Viewpoints

Better Business Bureau of  Minnesota and North Dakota

Recently I had a day off of work and wanted to do something fun with my son, spend some time outside, and maybe see some art. Also, the dog needed a walk.

There’s no good reason to wait until the new year to focus on self-improvement. There’s also no excuse. September is Self-Improvement Month, and a fine time to learn a new skill, take up an old hobby or set a goal.

To the Editor:

You may have noticed protein bars and shakes popping up at grocery stores or gyms. Coverage of the benefits of protein is all the rage.

Warren Wolfe

contributing writer

Buffalo, tourists 

get crazy in Custer State Park

Each week the staff at the Roseville Library answers more than 2,500 questions on every subject under the sun. Here are some of the most interesting ones they’ve gotten lately.

Q. Does the Roseville Library have rooms where people can view DVDs that they have checked out from the library?

You may have noticed protein bars and shakes popping up at grocery stores or gyms. Coverage of the benefits of protein is all the rage.

Last year, the Star Tribune reported that Minnesotans receive an average of eight “machine-made” calls per month — that is about 44.888 million unwanted calls across the state.