A Vegan Wave Is Hitting the Twin Cities Restaurant Scene

Have the Twin Cities entered a “golden age” of plant-based dining? It certainly seems that way. After taking a hit … More

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

Spanish-Style Splendor

Photos by The Moments of Life The owners of this eclectic Spanish-style home, a husband-and-wife duo with two young children, knew … More

A Charming Colonial Kitchen in St. Paul

Photos by Rich Michell The longtime owners of this Colonial-style home knew it was steeped in history. In fact, it’s one … More

LiLu Interiors Transforms Historical Home Into Joyful Place

Photos by Chad Holder When a young family and previous client of Minneapolis-based LiLu Interiors was planning to buy their next home, they … More

A Modern, Classic Escape by Southview Design

An active family of six desperately needed a backyard upgrade, and they knew they wanted a large play space (with … 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

Design at its finest: The 2020 ASID-MN Interior Design Awards

A flawless design is not determined as such just because it’s easy on the eyes (although that’s certainly a plus). Clients … 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

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

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

‘It is the moment for small farms’: Organics demand in Minnesota ramps up in response to COVID-19

The Women’s Environmental Institute is tucked away atop a sweet patch of farmland on the St. Croix River, an hour’s … More

In the heart of St. Paul’s East Side, Payne Avenue is being reborn as an arts district

Early March marked the Payne Arcade Business Association’s last in-person board meeting for a while. Bar noises and the smell … More

A mural painted in honor of George Floyd by artist Jose Dominguez.

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

Artist Kareem Rahma projects names and images of black people killed by police onto the side of the Gold Medal building

Kareem Rahma says it feels as though he was meant to be in the Twin Cities at this precise moment. … More

How to tell the difference between COVID-19 and spring allergies

Along with lovely blooms and warmer days comes a less welcome sign of spring: sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing and shortness … More

College during COVID-19: It’s improvising online for students and professors

Tyler Totten’s chemistry lab class at the University of Minnesota Duluth is no longer hands-on. Instead, he watches a video … More

‘Seven’ tells inspirational stories of women from around the world

When a fellow mother at her son’s school arrived with a bruised face, Marina Pisklakova-Parker didn’t stay quiet. It was … More

Minnesota Varsity young artists competition

Minnesota student musicians compete for a chance to record, be on radio

The tuba, known for supporting polka bands with a reliable oom-pah-pah, may not be an instrument you’d expect to produce … More

At 21, Minnesota piano prodigy is living his dream of becoming a world-class artist

A gentle, introspective expression passed over Evren Ozel’s face as he began playing the melody of Chopin’s Piano Concerto in … More

Twin Cities vintage sellers are switching from Etsy to brick-and-mortar shops

Step into Carousel + Folk in south Minneapolis and you’ll find select vintage clothing, furniture, macramé plant hangers, candles and … More

Consistency Lacking In Iowa High Schools When It Comes To Teaching Climate Change

Iowa teachers are split on how to educate students about climate change despite strong scientific evidence supporting the existence of … More

Feature: When your summer internship is a painting business

College Works Painting claims to offer a selective and lucrative summer internship, but some students have had a different experience. … More

Correction: Exchange-All Square Restaurant story

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — All Square serves up delicious grilled cheeses, but its name stands for much more than the classic … More

More than just memes: local artists digging deeper into meme culture

The “Intermediate Meme Museum” project launches Saturday. Read the entire story here.

Cinnamon spice and everything nice: local Christmas market thrives in St. Paul

This year’s St. Paul European Christmas Market is larger and more festive than ever. Read the entire story here.

Discover “hygge” just in time for winter… and finals

Embrace the Scandinavian influence in the Twin Cities and grab a wool blanket. Read the entire story here.

Sustunes brings music charged with meaning to St. Paul campus

This Friday, the U’s Institute on the Environment presents its annual night of music, art and sustainability. Read the entire … More

‘The Art of Avoiding PPL’ is relatable for anyone with anxiety

The new exhibit at Public Functionary spawned from Jose Dominguez’s after-work doodles. Read the entire story here.

The White Page gallery celebrates five prolific years

The gallery has served as a space for young artists to get their names out there. Read the entire story … More

A&E’s guide to local Halloween-inspired theater and film screenings

Enjoy these entertaining Halloween events that require no costume. Read the entire story here.

Apparel design majors put their costume sewing skills to the test

A handmade Captain America costume and “avant-garde” Bamm-Bamm from the Flintstones will make their debut this Halloween. Read the entire … More

Art pop-up in downtown skyways kicks off this month

“Goethe in the Skyways” seeks to connect German artists, Minneapolis artists and the community. Read the entire story here.

Celebrating fifty years of the Whole Music Club

The venue has seen it all — from ’70s folk to ’90s punk and ’00s hip-hop. Read the entire story … More

Combating the stress of college with … salt?

A&E takes a trip to Salt Cave Minnesota. Read the entire story here.

Prince inspires University music students, old and new

The University’s “Honoring Prince” event last Wednesday gave School of Music students the royal treatment. Read the entire story here.

Bringing the museum home

Renting out art to students has been a University tradition since 1934. Read the entire story here.

