Welcome everyone! Today’s @MNMOmag Twitterview is with Mike Day, Sr. VP at the @sciencemuseumMN. Lots of learning to do!

Mike:    Very excited to do a Twitterview!

To start off with. How long has the museum been around, and how long has it been in it’s current location?

Mike:    The Science Museum was founded in 1907 (105 yrs old) as the Saint Paul Institute of Science and Letters.

We opened the current, state-of-the-art museum facility in 1999.

Wow,! Time flies. In addition to the Pirates exhibit, what other things can people see and so at the museum?

Mike:    The #Omnitheater is showing the film Under the Sea and 8 acres of indoor science fun.

What are the hours at the museum for visitors to come and what is the cost to them?

Mike:    I am really enjoying this @JoelECarlson Great questions! http://t.co/ewdXiFRf

Our hours & ticket prices vary so we recommend visiting http://t.co/mcLjl9yx & http://t.co/XXJxRTO8 to buy tickets to #MNpirates

The best deal for admission is to be a members of the museum http://t.co/DWx4lM30 #MNMOtv #MNpirates

If you plan on visiting #MNpirates, take advantage of less crowding in the exhibition during the weekdays or Thurs/ Fri p.m.

Lets get to the “Real Pirates” exhibit. What’s the process in getting a special exhibit like this to come to MN?

Mike:    If you plan on visiting #MNpirates, take advantage of less crowding in the exhibition during the weekdays or Thurs/ Fri p.m.

We are always working to bring unique exhibits. We are on the “A-list” for our ability to care for & display important artifacts.

An “A-List” museum. That’s great! What are some of the special pieces in the exhibit that people should look for?

Mike:    Thousands of gold and silver coins last touched by pirates. Cannons, pistols, swords and best of all- REAL PIRATES

We have a cadre of actors who have researched actual pirates, their dress & their language & assume their persona in the #MNpirates

Sounds like some great planning was done! :) How long should people plan on average to go through the exhibit?

Mike:    Most people spend 90 min to 2 hrs but totally depends on how much time you want to spend immersing yourself in the #MNpirates

Plus, spending an hour to see Under the Sea in the #Omnitheater of course

What’s the story behind the #MNpirates exhibit, and is it kid-friendly for say toddlers and young children?

Mike:    Is a fun exhibit for the whole family. We see all ages fascinated by this from preschoolers on up.

Families report their 3, 4 & 5 year-olds LOVE #MNpirates, meeting the real pirates & watching the Under the Sea #Omnitheater film

Good to know. What parts of the world were the various pieces on display discovered?

Mike:    #MNpirates artifacts include art from West Africa, gold from Bolivia and coins from all over the old and new world.

The ship was built in London, traveled through Caribbean and Atlantic ocean.

Interesting. What are some of the myths that this exhibit helps to overcome?

Mike:    This is not pirate movie fantasy.It’s very authentic & fascinating stories & stuff from the real pirates of the golden age of piracy

Pirate myths: Walking the plank. First featured in the ‘Peter Pan’ play.

Pirate facts: Capt. as a dictator?! No way, pirates actually operated on a fairly democratic system of government.

Sounds like a great exhibit that everyone should see. To close, how long is it there until?

Mike:    Is a must-see. It’s at the museum through Labor Day, Sept. 3. Save time, reserve at http://ow.ly/9vK1j

Joel:    Good to know! Thank you very much for your time and for all that you shared today on #MNMOtv. Have a great day!

Mike:    Thanks @JoelECarlson. You too and visit us again!

It’s been a number of years since I’ve had a frozen yogurt with anything on it. I just haven’t had a craving for it, and I haven’t missed it much either. Lately though, with all of the frozen yogurt shops popping up all over the Twin Cities, I decided that I would try one of them and find out what they’re doing to create interest in their frozen treat. My journey took me to the northwest corner of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, to the Yogurt Lab. (FYI – They just announced that they will be opening up another location in the 50th and France neighborhood.)

