Lost Valley Prairie by Hastings

Where to Find Untamed Nature Near the Twin Cities

Minnesota's Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) answer the demands of a socially distant world beautifully
Season four of "Nailed It!" just dropped for prime binging

TV Series to Binge during the Stay-at-Home Order

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"All Is Calm" by Theater Latte Da. Photo by Dan Norman.

Next Up Is Theater Latte Da’s Next Chapter

Peter Rothstein didn’t want to bet on an unpredictable season, so he invested in the future

70+ Outdoor Ice Skating Spots in Minnesota

Once a lake is fully frozen, you’d be hard pressed to find a Minnesotan who didn’t want to hop on it and skate. A...
Kayaking along northeast Minnesota inland waterways

A Guide to Minnesota’s Natural Escapes—Away From Crowds

Places and activities for outdoor release during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Minnesota DNR’s input
Kacey Musgraves playing at the 2015 Music in the Zoo. Courtesy Sue McLean & Associates and Greg Gibson

Music in the Zoo Is Canceled for 2020

For the first time in 27 years, the annual outdoor concert series at the Minnesota Zoo will not go on

Sue Z.’s Picks: Farmers Markets Are Back

Follow protocol at farmers markets, cooking something for Mother's Day, and buy a MN-made face mask

Footgolf Is Your New Socially Distanced Pastime

Try something new this summer and play a golf-soccer hybrid at these courses around the Twin Cities

Paisley Park Hosts Nur-D for Virtual Concert

On Saturday, Paisley Park keeps the spirit of Prince alive with a different sort of pop-up concert
Walker Art Center's virtual maker's mart

Style + Shopping May 19-June || Shops Begin to Open

While some of our favorite boutiques are opening again, virtual events and curbside pickup aren’t going away anytime soon

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