Columns

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.

In a candid conversation, Anita Gopalaswamy reflects on her journey from India to Minneapolis and the vital role immigrants play in building strong communities.

As winter and economic pressures hit the hospitality industry, Jason Suss urges readers to support local bars, restaurants, and music venues — starting with The Dakota.

An interview with Minneapolis author Jack El-Hai on his book, the film Nuremberg and the unsettling psychology behind history’s darkest figures.

A Dear Neighbor columnist reflects on a simple, daily resolution—“wake up happy”—and how conscious choices can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Chores have always been my North Star, mostly because they keep me rooted in reality while the world spins itself dizzy chasing status and outsourcing anything that requires bending over. Maybe the real secret is that doing your own dishes and fixing your own toilet builds more character than any pile of shiny purchases ever could.

When Colleen Ayers’ and Aaron Hanauer’s 11-year-old daughter, Ivy, came across a YouTube video about Swedish candy last winter, the family didn’t expect it to change the direction of their year.