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LIVING THE LUXE LIFE IN ST. PETE-CLEARWATER

Most Minnesotans agree that a trip to balmy Florida sounds pretty nice about now. And while sun and sand are key factors in determining which warm-weather escape is best for you, the combination of beautiful surroundings, a vibrant cultural scene, gourmet restaurants and glamorous accommodations makes St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida, an obvious choice if you’re a beach lover and a luxury seeker.

The award-winning destination packs plenty of glam and historical punch into its small but breathtaking footprint on Florida’s Gulf Coast. An obvious spot to start your retreat is at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection, in downtown St. Pete. The historic hotel is also a cherished landmark, and it’s the epitome of Southern charm. Ideally located on the water, the recently renovated resort is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. With refurbished guest rooms, new dining experiences, a reimagined grand lobby and a new spa, you’ll be hard-pressed to feel anything but pampered at the pale pink beacon of a bygone era of extravagance.

“The Vinoy screams history,” says General Manager Vanessa Williams. “Yet when you walk into your room, you feel like you’re the only guest that has ever been in that space.”

WHEN YOU FIND A GEM THAT HAS EVERYTHING TO OFFER, IT’S AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO COME BACK TO, YEAR AFTER YEAR.

—Vanessa Williams, General Manager, The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club

Williams and her team deploy this extensive attention to detail to create what she considers a meaningful experience that complements the welcoming environment of the whole area.

“The accessibility is part of the highlight of this destination,” she says. “If beach is what you want, the beach is just a short drive away.” (Williams considers St. Pete Beach the quintessential stop.)

“There’s a restaurant for any occasion and a creative community where you can lean into whatever art strikes your fancy.”

Williams encourages visitors to seek out the elaborate murals that adorn the city streets, but she also suggests a stop at the St. Petersburg Museum of History for a deeper dive into the hotel’s storied past. The Vinoy also hosts its own history tour, which is followed by a high tea that Williams, who is a South Africa native, claims can stand up to some of the finest high teas around the world.

“In my mind, when you ﬁnd a gem that has everything to offer, it’s an excellent place to come back to, year after year,” says Williams.

VANESSA’S VOTES

The Vinoy’s general manager shares her favorite spots around town.

1. Dalí Museum: 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, 727-823-3767, TheDali.org

“You’re never going to see a collection like that in one place.”

2. Lunch at Juno & the Peacock: 400 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, 727-258-4222, JunoandthePeacock.com

3. The Saturday Morning Market: 230 SE 1st St., St. Petersburg, SaturdayMorningMarket.com

“It’s a lovely way to get to see what we’re all about. There are such eclectic people living harmoniously together.”

4. Dinner at The Urban Stillhouse: 2232 5th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, 727-440-8040, TheUrbanStillhouse.com

5. A sunset cruise: 727-380-0431, StPeteCoastalCruises.com

“It gives you a real sense of St. Pete!”

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Maybe this is the year you recommit to your roots and explore the region you call home. You might be surprised by what you ﬁnd: from all-inclusive resorts to chic glamping spots, out-of-town music festivals to classic county fairs. You can travel through space, time, and what seems like the world—right here in the Midwest.

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Talk

Catching up with comedian and Rahma

Como Park’s grove of trees

Central Service Center to radically improve your DMV visit...What’s hiding inside the Science Museum of Minnesota lesser-known collections...How the Arboretum plants and cares for 40,000 Our monthly arts happenings and events... Final musings from columnist Burt Cohen g trainer Twin Cities.

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Persona 35

Duluth-based photographer, ﬁlmmaker, and writer Dudley Edmondson knows that engaging nature is integral to our future. Now, he’s trying to convince everyone else.

Pyramid pros and more, page 176

The Alma team brings fried to Graze Food Hall… Easter is on 4/20 this year—maybe we need grown-up baskets? Why midweek is the best time to dine out…Wagyu beef is suddenly everywhere— for a good reason...The impact immigrants have on our restaurant scene...Plus, deconstructing the chicken pot pie at the St. Paul Grill.

Foodways 44

You already know Molly Broder’s restaurant children: Broders’ Pasta Bar, Broders’ Cucina, and the now-struggling Terzo. But now, get to know the matriarch of the entire Broders’ family— and maybe our food scene.

Spring pastels, from butter yellow to sweet lavender, are trending this season. Here’s a taste—and where to find them locally...How bookstores became a much-needed third space in the Twin Cities Plus, new (and changing) bookstores to have on your radar.

Timeline 176

Step right up and learn all about Minnesota’s competition and game show history.

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The Golden Fork Awards Reception

February 24

Minneapolis Club

On February 24th, Mpls.St.Paul hosted the Golden Fork Awards reception at the Minneapolis Club, celebrating the winners of our December 2024 MSP50 Best Restaurants list. The evening was ﬁlled with food, lively conversations, and shared excitement among chefs, restaurateurs, and industry professionals.

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Housing First Fundraising Gala

April 11

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Join us for the Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s 10th annual gala—an evening celebrating three decades of transforming lives—and look ahead to the future of ending homelessness in Minnesota. This year’s gala promises a botanical-inspired atmosphere where community members, foundation supporters, and construction industry leaders come together for a night of generosity and impact. Together, we can continue rebuilding lives and creating brighter futures! Find tickets at housingﬁrstmn.org.

Editor’s Note

BY JAYNE HAUGEN OLSON

● I HAVE WORKED FOR, WITH, AND ALONGSIDE some of the greats in local publishing. They have influenced me, and I’m confident I’ve also influenced them. When the partnership between an editor in chief and publisher is working well, it’s a great dynamic. What is the difference between an editor and publisher of a magazine? My response is grounded in an industry understanding yet greatly influenced by our organization.

While some may simplify it down to “An editor focuses primarily on the editorial quality and integrity, and the publisher is more concerned with the magazine’s business viability,” I can assure you that as an editor, I am equally focused on our viability. My goal is to develop and lead a team to create a suite of products our community is interested in, cares about, reads/consumes, and supports via subscriptions, newsstand sales, clicks, follows, and views. Good editors know they are responsible for not only developing an engaged audience that advertisers want to reach but also creating an environment, including events, in which businesses want to place their advertising.

I have learned from the best on both the editorial and publishing sides of the business. Shortly after I was hired in 1992, publisher Burt Cohen, group publisher Gary Johnson, and editorial director Brian Anderson bought back the company Burt had previously sold to Adams Publishing. (Burt, and his wife Rusty Cohen, originally purchased Mpls. magazine in ’78 and in the late ’80s sold it to Adams.) I joined when “the guys” were back in the saddle and then co-owners. Burt was primarily focused on Mpls.St.Paul. He and Rusty participated deeply in the community, including Burt’s involvement on several boards—the Children’s Theatre Company, Minnesota

Opera, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnesota Zoo, and the Minneapolis Club all come to mind.

During the ’90s, Gary Johnson was focused on growing the company, which included the 1993 launch of Twin Cities Business Magazine and the company’s successful expansion of our custom publishing division. Those efforts landed a near 30-year partnership with the Minnesota Twins and our ongoing work with Minnesota Golfer magazine, to name just two of the hundreds of projects. Brian Anderson served as editor in chief of Mpls.St.Paul until 2010. He led the creative teams developing and executing custom publications, including World Traveler for Northwest Airlines, which eventually led to our company publishing Sky for Delta Air Lines—until a global pandemic grounded a category-leading magazine.

In 1994, Deb Hopp joined our organization as publisher of Twin Cities Business (TCB) and worked in partnership with Gary Johnson on growing the custom business, including a custom magazine for Dayton Hudson. Around this same time, Burt, Gary, and Brian sold the company to Dwight and Vance Opperman, keeping the company local but helping position us for furthered growth—especially in the digital space. As publisher of TCB, Deb also led the sales team that included Shelly Crowley, who was a founding account executive with TCB

Like Burt, Deb has been extremely involved in the local community and on boards, including those of Minnesota Orchestra, Walker Art Center, United Way, Minnesota Women’s Economic Roundtable, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and currently Lakewood Cemetery and Bachman’s. Deb received a Regents Award by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents and is a Life Trustee of the U of M Foundation. She eventually was named publisher of Mpls. St.Paul, a title she held for nearly two decades.

Shelly eventually left TCB but returned two years later when Deb brought her back in 2013 as associate publisher of Mpls.St.Paul. Shelly was named publisher ﬁve years later when Deb moved to our agency division, MSPC, where she has served as president.

Along the way, I have evolved alongside my colleagues in an organization with an entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding content at our core. I have been especially impacted by one of my great mentors, Gary Johnson, who retired in 2021.

