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August 2008

Features

The Cipher

The Cipher

Ambitious and ascending, Governor Tim Pawlenty is a champion to some—and a mystery to many.

By Michael Tortorello

How to Survive the Republican National Convention

How to Survive the Republican National Convention

Whether you’re heralding or heckling, here’s what you need to know.

By Allison Wickler, Carla Continenza, Kevin Schreck, Courtney Lewis, Tim Gihring & Andrew Putz

Paradise Found

Paradise Found

From waterfalls in the north to waffle shops in the south, Minnesota offers plenty of places to sate a traveler’s hunger for scenic views, tasty food, quiet rest, and family fun. Plus, a few...

Taste of Minnesota

Taste of Minnesota

Local vineyards have begun to yield wines worth talking about. Here, a tour of four bottle stops.

By Nick Fauchald

Barbecue Buccaneers

Barbecue Buccaneers

Smalley’s in Stillwater serves up barbecue—pirate style.

BY Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Columns

MN Then: Stroke of Fortune

How three Minnesotans helped propel the Yale rowing team—and the United States—to the gold medal at the 1924 Olympics in Paris.

By Bob Hussey

The Treatment: Hot-Lather Shave

A close shave at Heimie’s

By Tim Gihring

Notes from Next Door: Easy Living

Is a desire for convenience another way of saying you’re lazy?

By Mary Jo Pehl

A Likely Story: Party Time

The state fair and the GOP convention: How to tell them apart

By Jeff Johnson

Sue Z: Sue Z. Says

Summer tips

By Sue Zelickson

Departments

Foreword: Here and Now

By Andrew Putz

Mail: Your Letters

Comments from readers regarding the last issues of Minnesota Monthly

Talk: Beijing Bound

Q&A with Patricia Mitchell, Dear Paul, and More

Talk: Reviews

A review of Crazy Good, The Man in the Blizzard, Wolves and Wishes, and Sweet Prudence

Best Bets: The Agenda

Theater, art, concerts & more—your best bets for August

Compiled by Courtney Lewis

Counter Culture: Flirt Boutique

Brevity is a virtue at the lingerie shop Flirt.

By Elizabeth Dehn

Style File: August 2008 Style File

The latest store openings, e-style & more

By Elizabeth Dehn

Destination: Hudson

Local art, high fashion, and fresh food bring out the best in this bustling river town

By Elizabeth Dehn

The Look: The Tunic

For summer, a tunic’s terrific.

By Elizabeth Dehn

Quick Bites: Indio

Fun, fresh, creative Mexican comes to Uptown

BY Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Quick Bites: Dancing Ganesha

Not the same old, same old sambal

BY Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Arts: Fringe Benefits

Minnesota’s Fringe Festival is one of the biggest in the world, attended by thousands and propelling lots of new talent into the spotlight. But whether it launches careers is a matter of debate.

BY CHRISTY DeSMITH

Elizabeth's Picks: Private Island

No need to hit the beach when you can conjure it up at home with these tropical treatments

By Elizabeth Dehn

Scene: August 2008 Scene

The Hard Hat and Black Tie Gala, The Serengeti Serenade, The Thank God for Kids gala, Greater Twin Cities United Way's Tocqueville Society Awards Dinner, and Symphony Ball 2008's "Thank You for the...