The Minnesota Author Who Rejected the Pulitzer

A century ago, Sinclair Lewis shocked the literary world by rejecting the Pulitzer Prize—and changed American letters forever

Chasing the ‘Green Light’

Duluth writer Ryan Rodgers on legendary canoeist Bob O'Hara and the rise of wilderness travel

From Minnesota to 7 Continents

A writer reflects on her new book and chasing extraordinary running goals around the world

A New Chapter for Summer Reading

St. Louis Park's weeklong festival turns literacy into hands-on experiences for kids
Environmental health advocate Lindsay Dahl

A Voice for Safer Homes

A Q&A with author and activist Lindsay Dahl, on the Minnesota values that have shaped her environmental health advocacy

Your Guide to Minnesota’s Music & Art Festival Season

From massive music concerts to local art fairs, these festivals are shaping summer across the state

A Citywide Playground for Photography and Music

Flickr's new art festival finds a home in Minneapolis with three days of concerts, workshops, and photo walks this September

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
Tropes & Trifles is part of the Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport 2026

Booked and Busy

April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day, a community celebration of books and the people who love them

Andrew Zimmern’s Next Course

A new manifesto from one of Minnesota’s culinary voices

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