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The Cipher

The Cipher

Ambitious and ascending, Governor Tim Pawlenty is a champion to some—and a mystery to many.

How to Survive the Republican National Convention

How to Survive the Republican National Convention

Whether you’re heralding or heckling, here’s what you need to know.

Paradise Found

Paradise Found

From waterfalls in the north to waffle shops in the south, Minnesota offers plenty of places to sate a traveler’s hunger for scenic views, tasty food, quiet rest, and family fun. Plus, a few...

Taste of Minnesota

Taste of Minnesota

Local vineyards have begun to yield wines worth talking about. Here, a tour of four bottle stops.

Barbecue Buccaneers

Barbecue Buccaneers

Smalley’s in Stillwater serves up barbecue—pirate style.

Columns

MN Then: Stroke of Fortune

How three Minnesotans helped propel the Yale rowing team—and the United States—to the gold medal at the 1924 Olympics in Paris.

The Treatment: Hot-Lather Shave

A close shave at Heimie’s

Notes from Next Door: Easy Living

Is a desire for convenience another way of saying you’re lazy?

A Likely Story: Party Time

The state fair and the GOP convention: How to tell them apart

Sue Z: Sue Z. Says

Summer tips

Departments

Foreword: Here and Now

Mail: Your Letters

Comments from readers regarding the last issues of Minnesota Monthly

Talk: Beijing Bound

Q&A with Patricia Mitchell, Dear Paul, and More

Talk: Reviews

A review of Crazy Good, The Man in the Blizzard, Wolves and Wishes, and Sweet Prudence

Best Bets: The Agenda

Theater, art, concerts & more—your best bets for August

Counter Culture: Flirt Boutique

Brevity is a virtue at the lingerie shop Flirt.

Style File: August 2008 Style File

The latest store openings, e-style & more

Destination: Hudson

Local art, high fashion, and fresh food bring out the best in this bustling river town

The Look: The Tunic

For summer, a tunic’s terrific.

Quick Bites: Indio

Fun, fresh, creative Mexican comes to Uptown

Quick Bites: Dancing Ganesha

Not the same old, same old sambal

Arts: Fringe Benefits

Minnesota’s Fringe Festival is one of the biggest in the world, attended by thousands and propelling lots of new talent into the spotlight. But whether it launches careers is a matter of debate.

Elizabeth's Picks: Private Island

No need to hit the beach when you can conjure it up at home with these tropical treatments

Scene: August 2008 Scene

The Hard Hat and Black Tie Gala, The Serengeti Serenade, The Thank God for Kids gala, Greater Twin Cities United Way's Tocqueville Society Awards Dinner, and Symphony Ball 2008's "Thank You for the...

MNMO Blogs

Quick Bites: La Chaya Bistro and Jasmine 26.

A Look Inside
Watch our virtual tour of Restaurant Indio, a new Mexican restaurant in Uptown.

Our Upcoming Events

Women of Influence Luncheon Series

August 21, 2008 • Noon at Bellanotte

Join us for “an intimate conversation,” featuring WCCO Radio’s on-air personality Sue Zelickson. Sue will be revealing her top picks of all seasons. Proceeds will benefit the Kids Café program of Perspectives, Inc and The Cookie Cart.

Purchase tickets here or call 612-371-5800, ext 5816.

Scene

Unlock the Silence
Benefited RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) More »

Pictured: Julie Olson, Martina McBride, Michael Bublé, and event co-chair Lisa Doyle.

Slideshow Archives »

Events

Aug 20, 2008
From Freedom's Shadow
Historic Landmark Center in downtown Saint Paul is pleased to welcome visiting exhibit "From Freedom’s Shadow: African Americans and the...

Aug 20, 2008
Great Hall of Honor
An exhibition of 51 information banners highlighting University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center plant and fruit introductions over its...

Aug 20, 2008
MN150
On May 11, 1858, the Minnesota Territory was admitted to the Union as the 32nd state. In anticipation of the sesquitennial anniversary of our...

Aug 20, 2008
Music in the Cafe - Vicky Mountain and James Allen
Musicians will play over the noon lunch hour in Anita's Cafe in Landmark Center. Anita's Cafe will be filled with strains of solo saxaphone,...

Aug 20, 2008
Rice Park Tours
Enjoy a historic and architectural tour that takes you back in time to learn the hidden secrets of the unique buildings that surround one of the...

Aug 20, 2008
'Treeology' Summer Exhibition
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum celebrates the wonder and beauty of trees with "Treeology," opening May 24 and continuing through Oct. 12. Enjoy...

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Tamarack Award

Minnesota Monthly runs a competition for unpublished short fiction work.

Read "Men with Boxes"by Eric Braun, the winner of our 2007 award.

The 2008 submission deadline has passed.

The winning story will appear in our November issue.

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