Minnesota Precinct Caucuses are fast approaching.  Next Tuesday, February 7, political parties in Minnesota will hold neighborhood caucuses.  Find where yours is by using the Caucus Finder from the Secretary of State's Office.  Learn more about the political process involved from the FAQ page.

Check out the Teen subtopic Mashup Tools for some resources on creating online content, particularly videos. 

Beginning with the March 2012 issue of Ladies' Home Journal, the magazine will take on a new look.  Much of the content will now come from their readers and focus on such timely topics as parenting, health, and beauty.

This phenomenal online dictionary was years in the making and a product of collaboration between the University of Minnesota Department of American Indian Studies and the Minnesota Historical Society. The website draws on the resources and expertise of each organization. The project is deeply indebted to Ojibwe elders who were recorded for the talking dictionary. Their time and talents are a critical component of the dictionary.

Recent technologies made possible the illustrated, talking dictionary with photographs and drawings of Ojibwe material culture and activities. The dictionary searches related words and includes expanded language information. The Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment monies were instrumental in bringing this site up on the web. 

Have a favorite person you follow on social media? You can nominate them for a Shorty Award through Feb 17th.

The Library of Congress celebrates by recognizing the contributions of Americans with disabilities to our society and workforce.

Several organizations pick a word or words of the year.  Merriam-Webster makes a top-10 list determined by the volume of user look-ups on its website; 2011's number one word was pragmatic.  Members of the American Dialect Society take a vote for the word of the year, and the 2011 winner is occupy.  Visual Thesaurus does an annual overview of words that defined the year; 2011's list includes occupy, Arab spring, tiger mom, and FOMO.

EarthSky22 is a weekly science and music podcast on topics ranging from robots to dark matter. Created by the Earthsky broadcasting network.

The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show is just over. If you want to check out some of the tech that may come to a store near you, this website is where to go!

Save money on fruits, vegetables, and meats with Fare For All, a program open to everyone that supports local food shelves through the Emergency Foodshelf Network.

Find election results, precinct by precinct, for Tuesday January 10's special elections in Minneapolis. State Senate District 59 elected Kari Dziedzic  and State Representative District 61B elected  Susan Allen.

The Vietnamese Community of Minnesota proudly announces the 2012 Vietnamese Tet New Year Festival – The Year of the Dragon on Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 10:00A.M. - 4:00P.M. at Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.  The event is free and open to the public!

The Internet Storm Center detects problems (i.e. worms, viruses), analyzes threats, and disseminates information. 

USA Today reports that, in 2010, releases of toxic chemicals into the environment increased by 16% nationwide over 2009. The Environmental Protection Agency's Toxics Release Inventory is a database, searchable by Zip Code, that identifies toxic releases and disposals in your area.

Homefair.com offers "moving tools", such as School Report, City Report, Salary Calculator, Move Planner, and Relocation Wizard. Data is updated at least once a year. Sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local police departments, the national Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and recent sales information from local municipalities.

It is time for students to prepare for college entrance exams. Visit the College Board website to take practice SAT tests or sign up for the examination.

Be part of the decision making process for the Bottineau Transitway. Attend a Scoping Open House to give input on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) that's currently under development.

This free online tool from the USDA helps you customize your healthy food and activity choices. Read more about it.

Don't buy a second-rate product just because it costs less. Cheapism.com tells you which lower-priced items are worth buying.

At The Car Connection, see the latest in car news.

It's not too late!  You have until February 5th to head over to the Minnesota Children's Museum to see the exhibit, Storyland: A Trip through Childhood Favorites. Children from birth to age 8 (and their adults!) can immerse themselves and their imagination in the interactive displays based on seven cherished picture books by authors such as Beatrix Potter, Ezra Jack Keats, and Arthur Dorros.  Visit the Storyland exhibit page for more information.