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Jennifer Pitterle

Jennifer Pitterle
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Jennifer brings more than 15 years of experience in lifestyle journalism to her role as managing editor for Minnesota Monthly and some of Greenspring’s custom publications. She has a passion for creative nonfiction and collaborating with others, from writers to photographers to art directors, to tell the stories of Minnesota and of the people who make it such an interesting place to live, work, and play.

Summer Weekends: In the City

In part I of our Summer Weekends series, the perfect few days might be closer than you think
A Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis

Party Like It’s Prince Week

Events across the Twin Cities celebrate the music, art, and enduring impact of Minnesota's most iconic star
Diane's Place blends Hmong American food traditions with modern techniques.

Another Major Honor for Diane’s Place

Diane Moua's Minneapolis spot was named one of North America's 50 Best Restaurants
A young festivalgoer at Rock the Cradle

Rock the Cradle Returns

The Current's popular festival for young music lovers is back in Minneapolis in June

Steady Ground

With the help of a local book club, a St. Paul shelter offers warmth, comfort, and support to young victims of abuse and trafficking

The Second Stripe

Mary Haugh brings a story of personal resilience to her work restoring historic homes
The Saint Paul Hotel site has been a downtown landmark for more than 170 years.

Renaissance for the Saint Paul Hotel

A new ownership group announces renovation plans for the downtown landmark
Visitors check out the Casket Arts Building, one of many Art-A-Whirl venues

Awhirl in Art

Northeast Minneapolis' Art-A-Whirl festival returns this weekend
Charles Caldwell's "Welcome to Minneapolis" mural

Painting Hope

North Minneapolis muralist Charles Caldwell uplifts his neighborhood—one brushstroke at a time

A Story of Leaving—and Belonging

A Q&A with author V.T. Bidania, who keeps the Hmong American experience alive in her new middle-grade novel

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