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Lifestyle

Photos: Faith at the fair

Photos: Faith at the fair

From Sunday morning church services to icons of Jesus, examples of Christianity abound on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
by Nikki Tundel

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5 years later, new Minn. park comes along -- slowly

5 years later, new Minn. park comes along -- slowly

With its thick forest of towering pines, sweeping views from overlooks and alluring islands, Lake Vermilion State Park has all the ingredients of an appealing getaway destination. What's lacking are visitors. Five years after state leaders pitched the public on an "up-north experience" open to all, the newest Minnesota state park is gradually taking shape.

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Wine has sommeliers. Now, beer has cicerones

Wine has sommeliers. Now, beer has cicerones

If you've been to a fancy restaurant, you've probably seen a sommelier -- those wine experts who make sure you get the best possible match for your meal. But what if you don't want a chardonnay or pinot? What if you want a nice cold beer? A new program is working to bring this same level of knowledge to the world of malt and hops by turning out batches of certified beer experts known as Cicerones.

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Wine has sommeliers. Now, beer has cicerones

Wine has sommeliers. Now, beer has cicerones

If you've been to a fancy restaurant, you've probably seen a sommelier -- those wine experts who make sure you get the best possible match for your meal. But what if you don't want a chardonnay or pinot? What if you want a nice cold beer? A new program is working to bring this same level of knowledge to the world of malt and hops by turning out batches of certified beer experts known as Cicerones.

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Struggling homeowners have new legal tool to challenge foreclosure

Struggling homeowners have new legal tool to challenge foreclosure

In the first half of this year, foreclosures in Minnesota were down nearly 50 percent from the same period three years ago. Although the situation is improving, plenty of homeowners are still struggling. Provisions of a new state law that took effect this month allow them to stop foreclosure if the process is not being properly conducted.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Deal saves historic Beaver Bay fish house, for now

A wooden fish house built on northeastern Minnesota's Beaver Bay more than a century ago apparently will remain standing for at least five more years, thanks to a new deal.

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In Milan, Micronesian immigrants add vibrancy

In Milan, Micronesian immigrants add vibrancy

One Minnesota community that has been able to establish a vibrant identity in the face of the pressures on rural America is Milan, near the South Dakota border. One reason has been an influx of immigrants from Micronesia -- islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
by Dan Olson

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