Heart of Gold: Leslie Fhima Reflects on ‘Golden Bachelor’ Experience
Jesse Palmer and Leslie Fhima during the finale of “The Golden Bachelor”ABC “I’m not angry, I’m just hurt,” Minnesotan Leslie Fhima told “The Golden Bachelor” Gerry Turner during the live finale of...
View ArticleQuite the Krewe: Kitty Ryan Made Winter Carnival History
“Can you imagine the mother of a 14-year-old letting her go into the Cities for Winter Carnival with those crazy men?” Kitty Ryan asks the question and knows the answer. Her parents let the rural...
View ArticleQ&A with Pattie Gonia: Eco-Activist Drag Queen on Climate Change
Pattie GoniaSamuel Crossley The Great Northern Festival returns this month with more than 50 events that celebrate northern winters. The festival has evolved over the years from simply embracing winter...
View ArticleJoe Mauer Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame on First Ballot
This weekend at Target Field, the Twins are officially retiring Joe Mauer’s No. 7.Brace Hemmelgarn Editor’s Note: This article was first published June 13, 2019, when Mauer retired from the Minnesota...
View ArticleThe Lessons Jessie Diggins Learned
Jessie Diggins of Afton edged out Sweden’s Stina Nilsson for the gold medal in 2018Sarah Brunson/U.S. Ski & Snowboard Editor’s Note: This article first posted in January 2022. Diggins won her...
View ArticleWhere Are They Now?: Becca Kufrin and Michelle Young
Becca KufrinProvided February is the unofficial season of love, with Valentine’s Day, and Minnesota’s cold climate must have something to do with why our fair state has had several leading ladies in...
View ArticleQ+A: Native ‘Aunties’ Take to the Stage
Justice Anne K. McKeig on Bde Maka Ska in MinneapolisPhoto by Jaida Grey Eagle Justice Anne K. McKeig and Sandy White Hawk are Indigenous leaders in Minnesota who will take to the stage as part of “The...
View ArticleWhere Are They Now? Mary Lucia Writing a Book
Mary Lucia with EnzoMary Lucia Radio DJ and personality Mary Lucia, aka Looch, left local airwaves two years ago in April to the dismay of many of her fans who tuned in daily to hear her playlists,...
View ArticleCurtains Closed: Peter Brosius Looks Back on Time at CTC
Peter Brosius at stage leftPhoto by Nate Ryan It’s a bright, chilly evening in south Minneapolis, and Peter Brosius’ office is a moderately tamed mess of slanted books and slumped toys. Going on nearly...
View ArticleOra by Nixta and Christina Nguyen, Ann Ahmed Nominated as James Beard Finalists
UPDATE: The 2024 James Beard Awards finalists have been narrowed from the semifinalists list announced earlier this year and the Twin Cities had three chefs and restaurants make the cut. The finalists...
View ArticleBer Apparent: Minnesota Singer Tops the Charts
BerDrew Anthony Smith Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in June 2023. Ahead of Ber’s sold-out performance Friday, May 3, at the Fine Line in Minneapolis, we are reposting this interview. At 25...
View Article‘Still: The Art of Noticing’: Coffee-Table Book All About ‘Placefulness’
An example of Mary Jo Hoffman’s workMary Jo Hoffman It takes a certain level of commitment to turn a one-year challenge into a daily practice. Now, 12 years later, with no end in sight, Mary Jo Hoffman...
View ArticleQ&A: New State Flag, Touring Exhibit—This Was Luis Fitch’s Whirlwind Year
Luis FitchPhoto by Rik Sferra One could consider 2023 a “Taylor Swift year” for Luis Fitch. The marketing and branding guru of Minneapolis’ UNO branding and design agency has not only been working with...
View ArticleIn the ‘Blue Zone’: Dan Buettner’s Secrets to Healthy Living
Dan Buettner exploring the landscape near St. Helena Island in South CarolinaPhoto by David McClain What’s the secret to living a long, healthy life? Minnesotan Dan Buettner has some thoughts....
View ArticleWhere Are They Now? Gary Louris of The Jayhawks
Forty years ago, the earliest iteration of The Jayhawks, one of Minnesota’s most beloved bands, began playing in clubs around the Twin Cities. The four-member band emerged from Minneapolis’ vibrant and...
View ArticleWhere Are They Now?
Storyteller and humorist Garrison Keillor crafted the fictional Lake Wobegon, a small Minnesota town filled with colorful characters who had National Public Radio listeners across the United States...
View ArticleQ&A: Runner Dakotah Lindwurm Is Heading to Paris
The St. Francis native will compete in the women's marathon competition at the Summer Olympic Games The post Q&A: Runner Dakotah Lindwurm Is Heading to Paris appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
View ArticleThe Ant-Man Joins Netflix Lineup
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to Star in Netflix's Upcoming Series 'Starting 5' The post The Ant-Man Joins Netflix Lineup appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society President and CEO Retiring After 33 Years
Janelle Dixon reflects on career milestones and how animal welfare has changed over the last few decades The post Animal Humane Society President and CEO Retiring After 33 Years appeared first on...
View ArticleAlix Kendall on Following Her Passion: ‘It’s Time to Write’
Alix Kendall talks retirement, her love for storytelling, and how Minnesota continues to shape her life and career The post Alix Kendall on Following Her Passion: ‘It’s Time to Write’ appeared first on...
View Article