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May 06 2026

Fishing Opener!

  • May 6, 2026

The last bit of ice is finally off the lakes here in the Twin Cities. Judging by all of the “ICE OUT!” signs in my neighborhood, this year’s thawing process was celebrated much more than usual.

May 06 2026

Dale's Trampoline Fun Zone

  • May 6, 2026

Hi, I’m Dale Warren, owner of Dale’s Trampoline Fun Zone.

May 06 2026

Hockey Cliché Bingo

  • May 6, 2026

The NHL playoffs are here! That might not be a big deal in your part of the country, but up here, where you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting some smelly hockey equipment—it’s kind of a big deal.

May 06 2026

The Blind Cashier

  • May 6, 2026

A woman goes to Bass Pro Shop to buy a rod and reel for her grandson’s birthday.

May 06 2026

Ole’s Fishing Secret

  • May 6, 2026

Ole always had a freezer full of fish, and he would never reveal his secret spots or techniques to anyone.

May 06 2026

A Few Fish Puns To Round It Out

  • May 6, 2026

Last night I made fish tacos. 

Apr 07 2026

The Masters’ Crackdown

  • Apr 7, 2026

Cue the soft piano music, it’s time once again for that tradition unlike any other: The Masters.

Apr 07 2026

Spring Is In The Air!

  • Apr 7, 2026

Now is the time to highlight your landscaping!

Apr 07 2026

Ty Cobb Starts The Baseball Season

  • Apr 7, 2026

On his beginnings: “When I came to Detroit, I was just a mild-mannered Sunday-school boy.”

More beginnings: “When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.”

On his implement: “A ball bat is a wondrous weapon.”

Apr 07 2026

RIP Chuck Norris

  • Apr 7, 2026

Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Chuck Norris.

Apr 07 2026

The Accident

  • Apr 7, 2026

A man wakes up in the hospital, bandaged from head to foot.

Apr 07 2026

The Deaf Bookkeeper

  • Apr 7, 2026

A mafia Godfather is convinced that his bookkeeper, Guido, has embezzled $1 million from the family. Guido is deaf—a big reason he got the job.

Apr 07 2026

The Pond

  • Apr 7, 2026

A farmer headed down to his pond with a bucket to get water.

Mar 05 2026

Hello From Minneapolis

  • Mar 5, 2026

We experienced quite an influx of out-of-state visitors the last few months. Perhaps you heard?

Mar 05 2026

Recital Invitation

  • Mar 5, 2026

You are cordially invited to...

Mar 05 2026

Winter Driving Revisited

  • Mar 5, 2026

Way back in 2015, South Dakota officials launched a short-lived, but memorable winter driving ad campaign.

Mar 05 2026

Hockey All-Name Team

  • Mar 5, 2026

An All-Name Team for Hockey has somehow eluded us over these many years. Surprising, given the fact that we are constantly reminded that Minnesota is the “State of Hockey.”

Mar 05 2026

Ice Fishing Tragedy

  • Mar 5, 2026

There was a terrible fire at Hans Hanson’s ice fishing house and a body was discovered in the charred remains.

Mar 05 2026

Back At The Bar

  • Mar 5, 2026

A man walked into a bar, sat down, and ordered a beer. As he sipped the beer, he heard a soothing voice say, “Nice shirt!”

Mar 05 2026

The Sharks

  • Mar 5, 2026

Two great white sharks spied survivors of a sunken ship. “Follow me, son” the father shark said to his boy as they swam to the mass of people.