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‘Sweet Land’ at 20: Exploring the MN-Made Movie’s Still-Relevant Immigrant Themes

The filmmaker and author reflect on taking the short story from page to screen, and celebrate its anniversary this weekend with a screening at the Main.

A Very Early Preview of the Very Delayed Green Line Extension

Will this light rail put us on the map like Brockway, Ogdenville, and North Haverbrook?

Best Budget Bites: $7 Burger Basket From Como Tap

Is it possible to find a cheaper burger basket ANYWHERE?

Who Is Potential MN Gov. Amy Klobuchar? Let’s Ask Author Amy Klobuchar.

Plus suspicious Klobes mailers, the mysterious killing of Joe Eder, and what if we legalized sleeping in cars in today's Flyover news roundup.

Did You Know a Hockey-Themed Coffee Shop Opened in the Old Annie’s Parlour Space?

Two For Tripping wants to revitalize Dinkytown with breakfast and banana bread lattes.

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On the Big Screen This Week: Hitchcock, Hamaguchi, and More Fests Than You Can Handle

Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

Why Are We Suddenly Talking About ‘Somali Gangs’ All the Time?

Plus running from Trump, rewarding Nick Shirley, and a weak-ass WSJ hit piece in today's Flyover news roundup.

Twin Lakes Has 134 Residents and Almost as Many Scandals

Plus data centers still suck, MN stays swampy, and a fire at Resource Mpls in today's Flyover news roundup.

A REALLY Loaded Saturday in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Oct. 20-26

Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

Extra! Extra! Peggy Flanagan’s Long-Dead Grandpa Never Charged With Murder.

Plus Obama defends Omar, Eau Claire hits the market, and RIP Modern Times in today's Flyover news roundup.

Guavas Cuban Cafe Is a Little Slice of Miami on Chicago Avenue

Meet the Venezuelan chef with some of the best Cuban food in south Minneapolis.

Drop Deadlift Gorgeous, Cindy Lawson, Pumpkins and Powerdrills: This Week’s Best Events

Plus where to celebrate Halloween this weekend with your dog and/or kids.

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Reader Comment of the Day

Kenburguesa
I love Guavas. Amazing to see Em taking my advice and putting a column together so quickly. 😉