Definition mission: A rhyming limerick for each English word The Omnificent English Dictionary in Limerick Form (or OEDILF for short) has published more than 97,000 rhyming definitions since Chris Strolin started it in 2004.December 28, 2017
Happy New Year! Now take a hike All that rest has been fun but now the DNR wants you to get off the couch. It's offering 14 First Day hikes at more than a dozen state parks on New Year's Day as part of a nationwide effort to start 2018 with physical activity.December 27, 2017
Get in the holiday spirit at Katie McMahon's 'Celtic Christmas' show On Friday night, Katie McMahon performs her traditional Celtic Christmas concert with Irish dancers at the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium on the St. Kate's campus. That's just one of many holiday-themed events this weekend.December 22, 2017
How to host a hygge holiday party: Get cozy, embrace imperfection The Nordic concept of hygge loosely translates to a feeling of coziness, and for many hosts, it's the perfect antidote to a high-stress year and the typical fussiness associated with holiday parties.December 22, 2017
Memorable stories of 2017 It's the time of year when we often look back at the major events and news that shaped 2017. This year we're also sharing some of the stories our reporters, producers and photographers have chosen as their most memorable, if not always the most momentous.December 22, 2017
'Ms. Arnellia,' beloved St. Paul club owner, dies at 79 For 25 years, Arnellia Allen ran Arnellia's, a University Avenue nightclub and restaurant that drew comparisons to Harlem's famed Apollo Theater. She closed it earlier this year as her health declined.December 21, 2017
When should we forgive? At a time of year when we often share stories of forgiveness and redemption, MPR host Marianne Combs looked at what happens after someone falls from grace.December 21, 2017
Minnesota residents raise money for crossing guard's new cat Highland Park residents know Chuck Nehls as a crossing guard who also helps clean up the neighborhood. He's also known for having an orange cat on his shoulders. After his cat, Ashley, died, the community sprung into action.December 16, 2017