Katie Ballalatak
Katie is an associate editor for Minnesota Monthly and Greenspring Media's Custom Publishing Division.
Let’s Go For a Walk
Celebrate the spring weather by taking a walk outside at one of these cool Minneapolis and St. Paul destinations
Q&A with Hudson-based Yam Haus
Hudson-based Yam Haus is made up of Lars Pruitt (vocals, guitar), Seth Blum (electric guitar), Jake Felstow (drums), and Zach Beinlich (bass). While they are relatively new to the Minneapolis music scene, you might...
5 Spots to Visit in Linden Hills
Just south of Bde Maka Ska and west of Lake Harriet, the Linden Hills neighborhood is tucked away with beautiful homes (seriously, they’re perfect) and winding paths along the lakes, making it a hot...
Journeys: An Ode to Spring
I don’t think there’s anything quite so exhilarating as watching the final snow melt for the season. In Minnesota, though, it’s never quite clear as to when that will happen. Will Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions...
A Day Trip to Downtown Hopkins
Enjoy good food, fun shops, and even a show or two along Hopkins’ Mainstreet
Photo Tips: Rain or Snow or Sludge
Photographers and bloggers give their advice for taking photos in rainy and snowy weather
Spring Cleaning: Makeup Edition
Minneapolis-based event personality Hillary Kline touches on makeup cleanup, organization, and more
5 Podcasts For Your Next Road Trip
A long road trip is the perfect time to learn new things or listen to haunting stories
5 Places To Go That Feel Like Spring
If you focus on enough plants and water, the snow will disappear (probably)
3 Minnesota Maps and Paintings for Your Home
Celebrate the great state of Minnesota with one of these creations
