The History of Meshbesher & Spence

Kids have been doing stupid things on a dare for ages. In the 1930s, goldfish swallowing was all the rage. Nowadays teenagers are still swallowing live goldfish (just check YouTube), but they’re also engaging in dares of ever-increasing danger. The “Salt and Ice Challenge,” as it is commonly known, is another in a long line of popular food dares…

Streed represented a hair salon stylist who slipped on an accumulation of glare ice outside the building where she worked.  Her ankle bones were shattered and dislocated and the surgery to repair the many fractures was very complicated.  She was unable to return to work for nearly a full year. 

Though high volume hydraulic fracturing, or “hydro-fraking,” to recover natural gas deposits in shale formations is a highly controversial issue with regards to its safety and environmental impacts, when it comes to the use of natural gas to heat your home, there is much less controversy.

THE SAFETY OF NATURAL GAS

Natural gas is a versatile, clean-burn…

Winter is right around the corner. With the upcoming holiday parties and get-togethers, you’re sure to have a visitor or two. At Meshbesher & Spence, we hope that everyone – homeowner and guest alike – stays safe during these gatherings and for the duration of the winter.

As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to make sure your property is safely maintained …

A couple weeks ago, we covered winter slip and fall prevention and what you, as a homeowner, can do to ensure that your property is safe for your family as well as visitors. But what about your own safety while shoveling the driveway and walkways?

We’ve written about the salt and ice challenge as part of our ongoing dangerous dare series, but a new dare that is currently popular among kids and teens makes that one seem tame by comparison. The “fire challenge” (or “burn challenge” as some call it) is just what…

Though winter bicycling is a popular trend among the Minnesota subculture, there are those who wish to take this activity mainstream. If you’re among the many curious or interested fair weather cyclists thinking about taking the leap into the chillier temperatures, there are a few things you should know before you go.
The biggest thing to keep in mind and be sure to p…

Almost everyone knows of the McDonald’s coffee case. The case is repeatedly cited as an example of how citizens have taken advantage of America’s legal system.

The Hot Coffee movie reveals what actually happened to Stella Liebeck, the Albuquerque, New Mexico woman who spilled coffee on herself and sued McDonald’s, while exploring how and why the case garnered …

Even though it’s back to school for the kids, the weather still feels like summer is here to stay in Minnesota. Walking to school in the heat can make kids feel hot, tired, and grumpy. By following these walking safety tips, your family will kick off the school year on a happy, healthy, and cool note.

How to Prevent Dehydration

Warm weather…

Minneapolis/St. Paul was deemed the healthiest, fittest city in America earlier this year by the American College of Sports Medicine’s most recent American Fitness Index. More parks per square mile, a high number of bicyclists (second only to Portland, OR) and better access to fresh food via farmer’s markets are factors that set our cities apart from the rest.

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