So, here we are. And in this April issue our publisher emeritus, Burt Cohen, who has authored a monthly column (in varying lengths) since 1978, has announced that he is shelving his typewriter. It just won’t be the same without Burt’s musings on our pages, each typed edition, with handwritten editing marks, sent on neatly folded paper along with one of his unmistakable illustrations via the U.S. mail. Sadly, all good things come to an end. Find Burt’s ﬁnal column on page 32.

In a purely coincidental parallel universe, Deb Hopp is also stepping away from her role with our company this month to focus on her community work, travel, and family, including her adorable grandson. I was never in a sorority, but if there were one for publishing, Deb would for sure have been my “big.”

My three amigos— AKA the trifecta of Mpls.St.Paul publishers— (from left) Shelly Crowley, Deb Hopp, and yours truly, surrounding the guy who helped start it all, Burt Cohen. Photographed at The Minneapolis Club, April 2023.

In full honesty, Gary, Deb, and Burt often put the fear of God in me in my early years. While often being one who was willing to push the limits, I never wanted to disappoint them. I know they have each received calls or an email from people in their circles who may have questioned my creative decisions, and they likely smoothed things over while also having my back. I will forever be grateful.

For the past seven years, Shelly and I have had a fantastic editor-publisher partnership rooted in trust, friendship, and respect. We carry on our company’s spirit of collaboration and innovation, continue to look toward the future, and help develop the next generation of readers, clients, and leaders in our organization.

Cheers to you, Burt and Rusty, for putting your house on the line decades ago, and to current owner Vance Opperman for giving our Twin Cities great magazines—and ultimately an opportunity for great careers—including that of a 94-year-old columnist. —Reach Jayne at jolson@mspmag.com

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● MENDOTA HEIGHTS–RAISED, NEW YORK–BASED comedian Kareem Rahma’s TikTok/Instagram show, SubwayTakes, has more than a million and a half followers across both platforms. Delivered daily, the show has a why-didn’t-I-think-of-that premise tailor-made for our online era. Filmed on the NYC subway, Rahma asks his guest, sometimes a famous celebrity and sometimes not, for their take—“Salad is meant to be eaten with your hands”

KAREEM RAHMA

After years of engineering viral online moments, Kareem Rahma, at age 38, ﬁnally has something that is going to last.

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or “We should shut the entire internet off once a week.” Rahma then agrees or disagrees before the two of them spend whatever’s left of two minutes arguing about it.

“Every once in a while, I can get my opinion changed,” Rahma says on a video call from the basement of his Brooklyn brownstone, where he lives with his wife, Karina, and their 1-year-old baby daughter. “It’s not about being right

or wrong—it’s all dumb, man. We’re just on the internet, having fun, having discourse.”

Rahma has been having fun on the internet ever since he was a U of M college grad, known online for his jokey posts as @kareemy. He sold ads at the Daily while still in school and took a job as McNally Smith’s online marketing manager after graduation. In his mid-20s, he moved out to New York for more marketing work at Vice and then The New York Times, but he quit in his early 30s to start a band, do stand-up, and act.

After 13 years in NYC, he’s still committed to all three mediums—“Juicy Lucy,” a novelty song by his band, Tiny Gun, gets regular spins on the Current, and he’s followed up his first film, 2022’s Out of Order, with Or Something, which he co-wrote with his co-star Mary Neely and which is getting its local premiere at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival on April 3.

But it’s SubwayTakes that continues to push him forward—it’s why he’s been profiled in Harper’s Bazaar and The New York Times; it’s why he recently announced a brand partnership with Gap. And SubwayTake s is getting even bigger—Rahma just announced an extended hour-long podcast version of the show, SubwayTakes Uncut, with comedian Hasan Minhaj as its ﬁrst guest.

““No shade on creators or inﬂuencers or whatever,” Rahma says, “but I consider myself a comic.”

You’re about to debut Or Something back home in Minnesota. In the movie, you and your co-star, Mary Neely, who

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No shade on creators or influencers or whatever, but I consider myself a comic.”

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also co-wrote it, get into some heavy conversations. In your ﬁrst scene together, her character accuses all men of constantly objectifying women, and your character says he’s so afraid of women he never talks to them. Both characters seem so online, but they talk about things that the two of them seem like they could never talk about online. I don’t have those conversations online, but in real life, you

can look someone in the eyes and understand their intention, right? I think the conversations the characters are having, the intention’s not to offend or to be abrasive but to truly understand one another. But not even in a way that’s like, We need to build bridges . I think it’s a desire for somebody to understand where you’re coming from.

Gov. Tim Walz did SubwayTakes during the campaign. (“The most neglected part of homeownership is the gutters.” “100 percent agree.”)

And so did VP Kamala Harris, but her ep never aired. “I agreed to do it,” Rahma said, “and I was like, ‘If there’s a ceaseﬁre, cool, maybe I’ll publish it.’”

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The script seems structured around getting from point A to point B to point C around Manhattan—a scene in an apartment building, a scene in a diner, a scene in Central Park—but the movie happens in the conversations along the way. There had to be a reason for them to spend the day together. So, the premise was two strangers end up meeting each other to collect some cash, and when the cash isn’t there, they go on an adventure to get the cash. The Duplass Brothers drop a lot of great ﬁlm wisdom, and one thing is, “Work with what you have.” And we have New York City. So, it was just a matter of: What kind of places can we shoot in that are either free or cheap? The subway is free; Central Park, you make a very limited donation—I think $250—to get a permit. And then the diner scene was shot at a diner I used to have a comedy show in.

How did the two of you write the script? Mary and I would meet up once or twice a month to try to bang out between ﬁve and 10 pages. And we would always come with a premise. I would just be like, “I don’t talk to girls in real life.” So, we would have these conversations and transcribe them and edit them down. And then we would layer in the characteristics of Amir and Olivia.

These premises could be considered “takes.” Did your SubwayTakes show bleed into your script writing? So, the movie was written before SubwayTakes ever existed, but I think that’s just how I think. So, it was a natural way to make the movie. Same thing with the show—I had so many people asking me if I want to start a podcast with them, and the reason that they wanted to start a podcast was for the clips. And my mind was like, What if the clips were the podcast? It was a smart way to launch. Now we’re making a long-form version, but it’s because I’ve spent two years pedal to the metal building out a brand and a page and an audience, and now it’s like a cultural phenomenon.

I think The New York Times had a smart take on SubwayTakes: Social media is fueled by takes, but seeing you interrogate the take in real life, seeing it either live or die in a real conversation, that’s what makes it so watchable. So, what’s your take on take culture? The most annoying thing about take culture is the think piece—we don’t need a think piece recycling a take. That’s the thing that’s annoying—the over-intellectualization of something that does not need to be over-intellectualized. I think my show completely dismantles the idea that even the most serious take is serious. The “100 percent disagree/100 percent agree” is funny because there’s no middle ground. The fact that that’s the only two options that I give myself is like, Look how stupid this is.

percent comedians and then maybe 20 percent just interesting creatives in New York City—a writer, a musician, a restaurateur. And then the rest of it is just random people with a good take. And the takes come from everywhere—email, the street, DMs, people stopping me and pitching me. It’s literally insane.

“My show completely dismantles the idea that even the most serious take is serious.”

kareem rahma

How do people pitch you? They pitch the take. I joke that I’m like Lorne Michaels—I oversee the whole editorial thing. I’d say comedians are the cornerstone of the show. I feel like with late-night viewership waning, this can be the equivalent of doing ﬁve minutes on Fallon. So, it’s 50

You had a child last February, and you immediately doubled the production of the show, basically to provide for your family. So, are you spending less time on the internet now that you have a baby and such a big job? No.

Still in it? I’m still fully in it, dude. Yeah. I’m fortunate to have a very supportive wife who has really allowed me to continue doing what makes me truly happy, which is building and entertaining. I’d say I’m a lot less social though. I used to be out every night, and now it’s, like, twice a week max. I’m not really a “hanging out person” anyway. If we’re hanging out, let’s run errands together—do something semiproductive.

Kareem Rahma and Mary Neely in Or Something. The ﬁlm, which they co-wrote, is part of the upcoming Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.

You’re a first-generation Egyptian immigrant. Your dad passed away, but was your mom supportive of you going into showbiz? I think she was really surprised when I quit my job at The New York Times. She was not not supportive, but she wasn’t like, You should do this. I’m reading this article in New York Magazine about how 70 percent of New York City is bankrolled by their parents. I was reading that this morning, and I’m just like, Man, I’m proud of myself. I had zero financial help, and I really did make a life as an artist in New York City. The first five years, I was prepared to get a job at Spotify at any moment—that was always the joke in my household. Even when Karina was pregnant, I was like, “I think I’ll just get a job at Spotify.” And she was like, “You can’t; you’re too close—you’re on the verge of a breakthrough.”

