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State Fair Week 2, 5 Minute Films, the Hold Steady at the Grandstand: This Week’s Best Events
Plus lots of farewells to summer.
Money Journal: 1 Week in Minneapolis’s Standish Neighborhood on a $160K Salary
How far do the dollars of a 33-year-old IT contractor go?
The Best, Worst, and Most Middling New Foods of the 2023 Minnesota State Fair
This town's most discerning review crew returns with the only fair food takes you can trust.
MN State Fair, Racket’s B-Day Party, a Dance Party for Baddies: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Gary Busey turns into a pomeranian at Grumpy's.
Porchfest, a Taco Bell Bike Tour, Kielbasa Fest, Free Vinyl: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Open Streets, a skate party, street fests, and more.
Money Journal: 1 Week in South Minneapolis on a $90K Salary
How far do the dollars of a 37-year-old public high school English teacher go?
Pizza Lucé Block Party Returns, Nershfest, Acro-cats at HOTB: This Week’s Best Events
Plus PokéCON Mini, Fringe Fest week two, and a punk market at Palmer's.
Flotsam River Circus, Art Vid Fest, Cheap Parking Lot Beer: This Week’s Best Events
Plus art fairs, music shows, and weed parties.
ArtCars at the Lake, Killer Mike, Treehouse Mega-Sale: This Week’s Best Events
Plus Olympic hopeful breakdancers, Palmer's Palmfest, and a new queer dance night in Uptown.
Food Truck Fest, Aquatennial Fireworks, Beyoncé: This Week’s Best Events
Block party season is in full swing.