Laura Bradshaw

Living in Minnesota comes with some strange notions from people living in other states, and especially those living in the Southern part of the country.

It's the new year, and most people get excited for something new, including improving themselves. Whatever it is, losing weight, maintaining weight, eating healthier, quit drinking, or drinking a lot less, being more active. Or maybe it's something else. Like reading more books, being more present, or getting in contact with some old friends, whatever it is, this is the time that resolutions for many people already start to fall apart.

It's the new year, and most people get excited for something new, including improving themselves.

Here are some of the best ones that you can check out now that we have some freezing temperatures.

So, I have heard of this, but have never seen it in the wild before. And I have to be honest, this doesn't even sound good.

With Summer just a few months away - I know, let's live in the current. But as a Minnesotan, I love to look forward to the warmer weather that is coming.

In this day and age, it seems that we all want that instant gratification. We have zero patience as a society, and the faster something happens, usually the better.

Rock Fest Leaning into a metal lineup in July

If you would like to get some actual peace and quiet and also get some awesome star gazing in, this is the AirBnB that you will want to rent.

The Kickoff to Summer happens the weekend leading up to Memorial Day. May 22-25. Memorial Day is May 26th this year.