in Falcon Heights now is offering a full slate of in-person and virtual programming. Holly Menninger, the... Read More