You’ve been in New York for more than a decade, but you were born in Cairo, and you grew up in Mendota Heights. Early on in Minnesota, you didn’t speak English, and you were bullied by the white kids at school. Your mom started a day care and earned the community’s trust. And at a certain point, you won the white kids over as well. Did you have an Egyptian community here? I didn’t really go to school with anyone Arab—or Muslim really, for that matter. My parents would take us to the Egyptian American Society picnic, but I never really got along with any of those kids. I was very Americanized, and I think that came from the desire to ﬁt in, right? My dad was the same way. My dad code-switched really well—he would go by the name of Sam even though his name was Sayed. He was a real charmer. He wanted to live an American life. He moved to Minnesota and bought a house with a backyard and enjoyed his time here.

You’ve proven you can write scripts and songs and stand-up sets, but you also have a talent for format—for knowing what people want at the moment and giving it to them. You’ve gone viral so many times, and now you have what feels like a sustainable hit. But what is it that you want? I think the biggest thing, for me, is I’m literally trying to entertain myself. I want to see novel ideas, and if those novel ideas have to come from me, that’s ﬁne. So, do I think that this is funny or interesting? Am I entertained by the idea of making a song about a cheeseburger? I am. I’m listening to The Strokes, and I think that

this could be cool. Not even funny, just cool. So, yeah, I don’t know if it’s a thing where it’s both—I deﬁnitely think about the delivery system of everything, but I think it is more about the novelty. I think when I ﬁnd something novel and interesting or unexpected, I think that other people might find it the same. And because nothing’s original, I think people are attracted to original ideas.

Is comedy your ﬁrst love? Yeah. I mean, I was always funny. I was always a class clown. I just never had the encouragement. I never thought it was a realistic path. And I think that comes down to the fact, like, I wasn’t bankrolled. I didn’t want to be poor; I wanted to be rich. And doing comedy just wasn’t an option—it was not a viable career path. And at the time, it felt like comedy was a lot less diverse than it is now. There didn’t really seem to be a place where you could be an Arab stand-up. But I got really burnt out [working in the business world]—I felt like I had impostor syndrome.

And then as time went on and people opened more doors, there was a moment where I just felt like, I think I can do this . I didn’t want to be just a businessman. I dreaded the idea of doing it for another 40 years. I was just like, I think I’ll die. So, when I was in a little bit of a better ﬁnancial situation, and I had met a lot of people in the city, I was like, I’m going to fucking go for it. And I think because I started late, like, at 33 versus 20—a lot of my peers are 20—I was just like, I have to do this fast because I don’t want to go on a date and tell someone, “I’m an aspiring comedian.” That sounds lame. You can’t be a 33-year-old aspiring comedian.

It’s a lonely, scary vocation. A lot of it is the nights. I don’t want to go to ﬁve places a night. I am a homebody—I don’t want to be out late.

So, how did you pitch yourself to your wife when you met her? I said, “I’m a comedian.”

Haha. So, it worked. Yeah. It did work.

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In Bloom

You don’t need to travel to D.C. to get your spring cherry bloom ﬁx. St. Paul’s Como Park has a whole grove of cherry trees, and they’re just about to pop.

FOOTNOTES

The New Yorker got Gov. Tim Walz on record about a 2028 presidential run: “If I feel like I can serve, I will,” Walz says. “And if nationally, people are, like, ‘Dude, we tried you, and look how that worked out,’ I’m good with that.”

The Buds

Owing to our temperamental climate and late frost potential, Minnesota doesn’t seem like the most hospitable environment for springtime cherry blooms. But for a short, ﬁckle moment in late April or early May, the area near Como Park’s Mannheimer Memorial glows with blush-pink blooms, just like a scene out of Washington, D.C., or Japan, which is where, as fate would have it, St. Paul got its cherry trees in the ﬁrst place.

The Story

In 2012, the Japanese government gave 20 cherry trees each to 36 cities across the country in honor of the 100-year anniversary of giving cherry trees to D.C. And while Japan chose St. Paul as one of the recipients, it only gave the city money for the trees and let the city determine which cherry trees stood the best chance of thriving in its extreme climate. St. Paul ultimately settled on the Spring Wonder variety. “St. Paul was chosen largely because of our long, active sister-city relationship with Nagasaki but also because they knew we had a very ﬁne park system and the trees would be cared for well,” says JoAnn Blatchley, co-president of the Saint Paul–Nagasaki Sister City Committee. The parks department planted the original 20 in 2012, then added 10 more over the next ﬁve years.

The Impact

Even though no one knows exactly when the trees will bloom each spring, word travels fast once they do, with people coming from all over to see, sniﬀ, and (of course) photograph the ﬂowers. The Saint Paul–Nagasaki Sister City Committee also hosts a festival celebrating the blooms and Japan’s gift in early May each year, complete with Japanese crafts, dancing, music, and more. (This year, the former mayor of Nagasaki will even be in attendance.) And the impact of both the trees and the festival reverberates through the city each year. “It’s a sign of both the fragility of life, because they don’t last long, but also life’s beauty,” Blatchley says. “And, of course, they give us hope, because come spring, they will return.” Check out the festival in Como Park on May 3. For more info, visit stpaulnagasaki.org.

Pro tip: You don’t need to return if you never go away. Loved a recent Minnesota Public Radio proﬁle on the second-oldest book club in the country. Evidently, Blue Earth’s Chautauqua Literary and Scientiﬁc Circle was formed in 1883, 142 years ago! Right on.

There’s less equivocating about the return of local podcaster Jonathan Goldstein, who told The New York Times that his beloved show, Heavyweight, will return this year. Malcolm Gladwell’s platform, Pushkin Industries, stepped up to ﬁnance the production.

WOODBURY CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER

“What if going to the DMV was the highlight of your day?” asks the press release. Well, there’s some hyperbole at work there, but it’s not entirely off base. The Twin Cities has a history of important buildings serving as county service centers—the Hennepin County Government Center, at one time a national architectural showpiece, first among them. What’s happening in Woodbury is not quite as grandiose but is nonetheless a big deal. Slated to open in July, the facility will house Washington County’s license center, elections offices, and a public health clinic (the county seat is Stillwater, but the population center is increasingly Woodbury), and it’s located across from the Gold Line BRT Woodlane terminus, scheduled to debut March 22. Alliiance architects designed a mass timber (a large-format engineered wood product that is sustainable and fire-resistant) building to evoke the county’s connection to nature. It’s the first mass timber structure in the county, but architect Ernesto RuizGarcia says it’s on the front end of a national design movement, along with the North Loop’s T3 building. The center will replace a building on Radio Drive that the county has outgrown. —Adam Platt

Actually, a 142-year-old book club? Sounds like a sweet-as-corn plot right out of Sweet Magnolias on Netﬂix. The show stars Minnesota’s own Brooke Elliott, who was born in Fridley and lived in Blaine, as Dana Sue Sullivan, a chef in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina.

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MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Come explore the hidden depths of a Minnesota institution dedicated to the endless pursuit of using science to understand how the world around us really works.

drew wood

● THE ONLY LIVING THINGS at the Science Museum of Minnesota (besides humans) are too busy eating hot dogs to pay any attention to the people currently staring at them.

It’s late February, and we’ve encountered the hungry creatures while exploring the

secure, windowless portion of the SMM’s third ﬂoor—where most of the down and dirty science work at the museum happens—with the SMM’s William D. Wells Chair of Science and senior director of the Center for Research and Collections, Dr. Laurie Fink. Home to scientists’ offices, multiple labs, and the museum’s collections vault, this part of the third floor, which comprises the heft of the SMM’s Center for Research and Collections, is only a quarter the size of the exhibit space around and above it but holds the majority of SMM’s 1.7 million–item permanent collection of objects, artifacts, and, of course, animal remains in various forms. Like the myriad creatures big and small floating in suspended animation in jars full of alcohol in the ﬂuid collection room—“Have you ever

Like this puma, every specimen in the Science Museum of Minnesota’s permanent collection has a story. It’s the museum’s job to ﬁgure out what exactly that story is and then honor its life by documenting it.

heard of a jackalope?” Fink quipped earlier while staring at a jar with a horned rabbit head ﬂoating in it. “They’re warts caused by the papillomavirus. That’s where the myth came from.” Or like the vast cache of fossils, study skins (taxidermized animals that aren’t in fancy poses), and, of course, bones.

Which bring us back to the Oscar Mayer munchers we’re currently staring at with SMM’s biology collection manager, Dr. Dakota Rowsey.

