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In the Heart of the Beast’s yearly May Day celebration goes online

by Frankie Carlson
Published May 3, 2020
The puppet theater is taking a year off of its annual parade for a full day Facebook Live event May 3.
Illustration by Jane Borstad.

Reading’s not dead: Book lovers can still access local libraries and bookstores

by Alex Strangman
Published May 1, 2020
Amid a statewide lockdown, Twin Cities libraries and bookstores are getting creative.
Tessa Jonson performs the Tree pose in Como Regional Park on Monday, April 27. Rose instructs both traditional yoga and meditation based classes online. In her teaching, Rose believes that the mental aspects of yoga are often more important than the physical. 

Q&A: Local yogi Tessa Jonson talks stress management and mindfulness

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 28, 2020
Minneapolis yoga instructor Tessa Jonson shares mindfulness tips for the stressed out college student.
Tips and tricks from UMN RecWell trainers to get moving during quarantine

Tips and tricks from UMN RecWell trainers to get moving during quarantine

by Alex Strangman
Published April 27, 2020
Even a walk around the block can benefit your health.
St. Paul Art Crawl goes virtual

St. Paul Art Crawl goes virtual

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 24, 2020
The St. Paul Virtual Art Crawl arrives on schedule: April 24 — 26 via Facebook.
In lieu of canceled launch party, The Tower literary magazine turns to podcasting

In lieu of canceled launch party, The Tower literary magazine turns to podcasting

by Meg Bishop
Published April 24, 2020
The podcast will be released April 29.
Owner Emi Nijiya wipes off ink on Nia Rathbone's arm on Tuesday, July 9 at Jackalope Tattoo in Minneapolis.

Books closed: Tattoo artists grapple with COVID-19 uncertainties

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 24, 2020
Minnesota’s stay-at-home order has forced tattoo shops to close, leaving artists struggling to find resources.
Apparel Designer Maggie Thompson assembles a mask in her apartment on Tuesday, April 21.  With each mask sold, Thompson donates two to individuals and partnering organizations.

One stitch at a time: Local clothing designers support community with masks

by Alex Strangman
Published April 23, 2020
Designers are helping to curb the spread of COVID-19 by switching production from garments to masks.
Courtesy of Julia Maiuri.

Grad student creates virtual art gallery in Animal Crossing

by Alex Strangman
Published April 22, 2020
University of Minnesota student Julia Maiuri created the Museum of Contemporary Art Kittengale, bringing real art to the virtual game.
Jeremiah Broadway poses for a portrait in Dinkytown on Sunday, April 19. Artist Lizzo recognized him publicly on TikTok with a response video to his mix of “Good as Hell” and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” The video has received 7.2 over million likes.

With praise from Lizzo, Minneapolis producer JBroadway is poised for success

by Norah Kleven
Published April 22, 2020
His viral remixes have gained widespread recognition and translate to real-life opportunities.

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