Archive for January 2021

It’s the most common question I’m asked when locals find out we’re from California, “Why would you leave CA for here?”. The short answer is to be near family, an answer many accept as a good reason. Younger people give me the “are you crazy?” look, like they believe the hype that CA is a…

One thing I’ve learned about mid-central Minnesotans, they do many tasks their selves. In California, there are so many permits, rules, regulations and laws that it’s actually simpler to hire someone who specializes in that area. Here in MN, you can remodel your whole house with no permits, inspections or anything as long as you…