Alpaca from Wisconsin farm surprises baristas at Starbucks drive-thru
A Wisconsin farm is going viral after its owner and one of her alpacas visited a Starbucks drive-thru.
Five Watt leads composting efforts in the local beverage business
Every year, 50 billion coffee cups end up in landfills in the U.S. Most paper cups can't be recycled, but newer technology allows for compostable paperboard cups made from raw materials that meet forest management standards and can withstand boiling water.
Top Shipt shopper surpasses 20,000 deliveries, but always stops to make connections
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
How virtual reality is being used to treat fears, phobias and anxiety
This form of therapy already has a success rate of between 66% to 90% in treating PTSD. Ellie Mental Health also incorporates VR in everyday therapy sessions to put clients at ease.
Frank Imholte, Nat'l Auction Association Hall of Fame inductee, proud to see family following in his footsteps
For over 40 years, Frank Imholte has sold it all in the real estate and personal property auction business: farm machinery, tools, antiques, guns, furniture. He likes to joke that he's in the precious metals business as he sells a lot of pots and pans.
Nikkolette's Macarons offers a lighter food option for fairgoers
There are plenty of fried, dipped and heavy foods to choose from at the Minnesota State Fair. If you're looking for something lighter, Nikkolette's Macarons is now at the fair for the very first time.
Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest in Jordan looks forward to 2nd season open
Just southwest of the Twin Cities in Jordan, a local orchard is looking to build an experience around picking, eating and drinking Minnesota apples.
Downtown poetry, photography exhibit showcases voices of formerly incarcerated Minnesotans
"I see friends. I see family. I see people who I've struggled with. All walks of life, all genders, all races. But there is a common thread. We have that experience with the criminal legal system," said Antonio Williams, a former inmate-turned author.
More H.S. graduates saying "no" to college and "yes" to trades
A college degree isn't the only path to success. We're seeing it as more Americans are skipping college.
Twin Cities-born high-tech irrigation system helps homeowners save water when watering lawns
The EPA estimates that as much as 50% of water used outdoors is wasted through a combination of evaporation, wind, and poor irrigation methods. But a Twin Cities-born irrigation system is designed to save tens of thousands of gallons of water a year.
Lawn care, pool companies are staffing up to keep up with demand amid summer heat
The state's drought is causing increased demand for people looking to protect and water their landscape.
Even without insurance, mom saves thousands on son's dental work
Christine Beaupre's special needs son has needed an extensive amount of dental work. But Medicare and state medical assistance couldn't cover the cost of repairs and maintenance on his teeth.
Adaptive swimmer from Alexandria makes splash in national competition
Sophia Nohre, of Alexandria, was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. And even though she's broken over 100 bones, she says nothing could stop her from pursuing her passion.
FilmNorth program aims to inspire tomorrow's filmmakers
Summer is in full swing, but some young people in the Twin Cities are learning visual storytelling, filmmaking, and editing through week-long camps.
Guild working to remove stigma around twin crises of mental health, homelessness
The nonprofit provides personal care, trust, and a sense of community to about 350 clients each day, many of whom they hope to move from long-term homelessness into stable lives.