Black Lines Matter: Poetry that goes beyond the page

The group cultivates joy and community through poetry and creative writing. Read the entire story here.

Twin Cities Veg Fest has its biggest year yet

The all-vegan and vegetarian friendly festival drew large crowds this past Sunday. Read the entire story here.

In real life and in virtual reality, The Better World Museum works to live up to its name

Visit the museum and you too can experience VR technology as a way to make the world a better place. … More

First Giordanos, Portillos. Now, Mia brings “Art from Chicago.”

Chicago’s art scene is neglected no more thanks to new exhibit. Read the entire article here.

Born in St. Paul, Humanize My Hoodie takes fashion activism to New York Fashion Week

What started as an experiment in a Hamline University class has turned into something much, much bigger. It began with … More

Art at the mall? Rosedale Center adding rotating exhibits

Shoppers mounting the escalator with hefty bags in tow, mothers trailing inexhaustible children, displays of jeans and tees, shoes and … More

Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery tells the stories that have not been told

In Minnesota, we have museums dedicated to marine art, model railroads, Prince and yes, even SPAM. But it wasn’t until … More

Minneapolis Institute of Art names Texas museum director new leader

Minneapolis Institute of Art announced Katherine Crawford Luber as museum’s next director today. Luber was chosen following an extensive search. … More

Prison writing workshop will share ‘voices of incarceration’ at public reading

For nearly a decade, the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop has given a voice to the incarcerated. The program started in … More

Performance art, dance and music meet in ‘The Hollow’

Trademark Theater is a young Twin Cities theater company known for thinking outside the box — creating and staging exclusively … More

Camp Bar keeps the humor happening with Laugh Camp on weekends

When Joke Joint lost its lease in April 2018 at Camp Bar, Actors Theater of Minnesota knew it wanted to … More

Halloween happenings and fall festivities — treats aplenty

Though it’s still early in October, Halloween events and fall festivities are in full swing. Read the entire article here.

Minnesota’s first Romanian American cultural center finds home at Landmark Center

After 10 years of gathering in coffee shops, libraries, homes and Lunds & Byerlys, the Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans … More

‘The Ringmaster,’ a new documentary about famous Worthington onion rings, to be screened at Twin Cities Film Festival

The best onion rings in America? According to a Washington Post food critic, they were in Worthington, Minn.

Haunted Basement moves to the mall. Is it still full of frights?

The notoriously creepy Haunted Basement, which oozed into existence in the dank basement of the Soap Factory building in Minneapolis … More

Neve Campbell to play Zach Sobiech’s mom in ‘Clouds’ movie

Neve Campbell will play Zach Sobiech’s mother in the upcoming film about the inspiration the Minnesota teen provided during his … More

Dogs, owners get into Halloween spirit at annual Lowertown costume party

Diane Jungbauer didn’t intend to start an annual Halloween party for dogs and their owners in downtown St. Paul. She … More

Nuns’ original paintings return as former St. Paul convent becomes boutique hotel

Celeste St. Paul Hotel + Bar, set to open Nov. 1, is paying tribute to the building’s past by returning … More

Halloween week is upon us. Here’s where the haunts are.

We’re heading into the final frights for 2019. Read the entire story here.

Lakeville friends star in new spooky Travel Channel series ‘Destination Fear’

Dakota Laden and his high school friends have always been fear chasers. Growing up in Lakeville, Laden, his sister Chelsea … More

Six-time ‘Jeopardy!’ winner from Edina to be on Tournament of Champions

“Jeopardy!” fans saw Edina local Rob Worman win six games on Season 34 of the quiz show.

Minnesotans hope ‘Shark Tank’ bites on their canine/human couture

Gina Davis and her husband, Scott, were dog lovers long before they met. They adore dogs so much that they … More

Two Minnesotans behind ‘The Turkey Bowl’ movie

Minnesota natives Tanner Anderson of Eden Prairie and Anthony Fitzgerald of Edina produced the movie “The Turkey Bowl,” which was … More

Bakken Museum plans major changes with 2020 renovations

The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis will undergo major changes to improve accessibility and visitor experience in 2020, according to a … More

‘I’m thankful for …’ First-graders share their gratitude attitudes for Thanksgiving

Just in time for Thanksgiving, we’ve gathered responses from local first-graders on what they’re thankful for. The submissions are filled … More

Halloween fave Haunted Basement is now staying open for the holidays. Boo!

You know Haunted Basement as a gory Halloween destination. But, for the first time, the people lurking in the Basement … More

The Bakken Museum has announced extensive renovations. Here are the details.

The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis recently announced extensive renovations inside and outside the building that are projected to start in … More

And tidings of Austen bring joy … Bennets, Bingleys and Mr. Darcy on 2 Twin Cities stages this holiday season

With Jane Austen-inspired productions opening this holiday season at Park Square Theatre and Jungle Theater, it’s safe to say that … More

New Minnesota History Center exhibit tells stories from a Native perspective

Every time you say “Minnesota,” you’re uttering a Dakota word that describes the reflection of the sky onto water. Tribal … More