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Courtesy of Shay Andrewin.

Noname Book Club comes to the Twin Cities

by Sommer Wagen
Published March 6, 2025

On the last day of Black History Month, more than 30 people gathered in Black Garnet Books for the first meeting of Noname Book Club’s Twin Cities chapter.Founded in 2019 by rapper Noname, aka Fatimah...

Booths of vintage vendors lined Hall E at the Minneapolis Convention Center for the Totally Rad Vintage Fest this weekend.

Totally Rad Vintage Fest visits Minneapolis

by Sophia Arndt
Published February 24, 2025

A line wrapped around the foyer of the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend as visitors gathered for the traveling Totally Rad Vintage Fest. The two-day event brought together local and traveling...

The vibe in Inkwell Booksellers is casual, industrial and comfortable.

Inkwell Booksellers is a new oasis in bustling Northeast

by Isabella Caswell
Published February 24, 2025

After a decade of thinking about owning a bookstore and two years of planning, Elizabeth Foster finally showed Inkwell Booksellers Company to the public.Inkwell Booksellers Company, a bookstore and...

Sub-subhead: Two former true crime fans agree that the genre should do more than entertain. Courtesy of Celisia Stanton.

‘Truer Crime’ podcast gives genre a reality check

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 12, 2025

As Celisia Stanton pieced together cat puzzles in the bleak midwinter of 2020, she listened to hours of true crime podcasts, like many of us.While the stories were addicting and interesting, Stanton...

According to UMN students, suits are the definition of an impersonal brand.

How to style office-friendly fits with clothes you already own

by Sommer Wagen
Published February 3, 2025

If you’re a university student, you’ve probably been interviewed for a job, and perhaps you’ve worked at an office before. But once it’s time to look for that “capital-j” Job, some of us might...

Museums like the Minnesota Transportation Museum and Mill City Museum highlight the state’s long history, while the Smallest Museum in St. Paul showcases the culture and art of locals.

Three unique museums of the Twin Cities

by Sophia Arndt
Published January 27, 2025

During the winter, it can be hard to find the motivation to leave the warmth of the dorms or college apartments without good reason. However, the Twin Cities offer numerous unique and niche museums for...

There is no better place to shop for Christmas gifts while supporting Native artists.

Native Holiday Market in St. Paul promotes Indigenous artistry

by Gabriel Brito
Published December 11, 2024

Several Indigenous artisans sold their work to a crowd of curious customers this Sunday at the Native Holiday Market in the halls of the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center on the East side of St. Paul.Opening...

People browsed and searched for holiday gifts on Sunday.

Old St. Anthony Holiday Bazaar is a unique holiday gift outlet

by Isabella Caswell
Published December 11, 2024

Vendors and shoppers alike gathered at The Machine Shop on Sunday for the Minneapolis Craft Market’s Old St. Anthony Holiday Bazaar looking for potential gifts. The Bazaar is one of several markets...

Visitors at PILLAR Forum Cafe & Bar for its first clothing exchange.

A coffee shop, community and clothing exchange at PILLLAR

by Sophia Arndt
Published December 10, 2024

Beginning as a final project for a course at the University of Minnesota, PILLLAR Forum Cafe & Bar hosted its first-ever clothing swap on Sunday in Northeast Minneapolis. University of Minnesota...

Krampuspaetzle at the European Christmas Market in St. Paul.

Annual European Christmas market is for college students, too

by Sophia Arndt
Published December 2, 2024

For 13 years, the European Christmas Market has offered a traditional approach to the holiday season, allowing visitors to shop and eat under twinkling lights in the East Plaza of Union Depot in St. Paul. However,...

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