Minnesota Monthly's eNewsletters

June 2009

Features

Secrets of Superior

Secrets of Superior

The Insider's Guide to the Best of Grand Marais, the North Shore, Bayfield, and Beyond

Are You a Real Minnesotan?

Are You a Real Minnesotan?

If you think you bleed maroon and gold, then prove it by passing the official Minnesota State Aptitude Test—the hardest quiz you’ll ever take about the place you call home.

The Doughnut Gatherer

The Doughnut Gatherer

What happens when a restaurant critic gives birth to a child who won’t eat? A journey into the world of Long Johns, raised, glazed, and sprinkle-covered ringers.

Capital Grills

Capital Grills

Is St. Paul the country’s next great barbecue city?

Columns

The Treatment: Vitamin C Facial & Scrub

The Treatment, Beauty Bag & Book It

A Likely Story: Mere Old Dads

They’re so cute at that age

Health: Royal Flush

Colonic therapy is more popular than ever, but do the risks outweigh the benefits?

Sue Z: Sue Z. Says

Backyard gardens, fresh produce & other signs of summer

Departments

Foreword: Cabin Fever

I never ever want to own a cabin.

Mail: Your Letters

Letters from readers regarding the last issues of Minnesota Monthly

Talk: MNMO Recommends

Dark and stormy, 'N' Game, The Curtain & more

Talk: Dear Paul

Expert answers to your most important questions

Talk: Alien Art

Why the feds want to destroy a Weisman exhibit

Talk: Mr. Yuk

Improv impresario Stevie Ray on 20 years of making it up on the fly

Best Bets: The Agenda

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

Scouting: Melly

The only Lilly Pulitzer signature store in Minnesota

Now Open: June

A resale shop

My Favorite Things: Kimberly Jurek

MY FAVORITE THINGS

The Look: Flower Girl

Flower prints in bloom

Arts: Behind the Curtain

Why Arts Midwest may be the most important arts organization you’ve never heard of

Twin Cities Taste: American Burger Bar

The burger boom hits St. Paul

Twin Cities Taste: What to Drink Now

France’s Loire region may be the ancestral home of Chenin Blanc, but South Africa has the Loire beat when it comes to the number of vineyard acres planted with the white wine grape.

Twin Cities Taste: Hit the Decks

The Cities' best restaurant patios

Twin Cities Taste: Halibut with Grilled Watermelon

Halibut from Sanctuary.

Elizabeth's Picks: Something Old, Something New

For summer’s whirlwind wedding season, think traditional gifts with a twist. These modern classics take the cake.

Retail News: June 2009 Style File

Store openings, moves, and the scoop

Scene: June 2009 Party Pics

Groves Academy's 32nd Annual Reach for the Stars Gala and the Minnesota Zoo's 21st annual Beastly Ball, "A Fine Feathered Fancy Fete."

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