Erik Tormoen
22 Champions of Change in Minnesota
A deeper look at artists, leaders, farmers, and more fighting for equity, progress, and community
This U of M Brain Science “Genius” Has Justice on His Mind
Beyond Dr. Damien Fair's groundbreaking ADHD and autism findings, he's fighting racism in academia and getting real on Twitter
This Minnesotan Made a T-shirt to Help Americans Get Along
Andy Frye’s self-designed tee appeared in the New York Times—and now he’s trying to fix the country
Best of MN 2020: Things to Do
Drive-ins, sunflowers, biking, and more things that kept us from totally losing it this year
Best of MN 2020: Arts & Culture
Graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russel, rapper Nur-D, drummer JT Bates, musician/actor Dua Saleh, and more
Why Hmong New Year Celebrations Stay True by Staying Home
With no in-person gathering in downtown St. Paul, the holiday embraces its origins in 2020
V.T. Bidania’s Hmong-Focused Kids’ Books Make Diversity the Subtext
The characters are Hmong, but the stories are for everyone, says the author of St. Paul-based “Astrid & Apollo” series
10 Ways to Enhance Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace
U.S. Bank’s chief diversity officer Greg Cunningham offers tips for building inclusivity and responding to racial injustice
What Staying in a Grain Bin Airbnb Is Actually Like
I spent a weekend getaway in Alexandria’s viral-on-TikTok grain bins
Weekend Best Bets: Oct. 1-4
In the Twin Cities this weekend: Bakken Museum exhibit, Oktoberfest, new space for sales at MOA, and more