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The Legend of Joybubbles
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (243+ words) A new documentary on the Minneapolis audio pioneer who found his calling making waves and delivering joy. Joybubbles was an absolute menace with just one telephone'but two? Morrison assumed there already had to be a book or a podcast or…...
Local Designer Denimani Livingstone Opens New Retail Concept
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (495+ words) The Ghana-born, Minnesota-based designer behind his eponymous label Denimani debuts a hybrid retail space, studio, and cultural hub'aimed at pushing Twin Cities fashion beyond its comfort zone. In a city often defined by its practical style sensibilities, Denimani Livingstone is…...
What We're Listening to This Month
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (68+ words) Here's what new local music is on our radar. Each month, we're rounding up the latest local music that's been on repeat. Follow our Spotify playlist to keep up with new music releases from Minnesota." "Confetti" by Favourite Girl "Keys…...
Michelin Is Coming to Minneapolis
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (504+ words) Diane's Place Reveals Its Expansion Plans Big restaurant news: Minneapolis is suddenly part of the new Great Lakes Michelin restaurant group, and we might get some stars! But what about St. Paul? by Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl Wait. What? No St....
Celeste Ng Has Something to Say to Minnesotans
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (305+ words) The bestselling author and secretly honorary Minnesotan is coming to the University of Minnesota and has words for all Minnesotans navigating the dystopia/reality divide of our recent past. by Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl What do you, bestselling novelist Celeste Ng…...
Diane's Place Reveals Its Expansion Plans
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (285+ words) Mpls. St. Paul Magazine " Expand Caitlin Abrams Diane's Place You likely caught wind a few months ago that Diane's Place, chef Diane Moua's much-loved, much-celebrated Hmong American restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis, was cooking up an expansion But the details were…...
Ballet Co. Laboratory Creates a Rock Ballet in Freddie: Break Free
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (290+ words) The dancers at Ballet Co. Laboratory tell the story of Freddie Mercury, the powerhouse vocalist of the rock band Queen. Recently, if you wander into the many studio spaces at Ballet Co. Laboratory in St. Paul, you might find yourself…...
In Conversation with Maria Bamford
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1057+ words) The comedian's documentary, Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story, co-directed by Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley, is premiering at the MSP International Film Festival. Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story That'sa wonderful way to look at theprocess. But…...
Design Destinations: New York City
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (620+ words) Nightclub owner and Minneapolis native Varun Kataria shares the inspiring'and unexpected'sides of the city he now calls home. The Turk's Inn, where the bar, barstools, and wall d'cor all came from the original supper club near Hayward, Wisconsin. Varun Kataria…...
A Pocket Guide to Mercado Central
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (234+ words) Mpls. St. Paul Magazine As you've likely heard by now, recent ICE operations in the Twin Cities have taken a significant toll on Mercado Central, where sales, at their worst, have dropped 90 to 100 percent for some of the market's 35 family-owned…...