One of our favorite things to do is share the stories of some of our local entrepreneurs and leaders each month! This month, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Jacob Marek, Founder & Chief Explorer of IntroverTravels! Check out his interview below and get...

1.  With well over 100 breweries in our great state - go grab a frosty cold one on a hot day at Day Block, Lyn Lake, and Bad Weather Brewery just to name a few!

2. The Twin Cities is filled with tons of local music and venues - hit up a show at the electric Cedar Cultur...

You probably already know that owning a home comes with some sweet tax benefits, like the mortgage-interest and property-tax deductions. But did you know there’s a whole list of other homeowner-related tax breaks that you might be leaving on the table?

We’re not talking...

This photo has been used, reused, and recycled for a number of different periods this year. Originally, this moment was one filled with great inspiration, reflection, and appreciation during a trip with friends up to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness a couple y...

1. Attend A St. Paul Hello Welcome Hat Event at the Minnesota History Center

2. Stand in line at Mickey's Dining Car and get America's Favorite All Day Meal

3. Grab a pair of skates and head over to the the Wells Fargo WinterSkate

4. See the Holiday Lights in Phalen Park

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Take a look at the most common things that can go wrong when you have guests and learn how to prevent them.

Imagine you’re preparing to host your annual holiday party, and you’re past the point of no return. The veggies and meats have been bought. Guests are already bra...

I was recently asked to articulate the reasons why I love the Minneapolis-Saint Paul community - specifically, why should someone move here and live?

The fact of the matter is, many people run from the frigid winters and claim that it is just “unbearable".  That’s not t...

 The Holts took a run at this year's Minnesota State Fair and we had an absolute BLAST!!  Between the corndogs, the carnival games, the rides, and of course the incredible people we met along the way all reminded us of everything MIDWEST.  

Strong Support for Homebuyer Education!

Today, Fannie Mae announced that over the next few months, a new mortgage product and option known as "HomeReady Mortgage" will replace their previous affordable mortgage product, the MyCommunityMortgage program.  

In this move, Fa...