Lifestyle

Shovel the darn sidewalk, please! Duluth asks nicely
Leaders and advocates are working to improve the condition of Duluth sidewalks, but many residents still struggle with uncleared snow, packed snow piles blocking pedestrian paths, and diminished access during the winter months.
Next generation video games, diverse characters score big with Minnesota gamers
MPR News asked Minnesotans who enjoy video games and are part of the game development industry how they feel about the representation in the latest games and titles available. Here’s what they had to say.
Female anglers share their fish tales with Minnesota Now
Women Anglers of Minnesota is a group looking to boost the number of women with fishing licenses in Minnesota. Some of its members shared their memories of fishing with one of Minnesota Now’s producers.
Boosting the number of women anglers in Minnesota
Women Anglers of Minnesota hope to increase the number of women in Minnesota with fishing licenses in part through interactive events.
The Superb Owl is back, and the crowd goes wild
This Sunday, football fans will choose sides in Super Bowl 56. But while much of the country is preoccupied with football, many others will spend the day rooting for another team: the owls.
Minneapolis, St. Paul end vaccination-or-test order for bars, eateries
The cities last month began requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter public places serving food and drink. With the current surge waning, the mayors on Thursday rescinded the controversial orders. Public masking mandates remain in place.