Best Bets: Aug. 24-30

Things to do in Minnesota this week: pizza night at the Arb, Minnesota State Fair kicks off, improv in the park, and more

Robb Jones Comes Full Circle at the New Saffron

The acclaimed Minneapolis bartender returns to the restaurant that shaped his career—this time as a partner

From Accidental Cookie Stand to State Fair Icon

Sweet Martha’s cofounder Martha Rossini reflects on nearly five decades of cookies, crowds, and State Fair tradition

Eat Your Way Through the 2026 Minnesota State Fair

Our walking tour maps out the new Fair foods worth seeking out, from the West End to the North End

Sticker Shock or Fair Shake?

Jason DeRusha breaks down Bill’s Bait Shop’s prices—and what “affordable” dining really means in 2026

Minnesota’s 2026 Primary Results Set Up Historic November Matchups

Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth advance for governor, while Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya face off for U.S. Senate

Lonny Price on Bringing ‘Dirty Dancing’ to the Ordway

Nearly 40 years after appearing in the beloved film, Lonny Price returns to Dirty Dancing—this time from the director’s chair

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