Columns

The Kenwood is back with a full bar, new banquettes and the same pistachio butter pancakes. In a rough season for neighborhood restaurants, it makes a strong case for walking over.

For my May column, I’m reclassifying “Mom” from noun to verb — because raising a good kid takes far more than money.

A deaf Minneapolis writer reflects on language, identity and art — and how visual storytelling continues to shape his work.

House-brewed sake, rich ramen and the chance to win money watching sumo. What more could a Minneapolis night need?

For my April column, I set out to complain about taxes and instead discovered a better one: the "neighbor tax."

Nico’s Tacos & Agave Bar captures the 2026 Iron Bartender title with inventive cocktails, proving the popular Minneapolis taqueria is also a serious cocktail destination.

Poet and activist Heid Erdrich reflects on her Ojibwe heritage, the role of poetry in social change and the power of community and creative response in Minneapolis.

In the wake of tragedy, Dorothy Richmond reflects on the nature of evil, free will and the moral choices that shape human life and community.