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‘Wicked’ at the Orpheum Is Still Defying Gravity

Broadway's blockbuster musical returns to Minneapolis with a fresh cast and timeless story

Best Bets: July 13-29

Things to do in Minnesota this week: Gunflint Trail Canoe Races, Arbor Lakes Art Fair, Monster Jam in St. Paul, and more

What’s in the Bag?

A peek inside our style editor's locally curated lake-day bag

See Floating Lanterns at Aquatennial

A new festival at Bde Maka Ska features floating lanterns, Asian street food, live music, and beachside fun

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Best Bets: July 13-29

Things to do in Minnesota this week: Gunflint Trail Canoe Races, Arbor Lakes Art Fair, Monster Jam in St. Paul, and more

See Floating Lanterns at Aquatennial

A new festival at Bde Maka Ska features floating lanterns, Asian street food, live music, and beachside fun

Celebrate Aquatennial Night at Target Field, July 24

Score an exclusive Skipper Pin, cheer on the Twins, and stick around for postgame fireworks during one of Aquatennial's signature celebrations

Best Bets: July 6-12

Things to do in Minnesota this week: Minnesota Beethoven Festival, Lakefront Music Fest, Wilder Pageant, and more

Arts

‘Wicked’ at the Orpheum Is Still Defying Gravity

Broadway's blockbuster musical returns to Minneapolis with a fresh cast and timeless story

Best Bets: July 13-29

Things to do in Minnesota this week: Gunflint Trail Canoe Races, Arbor Lakes Art Fair, Monster Jam in St. Paul, and more

A New Chapter for Summer Reading

St. Louis Park's weeklong festival turns literacy into hands-on experiences for kids
Islamic-inspired metalwork is part of the public art installation at Wadaag Commons

A New Housing Development Celebrates Art

Wadaag Commons combines affordable housing with installations celebrating Somali, East African, and Islamic cultural traditions

Food

See Floating Lanterns at Aquatennial

A new festival at Bde Maka Ska features floating lanterns, Asian street food, live music, and beachside fun

NEW 2026 Minnesota State Fair Foods: THE LIST RANKED!

Every year, our Food Editor Jason DeRusha puts the new food announcement into a ranked list, based on vibes

The Story Behind Copper Crow Distillery

How one family built America's first Indigenous-owned distillery—and put Wisconsin craft spirits on the map

Taste of Minnesota Returns With Food, Fireworks, and an All-Minnesota Lineup

The free Fourth of July festival returns with food, music, makers, and fireworks in the heart of downtown Minneapolis

Culture

Best Bets: July 13-29

Things to do in Minnesota this week: Gunflint Trail Canoe Races, Arbor Lakes Art Fair, Monster Jam in St. Paul, and more

What’s in the Bag?

A peek inside our style editor's locally curated lake-day bag

See Floating Lanterns at Aquatennial

A new festival at Bde Maka Ska features floating lanterns, Asian street food, live music, and beachside fun

A New Chapter for Summer Reading

St. Louis Park's weeklong festival turns literacy into hands-on experiences for kids

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