Have the Twin Cities entered a “golden age” of plant-based dining? It certainly seems that way. After taking a hit … More
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6 New Twin Cities Vintage Shops to Visit
Luckily for local vintage clothing connoisseurs, there is no shortage of spots in the Twin Cities. The hunt for a … More
Black Fashion Week MN to Celebrate Emerging Creatives and Fashion Idols
In its fourth year, Black Fashion Week MN is reemerging with new energy. The series of events, starting May 21, will coincide with … More
At Art-A-Whirl 2021, Shop Studios In Person or Online
The annual art open studio tour in northeast Minneapolis will be held from May 14-16 this year Art-A-Whirl, the northeast … More
Three George Floyd Square Billboards Ask Us to Remember and Resist
Next time you pay a visit to George Floyd Square, just look up. Elevated above Cup Foods, the clenched metal … More
How Minnesota TikTok Creators Found Huge Audiences
Sometimes all it takes is 15 seconds. The day before Thanksgiving 2020, Michael Tovar and his young sons danced in … More
Champions of Change in Minnesota: Farmers for Change
Farming is a backbone of America, but many farmers have not been afforded the same opportunities. Fortunately, there are Minnesota … More
15 Ways to Make Minnesota Winter Fun at Home
In 2021, it will take bundling up, seeing our surroundings anew, delving into fresh pursuits, and practicing patience to get us … More
First Exhibit from Native Artist Marlena Myles Comes To TMORA
Think back to high school U.S. history class. How often did you learn about the interactions between Russians and Alaskan Natives … More
New Minneapolis Window Installation Opens Dialogue About White Supremacy
If you’ve passed by Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) recently, there’s no way you could miss its newest installation. … More
See Minnesota Winter Anew During the Great Northern Festival
Self-propelled travel can be meditation, sustenance, sport, artistic exploration, work, and human connection. But is there more to it than … More
22 Champions of Change in Minnesota
Recording protest music, photographing immigrant entrepreneurs, sowing seeds of truth and reconciliation: These are a few ways Minnesotans reacted to an … More
Q&A: The Baker Behind the Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest
Cookies are chef Amy Carter’s “favorite thing.” From working in restaurants and running her own bakery to teaching at a culinary … More
Bloomington Father and Son Expand Parachute Business to Make Masks
Buddy Michaelson and his father Ky have been in the business of manufacturing life-saving devices for years. The Michaelsons run Rocketman … More
See the Sistine Chapel Ceiling Up Close at Mall of America
It all began with a less-than-ideal visit to the Sistine Chapel in Rome. “I didn’t really enjoy the experience,” recalls Martin … More
Dr. Caitlin Eccles-Radtke On Staying One Step Ahead of the Pandemic
When there’s not a global pandemic, Dr. Caitlin Eccles-Radtke is busy staffing a Positive Care and Infectious Disease clinic with her colleagues … More
Take a Day Trip to Franconia Sculpture Park
Searching for a socially distant day trip? Only an hour drive northeast from the Twin Cities, Franconia Sculpture Park presents the perfect opportunity … More
These Black Women Are Leading the Plant-Based Movement in North Minneapolis
At just 22 years old, Mykela Jackson is becoming the change she wishes to see. She founded the plant-based pop-up … More
How to Shop Safely at a Minnesota Farmers Market
Part of a quintessential Minnesota summer is heading to the local farmers market, tote in hand. It’s a place to … More
Minnesota Artists Pay Tribute to George Floyd Through Public Art
Colorful works of art have popped up throughout the Twin Cities to honor the memory of George Floyd, who was … More
How Student Journalists Reported on the Twin Cities Uprising
Student journalists learn many skills in college, but chances are, they could have never prepared to cover the current situation … More