Downtown Fargo has a new mural. And it depicts a moment of music history that most locals have never heard of -- myself included. You can...

Today is National Ice Cream Day. July is National Ice Cream Month. So now is the perfect time to tell you about my ice cream summer. I...

The best things happen when you get off the interstate and start cruising the backroads. The Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway, which runs...

“The is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” Scandinavian Proverb On this, the 200 millionth day of social distancing, I’m...

This is a season of giving. But it’s also been a weird, depleting year. So give yourself a break and look for easy Christmas gifts to...

Winter is usually a season of rest and realignment. 2020 has been mentally and physically exhausting, so we need cozy winter things to...

I have a secret; I actually love cold weather. I crave a winter reset. I like to rest, reflect, and recalibrate during these short days...

When the temperature drops, layers are the secret to packing for cold climates and staying warm and comfortable both indoors and out....

When you practice yoga outdoors in the deep freeze of a Minnesota winter, the usual prompts to “feel your breath” and “visualize your...

“In winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold.” – Ben Aaronovitch, Broken Homes I always want to write about...

Minnesota has more than 10,000 lakes (11,842, if you want to be exact — which I do) and long winters, so it’s no surprise that the state...

I am standing by myself, as alone as one can get on the edge of the Domplatz, a historic square in Erfurt, the capital city of the German...

I was pondering a New Year’s Eve message for this dark, beautiful and often challenging time of year. But when I took a break and...

Forget the roses — Prairie Style File readers want decadent desserts, local craft beer, a romantic getaway and a cooler full of aged...

I had one of those weeks this week. Between computer problems, impossible to find sources, rescheduled meetings and odd editorial...

“In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” Albert Camus During a particularly fabulous...

“May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks...