Columns
Uptown Gemologist Laurie Kottke
Uptown gemologist Laurie Kottke on how the trade has changed, the rise of lab-grown diamonds, and the day Leo Kottke finally walked into her store.
Animales Barbeque Co.
Jon Wipfli’s Animales pairs serious barbeque and a sharp drink program with an indoor playground — a rare spot that’s equally kid-friendly and adult-worthy.
Confessions
Though Dorothy Richmond no longer subscribes to Vanity Fair, the magazine's recurring Proust Questionnaire got her wondering, “Which trait do you most admire in others?”
Andrea Jenkins: A Source of Community Pride
Former Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins reflects on identity, public service, family, and the enduring power of hope.
Baba’s Hummus House
Fresh Palestinian flavors, creative coffee drinks, and some of the neighborhood’s best catering have made Baba’s a Lyndale Avenue favorite.
Confessions of a Recovering Troll
Suspended for reasons now forgotten, the author discovers life beyond the internet’s most argu- mentative neighborhood.
Monty Hays
A young actor returns to the Children’s Theatre Company stage where he first performed as a child, this time on his own terms.
The Kenwood
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.
Momming
For my May column, I’m reclassifying “Mom” from noun to verb — because raising a good kid takes far more than money.
Raymond Luczak
A deaf Minneapolis writer reflects on language, identity and art — and how visual storytelling continues to shape his work.









