The Arts Consortium of Carver County hosts its annual photo contest and multiple art exhibitions throughout the year (Visit artsofcarvercounty.org...
Noteworthy
Pollinators Play an Important Role
With all of the butterflies and bees working in our gardens, many of us forget to include plants that fuel these pollinators, which are crucial to...
Take the Outdoor Summer Fitness Challenge
Studies show that outdoor workouts have multiple benefits including boosting our mood, releasing stress, improving self-esteem and increasing...
Create a Cheshire Cat Grin-Inducing Drink
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Punch 1/2 oz. Chambord raspberry liqueur 1/2 oz. St. Germain elderflower liqueur 2 dashes Angostura bitters Carpene...
Easter Bonnets
The more things change, the more they remain the same. In 1933, a song in the musical Easter Parade included the lyrics, "In your Easter bonnet with...
Eat Your Way To Healthy Skin
How many times have you picked up a product that promotes wrinkle reduction? The average consumer spends hundreds to thousands of dollars on...
Achieve Health and Wellness Through Gardening
As we begin our new year, popular topics revolve around the many ways to attain and maintain health and wellness. Have you considered...
Backroads Lead to Inroads for George Crocket
George Crocket first became interested in art through his "wonderful art teachers" at Worthington High School and the Minneapolis College of Art and...
Protect Homes on the Historic Registry
You have found a house you love, but it is on the National Register of Historic Places, or maybe your house is already on the register and you want...
Early Residents Brew Local Industry
Carver County has long had beer due to the talents of its early German immigrants. These immigrants were master brewers, an art that had been...
Gardening Doesn’t Need To Wait Until Spring
It’s February—both a short month and a long one at the same time. Are you itching to start gardening? Do you crave fresh greens? It’s cold outside,...
Indoor Plants Can Help With the Winter Blues
This month marks some of the coldest days of winter. Temps are frigid, winds blow strong and it is dark much too early. How can houseplants make us...
The Road to the Day of Love Has Twists and Turns
Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world as a day of romance, but its origins were anything but romantic. The day was named after the Roman...
Arts Consortium Looks Forward to a Full Calendar
Now that the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC) has its own place to hang its shingle, organizers are looking forward to 2019. “One of our...
The Andersen Horticultural Library Has Bountiful Plant Information
Are you already looking forward to next spring? Do you have a flowerbox or area of your garden that needs an extra pop of color? The Andersen...
Bring Winter Inside With a Snow Bunny
2 oz. Skaalvenn Vodka 1 oz. Kahlua 1/2 oz. White Creme de Cacao 2 oz. half and half Nutmeg for garnish Combine ingredients together in a cocktail...
Tradition is an Important Ingredient for Ruby’s Roost Bakery
The story of Ruby’s Roost Bakery is a personal one. “The inspiration would be my grandmother, who was an amazing baker,” says Linnea Boyd, owner of...
Waconia Lions Club Take a Memorable Memorial Trip
Endeavor seeks to bring veterans recognition and comfort. A seed was planted several years ago when the Waconia Lions Club organized a trip to...
Chaska Girl Scout Troop Creates a Free Little Pantry
Situated outside of the Moravian Church, the Little Free Pantry in Chaska, established and maintained by Girl Scout Troop No. 15554, has been...
