Lisa Gulya

Need rejuvenation after enduring another Minnesota winter? Reconnect, refresh, recharge, and reenergize with a spring trip.

Champion logroller Mandy Erdmann knows a thing or two about tipping points.

Off the beaten track but still top-flight, these far-flung restaurants go the distance.

The Hot Seats: Your pool is full of leaves, your grill ran out of gas, and your Jet Ski is now somewhere on the bottom of Lake Minnetonka. Summer’s over. But you needn’t be bored—we’ve handpicked 25 of the season’s best performances and exhibitions, from local jazz to touring Broadway blockbusters. Get in line. Get seated. The shows are about to begin.