“I’m in the process of cleaning out the tank because it’s ﬁlthy and I don’t know that it’s been cleaned in 20 years or something like that,” says Rowsey. “So, we’re giving them a nice hot dog feast.”

The “them” in question are SMM’s dermestid beetles and, much like the living people roaming the museum’s third ﬂoor, the beetles are not there to be studied; they’re there to work. Which, in their case, means eat. And while that happens to be hot dogs on this day, their meals are usually way less appealing.

“So, if you look in the fume hood, that guy’s probably ready to go in [to the colony].” Rowsey points to a tightly sealed glass cabinet at the other end of the lab with what looks like dehydrated roadkill in it. “That was a mink. The only reason I haven’t put it in yet is because, well, I’m in the process of trying to clean that place out.”

That’s the thing about dermestid beetles: Their real sweet tooth is for dead things. And they’re insatiable. Which is why places like the SMM keep a colony around. But even with roughly 5,000 of the best bone pickers in the biz, the museum has a multiyear backlog of animals to process in its walk-in and chest freezers. Like that mink. According to Rowsey, that little fella had been sitting in the freezer for nearly 25 years before he plucked it from purgatory.

“These freezers have a bunch of specimens that are on the list of stuff that we need here,” he says, alluding to the museum’s seemingly endless biological-specimen shopping list. “Just about all of it is stuff

that has been salvaged from various things like window strikes and vehicle strikes.”

“I mean, we keep these things forever and ever and ever because we don’t know what the research questions are in the future,” Fink adds of the museum’s ever-growing specimen collection. “[Currently], all of these things are really useful for biodiversity and understanding how species aren’t going as far north or aren’t going as far south and where we’re ﬁnding them, so that’s all really important information.”

Gathering and learning from that important information is the museum’s life’s work, and the entire ecosystem of the more-than-100-year-old institution is built around supporting it. And like the ecosystems it studies, the SMM’s ecosystem is incredibly complex. The main gallery space, with its mummies and triceratops and Omnitheaters, is the public-facing element but only a sliver of the museum’s overall operation. Including full- and parttimers, the museum employs roughly 340 people and an additional 100 or so more to staff up its summer camps. Of the 340, 43 work as doctors, scientists, researchers, and archivists including at the museum’s St. Croix Watershed Research Station. There’s also the museum’s 16,000-squarefoot on-site production shop, replete with print shop, paint room, CNC bays, and about a million other things, including a fully operational lathe salvaged from a WWII battleship, plus an additional off-site production warehouse that includes another 20,000 square feet of fabrication space. SMM staffers say the shop makes SMM “the largest nonproﬁt exhibit manufacturer in the United States, possibly the world,” and the exhibits they design, most of them for use elsewhere, make up 19 percent of SMM’s total revenue.

DNA—with those from other museum specimens allows scientists to build a better understanding of biodiversity,” says Dr. Catherine Early, the SMM’s Barbara Brown Chair of Ornithology, over email. “And this is especially important for animals that are rarely encountered in Minnesota, like mountain lions, which historically ranged here before European

All that work, in addition to things like grants, member dues, admissions, and capital campaigns (including one SMM has just launched), ends up funding the museum’s mission-based work.

“Combining data—like where and when this organism was collected, as well as measurements of different parts of its body and preserving tissue samples for

colonization but haven’t reestablished a breeding population in the state…yet.”

Wait. Mountain lions? In a state without mountains? Yep. They come around. Like in September 2020, when MNDOT found a 115-pound puma (a mountain lion or cougar by another name) dead on the side of 494 from a car strike. Well, it turns out, after a brief visit to the Minnesota DNR’s labs, said cougar ended up at the museum.

“I happened to see a post from the

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Facebook page about a mountain lion that they picked up after it had been hit by a car in Bloomington,” says Early via email. “Since part of my job is to add specimens to SMM’s biology collection, and we had the permits needed to take in a mountain lion specimen, I reached out to someone at the MN DNR to ask if they had plans for the remains or if they would be willing to transfer them to SMM.”

Willing they were. So, Early and SMM director of collections stewardship Rebecca Newberry hopped in a museum van usually earmarked for SMM staffers to drive to STEM education presentations around the state and headed to the DNR facility at Willow River to pick up their new puma specimen, which Early says is “irreplaceable evidence that this organism existed at a certain place and time.” It was placed in the SMM’s walk-in freezer awaiting its turn to be brought into the museum’s permanent collection. The puma’s moment came a tad quicker than the mink’s, as the former manager of the biology collection, Dick Oehlenschlager, got to work on it two years later. He spent a week skinning and dissecting it, and from there it was just the simple, albeit intense, matter of delivering the carcass to his colony of hungry, hungry beetles…and waiting. After a month or so, the skeleton was clean enough to, well, eat off.

“Sometimes they have preferences just like we do, and some stuff they’re really picky,” Rowsey says, lest we get the wrong impression and think that eating most of a long-dead puma means the beetles have no standards. “They don’t like hair so much. They will eat hair, but we try and get as much off the specimen before because that tends to be one of the last things to go. So, if we’ve got something that’s been mummified or something, then we have to sweeten the deal with a little bit of bacon grease.”

Hot dogs and now bacon grease? Hopefully Rowsey tosses some statins to his mini meat-eating coworkers on occasion. After all, it’d be a real shame if they ended up in the permanent collection next to their lives’ work. ■

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Tulip Gardens

This spring, visitors in droves will make a pilgrimage to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum looking for the sorely needed color explosion that only MLA’s sprawling tulip displays can provide. “People think of tulips as perennials, but they’re not really, anymore,” says Arb senior gardener Aimee Thuen. “We consider them annuals. So, every year, a new display and color design gets planned. We cherish them for their short season, then we say goodbye when they’re done.” That means even though the tulips bloom for just about four weeks (mid-April to mid-May, peaking around Mother’s Day, depending on the weather and snowpack), monitoring the Arb’s tulips is actually a full-time job. Throughout the summer, the gardening team researches new varieties and color schemes for all the tulip-adorned spaces on the grounds and then spends hundreds of hours planting bulbs in the fall before the ground freezes. They devote winter and early spring to protecting the precious bulbs and shoots—which are “like a salad bar for critters,” according to Thuen—by putting up deer fences and spraying an organic solution that makes them taste bitter to deer and rabbits. But it’s all worth it when Chaska suddenly looks like a scene from a postcard of Amsterdam and the promise of warm days returns. 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, 612-624-2200

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108

Number of tulip varieties in this spring’s display, with a color scheme that includes citrusy oranges, yellows, and greens, plus a smattering of purples as a complement.

“Green ﬂowers are fairly rare,” senior gardener Aimee Thuen says. “But one of the varieties we’ll use, Green Mile, it’s green and yellow, and the petals open up a bit to be almost lily shaped.”

2005

Year tulips ﬁrst became one of the Arboretum’s spring draws, coinciding with the opening of the Oswald Visitor Center and the current Annual Garden. In 2014, the tulips were endowed by Corrie Beck. The endowment supports the cost and planting of all the new bulbs.

40,000

Number of tulips that bloom each year—ﬁnd 20,000 in the main Annual Garden space and the rest sprinkled among gardens near the Oswald Visitor Center, the gatehouse, and the Highway 5 entrance.

100,000+

Approximate number of visitors who come from all around the state (and beyond) to see the tulips in bloom.

500

Hours it takes the 40-plus-person staﬀ, plus dozens of volunteers, to plant the new bulbs each October.

7,000

Space, in square feet , the tulips take up throughout the Arb’s grounds.

