Samm Adams

1 week ago | power96radio.com | Curt St. John |Samm Adams

If you're looking for a great cup of coffee, you don't have to go very far, because two companies based here in Minnesota are included on a list of the 15 best coffee chains in the entire country. It's not exactly a surprise that we love our coffee here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes and across the country. According to this IBIS World report, the number of coffee shops operating in the United States in 2024 was a staggering 72,854, an increase of 3.3 percent from 2022.

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Samm Adams |Curt St. John

Let’s be real, everything feels more expensive these day and housing is no exception. And if buying a home feels out of reach, you're not imagining it. The latest numbers back it up. According to , buyers in 30 states (plus D.C.) now need a six-figure income just to afford a typical home. Is Minnesota one of those states? Couple having problem with bills and money. Let’s start at the top.

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Curt St. John |Samm Adams

Minnesota pups might be in for a serious upgrade. A brand new dog hotel might be headed our way, and this isn’t just a place to drop off your pup, it’s more like a full-blown vacation. We’re talking next-level perks like a full-service spa, interactive daycare, overnight suites, grooming services, and even a dog wash station. Everything we do, we do for our customers—the dogs. Every dog. Any breed. All shapes and sizes. We’re on their schedules, not the other way around.

1 week ago | b105country.com | Curt St. John |Samm Adams |Jessica Williams

Spring in Minnesota is basically nature’s green light to get outside and do literally anything that doesn’t involve shoveling, even though we have those occasional April snow storms we all love. Still, for a growing number of people around here, that means dusting off the disc golf bag and heading to the nearest course. If that's you, I have some really cool news - Minnesota is crushing it.

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Samm Adams |Curt St. John

With the weather finally warming up and spring starting to settle in, it’s the perfect time to embrace some old-school fun. Drive-in theaters might feel like a thing of the past, but they’re still out there, and they’re still as magical as ever. Back in the 1950s, Minnesota had nearly 80 of them. Sadly, these days, most have faded into memory. There are still a handful lighting up the night sky, offering that timeless movie experience you can’t get anywhere else. If you ever get the chance to go, go.