Professional Help

We all need a little help to get through life sometimes. From everyday questions to more complex problems, we’re asking the experts to lend us a hand. Throughout the series “Professional Help,” we’ll hear some direct advice, for us not so direct Minnesotans.

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March 20, 2025 12:32 PM

Help me declutter and organize

Spring cleaning season is here, but making sure we maintain those decluttering and organizing habits all year long can be more complicated than you think.

by Ellie Roth

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March 6, 2025 1:32 PM

Help me budget during uncertain economic times

Managing your money doesn't come with a snap of the fingers. It takes time, habit building and even some checking in with your emotions. We got some tips from a financial counselor.

by Aleesa Kuznetsov

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February 20, 2025 10:24 AM

Help me decide when to get a pet

It’s that time of year when you may be feeling cooped up, spending more time at home, and thinking it would be nice to have some company. Is it the right time to get a pet?

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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February 6, 2025 1:12 PM

Help me date IRL (in real life)

With dating apps and the pandemic, a lot of people seem to have forgotten or never really learned how to flirt and date. An expert shares tips on how to date IRL (in real life).

by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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January 23, 2025 1:08 PM

Help me layer for winter

For people who grew up in Minnesota, learning how to stay warm in freezing temperatures is something you learn at a young age. But for new Minnesotans, learning how to layer your winter gear and staying warm can be confusing.

by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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January 9, 2025 1:16 PM

Help me break my smartphone addiction

Many people made New Year’s resolutions that involve getting better sleep, deepening their relationships, working on their mental or physical health or starting new hobbies. An expert shares how those goals can be supported by one big change — and how to make it happen.

by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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December 12, 2024 2:20 PM

Help me buy sustainably for the holidays

A lot of the gifts we buy this holiday season will probably end up in a landfill eventually, polluting the earth long after we’re gone. And making all of those items releases greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling climate change.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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November 14, 2024 12:43 PM

Help me get out of a reading rut

The library has a lot of tools to get you back into a book whether it’s physical, digital or audio. And your local librarian is here to help if you want to get back into the habit or maybe you need an escape from reality.

by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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October 31, 2024 1:17 PM

Help me find a sense of play at any age

There’s evidence that grown-ups are happier, healthier and more creative when we make time for play. But with responsibilities and expectations and worries, it’s hard to do so. For professional help, we reached out to someone whose job requires a lot of play.

by Alanna Elder