Minnesota Monthly's eNewsletters

June 2008

Features

Liquid Assets

Liquid Assets

Minnesota boasts more than 10,000 lakes, and we scoured the state to find the best. A primer on how to spend your precious summer days.

Played Out?

Played Out?

Over the last several years, Twin Cities theater groups have seen a significant decline in box-office revenue. Is it possible we have too much theater?

The Next 150

The Next 150

As Minnesota celebrates its sesquicentennial, our writer bravely predicts what’s in store for our state in the next 150 years.

Fundamentally Great

Fundamentally Great

Meritage honors New York–French

Columns

Outdoors: Alien Invasion

More than ever before, exotic species are knocking at our state’s door. That’s a bad thing, right?

The Treatment: Sunless Tan

A friendlier faux tan

Notes from Next Door: Suitable

When pushing past your comfort zone means looking like a Teletubby

Books: Remembering Hassler

A writer reflects on her friendship with novelist Jon Hassler—and the lessons on writing and life he shared.

A Likely Story: Some Teenagers Did It

Blame it on the teens.

Sue Z: Sue Z. Says

The 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off, new eateries, and Nordic Ware outlet

Departments

Foreword: Shore Shot

Everybody has a lake story

Mail: Your Letters

Comments from readers regarding the last issue of Minnesota Monthly

Talk: Northern Oasis

The Oasis, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden anniversary and more

Talk: Reviews

The works of Michael Stanley, Brad Zellar, Bella Koshka and Chris Koza reviewed

Best Bets: The Agenda

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

Counter Culture: Kiddywampus

It’s play time at Kiddywampus

The Look: Humble Fashion

Paisley, for day and night

The Look: June 2008 Style File

The latest new products, store openings, and beauty buzz

Quick Bites: La Chaya Bistro

La Chaya fuses Mexican and Italian

Quick Bites: Jasmine 26

From deli roots, this Vietnamese bistro goes upscale

Crime: Silent Scourge

Why are Native American women in Minnesota becoming victims of sexual assault?

Elizabeth's Picks: Pop Stars

Father’s Day gifts for the guy who has everything

Destination: Northeast Minneapolis

Shop, spa, and snack your way through an old-school neighborhood gone hip

Scene: June 2008 Scene

The MacPhail Center for Music grand opening gala, the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation, Nickelodeon Universe, The Creative Black Tie breast-cancer gala,...

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Take Charge of Your Health

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