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Features
Hot Summer Nights
Movies, music, food, and more—we’ve spotlighted the best entertaiment of the season.
Fate of the Faithful
With a new archbishop set to take control of the diocese, Minnesota Catholics are wondering what changes are in store.
What's so important about important?
Porter & Frye is the most talked-about restaurant of the year. They serve dinner, too.
Columns
The Culture: La Vida Local
Can eating local foods really save the planet and boost the local economy? One man tests the theories.
Bookish: The Faulkner of Little Falls
Is it time to crown Louise Erdrich Minnesota’s greatest writer?
The Treatment: Asiana Journey
Elizabeth gets worked over—happily.
A Likely Story: Sesq on the Brain
150 years of statehood? That calls for a quiz!
Sue Z: Sue Z. Says
Gather farmers' market tips, restaurant news, and more.
Departments
Foreword: Birth Effects
Happy Birthday, Minnesota
Mail: Your Letters
Comments from readers regarding the last issue of Minnesota Monthly
Talk: Reviews
Our take on A Freewheelin' Tim, Madman On A Drum, Finality, and Feel Good Ghosts
Talk: Big Business
What the obesity police don’t understand
Talk: Her Favorite Things
Column counting, rebate results, local talent & more
Best Bets: The Agenda
Theater, art, concerts & more—your best bets for May
Counter Culture: J.B Hudson
Chains of love: the new J.B. Hudson.
Elizabeth's Picks: Form and Function
Who needs flowers with vases like these? Group them together for a modern display.
Top Shops: Consignment
Castoffs can be chic—if you know where to look. These resale shops are a stylish place to start.
Style File: May 2008 Style File
Beauty buzz, store openings, and e-style
The Look: High-Waisted Jeans
A trend that originally conjured up Three’s Company when it hit the runway has finally found a way to be flattering.
Quick Bites: La Fougasse
Southwestern-suburbs, here’s your sea-scented savior
Quick Bites: R. Norman's
The new downtown steak house is just desserts
Quick Bites: Land of 10,000 Cakes
Robin Martin is Minnesota’s own Ace of Cakes: A fondant genius who can make anything out of icing. Even Leech Lake.
Arts: Chamber Made
Bruce Coppock’s radical quest to renew the American orchestra, starting in St. Paul
What's New
MNMO Blogs
| Dear Dara: Who Has the Metro’s Best Fish & Chips? Blog by Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl 04.24.08 Style File: Local Stylist Gets Real Blog by Elizabeth Dehn 05.08.08 Front & Center: Review - "Gem of the Ocean" Shines Blog by Tim Gihring 05.02.08 |
Quick Bites: Alaska Eatery and 128 Café.
A Look Inside
A Look Inside
Take our virtual tour through Porter & Frye, a new upscale restaurant in downtown Minneapolis.
Our Upcoming Events
Women of Influence Luncheon Series
Join us for "an intimate conversation," hosted by WCCO Radio's Sue Zelickson. Sue’s guest will be Lee Valsvik –on-air personality for Cities 97 and KARE-TV, mother of two and a passionate volunteer for local organizations. Proceeds will benefit Pay it Forward- Fund for Women’s Cancer.
Purchase tickets here.
Great River Energy Mississippi River Challenge
The Great River Energy Mississippi River Challenge is a one- or two-day event, July 26 & 27, 2008, to raise awareness of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.
You can participate by bicycle on the many beautiful trails in the river gorge, or by paddling your canoe or kayak and exploring the Cities from the perspective of the River. All participants pay a registration fee and are asked to raise pledges for river protection…and earn spectacular premiums for your efforts. All food and beverages for the weekend, safety and sag support, shuttles, interpretive highlights, live music and camping at Fort Snelling are included in the participant registration fee. Come experience and protect this amazing river!
Registration is now open for the 2008 Mississippi River Challenge! Sign up today. Paddle it. Pedal it. Protect it. Register now or find out more information.
Twin Cities Fresh Taste Festival
August 17, 2008 | Nicollet Island Pavilion | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Join us at the inaugural Twin Cities Fresh Taste Festival, a day-long event to celebrate the best in organic, local and sustainable food products and wines.
For more information, visit www.freshtaste.com
The 10th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Awards GalaPictured: Reed and Margie Tuckson.
The 10th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Awards Gala raised funds to find mentors for young people.
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Events
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May 9, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008
Fitcamp
GET IN SHAPE IN 2008! Join this 8-week intensive cross-training program & be on your way to achieving your goals, mind/body/spirit! This...
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May 9, 2008 - Aug 17, 2008
World’s Away: New Suburban Landscapes
The Walker tackles the land of barbecues and strip malls in “World’s Away: New Suburban Landscapes,” the exhibit running now through August...
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May 9, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Arts of Japan
Long known for its vast collection of Asian art, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts hosts this touring show of rare Japanese ceramics, scrolls,...
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May 9, 2008 - May 29, 2008
Garden Art Sale
What is a garden but art? It is art, it inspires art, it attracts art. One no sooner finishes planting than the urge to embellish can be upon us....
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May 9, 2008 - May 24, 2008
Max Toth, Shana Kaplow, & Judit Kurtág
Franklin Art Works is pleased to present Maximilian Toth's massive 12 x 48 foot painting installation The Insurgents, new paintings by Shana...
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May 9, 2008 - May 17, 2008
The Pajama Game
The Bloomington Civic Theatre is proud to bring the Broadway hit “The Pajama Game” to their stage April 18-May 17. Based on the novel 7 1/2...
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Read "Men with Boxes"by Eric Braun, the winner of our 2007 award.
Submissions are being accepted for the 2008 award March 1 - May 15.
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Read "Men with Boxes"by Eric Braun, the winner of our 2007 award.
Submissions are being accepted for the 2008 award March 1 - May 15.
See the entry guidelines.
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