Alesha Taylor
As editor-in-chief of Minnesota Monthly and Greenspring Media’s Group Editor of Custom Publications, Alesha Taylor guides a team of storytellers and writers. She has over a decade of experience in publishing, communications, and marketing, and brings a diverse perspective to editorial planning and execution. Born and raised in Minnesota, she’s a self-described bookworm, Bravo junkie, DIYer, and thrifting enthusiast.
From Northfield to the World: How One Minnesota Coffee Shop Went Viral
It’s not every day a small-town Minnesota coffee shop reshapes a global menu—but that’s exactly what happened in Northfield
Why Duluth’s Zeitgeist Film Festival Is Worth the Trip This Spring
Five years in, this Duluth festival continues to champion stories shaped by place
A New Dispensary Debuts in Prior Lake
Opening April 11, Flame & Flora offers a more hands-on, community-focused approach to cannabis retail
Aurora’s ‘Flora Kit’ Turns the Jersey Into a Canvas
Designed with Mia and artist Lindsay Nohl, Aurora’s latest jersey turns native flora into wearable storytelling
MSPIFF Returns With 230+ Films—and Plenty to Talk About
The 45th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival returns with 230+ films, big-name premieres, and standout Minnesota stories
Stephen King and Minnesota Author Ben Percy Expand The End Times Into a Full-Length...
A literary experiment that began as a serialized newspaper is about to become a full-length novel
Dropkick Murphys’ Free Alex Pretti Memorial Concert to Stream Online
Fans nationwide can tune in to the March 6 memorial concert and support Minnesota-based community organizations
Louise Woehrle on Making ‘A Binding Truth’
How the Minnesota filmmaker built trust, faced doubt, and created space for honest conversations about race
Peggy Flanagan on Power and Purpose
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan discusses how community and lived experience drive her work—and what’s next
Best New Restaurants of 2025
From Rochester to Duluth, new spaces from many familiar faces highlight a turbulent year in dining
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