Minnesota’s Scenic Byways Show Off the State’s Rare Beauty
It's not hard to find, enjoy, and lose yourself completely in, the lush Minnesota landscape. We're pretty humble here, but Mother Nature is considerable less so: Minnesota's 21 Scenic Byways are defined...
Spring is Here: Farmers Markets Are Back
Yes, it’s really happening. Spring is now official with the season opening of the St. Paul and Minneapolis outdoor farmers markets.
And, this year, I have thoroughly prepared:...
FAWK Returns Live with The Super Show… Again
FAWK - the Funny Asian Women Kollective - is back onstage for the first time in over two years with The Super Show... Again. The much-beloved ensemble performance will feature May...
Man of God: Theater Mu Tackles Sexual Abuse, Violence, Religion, Patriarchy in Triumphant Return
Theater Mu, St. Paul's premier Asian American arts organization and second-largest such organization in the country, has officially returned to live performances. Given the apprehension that lingers still around in-person events, some...
10 Things To Do in Winter Only a Minnesotan Would Find Fun
Minnesotans are a special breed — especially when it comes to winter. Instead of shying away from the cold and misery, the people of the North Star state jump in with both...
Not a skier? Try out these non-traditional winter sports
As far as winter sports go, I am rather inept at most of them. I can’t ice skate. I once tried downhill skiing before I discovered I didn’t enjoy hurling myself uncontrollably...
Take a Trip Back in Time with Folkways for the Holidays
Each weekend in December before the Christmas Holiday a transformation takes place at The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park in Shakopee. The area is taken back in time to life in...
Best Holiday Markets for Christmas Shopping
Happy Holiday Shopping Season! I know, I know - it’s still weeks until Thanksgiving, and we’re all still swimming in Halloween candy. But, for better or worse, retailers seem to ignore the...
Union Depot’s European Christmas Market Returns
There's nothing like a bit of German festivity, crafts, and bratwurst to liven you up after a long week of work. Am I right? St. Paul certainly thinks so. After taking a...
Cliff Mitchell, Vanity Lines, and New Hex Records
"Baby sometimes i don't understand you/But you're the abstract art in my modern museum/And baby sometimes we fall apart/But the ruins of my heart stand like the...
