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Things to do in Minnesota this week: “Private Lives,” LCD Soundsystem, Vikings preseason, and more
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
The Case for an Analog Childhood
National and local experts on the new landscape of kids’ well-being in a digital world
Recreational Cannabis Now Legal in Minnesota
While Gov. Tim Walz joined signed the historic bill on May 30, the law takes effect today, Aug. 1—making recreational cannabis legal in Minnesota.
Seven Boxing Gyms to Try in the Twin Cities
If you want to check out a new boxing class or looking for specialized training, these gyms offer all types of exercise
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
Reflections on Sue Zelickson
Former Minnesota Monthly columnist, food radio host, James Beard Award winner, dies at 91
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
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
Minnesota Primaries: What You Need to Know
Primaries for the mid-term elections are on Tuesday, here is a quick rundown of the primary picture
The Future of MN Politics is Now
With open seats, rising voices, and shifting demographics, Minnesota politics is entering a defining new chapter
Unscripted Service
Sen. Tina Smith reflects on public service, leadership, and life after the Senate
The Case for an Analog Childhood
National and local experts on the new landscape of kids’ well-being in a digital world
MoonLeaf Is Transforming Cannabis Shopping Into a Community Experience
Shakopee's MoonLeaf has become a hub for creativity, connection, and cannabis curiosity
Healthcare: State of Change
A snapshot of the pressures, partnerships, and policy shifts reshaping care across Minnesota
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
Why Hundreds of Quilters Are Coming to Minnesota This September
FamFest brings quilters from across the country to Chaska for two days of workshops, shopping, and community
The Art of Summer Shopping
Why the Uptown Art Fair is one of Minnesota's most rewarding summer traditions
Behind the Booth With Steller Handcrafted Goods
An inside look at what it takes to become a vendor at the State Fair—and the work that continues once the gates open
Loring Park Art Festival Returns
One of Minneapolis' most scenic spaces hosts a weekend of music, art, food, and community
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