Mike Marcotte

01/10/2026

It is free to recycle Christmas lights in Minnesota. Check the comments for a list of where you can drop them off.

01/09/2026

After this dark, unsettling week, we can still count on this beacon of light to shine. You can drive past the Lighted Oak of Bloomington, which can be seen from Highway 77, through January 31. Learn more about how the tree came back to life after a decade, and the address of where you'll find it, at the link in the comments.

01/08/2026

It was our second time seeing the musical, Shucked, and it was just as good as the first time! The show was the lighthearted, funny distraction we needed after a dark day in Minnesota. It’s a show about corn, but more so, it’s about family and who you love. It’s on stage at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday.

01/08/2026

Cody and I get married in 142 days! We stopped by our venue, the Metropolitan Ballroom for a private tasting to select our menu. We tried 6 appetizers, 3 salads, 4 entrees, a late night snack, and 3 types of cakes. Oh, there was wine, too! Needless to say, we did not have dinner later. Since the Metropolitan is a D’Amico property, we asked if they could bring back some of our favorites from past restaurant, Cafe Lurcat, including their apple, cheese and chive salad! Now we have to make some hard decisions to determine what we will serve our guests in May!

01/07/2026

I’m back in Guinness World Records news because Logan Paul is selling the most expensive Pokemon card in the world! I was able to meet him at WrestleMania at AT&T Stadium in 2022.

Logan Paul just announced he's selling the world's most expensive Pokémon trading card ⚡️💰

01/06/2026

Have you sold or bought at a consignment shop? Share your suggestions!

01/06/2026

I started a new job today! I am now on the public relations team at Goff Public, located downtown Saint Paul. I’m already off and running with a list of clients I’m working to get to know and can’t wait to share their stories! This is Goff Public’s 60th anniversary year and big things are in store for 2026.

01/05/2026

We had a lovely day in St. Paul! We started with brunch at Meritage A Brasserie and then saw the Minnesota Boychoir perform in front of a packed house inside the Landmark Center. The Boychoir will tour South Africa this June and right before, members will perform at our wedding in May! I spent 7 years in the choir, then came back to serve as a chaperone and a Board member. It was great to catch up with people today!

01/04/2026

Drop your comments and I will compile a list!

01/03/2026

In Anoka County, House On The Hill is still shining bright!

🎄View it thru January 19
🎄 Features 15,000 lights
🎄 Lit 7 nights a week from 5:00-11:00 pm
🎄 Address: 13817 Shenandoah Street NE, Ham Lake 55304

Get more information and details for more than 225 other Christmas light shows on the 2025 Minnesota Holiday Lights Guide, presented by Twin Cities Family. Link in the comments.

01/03/2026

The Minnesota Boychoir will perform holiday tunes at a FREE concert on Sunday, January 4 inside Landmark Center in St. Paul! I'll be there and would love to see you, too. The concert starts at 1 PM. Check out this recent performance from over 40 choirboys on Twin Cities Live!