Minnesota Monthly

08/08/2025

A softer, more stylish sleep just landed in Edina. ✨🛏️

New Jersey-based Boll & Branch—beloved for its buttery soft, 100% organic cotton bedding—is now open at Galleria Edina. Known for pairing luxe comfort with ethical sourcing (and even dressing tennis legend Maria Sharapova for the 2025 Met Gala), the brand invites you to touch, see, and feel their signature fabrics and collaborate with in-store design consultants to help you find your perfect match.

Bonus: August is packed with dreamy in-store events—from monogramming and bouquet giveaways to cheesecake bites and family fun.

Stop by, stay awhile, and get cozy—full story at the link below. 💤

https://shorturl.at/T3znJ

📸: Galleria Edina

08/08/2025

🌞 Craving a classic Minnesota summer? Detroit Lakes has you covered with sandy beaches, live music, lake cruises, and plenty of sunshine. 🚤

🎶 Plus, don't miss WE Fest this weekend:

Hunt for Trolls, bike, hike, shop, go fishing, and savor a hot cup of joe or cold brewery beer all in Detroit Lakes

08/07/2025

Dynamic duo alert: Dez & Taylor are bringing their signature acoustic magic to Rhythm & Brews! You know Dez from the KS95 Morning Show—and when she’s on stage with her husband Taylor, it's 🔥. Catch them live Sept. 27 at Minnesota’s can’t-miss fall music and beer fest.

🎟️: https://events.humanitix.com/rhythm-and-brews-2025

08/07/2025

Fall is on the horizon, and so is sweater season. 🍂 Ready to cozy up your home AND save on energy bills?

Check out these 6 simple upgrades from CenterPoint Energy—that make your home snug and eco-friendly. Read on →

CenterPoint Energy offers six life hacks that can help you save money while reducing your environmental impact—a win-win

08/07/2025

We want to hear from YOU! 🎉 The 2025 Minnesota Monthly Readers’ Choice Survey is now open. From top-notch restaurants to can't-miss shops, tell us what you love most about Minnesota. Your favorites might just make it into our Nov/Dec issue!

Voting closing on Aug. 21 at 11:59 p.m.

Your voice matters—and we’re listening! From crave-worthy restaurants to can’t-miss shops, you’ve helped us spotlight the very best of Minnesota. Thank you for voting in Minnesota Monthly’s Readers’ Choice Survey! Catch the results in our November/December issue, online, and across our s...

08/06/2025

Back for its third year, Flavor Fest will return to Indeed Brewing Company's Northeast Minneapolis taproom this Saturday, Aug. 9, from 1-10 p.m. 🎶🍺

The beloved DIY festival from Minneapolis-based creative brand Flavor World is a free one-day-only celebration of local music, art, food, and community, spotlighting dozens of creatives from all corners of the Twin Cities arts scene. 🎨

"At the core of Flavor Fest is a love for the local arts scene and a desire to platform talented artists that deserve the spotlight more than they currently have it," says Flavor World founder Drew Kinkade.

Tap here to learn more about the upcoming event: https://shorturl.at/xr3Ro

✍️: Macy Harder
📸: Flavor World / Indeed Brewing Co.

08/06/2025

Experience art, music, and fall flavors at the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival—Sept 27–28 at Lakefront Park! Enjoy 80 artists, live demos, and more. Free, family-friendly fun all weekend long!

🔗 Learn More at DiscoverHudsonWI.org

📸: Discover Hudson WI
Presented by Hudson WI Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau in partnership with the Phipps Center for the Arts.

Plan Your Next Trip to Hudson Check out our Travel Tips blog to maximize your stay! Photo Credit: © Digital Vow Videography View Travel Tips Discover Hudson Activities Whether this is your first visit or your annual trip, visitors can always find fun in Hudson. Find Activities Find Flavor in Hudson...

08/05/2025

If you haven't already heard, Finland is the most literate country in the world, as well as the happiest. Plus, the Finns practically live in the sauna. The Finnish people know a lot about living right, but what gives them these magical powers? 🇫🇮

With that question in mind, writer Christopher Pascone set out to discover what Finland is all about at FinnFest USA 2025—right in his hometown of Duluth.

Held July 31-Aug. 3 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, FinnFest was a four-day celebration that offered an inside look at Finnish culture through literature, politics, film, music, and more—no passport required.

Tap here to read his full recap of the FinnFest experience: https://shorturl.at/w2K8t

✍️: Christopher Pascone
📸: FinnFest

08/05/2025

True style isn't just powerful—it's personal. In our Jul/Aug issue, we spotlight five Minnesota makers who blend tradition and modernity to create art that tells a story.

From heirloom-quality hats to jewelry woven with ancestral meaning, tap the link below to meet the visionaries redefining Minnesota's artisan and craft scene. 💍🧵

https://shorturl.at/AtPqm

📸: Darin Kamnetz

08/04/2025

🎶 Just announced! Rhythm & Brews is back on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 3-7 p.m. at Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth. Tickets are $45, but use code EARLYBIRD to get 50% off tickets while supplies last.

Grab tickets here: https://bit.ly/4l8lGGD

08/04/2025

The availability of more treatment options for COPD is ushering in a new era in lung health management at Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic discusses the availability of more treatment options is ushering in a new era in lung health management.

08/01/2025

Dumplings and street-style fried chicken at Malcolm Yards Market? Yes, please. 🤤

This week, the Minneapolis food hall announced the addition of two new kitchens: CHICK'N FLIP, a limited-time fried chicken pop-up from the team behind EGGFLIP/SUSHIFLIP, and the second location of Saturday Dumpling Co.⁠, which will take over the former Momo Dosa space.⁠

CHICK'N FLIP is open now, and Saturday Dumpling Co. is set to open in late August. Tap here for more details: https://shorturl.at/euHL5

📸: Nelson Hill/Meet Minneapolis