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7 Exciting New Books for Young Readers by MN Authors

Locally crafted literary adventures that transport you from the U of M to the Superior Hiking Trail and beyond.

U of M’s ‘Paint the Bridge’ Tradition Died Amid Controversy, But There’s a Push to Restore It

Students and faculty say they miss the visual and messaging appeal of the decorated Washington Avenue Bridge, which sparked free speech debates during the Trump era.

January 4, 2024

Friends and Neighbors Mourn the Loss of Dancer, Community Gardener Robert Howard Skafte

'Somebody walks in and they can't afford coffee, he’ll just pour them a cup.'

December 21, 2023

Recap: Let’s Tour Boubville, Duluth’s Punk Take on Bentleyville

This Christmas fest for weirdos was bigger than ever this year .

December 19, 2023

Minneapolis Stripper Awards Celebrate Pole Princesses, HBICs, and Sex Workers’ Rights 

'Strippers are the best. We’re fabulous and everyone else needs to catch up.'

December 5, 2023

Cool Trash’s Emma Crutcher Uses a Panini Press to Turn Garbage Into Art

She isn’t trying to save the planet with her business, but she is trying to make recycled, functional art.

November 29, 2023

WTF is Odd Mart and Why Are the Monsters Chewing Gum?

It's not just a store, it's a performance piece with lore. Also, T-shirts.

November 16, 2023

‘Multiple Realities’ at the Walker: The Eastern Bloc Knows How To Party

The exhibition celebrates how people stay weird in the face of oppression.

The 30 Goofiest New MN State Flag Design Submissions

New state flag candidates dropped Wednesday. Let's explore the weirdest ones.

November 8, 2023

‘Last Supper Club’ Chronicles an Academic’s Soul-Affirming Detour Into the Twin Cities Service Industry

Matthew Batt's latest is worth the price of admission just for his descriptions of the scene inside Surly's erstwhile fine-dining restaurant.