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Erik Tormoen studied journalism at Northwestern University. He regularly contributes to stories for Minnesota Monthly.

Unpacking the Generational Divide

Beyond stereotypes, there are real differences and similarities across generations

MN Politics: Up in the Air

In a fraught, eventful election year, the issues most concerning Minnesotans—and their fellow Americans—are about security

Overwhelmed, Under-Vaxxed

Parents face challenges and misinformation as vaccine-preventable diseases rise
Walker Art Center

‘Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody’

A career retrospective at the Walker Art Center may remind museumgoers to tune into everyday art
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Bingeable MN: Buzzworthy Local Content

Entertainment and media to spend the whole afternoon and evening consuming, from local creators
The Nashville skyline

Travel Tips: The Many Motifs of Nashville

'Music City' is a burgeoning travel destination asserting its hallowed place on the U.S. map of popular culture
A mockup of Minnesota's new flag

What’s In a Flag?: The Story of Minnesota’s New Design

After decades of complaints, something new is set to fly for all Minnesotans. How’d we get here?
Keith Haring, "Untitled" (1985)

The Walker Presents the Life and Career of Keith Haring

An exhibit captures the exhilarating, 1980s-defining rise of one of New York City’s most quintessential artists

On Earth Day, U of M’s Natural Resources School Warns of Microplastics

A survey shows over 90% of Americans are worried about the tiny pieces of plastic debris
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What to Know About Minnesota’s Pay-Gap Law

Minnesota now prohibits employers from asking about current or prior pay, in hopes of making wages equal

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