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A common phrase found in many a Minnesotan’s vocabulary is “up north.” Despite the substantial urban centers in and around the Twin Cities and in other parts of the state, we’re lucky to maintain a deep well of diverse wildlife throughout our various forests and plains. That wildlife includes…

When you think of board games, one of two things might come to mind: a traditional family game night or an elaborate game that takes nearly as long to learn as it does to play. In my own family, there are some strong feelings about board games (and card games as well). My partner will argue that luck-based…

I hate exercise. Maybe I should not admit that on the “Fit Geek” section of this website, but it is true. And if I don’t enjoy something, I won’t do it; I know this about myself. Discipline only goes so far. I hate packing up my bag, going to the gym, getting all sweaty, and needing a shower. I don’t enjoy running…

In Japan, there is a traditional form for stage comedians called rakugo (落語). Literally meaning “a story with a fall,” it’s performed by a solo comedian sitting on their knees Japanese-style on a cushion onstage. Rakugo artists often tell stories of Japanese folklore—always…

Rae Lundquist is the cosplayer and sewist behind DreamStitcher Custom Costume. You might know her from her presence at Twin Cities conventions—including the Minnesota Comic Book Association‘s conventions, where I had the chance to talk to her. With her cosplay first-aid station (which I…