Jordana's Blog: Spring Projects
We are doing some major landscape projects this spring and I have been counting the seconds until we can start.
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We are doing some major landscape projects this spring and I have been counting the seconds until we can start.
Everyday -- OK, nearly everyday, at least on the days I forget to close every door in the house -- I come home to a mess!
At this gathering of 8-year-old girls, the girls actually discussed the book. It was adorable and amazing to see them analyze the 76 pages of Stephen Manes 'Be A Perfect Person In Just Three Days!'
Do you dance at work? You should. Yes, you will look foolish, maybe on the edge of inappropriate, but you and anyone who sees you will smile.
One of the guests on my show last night was Nancy Jo Sales, she is the author of "American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers." It was chilling.
My son's hero is Stephen Curry. I understand he is a basketball god, but I warned my 10-year-old about looking up to sports figures.
My youngest, Ruby, and I went to the Mummy Exhibit at the Science Museum this weekend. It was good; real mummies, interesting explanations, gross looking bones -- the exhibit had everything.
Dolce was handsome husband's dog but he's part of our family now. He's a King Charles Spaniel.
"Mom, can we use the oven?" That was the last thing I heard before I drifted off to sleep Sunday afternoon. I'm pretty sure I didn't answer because the answer would have been, "No."
I love my children, I love my husband, I love being alone. All of those things are coming together for the perfect weekend of solitude. My children are with their dad, my handsome husband is away on a business trip and I have nothing to do except do nothing.
I am afraid of the IRS. It's irrational as I always file early and usually get a refund. But I get that knot in my stomach every year thinking about what could go wrong this time.
I know it's absolutely insane that I keep a toy in the house that may (or may not) spontaneously combust at any time. I've wrestled with this. But the kids made a compelling case.
Have you ever gotten sucked in to buying one of those As-Seen-On-TV products? Maybe you resisted the late night ad but then you saw it at Walgreens for only $9.99 you caved. Guilty.
Are you working on your pitch? You know, the one you'll repeat at every holiday gathering in the next few weeks. It'll sound like an elevator pitch at your company party, it'll sound like a sales pitch at your friend's company party, and it'll sound like a defense argument at your family holiday party.
Late Friday evening looked post-apocalyptic in the metro. Severe weather (what some call the worst storm they've ever seen here) had taken its toll. I had spent the last two hours on the air with you, meteorologist Mike Lynch, Edgar Linares, Jonathan Lowe, Daphne Adato, Roshini Rajkumar, and one of our WCCO sales guys Hutch, giving storm warnings, watches, updates and damage reports.
My favorite yoga class was canceled a few weeks ago, so after boycotting the new class that replaced it for a while, (my silent protest that hurt no one but me) I decided it was time to try the new teacher. After all, it wasn't his fault the other class was canceled.
Nearly two years ago a very well-meaning friend sent me a book called 'Divorce is a Mitzvah." I threw it in a closet ... too soon. Two years later, I still haven't read it, because now I don't need to. Is it too soon for me to write all the good things about my divorce?
I received a beautiful gift today. It's a necklace, handcrafted, to protect me. It was given to my by a massage therapist, Aisha. I've written about her before, she's a great therapist and very intuitive about body energy. She knows mine. The necklace she gave me featured the stones Tiger's Eye and onyx and it was wrapped in copper. It's beautiful, but art is not its mission.
I had two extraordinary meetings with amazing women this week.
My Grammy is 93. She's sharp as a tack, lives independently in Florida, still drives and wears as much bling as my 9-year-old. I saw her this week for Passover and my dad's 70th birthday party.
When did I get to be the grownup? Some of the things that come out of my mouth have made me pause and look around for who actually said that. This happened the other day in the car. In the car that wasn't totaled.
Crazy title I know, because when my kids were little and I was doing ECFE some mom's would wax poetic about how much they were learning from their infant and how they were growing as a person now that they were a mother.
Words are powerful and when they are used for good, spoken with love, they can create moments and feelings you never forget.
A visit from the parents is always an adventure. You never know if there will be a blowout fight, some passive aggressive verbal slights or just typical disdainful judgments about who you're sleeping with or how you parent.
I had a sister once. (I still do have one blood relative sister, she's amazing, alive and well in Long Island, love you Deb.) This sister was not blood, but we shared a brain and a heart.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park last June.
Bears might be something you would expect to see in northern Minnesota, but one was spotted again Wednesday in a Twin Cities backyard.
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
Due to dry conditions in northern Minnesota, officials with the Superior National Forest are issuing campfire restrictions within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,6000 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park last June.
Bears might be something you would expect to see in northern Minnesota, but one was spotted again Wednesday in a Twin Cities backyard.
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety shows the company that owns the school bus that crashed into a building Tuesday at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, has failed the majority of its inspections over the last three years.
For more than a century, Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church has worked to serve the community outside its four walls. From south Minneapolis and beyond, the heart of the church is service, largely driven through volunteer efforts.
Due to dry conditions in northern Minnesota, officials with the Superior National Forest are issuing campfire restrictions within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan Miller of Waconia, Minnesota, left the roadway and was ejected, the sheriff's office said. He died at the scene.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Several people were fishing at the time of the incident and witnesses told investigators the teen had been fishing about 75 to 100 yards from the dock when he fell from the kayak.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,6000 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
The Senate will soon hold what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Despite the recent dip, AAA said gas prices are still about a $1.15 more per gallon than a year ago. And the price of airfare has gone up more than 20%.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park last June.
A Twin Cities couple faces sexual misconduct charges after police say a missing 14-year-old girl was found alive in a cardboard box inside their home.
Metro Transit claims its safety and security plan is working.
On Tuesday, artist Leon Hushcha entered his studio in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis to find dozens of his original paintings and prints were gone.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,6000 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is reexamining over 5,000 Medicaid service providers across the state in an effort to combat fraud.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations.
Erick Fedde pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in 10 months as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-0.
The Minnesota Vikings made one thing clear when they introduced new general manager Nolan Teasley on Wednesday: he may be the new man in charge of the roster, but he's not the only leader in the room.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Some peeks of sun could help fire a few storms late Thursday west of the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Right now the weekend looks hot, muggy, partly cloudy and dry, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop during the afternoon and evening Thursday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop during the afternoon and evening Thursday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board issued a hazardous algae advisory for Lake Nokomis' main beach and 50th Street beach due to blue-green algae.
Bears might be something you'd expect to see up in northern Minnesota, but one was spotted Wednesday in an Edina backyard.
Some peeks of sun could help fire a few storms late Thursday west of the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
From veggies to plants and flowers, you can find just about everything at the Minneapolis Farmers Market, explains Bonny Dean with the Minneapolis Farmer's Market. Anthony and Zack introduce Just Paula’s BBQ.
Ben Johnson, director of arts and cultural affairs for the City of Minneapolis ,and Sanford Moore, musical director for the Prince Sing-A-Long Choir, share a preview.