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▲ This month’s biggest ticket will be just like the Super Bowl halftime performance, but this time in a football stadium whose team stands no chance of ever actually being in that game. April 19. U.S. Bank Stadium

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The Errors Tour

Taylor Tomlinson’s former beau is himself also an oh-sohot-right-now comic whose multiplatform popularity makes him seem as though he’s everywhere all at once. With regular stand-up gigs on late-night talk shows; a popular podcast hosted with fellow comic Mark Normand (We Might Be Drunk); and You’ve Changed, a comedy special on Amazon Prime Video, chances are you’ve already heard a barb or two from the comic, who’s been called one of the best joke writers today. If you haven’t, his The Errors Tour gig is the perfect time to rectify that. April 18. Pantages Theatre

Ani DiFranco

The poster child for an entire generation of feminist rockers, DiFranco brings her 23rd studio album, Unprecedented Sh!t, to a stage she’s been playing since the early 1990s. April 8. First Avenue

Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical

With Frozen, the Children’s Theatre did what it does best and put its own unique spin on a proven Broadway and Hollywood entity, and whenever they do that, their version usually bangs. So, if you have other plans in this month, let ’em go, and get to the CTC instead. April 15–June 15. Children’s Theatre Company

When We Are Found

Playwright Donja R. Love’s new fable separates soulmates at sea, which, in turn, sets the heartbroken beau on an epic quest across the ocean in search of his lost love. April 24–May 18. Penumbra Theatre

Upstream

Created in collaboration with, and staged at, the Open World Learning Community school in St. Paul, Mixed Blood’s world premiere bills itself as an “immersive play about climate resilience” and asks audiences to join in as they search for the river’s missing daughter and build a “beautiful climate future.” April 11–26. Open World

Sister Act

Just your standard lounge-singer-accidentally-starts-a-super-hip-nuns-choir-while-hiding-in-a-convent-to-hidefrom-her-mobster-boyfriend-whom-she-saw-kill-a-guy musical. April 11–May 11. Lyric Arts Main Street Stage

The Nacirema Society

Pearl Cleage’s 2013 comedy spotlights two larger-than-life Alabama grande dames preparing for the 1964 centennial cotillion of the Nacirema Society and all the hilarious circumstances that ensue as their own grandchildren, slated to attend together, hatch other plans that spiral the entire cotillion out of control before it even begins. April 19–May 25. Guthrie Theater

the blind boys of alabama

▲ Originally formed as a student chorus at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Deaf and Blind in 1939, the many iterations of the gospel-meetsblues vocal collective have never not been a group since. The latest sets up shop to kick oﬀ the month.

April 3. Dakota

+My Morning Jacket

The seminal Americana rock band led by iconoclastic frontman Jim James unload Is, the latest in their arsenal of albums, at the Armory. April 20. Armory

Jack White

Perhaps the most proliﬁc and enigmatic guitarist of his generation, the mastermind of critically acclaimed bands The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather somehow manages to be at his best when he goes it alone, which he will at the Palace with his newest album, No Name, in hand. April 7. Palace Theatre

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▲ Tina Fey’s Broadway musical inspired by the 2004 cult-classic Lindsay Lohan ﬁlm (which Fey also wrote the screenplay for) will have you stewing about frenemies and plotting burn books by the time you leave the Ordway. April 8–13.

It’s been nearly a decade since the Grammy Award–winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famers busted forth a U.S. tour, but Power Up North America will have people all over the country shaking all night long once again. April 10. U.S. Bank Stadium

+Charli XCX

In a year loaded with pop music revelations, Brat, the sixth studio album by British singersongwriter-DJ Charli XCX, was among the biggest, so her arena tour in support of the album is a must-go for any God-fearing pop music stan. April 26. Target Center

Branford Marsalis Quartet

The jazz saxophonist and bandleader as famous for his famous jazz family (brothers Wynton, Jason, and Delfeayo and dad Ellis have all made major marks on American jazz) as his 1990s gig as the leader of the Tonight Show Band takes his quartet for a walk across the Dakota stage. April 29–30. Dakota

TYLER CHILDERS

Gravelly, neotraditional Kentucky bluegrass with a walloping sound perfectly suited for a sports arena. April 9. Target Center

golden girls: the laughs continue

Betty White may have journeyed to the big St. Olaf, Minnesota, in the sky, but that doesn’t mean The Golden Girls are relegated to the cable TV rerun scrap heap. Take, for instance, Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue which sees Blanche, Rose, Sophia, and Dorothy—all played in drag— having some decidedly more risqué modern adventures than when you last tuned in. Blanche and Rose are swimming in money after creating a sex app for seniors, Dorothy is in a cradle-robbing relationship, and Sophia is out on bail after being busted for selling drugs to folks in their retirement community. April 11. Orpheum Theatre

THE COHEN REPORT

Musings on life in the city and other important matters. by

burt cohen

● OVER THE PAST 90 OR SO YEARS, a lot of people have waited patiently to hear I will no longer be writing this column; and in my ﬁrst actual scoop, I’m pleased to tell them their day has ﬁnally come. Yes, friends, my column-writing career, which began when I was in 7th grade, ends with this column, which will be as dull, repetitive, undistinguished, and meaningless as the approximately 12,500 columns that preceded it.

For my 12th birthday, I asked my parents not for hockey skates or a subscription to Boys’ Life or practically any normal gift, but for a mimeograph machine—a prehistoric device that enabled me to write and publish my own little newspaper, which I promptly did and for which I wrote a little column—which my parents to their dying days always regretted.

It was all downhill from there. At wonderful Southwest High School, the column was in the school paper. In college, in the army, in organizations, with each passing decade, a version of the column continued on, never changing, never improving until it became part of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine to 50 years ago, where it has set a record for never having won an award of any sort. Take that, Tom Friedman and Peggy Noonan.

don’t I have the decency to quit and let someone else have a chance (an 87-yearold is waiting in the wings), and also, I have advanced aortic stenosis, and also we can no longer get new ribbons for my typewriter, and also my prostate’s been making its presence known, and also my front tooth broke so all those smiling pictures I’ve been saving for my obituary are no longer what I look like, and also there are a few more pretty good reasons, all of which seem to be sending me a not so very subtle message: Time to quit.

As to my own notable, or at least seminotable qualities, I’d mention: I never used profanity, never exercised, rarely ate green leafy veggies or any healthy foods, adored carbs and fried foods, cried at even slightly sad movies, tried to never be cruel or hurtful to anyone including animals, always silently gave thanks for blessings, and was aware of and grateful for the countless people who helped me at every stage of my life.

“I apologize to a whole lot of people I’ve never met for stealing some of their allotment of good luck and joy and blessings, for surely I’ve had much more than my fair share.”

So why quit now? Well, it appears the cards are increasingly being stacked against me. When my friend used AI to “write a typical Burt column,” it produced a column cleverer, wittier, more articulate, and generally better than anything I’ve ever written. In 23 seconds. Also, I’m finally running out of mimeograph paper. Also, people tell me I’m 94 years old and why

But what a ride, what a career, what a life it’s been. I apologize to a whole lot of people I’ve never met for stealing some of their allotment of good luck and joy and blessings, for surely I’ve had much more than my fair share. I had parents who were so generous to me and instilled in me that character, ethics, integrity, and giving back were the mandatory building blocks. I’ve never gone hungry or lacked a warm coat. I have three wonderful children and two grandchildren I’m so proud of, and an extended family all still on speaking terms with me and sharing joys. I have Kay Carda, my friend, who for decades has kept my life in order; and Jason Reed, my doctor, who has more or less successfully kept me going through his skillful use of leeches, calamine lotion, surgical glue, and his secret potion (which bears a strong resemblance to banana pudding). And of course Rusty, at the top of my list of things to be grateful for, who soothed little hurts and magniﬁed joys and gave me unlimited strength and perspective and love. Rusty, my strong and beautiful and loving partner and wife for 70 years.

The really good thing about ending the column and approaching the end of life is that I’ll no longer have to worry about diets or potholes or underwear bunching up, so that frees up time to reﬂect, to realize how immensely grateful I am to have had such a beautiful life, filled with love and with fun, and with quiet satisfaction of having contributed a bit to causes and organizations that make our community and our world at least a teeny bit better. So now as my column-writing days come to an end, and my incredibly happy life and activities continue to wind down, I pause for more than a moment to thank my many precious friends, past and present, for being who you are, for your readership, for sharing your time with me and enriching my life. I’m a very grateful and happy camper; and yes, dear friends, I wish all of you a very happy birthday, sometime this year, and for many years to come. ■

Longtime journalist’s symbol for “the end.”

Columnist extraordinaire Burt Cohen is the founding publisher of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

GERRY HAEGER SPROLES

Since getting her start teaching aerobics at Leslie’s Shape Shop and The Firm, she’s brought her inimitable brand of ebullient intensity to Life Time for more than two decades. “I found my purpose in life working out,” she says. “Now I’m blessed to be able to motivate others.”

OCCUPATION: Fitness performer

TWIN CITIAN SINCE : 1966

What was your first job? Started teaching aerobics when I was 15, when my dad bought Women’s Workout World.

What do you consider the highest character trait in a Minnesotan? Humility.

The lowest character flaw? Entitlement.

Where do you grab a table when you’re celebrating? Ciao Bella in Bloomington.

What about when you need to commiserate over a defeat? Over a dirty martini at Bacio in Minnetonka.

Where do you splurge on your cheat day? Crumbl cookies.

Where do you take out-of-towners to impress them? A boat ride on Lake Minnetonka.

Where do you go to think/meditate/ pray/clear your head? My sauna and cold plunge downstairs.

Where do you brunch? After mass with my mom at Catholic Eldercare, we’ll all go to Elsie’s for brunch and pull tabs, lol.

What’s the most romantic place in the Twin Cities? A picnic in Excelsior Commons.

