Parenthood & Kids

One couple's remarkable seven-year journey of trying and testing, loving and fighting, researching, spending, worrying—and boldly hoping for a baby

When a lesbian couple I know pursued one of modern medicine’s assisted reproductive technologies (ART), it raised a lot of questions. Two wives; one...

Cool clothes, a crazy-fun crowd and lots of condoms add sizzle to a cold Minneapolis night

Check out new fashion (both cool and hot) with new Minnesota Monthly Style editor Karen Schneider—and get ready to dance.

These three creative couples share their lives—as well as their stages, kitchens, and newsrooms. Now they share their origin stories, too.

Make an appointment, be reassured, and follow up with a great, kid-friendly restaurant.

Dig it. If all the world’s a song, these are the tastiest grooves in the Twin Cities right now. The best things to do, eat, drink, hear, watch, and wear, from the big hits (Trampled by Turtles, Bachelor Farmer) to the deep cuts (the best tailor, the dessert to die for). We did the digging. All you have to do is give it a spin.

The onset of fall—and impending motherhood—have ratcheted up my obsession with home décor

Ever wonder how your paycheck compared to your barista's? Or our mayor's? We channeled our inner IRS agent to find out for you. Happy snooping.

A trip into the territory of parenthood can seem exotic—till the seas turn Stormy, the skies darken, and the natives get restless