Knee Pain? No More.
Knees are often ignored and not appreciated until they start to hurt or limit your ability to move freely. Knee replacements, like hip replacements are almost getting to be a standard procedure as people...
The Beginnings of Hamel, Minnesota
Settled by French Canadian pioneers, the Hamel area of Medina, Minnesota, sits on high, sloping land that overlooks the Elm Creek Valley. The Western Hennepin County community enjoys a rich history as its formative...
Better Place Forests
Upon entering Better Place Forests in Saint Croix Valley, my senses were overtaken by feelings of serenity and peacefulness. The sky was bluer, the soaring trees a deep green, it was if I'd fallen...
1-2-3-4-5 Spare Ribs
"These sweet & sticky Chinese ribs are certified genius." -Food52 Editors
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. meaty spare ribs (ask the butcher to slice them into individual ribs & cut each rib crosswise into 3 pieces)1 Tbsp...
Local Charm, Honor And Deliciousness In Medina’s Backyard
In an age of huge supermarkets, Two Pony Gardens brings Medina-grown, day-harvested vegetables and old-fashioned charm to grocery shopping.
From late July through September and into October, Lisa Ringer’s farm stand in the heart of...
Child Tax Credit 2021
Businesses are opening back up, mask mandates are being lifted, and COVID cases are at an all-time low. Despite this, many families are still facing financial hardship from the economic side-effects of the pandemic...
French Apple Tart
Through her recipes in the Barefoot Contessa series, Ina Garten has a way of turning simple ingredients into something special that is more than the sum of its parts. This apple tart recipe, found...
The Silver Linings
The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected many people's lives throughout the past year. Some people have lost jobs, some lost loved ones and in any case everyone experienced some kind of change in their...
The Story Behind Schmidt Lake & Schmidt Lake Road
Hamel is one of the last “small towns” standing that can boast of its close proximity to Minneapolis while maintaining its original main street charm. Complete with historic buildings, there is an atmosphere that...
The Crumb That Fell Off the Cake
by Sarah Sandhu
This was never about a remodel, it was about creating a space to have your best meal ever. Our house has beautiful bones, much like all the people who have gathered with...