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Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Virtual Escape: Local puzzlers find innovative ways to pursue their passions during COVID-19

Published June 3, 2020
With escape rooms closed during the pandemic, the virtual escape room format poses endless opportunities for escape room and puzzle hunt enthusiasts.
Katie Kroeck, a local tattoo and visual artist, paints while Colin Udvig DJs during the first episode of Saturday Cartoons, which was livestreamed on PaulChangStreams Twitch channel on Saturday, May 23.

Now streaming: Saturday morning cartoons and live DJs

by Norah Kleven
Published June 2, 2020
UMN alum Paul Chang brings visual artists and musicians together for weekly “Saturday Cartoons” livestreams.
Demonstrators gather near the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street at a memorial established for George Floyd on Friday, May 29.

Minneapolis artists memorialize George Floyd in murals

by Norah Kleven
Published June 2, 2020
Local artists hope for change and channel grief into paintings on Chicago Avenue, East 38th Street and Lake Street.
Sarah Mai

Student-led theatre fields short plays about pre-COVID living

by Meg Bishop
Published June 2, 2020
Only submissions not involving the coronavirus were allowed.
Courtesy of  Elise Radspinner.

Directing duo keeps film Coool

by Alex Strangman
Published May 7, 2020
Jake Nokovic and John TerEick have teamed up to create a rad new creative project.
Aneedda Xiong prepares an order for a customer at the Mill City Farmers Market on Saturday, May 2.

Running to the market: A&E’s guide to safely enjoy farmers markets

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published May 7, 2020
How to keep yourself, and others, safe this farmers market season.
A selection of herbs at Gertens greenhouse and nursery in Inver Grove Heights on Sunday, May 1. Herbs are a forgiving option for first time gardeners.

Easy-to-grow plants for the student gardener

by Norah Kleven
Published May 6, 2020
A University of Minnesota master gardener shares tips for growing herbs, vegetables and flowers.
Sullivan Moran (4) rides his scooter uphill at Powderhorn park in Minneapolis on Tuesday, March 31.

Twin Cities parks: no amenities, no problem

by Alex Strangman
Published May 6, 2020
There are still lots of ways to make use of local green spaces safely.
Eva Berezovsky

This Marcy-Holmes apartment is home to over 60 plant species — and some are for sale

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published May 5, 2020
Isabella Pizaño and David Enrrigue's Instagram page, @apt_jungle, has affordable houseplants that anyone can care for.

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