So what to try? Would I try one of their more exotic flavored yogurts, or would I go with the standard vanilla yogurt and then and pile on the toppings? I did a little bit of both. I went with vanilla, but not plain vanilla yogurt, I tried the Tahitian Vanilla. Then I added some blueberries, kiwi, granola, cherries, Reese’s pieces, brownie bites and few other sweet toppings. It was very good and very filling! I’ll have to make a return visit to try out some of their other flavors of yogurt and experiment, as scientists do when they’re in their lab, and make some other concoctions of flavors, textures and tastes. :)

So to sum up, I would definitely go again. I’d imagine as the temperatures get higher in the Twin Cities, and they will, this place is going to be packed with people after going for a run, ride or walk around Lake Calhoun, as well as those who drive by while cruising down Excelsior Blvd on a great Spring or Summer day. To learn more about Yogurt Lab, be sure to check out this video tour.

Carly Aplin is a host and producer for The CW Twin Cities. She got her start doing the news, but has branched out to interviewing celebrities and style news. She has lots of energy and enjoys working in front of the camera. Where did she come from and what are some of her passions in life. Learn more about Carly by watching her 2-part interview. In part 1 of her interview with Joel Carlson, Carly Aplin shares where she grew up, her education and some of her earlier jobs before working at The CW Twin Cities. Her experience in interviewing some of the Minnesota Vikings players and what her responsibilities are at The CW Twin Cities.

In part 2 of Carly’s interview she talks about her passion for shoes, people she’s been able to interview, her thoughts on designing fashions and what she like to do outside of work.

Good morning everyone on this #WetSnowWednesday in MN! Today’s #MNMOtv guest is Lori of @LoriJulia. Lets find out more about her!

Welcome @LoriJulia! Thanks for joining #MNMOtv today. To start off with Lori, where did you grow up and go to school?

Lori:    Air Force brat but Bk to Duluth East (go greyhounds) & UMD (go bulldogs) for college! Japan phillipines, Michigan other places

I forgot hastag. I’m used to talking rather than two way tests. I have been a one way tweeter only!

You’ll get the hang of it. :) What did you major in when you were in college, and what was your first job out of school?

Lori:    Majored in communications!! Minored journalism & psychology …spring break trip director daytona beach 1st job after college

That sounds about right! :) When then did you first meet and connect with Julia? When did you both have a radio show?

Lori:   Met Julia in ’92 at carlson con’s (co-workers) so 20 yrs of friendship. This yr “)…married her brother 7 yrs later.

In June we are celebrating 10yrs on air! We are smart & lucky.

Is it easier when you know your co-host so well?

Lori:    We became fast friends at work (ski “work” trip!, marry her brother) so after 20 yrs of amazing friendship we’re sister’s!

You and Julia cover a lot of celebrity gossip, fashion and award show news. Has the quality of the shows dropped to you?

Lori:    There are so many shows but we have fav.’s….Wish morning Tv wasn’t getting more into that arena tho!

Adore adore fashion police on E! It’s must watch. Joan rivers is having the last red carpet laugh! Love that!

If you could be ANY celebrity for a day, who would you like to be and why? Be nice! :)

Lori:    I would be angelina (brad,beauty,6 kids only 1 day). Julia would be aniston,Sandra bullock or jlo (dep on mood!)

Joel:    Thanks Lori for your time and comments today on #MNMOtv! You’ve learned something NEW today too. 2-way Tweeting! :)

If a person only ever ate food with jalapeno or ghost peppers, would anything stand out? It would all be hot to the taste and touch, but isn’t it true that “variety is the spice of life” as the saying goes? Does everything need to be hot?

In today’s tech/social hungry world, people are constantly wondering, “what’s the latest…” this or that, “what’s the hottest in. . .” to make sure that they are on top of it all and aren’t missing out. While I’ll agree that it’s good to stay on top of things like trends, does everything that we do have to be the best or latest?  I still chuckle when I ask someone about their smartphone, and they feel bad about having the previous model, when that model that they have is a year or less old. Your smartphone didn’t even exist 2 years ago! It’s okay to have the one that’s in your hands right now!

While it’s good to stay caught up on reading what the latest social media platform is that’s taking off, or find out which App can save you the most time with a particular task, it’s also good to once an awhile take a breath, and be happy with the place that you’re at currently. It’s okay to be a trend watcher, but you don’t have to live as a trend. It’s good to know what lies ahead, but we also need to enjoy the now in life.