July 2026
A Flag Worth Gathering Around?
When I wrote about the Minneapolis flag in March, I figured a few people might chuckle and move on. Instead, my inbox filled up.
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.
An Accident Waiting to Happen?
Reopened trail and changing travel patterns raise questions about traffic controls near Cedar Lake South Beach.
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?”
LOTI Pencil Sharpening Celebration
The LOTI Pencil Sharpening Celebration brings the Minneapolis community together each year to celebrate the iconic Lake of the Isles pencil sculpture.
Embracing Summer
Explore Minneapolis summer events, from free beach activities and family programs to the Uptown Farmers Market and Uptown Art Fair.
