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Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month began as Women’s History Week in Santa Rosa, CA in 1978. Eventually, in 1987, Congress passed legislation to officially recognize March as Women’s History Month. It’s a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women to...
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Black History Month: A brilliant inventor

After spending his early years in Cincinnati, Frederick McKinley "Casey" Jones moved to Hallock, Minnesota, at the age of 19. He served with the Army in World War I as a mechanic/electrician in an all-black unit. After his service, he moved back to Hallock. It was...
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Black History Month: The Godmother of Rock & Roll

Sister Rosetta Tharpe pushed Rock into the mainstream and was a pioneer in the rise of pop-Gospel. Chuck Berry, who is widely considered the inventor of Rock & Roll, once said that his entire career was “one long Sister Rosetta Tharpe impersonation.” She also...
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Black History Month: A scientific innovator

Dr. Charles Drew was arguably one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. His crowning achievement was organizing America’s first large-scale blood bank. He was also the first African American surgeon selected as an examiner on the American Board of...
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Insurance Tips for Young Adults

Insurance Tips for Millennials You keep your car filled up with gas so you don’t get stranded on the side of the road. You keep your phone charged so your loved ones can reach you. What kind of safety measures do you have in place for more extreme scenarios? What if...
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Fire Extinguishers for Your Home

3 Important Things to Know About Fire Extinguishers Whether your home is a three-story Tudor, a skyline-grazing apartment or an RV on wheels, you need at least one fire extinguisher for it. But if you don’t have the right one, or you haven’t checked it recently, you...
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Car Wash: Preserving Your Car’s Value

Motor vehicle corrosion is a billion-dollar problem in the United States, according to the Federal Highway Administration. And, no wonder. Road salt, tree sap, mud, pollution and even dead bugs and bird poop all contribute to a year-round assault on your vehicle in...
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Cruising For A Good Time: 4 Safety Tips For Your Cruise

In any given year, more than 20 million passengers across the globe set sail on a cruise, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. If you plan to join them this year, here are four common-sense tips to help ensure your journey is a happy one: Don’t...
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Love Bites – Get Umbrella Coverage

In today’s economy, everyone is pinching pennies. So why worry about umbrella coverage? Shouldn’t a home and auto policy leave you adequately covered? Unfortunately, we live in a world of lawsuits. Large damages can be awarded, be extremely expensive and have...
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Rage on Minnesota and Wisconsin Roads? Not with These 5 Tips

Good manners when you’re behind the wheel in Minnesota or Wisconsin – not everyone has them. But, that doesn’t mean you have to get caught up in the rush and the fury. Instead, use these tips to help keep road rage incidents out of our local headlines and, most of...
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The Light Side Of Home Security

The Light Side Of Home Security

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Leaving your lights on — is it really a good way to keep burglars away from your Minnesota or Wisconsin home, or can it actually attract them? Or, is it just a “good” way to increase your electricity bill? As with so many questions in life, there isn’t one “right”...

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Low-Cost Home Updates

Low-Cost Home Updates

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Update Your Home Without Emptying Your Wallet Quick, easy, inexpensive – whoever thought those adjectives could apply to home improvement projects in Minnesota and Wisconsin? But, they can! Check out these low-cost home update ideas. To spruce up your home on a...

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