Things to DoBest Things to Do in Minneapolis: A Local's Guide
A Minneapolis editor's real list of what's worth your time here, from the Chain of Lakes to the club Prince never really left, minus the winter-survival lecture.
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The Minneapolis Weekend Plan, From People Who Live Here
Where to eat, what to do, and where Minneapolis locals actually go this weekend — starting in Uptown and Northeast.
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A working guide to what actually separates a great neighborhood coffee shop from a good one, and where in the city to go looking.
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The warehouses still look like warehouses, which is exactly why the neighborhood's restaurants work so hard to surprise you.
Food & DrinkBest Italian Restaurants in the North Loop Worth the Trip
In a neighborhood built on cast-iron warehouses and good taste, Italian cooking has become the thing the North Loop does best, and here's how to order like you know the difference.
Food & DrinkBest Italian in the North Loop: A Local's Guide
In a warehouse district crowded with good-looking rooms, telling a serious Italian kitchen from a pretty backdrop takes a trained eye, and a few reliable signs to order by.
Food & DrinkBest Mexican Restaurants in Minneapolis Worth the Trip
Skip the downtown guessing game. The city's realest Mexican cooking lives on Lake Street and Eat Street, and it's been there for decades.
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10 Things to Do in Minneapolis This Week
- Live music in UptownThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in NortheastMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in the North LoopAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in UptownSunday, family-friendly
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