Location: Minnesota
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Song a Day Keeping Doctors at Bay in Midwest Choirs
June 10, 2025
From clef to coda, singers are reclaiming their voices—and so much more—while managing dementia, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.
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‘Silly Fish Parade’ Exalts Springtime, Cardboard, and the Smelt Queen
May 29, 2025
This annual smelt parade along Lake Superior reels back to a niche tradition of catching the small, silvery fish in the dark of night.
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This Grassroots Night Market Proves 'Culture is Here' in the Midwest
May 21, 2025
Fargo’s annual Asian Night Market celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. Participants and vendors have nearly quadrupled since the event began in 2022.
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This Arts Org is Connecting Creatives Across a River—and State Lines
May 13, 2025
Artists in a suburban skirt of the Twin Cities are finding place (and people!) in a river valley thanks to ArtReach St. Croix.
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Step Into Art: Midwest Cities Turn Sidewalk Potholes into Poetry
April 30, 2025
A simple premise—poems stamped in wet concrete—is leaving a lasting impression across Midwest cities.
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Midwestern Reuse Stores Inspire Creativity and Sustainability
April 24, 2025
“Art thrift stores” across the Midwest put their he(art)s into saving, selling, and repurposing would-be trash into creative treasure.
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Practicing the Art of Love, One Letter at a Time
April 9, 2025
In a small-town Minnesota, love became something to share out loud, thanks to a workshop from artist-in-residence JJ Kapur.
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When the Community Print Shop Outgrows Your Living Room
March 25, 2025
The recently expanded, artist-run print shop began with 144 square feet inside a Minneapolis apartment after realizing a community need.
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Your Potluck Needs a Dish (or Two) from These Midwestern Cookbooks
March 12, 2025
There’s nothing better than a meal with a story! Create delectable dishes with Midwest roots, from these cookbooks by chefs and foodies across the region.
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Midwestern Pizza Traditions You Should Know About
March 6, 2025
The art of Midwestern pizza goes way beyond deep dish. Here’s a slice of some ‘za traditions from across the region.