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Patch talks to local experts about their skills and knowledge.
So, here's your conundrum. Ever since your 3-year-old watched "Finding Nemo" at daycare, he's wanted an aquarium. Rather than grabbing a goldfish from the local superstore, why not do it up right? Clint Anderson of Discovery Aquatics at Fridley's Moon Plaza walks us through the steps of starting a new, saltwater aquarium. Part of a small niche of stores that cater to saltwater tank owners' needs, Anderson recognizes the importance of owning a saltwater tank, particularly when it comes to the coral you can grow, along with providing a solid home for your little clown fish. "There are so …
Did you grow up idolizing one of the many versions of The Karate Kid? In this week's Ask Me Anything, Jeff Sidner, senior director of South Minneapolis National Karate school, shows us how to do a spin wheel kick. Sidner got into karate in 1989. Karate boosted his confidence and taught him how to avoid dangerous situations. In 2000, he ranked fifth in the black belt heavyweight division of the North American Sport Karate Association. He's currently the top-ranked regional competitor in fighting and forms in the over-30 division. Ask Me Anything runs every Wednesday. If you know of experts in …
At first glance, Tangletown Gardens appears to be a comfortable labyrinth of plants, garden decorations and tools. You don't have to go very far inside to see that this store is offering much more than basic garden retail. Owners Scott Endres and Dean Engelmann offer a variety of food and urban agriculture options to their customers. A family farm 40 minutes from the Twin Cities allows them to provide fresh produce through community-supported agriculture (CSA). When Liberty Custard closed across the street, they jumped at the opportunity to open a restaurant focused on local food and sourced…
