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February 2008

Features

Survive Revive

Survive Revive

We traveled to Minnesotans’ favorite destinations to find the best ways to embrace or escape winter.

Lux Life

Lux Life

With amenities like fully stocked refrigerators and gassed-up SUVs, a local company is changing the luxury vacation business.

Miner Problem

Miner Problem

On the Iron Range, miners are dying of a rare lung cancer. What’s to blame—and who’s at risk?

The Toughest Man Alive... Lives in White Bear Lake

The Toughest Man Alive... Lives in White Bear Lake

Ultramarathon running is not for the weak-kneed, and Pierre Ostor has the toe fragments to prove it.

The God of Small Things

The God of Small Things

Stewart Woodman impresses at Heidi’s

Columns

MN Then: Patriot Acts

A group of Vietnam War protestors remembers their draft-raiding days

A Likely Story: Whelp Desk

A few questions for America’s least-nurturing baby expert

Sports: Shooting Star

The Gopher’s Gigi Marvin takes aim at the Olympics—and her family’s legacy

Sue Z: Sue Z. Says

Valentine sweets, bakeries and dining tips

Departments

Foreword: Escape Route

This issue's cover story reminds Editor Andrew Putz of being stranded in Reno

Mail: Your Letters

Mail from the last issue of Minnesota Monthly

Talk: Minnesota Endorses...

The Republican Convention, Iowa caucuses, Piano Man and more

Talk: Blind Spot

MJP learns her handicap

Talk: Reviews

Pete Hautman, Wayne Johnson, and music by Dan Israel and Dan Newton

Best Bets: The Agenda

Art, concerts, sports & more—your best bets for February

Counter Culture: Duetta

More frills than chills at Duetta

The Look: Object of Desire

Loco for cocoa

The Look: Jewelry

Whether you crave carats or cool cuffs, there’s a local shop or designer to suit your fancy. These five are all gems.

The Look: Saving Face

Baby, it’s dry outside. And so is your skin. Make it glow again with these winter warriors.

The Look: February 2008 Style File

Retail updates and products you'll love

Quick Bites: 128 Café

A lack of focus bedevils the newly reopened basement bistro

Quick Bites: What to Drink Now

A sweet wine for your valentine.

Quick Bites: Alaska Eatery

A new restaurant proves that a thematic approach and good food aren’t mutually exclusive

Arts: Plot Twist

Theatre de la Jeune Lune attempts to re-gain its footing, red ink aside.

Scene: February 2008 Scene

Phillips Eye Institute's "For Your Eyes Only" cocktail party, 20.21 honored WELL (Wolfgang's Eating, Loving, and Living program), United Way Women's Leadership Council, the annual Beaujolais...

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