Rachel Hutton

The production of artisanal goods is alive and well in the Twin Cities

Minnesota Monthly editor-in-chief Rachel Hutton prefers to explore a new city at her own pace

Use this guide to the metro’s most dynamic communities to feel like a local for a day

Quick•ca•tion (kwĭk-kā`shən): A weekend getaway that’s far enough away to offer a fresh perspective, but close enough that getting there doesn’t feel like work.

Spend more time on vacation, and less time in the car with these weekend getaways

An ode to the Dayton Institution

Hockey and skiing are iconic Minnesota pastimes—but they're not always easy for newcomers to access

Take the pain out of planning what to do, and spend more time focusing on fun this year

Festive characters report children's behavior to Santa each year—could adults benefit from being watched, too?

We've long been a top donating state—but how we give is changing