Arts & Culture
Pacita Abad, L.A. Liberty, 1992, installed in the exhibition Life in the Margins, Spike Island, Bristol, 2020. Image courtesy Spike Island, Bristol. Photo: Max McClure.
Walker Art Center Announces 2023 Exhibition Schedule
Preview the exhibits coming to the Walker this year. Read more
Jan 26, 2023
Twin Citian: Burt Cohen
The publisher emeritus of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine met us at his usual power lunch spot (The Minneapolis Club) in order to save unnecessary wear on his typewriter ribbon. Read more
Jan 26, 2023
Minnesota Democrats Have a Trifecta. What's Next?
For the first time in a while, Minnesota’s senate, house, and governor’s office are all controlled by the same party. Now the question is: What will they do with it? Read more
Jan 24, 2023
Ice Cube, Pantera, Slipknot Playing This Year’s Rock Fest
Horns up! 🤘 The 29th annual music fest features over 75 bands this July. Read more
Jan 24, 2023
Grand Old Day Returns to St. Paul
After a three-year break, St. Paul’s iconic street festival is back on. Read more
Jan 23, 2023
What to Do in the Twin Cities This Week
Each week, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine editors round up the best events, concerts, and shows that are on their radar. Read more
Jan 23, 2023
Duck, Duck, Duck... Writer
Did you know that the famous duck-painting brothers lovingly captured in "Fargo" have a National Book Award–winning big brother? Read more
Jan 21, 2023
As the World Turn Turn Turns
The Americana band's sophomore album, “New Rays From an Old Sun,” finds light in the darkness. Read more
Jan 20, 2023
Images courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society (Hutchison’s palace, Hill, Hartman, Piccard, Centennial, Super Bowl XXVI ); Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer / Getty archives (Vulcans); Public Domain (Post); Icon99 / Shutterstock (Star Trek); Sam Wagner / Shutterstock (Super Bowl LII)
Timeline: Frozen
Nearly 140 years ago, when a New York media outlet compared St. Paul to Siberia, our civic leaders looked within and maturely brushed that dismissive dandruff right off their shoulders. Read more
Jan 20, 2023
Little Temple on the Prairie
Looking for one of the biggest Cambodian Buddhist temples in the country? Drive a half hour south to Hampton—fourth farm on the right. Read more
Jan 19, 2023
Meet the New History Theatre Artistic Director
Richard D. Thompson, the new artistic director of the History Theatre, dives into his own artistic past, his theatrical approach, and the future of St. Paul’s beloved theater. Read more
Jan 19, 2023
Local Albums to Hear This Winter
Our release radar for new and upcoming local music this season. Read more
Jan 19, 2023