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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 6 min
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, 2018
- 5 min
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, 2018
- 4 min
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 9, 2018
- 3 min
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, 2018
- 8 min
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, 2017
- 5 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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 3, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 6 min
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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