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aliciaunderleenels
Aug 28, 20213 min read
A new Duke Ellington mural arrives in Fargo
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...
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aliciaunderleenels
Jul 18, 20214 min read
Minnesota Ice Cream Shops: My Ice Cream Summer
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...
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aliciaunderleenels
Jun 12, 20215 min read
The Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway
The best things happen when you get off the interstate and start cruising the backroads. The Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway, which runs...
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aliciaunderleenels
Feb 25, 20214 min read
Getting Outside, Even In Winter
“The is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” Scandinavian Proverb On this, the 200 millionth day of social distancing, I’m...
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aliciaunderleenels
Dec 6, 20204 min read
Easy Christmas Gifts To Make And Give
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...
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aliciaunderleenels
Nov 28, 20204 min read
Cozy Winter Things
Winter is usually a season of rest and realignment. 2020 has been mentally and physically exhausting, so we need cozy winter things to...
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aliciaunderleenels
Dec 29, 20194 min read
Winter Reset: Looking Inward
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...
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aliciaunderleenels
Nov 26, 20196 min read
Packing For Cold Climates: 12 Winter Essentials
When the temperature drops, layers are the secret to packing for cold climates and staying warm and comfortable both indoors and out....
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aliciaunderleenels
Mar 3, 20185 min read
Yoga in the Snow: A Lesson In Mindfulness
When you practice yoga outdoors in the deep freeze of a Minnesota winter, the usual prompts to “feel your breath” and “visualize your...
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aliciaunderleenels
Jan 9, 20184 min read
Winter Landscapes (And Books) To Dream Away The Cold
“In winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold.” – Ben Aaronovitch, Broken Homes I always want to write about...
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aliciaunderleenels
Jan 8, 20183 min read
Extreme Ice: 5 Wild Ways To Enjoy A Minnesota Winter
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...
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aliciaunderleenels
Jan 8, 20188 min read
Light For Darker Days: Reflections From Erfurt’s Christmas Market
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...
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aliciaunderleenels
Dec 31, 20175 min read
Midwinter Wishes From The Road
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...
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aliciaunderleenels
Feb 7, 20163 min read
Beer, Cheese, Dessert And A Getaway: What Readers Really Want For Valentine’s Day
Forget the roses — Prairie Style File readers want decadent desserts, local craft beer, a romantic getaway and a cooler full of aged...
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aliciaunderleenels
Jan 31, 20163 min read
One Random Winter Weekend
I had one of those weeks this week. Between computer problems, impossible to find sources, rescheduled meetings and odd editorial...
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aliciaunderleenels
Jan 2, 20163 min read
Fun Ways To Embrace Winter in North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba
“In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” Albert Camus During a particularly fabulous...
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aliciaunderleenels
Jan 1, 20166 min read
A Mindful New Year
“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...
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