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‘It Can Be Hard to Find Folks Who Look Like Yourself’: Meet the Minnesotans Working to Diversify the Outdoors

From Melanin in Motion to Midwest Dirt Legion, these groups are empowering Minnesotans to run, bike, hike, ski—and generally, get out and explore. 

June 12, 2024

Genocide Scholar Denied Genocide Studies Job for Calling out Genocide

Plus lady hockey drama, Nguyen wins big, and meet a hero old dog in today's Flyover news roundup.

How 2020 Changed Policing in Minneapolis—And How It Didn’t: A Talk With U of M Sociologist Michelle Phelps

In her new book, 'The Minneapolis Reckoning,' Phelps talks about the opportunities for change that were missed after 2020—and the opportunities that still remain.

Bom Dia Treats Is a Sweet, Tropical, Calming North Loop Getaway

South American co-founders Dennise Mejia and Mauricio Coronel Berti expand their indulgent, health-minded business to Minneapolis.

June 11, 2024

Juneteenth, Pride, and Loads More in Your Complete Concert Calendar: June 11-17

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

Summer Guide 2024: Movie Screenings

It's time to appreciate the Minneapolis-St. Paul parks, theaters, and bars keeping movie watching weird during the summer.

Yes, Kim Gordon’s Fine Line Show Was Very Cool. But What Does That Mean?

The Sonic Youth alum's new music is beatwise noise-pop unlike anything she's tried before.

June 10, 2024

Report: Warehouse District Live Attendance… Not Great!

Plus local woman in hot bong water, more like Ann(ti)-union Kim, and Londoners don't know shit about MN in today's Flyover news roundup.

Pride Fests, Stone Arch Bridge Fest, PorchFest: This Week’s Best Events

Plus non-fest happenings like Orville Peck in concert, gay roller skating, free theater, and more.

Joe Pera on Midwestern Audiences, Blowing up on YouTube, and Hard-Luck Sports Franchises

'Like most Midwesterners, I also like to eat a little heartier food and drink good beer,' says the cult-loved New York comic who exudes Midwestern sensibilities.