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Minnesota is Fourth Best State to Live In, U.S. News Says

We're compiling a list of surveys, studies, and rankings that include Minnesota data
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What’s In a Flag?: The Story of Minnesota’s New Design

After decades of complaints, something new is set to fly for all Minnesotans. How’d we get here?

Q&A: New State Flag, Touring Exhibit—This Was Luis Fitch’s Whirlwind Year

The Minneapolis-based design, marketing, and branding guru reflects on a year of big impact

Watch: Jerrod Sumner Highlights Mother’s Day Gifts

Aesthetic editor discusses his favorite items on Fox 9 segment

Recreational Cannabis Now Legal in Minnesota

While Gov. Tim Walz joined signed the historic bill on May 30, the law takes effect today, Aug. 1—making recreational cannabis legal in Minnesota.
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Seven Boxing Gyms to Try in the Twin Cities

If you want to check out a new boxing class or looking for specialized training, these gyms offer all types of exercise
 

Q&A: New State Flag, Touring Exhibit—This Was Luis Fitch’s Whirlwind Year

The Minneapolis-based design, marketing, and branding guru reflects on a year of big impact
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‘Still: The Art of Noticing’: Coffee-Table Book All About ‘Placefulness’

When Mary Jo Hoffman challenged herself to photograph nature every day, she didn’t foresee the midlife hobby becoming a 12-year commitment

Where Are They Now? Mary Lucia Writing a Book

Radio DJ left 89.3 The Current two years ago, now finishing memoir

Ber Apparent: Minnesota Singer Tops the Charts

Indie-pop artist headlines sold-out show Friday at Fine Line
 

Minnesota is Fourth Best State to Live In, U.S. News Says

We're compiling a list of surveys, studies, and rankings that include Minnesota data
A mockup of Minnesota's new flag

What’s In a Flag?: The Story of Minnesota’s New Design

After decades of complaints, something new is set to fly for all Minnesotans. How’d we get here?

Larissa Loden To Open New Storefront at Mall of America

Jewelry designer expands to second location from her St. Paul flagship store
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What to Know About Minnesota’s Pay-Gap Law

Minnesota now prohibits employers from asking about current or prior pay, in hopes of making wages equal
 

Essay: Trying to Find the School for the Feeble-Minded

Faribault State Hospital once known for treating patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Let’s Talk About Sex: The Science, the Script, the Human Right

Why do we do ’it,’ fundamentally—have sex? Sex researchers, locally and abroad, are trying to drive home that it’s about a basic human right: pleasure.

What One Local Couple Learned With a Sex Therapist

What's a pursuer-distancer pattern? Why does your family of origin matter? What the heck is 'normal'?

Local Sex Therapist Dishes on Common Issues for Couples

Plus, advice on authenticity and how to inject more fun, connection, and playfulness into one's sex life
 

Watch: Jerrod Sumner Highlights Mother’s Day Gifts

Aesthetic editor discusses his favorite items on Fox 9 segment

Larissa Loden To Open New Storefront at Mall of America

Jewelry designer expands to second location from her St. Paul flagship store

Watch: Jerrod Sumner Discusses Eco Company ToxyFree

Aesthetic editor discusses his favorite items on Fox 9 segment
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5 Local Product Picks for Spring

These local goods honor the beauty of the sun, the joys of cleaning, the richness of soil, and the bounties of the fresh season

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