What’s the most stylish clothing boutique in the city? Six MN in Excelsior.

What’s the last thing you bought there? The cutest leather shorts I never got to wear because my daughter stole them from me.

Do you have a favorite fitness class (other than your own)? Been training with Tj McNiﬀ—now at Life Time St. Louis Park—since we were at The Firm!

Do you collect anything? If so, where do you feed your habit? Farahbean bracelets made by Kristi Parkinson. Her jewelry is amazing!

What about a preferred garden store? Westdale Home and Garden in Minnetonka.

What’s your favorite song about Minneapolis (or St. Paul)? “Escapade” by Miss Janet and “Uptown” by Prince.

Who’s a local media personality who really gets it? Courtney Godfrey at Fox 9.

Who’s your favorite Minnesota athlete, past or present? Kris Humphries and my son Phoenix Sproles.

Do you have a favorite local social media follow? My husband, @efondasproles.

What does the Twin Cities really need? Warmer weather and fewer mosquitoes. Other than that, it’s perfect.

What’s been your greatest achievement? Raising three kind, fun, and smart humans who still think I don’t have a job.

persona

NATURE FOR ALL

Dudley Edmondson, a Duluth-based author, ﬁlmmaker, nature photographer, and speaker, has a new idea for how to save the world now.

by dara moskowitz grumdahl

“I’LL NEVER FORGET THE MOMENT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR ME . I was standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon,” recalls Dudley Edmondson. “I stopped looking through my camera and started looking around at the crowd standing next to me

behind the guardrails.” Suddenly the Duluth-based multimedia nature writer, ﬁlmmaker, and photographer, renowned at the time for his nature photography, especially of birds, had a revelation: “Why am I always the only person of color in the crowd looking at the Grand Canyon, the Grand Tetons, the grand everything?” It rocked him. “It was like one of those questions where you just change how you see the world,” he says. “Like there was something solid, like a curtain, in front of you, and now it’s got holes like Swiss cheese. While you’re looking, suddenly there’s another hole, and you see more through that. And the more you look, the more you start to really ﬁgure it all out.”

Immersing in nature’s solitude has long

A group of Dudley Edmondson’s friends from Boyz N the Wood in the Boundary Waters. This national organization recreates outdoor experiences for Black men where they can connect to nature and have conversations about better mental health.

been one of the core ways human seekers have discovered the insights that guide humankind forward. The Buddha found his answers seated by a river under a ﬁg tree and spent much of the rest of his life refining his vision in the wildernesses north of the Ganges river. St. Francis of Assisi found the secrets of life in the caves and wilderness of Tuscany, concluding that nature was the mirror of God. Henry David Thoreau found his productive solitude at Walden Pond in Massachusetts, pursuing what the Germans call Waldeinsamkeit, the unity with the world you ﬁnd in solitude in nature.

Dudley Edmondson is Minnesota’s latest seeker in that honored tradition. He disseminates his insights using the tools of the modern age: public speaking, ﬁlmmaking, writing, photography, and multimedia combinations of all of those. His message, broadly, is that we need to think differently about nature. If we want a future on this planet, we have to stop culturally thinking of nature as a distant, gated paradise, and we have to start thinking of it as integral to our everyday American lives, which includes the lives of actual everyday Americans, which includes people of color.

Edmondson ﬂeshes out these thoughts in his two books, People the Planet Needs Now: Voices for Justice, Science, and a Future of Promise, just released this past January, and the fully updated and revised version of his 2006 book, The Black & Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places: African Americans Making Nature and the Environment a Part of Their Everyday Lives, which will be out in September, both from Adventure Publications. While Edmondson’s insights about a future for nature and humanity came together during his time living in Duluth, and the beauty and wilds that surround it, his ﬁrst steps toward nature began in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, back in the 1970s.

“My dad was a steelworker, my mom a homemaker—she wanted to be an educator, but her parents ran out of money for college in her senior year,” he says. “They quarreled

and drank, which is not that uncommon, and I found nature was my way to escape all of that. As a kid, we’d go on family picnics at the Hoover Reservoir near Columbus. Those were the happiest days. I’d go ﬁshing. My mom and sister would cook on the grill. We had a good time as a family in that space, while home was very different. So, I learned right away that nature was a good escape.”

It was an escape that would shape the rest of his life. “I talk to schoolkids all the time, and I’ll say, ‘You have to be able to evolve in order to survive, and in order to evolve in your career and relationships, you need a foundation.’ For some, that foundation is family; for some, it’s faith; but for me it’s my connection to the natural world, which started as a way to escape the alcoholism at home,” explains Edmondson.

Edmondson soon brought nature home. “I had aquariums, terrariums in my bedroom,” he recalls. “I’d go in my room and close the door and be at one with the plants and animals in my bedroom.” It was the 1970s, the era when Scooby-Doo’s gang and the other Saturday-morning stars were forever at risk of imminent death by quicksand or piranha, so Edmondson got a 30-gallon fish tank for red-bellied piranhas, making nature a thing the other boys at school thought was not just school but an adventurous interest for the brave and tough. “My favorite was named Ronnie, quite a voracious eater of minnows and goldfish,” remembers Edmondson.

Then, nymphs introduced awe to the equation: “I remember this one Saturday morning, watching cartoons, Bugs Bunny and so on, and I go out on the screen porch. One of my praying mantis’s cocoons had hatched, and hundreds of these tiny, fairy-like praying mantis nymphs were ﬂoating around. I remember being so fascinated, so struck with wonder and awe—it was

therapeutic to my mental health, that feeling of wonder.”

When a junior-high book report revealed that the world was full of ﬁerce, cool birds of prey, Edmondson’s path was set. “At the time, I couldn’t have been less interested in the birds in my community, but wow, eagles. Majestic, giant Philippine eagles, martial eagles—those huge stars of the eagle world. I drew pictures using those encyclopedias they used to sell door-to-door that you found in every school library, along with those Wild Kingdom books by Jim Fowler and Marlin Perkins.” By the time he was in high school, Edmondson was taking camping trips to the Chesapeake Bay area to watch and photograph birds and immerse in the out-of-doors. “For me, nature became this instant portal out of the stressful man-made world and into a place of peace.”

In college, he thought about how to make nature his career but was worried that any job in a department of natural resources or in wildlife management would inevitably lead to conﬁnement behind a desk, defeating the purpose. What if, he thought, the secret to career happiness was not what to do but where to do it? “There are a couple of cities in America that are basically outposts in nature, like Boulder, Colorado, and Duluth,” he says. “That’s how I see Duluth, anyway.”

A 1987 trip to check out Duluth, the North Shore, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, established a decade before in 1978, convinced Edmondson that the Lake Superior metropolis was the right place for him. “I’m not sure people who are not from here realize how outdoors-oriented the city is. Some days I feel like everyone I talk to is on their way to or coming back from ice climbing, sea kayaking, mountain biking, downhill skiing, ﬁshing, or hiking. It’s a nature city.”

He’s been in Duluth ever since, seeking the secrets to life, which until 2002 mainly involved acclaim in nature photography circles. Then came that fateful moment he lowered his camera and looked at the crowd of people beside him who were also looking at nature.

“My co-creator, Stan Tekiela—he wrote and I photographed—is white. He’s from Chicago. We’d travel everywhere together working on nature ﬁeld guides, and it honestly took me years to notice that wherever we went, I was the only person of color in these natural spaces. That’s why in 2002 or so, I started working on my Black & Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places book, and I’d really say the world was not ready; no one much cared, but I did. I spent four years working on the book and discovered a lot of things that seem obvious in retrospect, but

Right: A great gray owl photo from Dudley Edmondson’s days doing strictly wildlife photography. Far right: Edmondson in his element.

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that’s what hindsight is: 20/20. Working on the book, I found out that a lot of people of color just straight up didn’t know these places were open to them. Behind that, there’s this ghost of murders and lynchings when Black people found themselves outside of Black communities.”

Working on the book, Edmondson also uncovered a fundamental misapprehension that he himself had, and he attributes his discovery of it to the nature in and around Duluth. It was in the solitude of the Northwoods that he realized that nature was widely conceived of as a protected place, far away, like Yosemite or Joshua Tree, when, in reality, nature should more rightfully be understood as the valuable and active presence outside of every window, everywhere.

“Nature, I’ve come to understand, is anywhere there is some kind of habitat that has the possibility of providing shelter and food for wildlife. So, the Boundary Waters is nature, Gooseberry Falls State Park is nature, but to me some front yard and boulevard in north Minneapolis with an oak tree—that’s also nature. We have to stop thinking that places adjacent to humans are not nature. Joshua Tree and Yosemite and Boom Island, they’re all the same in a lot of ways—they have value; they all deserve protection.”

