The Lists
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The Best Restaurants in the Twin Cities
The 50 most essential restaurants of 2026, from old-school diners to elite tasting menu spots.
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Photograph by Caitlin Abrams
The Ultimate Cool Girls’ Guide
No matter how cold it may be outside, you can always find warmth in our surroundings. So, grab your besties, channel your inner cool girl, and navigate the Twin Cities in style.
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Photo by Caitlin Abrams
Mill City Rising: Best Bakeries of the Twin Cities
The local baking scene is forever refreshing with new flavors, new ingredients, and new ideas. Let’s celebrate the wildly creative, skilled early risers baking our irresistible treats.
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Photographs by Caitlin Abrams
Top Doctors: Decoding Immunity
As the science of vaccines continues to unlock more avenues for preventing communicable diseases and even treating some forms of cancer, local Top Doctors are exploring new ways to preserve the health of our community.
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The Best New Restaurants of 2025
From vibey pizza to cheffy burgers, new noodles to revamped food halls, our restaurant scene got a little bit of everything.
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Where to Celebrate Pride in Minnesota
Happy Pride! From drag shows to parades to beer dabblers, here are the events in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Jun 1, 2026
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A List of Twin Cities Farmers Markets
Soak up summer vibes, buy fresh produce, and support local farmers.
Photograph by Caitlin Abrams
TGIF: 35 Summer Friday Activities
Brace yourself: There are 16 Fridays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. So, the question is, how do you plan to use them? Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
May 24, 2026
Photo by Caitlin Abrams
The Minnesota Guide to Summer Festivals
We've got your summer agenda set beyond the State Fair.
May 23, 2026
Photo by Darin Kamnetz
A Guide to Outdoor Concerts Around the Twin Cities
Outdoor concerts and music festivals are back for the summer.
May 22, 2026
Photograph by Caitlin Abrams
A List of Twin Cities Rooftops for Elevated Dining
Eat with a view at one of these editor-approved restaurants.
Mystic Lake Amphitheater
12 Shows We’re Excited About at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
The outdoor music venue in Shakopee opens this June.
May 20, 2026
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A List of Flea Markets for Homewares, Décor, and Furniture
Summer kicks off the hunt-and-gather season of shopping, bargain-style. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss these treasure-filled flea markets, tag sales, and vintage pop-ups.
May 14, 2026
Art by Lora Hlavsa
A Guide to Art-A-Whirl
What to know during Northeast’s biggest weekend of the year.
May 11, 2026
Photo by Caitlin Abrams
Our Food Editor’s Top Seven Local Taco Spots
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Taco Tuesday this year, so you have double the reason to get out and eat—and, of course, to support our local restaurants year-round.
May 5, 2026
Photo by Caitlin Abrams
A Guide to Minnesota’s Art Fairs
A sure sign that summer is coming? Minnesota has an art fair basically every weekend for the next few months.
May 4, 2026
Photo by Caitlin Abrams
A List of Twin Cities Patios for Outdoor Dining
We rounded up our favorite local restaurant patios for eating al fresco.
Apr 30, 2026
