TLL Mini Edition: Super Bowl Sunday 🏈

Happy Friday Ledgers,

We are soaking up a few more days of vacation time. Enjoy this final mini issue; we’ll pick it up next week with the regular Ledger.

In this week’s mini issue:

• What To Do: Smell the roses, sneakers, and Super Bowl Sunday

• Sportz: Get ready, The Super Bowl starts at 5:30 PM this Sunday

• Neighborhood Watch: A mansion built for hosting 🛎️

Keep it safe this weekend for the Super Bowl, ya’ll!

- Landon

WHAT TO DO

Smell the roses, sneakers, and Super Bowl Sunday

This weekend is all about getting ahead on Valentine’s Day, treating yourself, and settling in for the biggest game of the year.

❤️ Valentine’s Prep
We’re sticking to our 2025 resolution of actually planning ahead, which means tackling Valentine’s Day now before the last-minute panic sets in. Start by locking down flowers from Abloom, Of the Earth, or Oak Creek Plants and Flowers —or pick up a bouquet early for extra credit. If you’re looking for something a little more creative, grab an Art & Soul Take-Home Painting Kit or swing by First Friday tonight for a unique piece of local art. Future you will be grateful.

👟 Sneaker Shopping
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, consider this your excuse to upgrade your sneaker game before date night (new shoes = new confidence). Whether you’re aiming for effortlessly cool or full sneakerhead status, a fresh pair goes a long way.

You’ll skip Scheels and keep it local, starting at Exclusive Hype on O Street, where you’ll find a curated selection of rare and classic kicks that make a statement. If your vibe leans more relaxed, Threads is the go-to for Birkenstocks and casual staples.

🏈 Super Bowl Sunday
Sunday is all about the great American tradition of football, food, and over-the-top commercials. The best place to watch? A friend’s house with a solid snack spread. But if you need to get out, Rosie’s South and Sportscasters offer a great combo of food and game-day energy.

No matter where you land, get hyped—it’s the last big game day until September.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Sponsored)
Skip the cliché dinner date this Valentines Day and step into a world of romance and drama. Moulin Rouge! The Musical takes the stage at The Lied Center from February 4th–16th, bringing all the passion, music, and breathtaking performances you could ask for—plus a love story that’s just dramatic enough to make yours feel a little more stable.

TLL subscribers get an exclusive 20% off tickets with promo code TLL at checkout. ✨

SPORTZ

Sporting headlines from around the capital.

• 🏐 Volleyball: Yesterday was DBK day in Lincoln 🙌

• ⛹️ NCAAMB: Husker Men’s Basketball completed its West Coast tour 2-0 with wins against Oregon and Washington

• 🏀 NCAAWB: Nebraska Women’s basketball lost to Michigan last night 78-60

• 🥎 Softball: #19 Huskers opened the season strong last night, beating #6 Tennessee 7-1 

• 🤼 Wrestling: #7 NU takes on #3 Iowa tonight at 7PM in Iowa City

• 🎾 Tennis: Nebraska Mens’s Tennis takes on Baylor at home tonight at 7PM

• 🏈 Football: Nebraska is unlikely to host its traditional spring game

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

A mansion built for hosting 🛎️

If you’ve ever dreamed of running an B&B that actually stands out, this Near South mansion is ready to make that happen. Built in 1905 and spanning 7,500 sq. ft., it’s got all the charm of a bygone era—grand foyer, custom woodwork, formal dining room, fireplaces galore—but with modern updates where it counts (new roof, updated mechanicals, fresh plumbing and electrical). Translation? The hard part is done. Now, all it needs is someone with a vision for making it feel like an experience, not just a rental.

Picture this: The Orchard House, a boutique B&B where life moves at just the right pace. Guests wake up to the smell of fresh bread and cinnamon rolls, baked daily in the basement bakery, then sip coffee on the sun porch before heading out to explore Lincoln. Afternoons are slow, with books in the sitting room or strolls through the historic neighborhood, leading into evenings spent on the patio, where a curated cocktail menu—built around Nebraska’s best local spirits—keeps the conversation flowing. Think The Madrona Hotel meets Midwest charm, an intimate stay where every detail, from the warm lighting to the hand-selected furnishings, makes it feel like home. Whether you lean into the idea of a full-fledged B&B or simply want to create a high-end short-term rental, this home is built to deliver something special.

The Details:

• 5 beds, 6 baths

• 7,760 sq/ft

• Built in 1905

• Updated mechanical, plumbing, and electrical

❤️ KEEP:
The grand entrance and custom woodwork, the formal dining room, the sun porches, and the wet bar that’s practically begging for a signature summer cocktail menu. The garage apartment offers added income potential, and the primary suites are the kind of elegant spaces that keep guests coming back.

🗑️ TOSS:
Not much, but a few design updates could help transform this from a historic home into a boutique destination. Updated lighting, fresh wall paper, soft textiles, and an elevated color palette would make all the difference. You’ll also want to work with one hell of a thrift queen/king to help you furnish this home tastefully.

CHECKLIST

An over-ambitious weekend to-do list.

• Pick up all of the supplies for your Super Bowl party

• Go on a walk and take some photos outside

• Take an hour to try on some old clothing to see if you still like it (or if it’s time for donation)

• Feed your sourdough starter

• Make some energy bites for the week ahead (here’s the recipe)

HEADLINES

More news from around the capital.

• Protest: On Wednesday, hundreds of protestors gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol to voice their opposition to President Trump’s policies

• Venture: Last week Lt. Governor Kelly announced the winners of the 2nd Annual Nebraska Governor’s New Venture Competition for startups

• YOUUUUUUU: Rapper Soulja Boy will play at Royal Grove on April 18th

• Acquired: Lincoln-based tech company Hudl acquired Volleyball AI platform, Balltime this week

🐯 Weekly Wildcard:
One headline (or post) we never saw coming.

• ⛳️ Back to Back: Putting contests and insurance companies beware. Another Nebraskan just hit a full court putt at a Creighton game to win a prize (this time it was an annual golf club membership)