He goes on to note that in some ways, urban green spaces have even more value because they have the opportunity to educate kids. “If you don’t have a relationship to the green spaces in your community, how are you supposed to care about public lands on the other side of the country?” he asks. “If you think nature is way over there, and you’re way over here, why would you care about it? People I talk to seem to really think everything is no big deal. If you plant non-native species and the birds starve, it’s no big deal; nature will take care of itself. It’s someone else’s problem. If this tree in the boulevard is unhealthy, it won’t affect me at all. But in a lot of meaningful ways, an oak tree in Minneapolis and a Joshua tree or a giant redwood are all doing the same thing for their communities—holding down substrate to prevent erosion, sequestering carbon, producing oxygen, providing shade and food and habitat for birds and wildlife, building soil, all that.”

shading the woodland ﬂowers that some butterﬂies depend on.

“Sometimes I really start to think: Not only is environmental education in the United States terrible; it is terrible on purpose because it allows the destruction of nature by corporate America and real estate developers,” says Edmondson. “Sometimes I’ll get pushback from people: Plants, so what? They don’t matter. You know what? If every person disappeared tonight, the plants would be fine. If every plant disappeared tonight, including all the algae making oxygen in the ocean, people would spend a couple days eating all the animals we could grab and then suffocate.”

But living in Duluth, talking to Indigenous people, I started seeing what I was born into was a European diaspora that doesn’t want to participate in or assimilate into the Indigenous communities they found and replaced. Indigenous people wanted to live in harmony with nature, and European males came in: Nature is a dragon that has to be conquered. We must kill it. The Indigenous Ojibwe way is: Go to a lake; catch enough to feed your family. The European way is to go to the lake, build a fence around it, charge your neighbors for ﬁsh, get every single ﬁsh, move on.

If you want to save the world, the ﬁrst step, Edmondson has concluded, is to get kids to see that all trees, including the

One of the benefits that has come to Edmondson from his time in and around the nature of Duluth, he says, is exposure to Indigenous ways of thinking. “Growing up, you see whatever’s around you as ‘normal.’

“I grew up as a Baptist apostolic, and even by the time I was 10, 11 years old, it started looking bonkers to me: Humans wrote the Bible, and somehow the rules came out that humans can treat the world like an unguarded Costco: Take whatever you want and run. When I ﬁrst heard the Ojibwe conception of the world—everything and everyone is related, ﬁrst came the rocks and last came the humans, and it’s

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humans’ job to protect and be the caretaker of all things—that made so much more sense to me.”

While he was working on his ﬁrst book, TheBlack & Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places, Edmondson came up with what felt like the necessary ﬁnal puzzle piece to saving the world, beyond realizations about the importance of nature that’s near to us, environmental education, and conceptualizing nature as something other than an unguarded Costco that humans have a moral right to pillage.

This key insight was: how critical it is to get kids, and especially Black and Brown kids, into nature. “We’re well over a decade into more children of color being born in the United States than white children,” says Edmondson, noting census ﬁgures showing that more than 50 percent of babies born in the United States have been to historic “minorities” as the country heads toward a majority-minority population in the 2040s. “I want people thinking about the future of nature to really accept that Brown people are not going anywhere and need to be part of discussions around environment and environmental justice. So many people seem to think it’s a zerosum game: If Brown kids are looking at Gooseberry Falls, there’s less Gooseberry Falls for white kids to look at. We have to ﬁgure out a way to bring that mindset into the light and say, ‘Does that make any sense at all? How are we going to have a future if the majority of the population thinks nature has nothing to do with them?’”

An important question. Important questions being the ﬁrst necessary step to getting important answers. This is how humanity has overcome one predicament after another. Once, we lost hundreds of millions of people to smallpox, and then we asked questions and worked to understand disease, and with the invention of vaccines, it was eradicated. Once, not long ago, the United States was a land with yellow smog air and lead paint on every wall, but rather than living like that forever, we put a shoulder to it and pulled ourselves out of the ditch, so to speak. What if the answer to many of our present troubles is as basic as teaching kids that the trees outside their windows are valuable, not just for wildlife but for each kid’s own life, and that all our neighbors are welcome and necessary among the trees and on the trails? ■

taste

THE CHICKEN GAME

● TWIN CITIES FRIED CHICKEN FANS were bereft to have lost Revival’s iconic contribution to the eating scene. And while that wasn’t the only chicken game in town, it feels like a new chef-driven counter has stepped in to vie for the title of top bird. Alex Roberts, of Alma and Brasa fame, has opened Caja (ca-ha, meaning “box”) in the Graze Food Hall, relaunched by Travail. Melding ﬂavors of the Deep South with Creole traditions, Roberts messed around with frying techniques and recipes until he came up with what he thinks is the best-

tasting bird: It’s broasted, which means fried in a special pressure cooker, with a signature spice mix and recipe that just happens to be allergen-free. Chunky, crisp drummies and tenders are gluten-free and dairy-free. And because everything is fried in beef tallow, they are seed oil–free as well. Grab a paper box with some sliders or just chicken by the piece. You can also get the sampler platter to hit all of your bases. Of note, the mac and cheese is the same one from Brasa, which is nice. 520 N. 4th St., Mpls., 952-395-2252 —Stephanie March

small bite

Caja brings Alex Roberts–grade chicken to Graze Food Hall.

Granny’s Seasoned Pretzels

Cheddar pretzels are the ultimate snack, but they also come in maple cinnamon sugar and s’mores ﬂavors.

Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Bites

This collab from Legacy Cannabis and Cornell Urban Agriculture oﬀers the nostalgic treat in many ﬂavors, including sea salt caramel.

Peanut Butter–Filled Cookies

Retro Bakery and Simply Crafted have teamed up to make a tasty line of cookies.

Gummies!

Good picks: Minny Grown’s So Awesome Minny-Apple and High on Pie’s Strawberry Pie gummies.

Sota Drops

These little ﬂavorless, colorless THC drops can be added to your favorite mocktail or carrot juice.

Easter Is on 4/20!

Since the sugar-ﬁlled spring holiday lands on the notorious counterculture day celebrating marijuana this year, and since THC is officially legal in Minnesota, we thought we’d put together an adult bunny basket with locally made THC confections for anyone over 21. All of these products can be found at Twin Cities High in Golden Valley.

WAGYU BEEF

Does it seem like simply everyone has a Wagyu burger or steak on their menu now? Are we emptying all of Japan with this hunger? Short answer: No. The ancient Wagyu breed is being raised locally by Minnesota farmers who adhere to the traditions of slow, natural, and healthy animal growth that is free of antibiotics and hormones. Fellers Ranch, in southern Minnesota, is also committed to skipping the large commercial slaughtering plants by partnering with the local 90-yearold Conger Meat Market. Fellers is on many restaurant menus but will also sell direct at fellersranch.com.

raves & rants

MIDWEEK DINING

It’s hard to talk to people about the need to support restaurants when they can easily chime back: “Well, I can’t even get a reservation at [INSERT HOT NEW RESTAURANT HERE] for three more weeks!” But two things can be true at the same time: Your favorite restaurant can be struggling to make ends meet AND it can be booked solid for three Saturdays. Restaurants aren’t built to survive on only two days of service. And they don’t agree to leases for only the first six months when their name is hyped everywhere by everyone. In order to manage the fluctuating costs of ingredients, the whims of weather, the tides of the labor pool, and people’s seasonal habits, they need balance. Which is to say: They can’t live by weekend eaters alone. Dining midweek can be a great thing for guests, too! You don’t have to battle the reservation bots for tables, and you might find some very good specials employed to woo the non-weekend diner. Plus, there are generally fewer posers—those who love their Saturdays to swivel-neck in their seeand-be-seen mania—at a Wednesday-night dinner. Even a Thursday night out, which is like Friday-lite, will help boost your favorite spot.

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state of the plate

STRENGTH OF THE KITCHEN

We are who we are because of the people who feed us. by stephanie march

● IT SHOULD BE LOST ON NO ONE that of the 11 Minnesota nominations in the semifinalist round of the James Beard Awards, five were immigrants. With Diane Moua and Yia Vang, who are on the absolute forefront of establishing Hmong cuisine in this country, getting a lot of national attention, are we finally getting props for our rich tapestry of an eating scene? (No knocks to our Nordic heritage; of course herring and lefse are also immigrant traditions that we hold dear.)

These are the spotlight moments, the shinier side of the industry, the parts that seem easy to celebrate and get behind. What seems lost in the moment and harder to understand is that each kitchen team backing these chefs, and the other six on the James Beard Awards long list, is also a vital part of this rich tapestry, just outside the glow of the limelight.

