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Claude Peck, President of the Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis’ Quatrefoil Library is preserving history and fostering community

by Macy Harder
Published June 30, 2021
The library on East Lake Street is not only a source of LGBTQ+ literature and materials, but is also a gathering place for the Twin Cities queer community.
Photo courtesy of Jacob Pesci.

It’s not beginner’s luck when it comes to Papa Mbye, it’s the real deal.

by Frankie Carlson
Published June 29, 2021
Local artist Papa Mbye prepares for the summer release of his debut EP, “MANG FI.”
Oromo Student Union holds long-awaited annual cultural celebration

Oromo Student Union holds long-awaited annual cultural celebration

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published June 29, 2021
Five months later than usual, students gather to showcase a multitude of talents, cultural displays and tributes dedicated to the late Hachalu Hundessa.
The bustling Mill City Farmers Market attracts a crowd on Saturday, June 19 in Minneapolis, Minn. Mill City Farmers Market happens every Saturday from May to October.

A&E’s ultimate guide to local farmers markets

by Grace Davis
Published June 28, 2021
A&E gives you all you need to know about a handful of local farmers’ markets — where to spend your weekend in the Cities, where to buy your in-season blueberries and where to snag that heirloom sage plant.
Heat of the Week: Outdoor jazz and indoor yoga

Heat of the Week: Outdoor jazz and indoor yoga

by Nina Raemont
Published June 28, 2021
A&E has selected a few activities to help you carpe the summer diem.
Local band Keep for Cheap writes and performs indie folk and prairie rock in the Twin Cities. Photos courtesy of Bethunni Schreiner.

Underground Update: Keep for Cheap is back on the scene

by Frankie Carlson
Published June 25, 2021
As they finish up work on their album and gear up to start performing live again, St. Paul five-piece Keep for Cheap expands on their prairie-folk sound.
Yana Pietras & Ian O'Neill pose amongst their collection of vintage garments at the newly opened vintage shop, “Moth Oddities” Photos courtesy of Moth Oddities.

From digital shop to a physical space, Moth Oddities opens vintage shop in Northeast Minneapolis

by Frankie Carlson
Published June 23, 2021
For years the Moth Oddities duo sold their vintage finds through an online shop. Now, they’ve found their pieces a permanent home in Northeast.
Some icy treats, artwork and beats

Some icy treats, artwork and beats

by Nina Raemont
Published June 22, 2021
Keep your finger on this week’s local heat
Harper McIntyre, daughter of Grace Riley's partner, holds the bearded dragon Riley found near her house.

A bearded dragon’s day out: the journey of a reptile who toured the city

by Macy Harder
Published June 21, 2021
The dragon had quite the adventure exploring south Minneapolis before finding its way to the Standish neighborhood, where a resident took it into her care.
Agriculture communication major Elaine Dorn in the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 24. Dorn was planning to show her sheep at this year’s fair before it was canceled due to COVID-19.

The Great Minnesota Get-Together is back for summer 2021

by Megan Phillips
Published June 21, 2021
The fair returns a year after its 2020 cancellation due to COVID-19 concerns.

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