I was in Laos in January when I got the first text saying, “They’re starting the deportations. ICE is in St. Paul.” Like many, we braced for what we assumed would be terrifying raids. But while rumors were floating everywhere and televised raids popped up in other cities, we didn’t really see the crushing force of ICE in a public way.

That doesn’t mean there wasn’t an impact. I heard from restaurateurs that they had been preparing for January since

the election. Anyone I talked to mentioned that they made sure everyone knew their rights. “We just walked through procedures and helped everyone understand what they could and should say or do,” Patti Soskin of Yum! Kitchen told me. Brent Frederick of Jester Concepts told me that he hadn’t had any contact with officials, that none of his employees had been targeted, but the company had taken measures to educate everyone from management to staff. “It seems that it’s less about randomly showing up at a workspace than it is about going through the databases, checking for criminal offenses, and starting from there.”

That correlates with two separate stories I heard of an employee calling their boss to tell them that ICE had contacted them at home, leaving a message for them to call back. Both of those employees said they wouldn’t be coming into

Even our non-swivel stools turn heads.

work again. In February, MPR reported that many Latino-owned businesses were down because the community was fearful of going out in public.

While our state’s population is aging and growth is slowing, we added more than 100,000 foreign-born workers to the labor force.

This impact goes beyond the undocumented community, as many legal, documented workers fear that their legal status might not hold up any longer in the current political climate. One woman, whose name and place of work we’re not sharing, told me that while she and her family are in Minnesota legally and have not been contacted, family in other states have been questioned despite their papers being authentic. Stories are surfacing across social media with accounts of business owners being swept up in deportations. Even if it’s not happening here, it’s proof to new Minnesotans that it could.

Recently the Minnesota Chamber Foundation released a report that stated, “Nearly 60 percent of the state’s total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019-2023, with immigration helping to mitigate historic workforce shortages in the post-pandemic period.” The report’s data comes from 16 years of research and shows that while our state’s population is aging and growth is slowing, we added more than 100,000 foreign-born workers to the labor force.

Do you remember after the pandemic when restaurants had to close because they couldn’t find workers? How frustrated some owners were because “kids don’t want to work”? Now imagine if we take away the majority of the workforce who does show up and actively wants to be here.

It’s just a crippling amount of fear. People in all levels of agriculture, health care, and hospitality are needed to keep our state flourishing. But instead, they have to fear that their contribution is not wanted, not worthy. All of the national awards mean nothing if we can’t back up our entire industry with support. ■

St. Paul Grill’s Chicken Pot Pie

Minnesota’s most iconic lunch? St. Paul Grill’s chicken pot pie. Back in the day, it wasn’t hard to find a scratch French cream sauce uniting fresh poached chicken and prettily trimmed mushrooms and vegetables tucked inside a buoyant balloon of crisp and flaky puff pastry. If you’ve never had one as diners in America’s Camelot era knew them, find a lunch buddy, plunge a fork into the layers of pastry, and taste a bit of our glorious, and ever more rare, culinary heritage. 350 Market St., St. Paul, 651-224-7455 —Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

The Real Deal

Today, chicken pot pies in restaurants are rare—and plenty of people know them only in their lackluster frozen incarnations—which makes this elevated take on a classic even more of a gem.

Colossal Crab Cakes

“When Bill Morrissey opened the St. Paul Grill [in 1990], he wanted the best crab cakes in the Cities,” says Vatafu. After joining the team, Vatafu gave the recipe a fresh twist in 2012 that included “colossal crab, more lemon zest than anyone can believe, and fresh tarragon aioli. I was making them for Bill. He’d say, ‘More lemon.’ No chef who starts here can believe how many fresh lemons we use per pound of crab. Every week, people ask for them to be packed up so they can ﬂy some home.”

Yes, Chef!

Chef Gheorghe Vatafu is St. Paul Grill’s connection to culinary history. Romanian-born, trained in the great hotels of Europe—including the InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest—Vatafu knows French brigade kitchens. “Big hotels have a lot of magic to them,” he says. “With such a big team, we can do all the scratch labor, and you can learn from every member of the team.”

Whiskey Junction

Connoisseurs of whiskey, rye, and bourbon know that the St. Paul Grill has the metro’s largest array of the good brown stuﬀ, by the glass. If you didn’t know, now you do. Cheers!

Carrot Cake

Four layers of cake, rich and moist with carrots, plump raisins, and plenty of spice; corresponding layers of classic cream cheese icing; and a liberal shower of coconut for the ﬁnish: Is it a Best in the Twin Cities? Carrot cake fanatics, you have your assignment.

THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BRODER

The Broders’ empire founder has made decades of pasta, tragedy, family, growth, and hoagies look like the most fulﬁlling life you could ever have. How?

by dara moskowitz grumdahl

● MOLLY BRODER IS WAITING FOR ME IN THE CORNER OF HER BRODERS’ PASTA BAR, ready to spill the secrets to founding the trio of Minneapolis’s deﬁning Italian food spots—Broders’ Cucina Italiana (born 1982), Broders’ Pasta Bar (born 1994), and foodways

Terzo (born 2013)—all while raising three sons in and around the growing enterprise. Thomas, Charlie, and Danny Broder have stayed in the Twin Cities and live close by. All of them work in the Broders’ businesses and bring the grandkids by for days with Nonna on the regular.

She has a tray of carefully cut Parmigiano Reggiano on a platter next to a pool of good black balsamic vinegar tradizionale. Valentine’s pink and red flowers bloom in vases on every table; the big day is coming. She looks up at me with her impish “Come and play?” smile and asks if I want wine—Molly is also a certified sommelier who has helped build the wine program of the Broders’ empire into one of the most significant Italian-focused lists in the state. Of course I want wine. And all the secrets!

After our chat, I went home to try to put into good order all the elements that make a life. Then, a text from Molly: “What a difference a day makes!” A Minneapolis water main break had flooded Terzo the night before Valentine’s Day, leaving mud, sludge, and destruction. As of this writing, the building may or may not be salvageable, and much of the significant wine collection now looks like something archaeologists pulled out of Pompeii, more like earth and mud and less like commerce. “Party time!” she adds. A party of mysteries, since many of the labels left with the flood, but also of great Broders’ selected taste.

From the tragedy, joy?

“That’s my mom all over,” Charlie, Broders’ co-owner and the front-of-house maestro, tells me. “Her ability to choose

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happiness is one of the things that I have seen her do all her life. Every time she’s in immense adversity, she survives and overcomes, with an urgency that just puts my jaw on the ﬂoor.”

Flood, meet the unstoppable Molly Broder.

Her deﬁning moment of surviving adversity is murmured about in Twin Cities food circles with awe and fear to this day. The year was 1994. Molly and the love of her life, Tom Broder, had decided their fresh-pasta deli wasn’t economically stable enough for their growing family of three boys—then ages 3, 6, and 10—so they were opening their ﬁrst sit-down restaurant, Broders’ Pasta Bar. They purchased the old gas station across from their deli for cheap—if you look carefully at the front windows today, you can see where cars would drive in for oil changes—found a chef, and eventually invited friends and family in for test meals. “That ended on a Saturday night,” recalls Molly. “I can remember the Sunday morning. I had taken a shower. I had that slightly wet hair, and I was sitting on the back stoop taking in the sun while the kids were rid-

ing their bikes up and down the alley and having so much fun. We had been up late reading all the comment cards [from the friends-and-family dinners] and were just kind of high on those. I remember thinking: Just grab on to this happiness. Happiness like this never lasts long. God. I really remember thinking that: Soak it up, it feels great.”

The next day, she walked a few blocks to work when Tom called. “Come home!” He felt sick. Very sick. Home again, she found him paper-white and called 911. Heart attack. Hospital.

What now?

Postpone the opening? Cancel? The Pasta Bar was Tom’s passion. A biggerthan-life force of fun from White Plains, New York, Tom was the booming Irish guy who loved South Jersey hoagies and who seemed to be able to walk into any bar in New York or any coffee counter in Italy and make friends with everyone in the joint.

Molly met him when she was 19, at a college party in St. Louis in 1969. She was a girl from a large French Catholic family in Windsor, Ontario, with long hair in pure Woodstock style, and was more fear-

less than most. She hitchhiked; she was a feminist already thinking about how a big life and feminism ﬁt together. Tom wooed Molly with pork chop dinners out of Craig Claiborne’s New York Times Cookbook. He was political and adventurous. The two talked immediately of building a life partnership, how their ideals could be lived in a marriage, ideals of fun and food and nurturing themselves and their relationship and others.

The next thing you know, they were married and living in a tent behind a French restaurant in upstate New York. Was the restaurant lifestyle for them? Friends from college lived on the Iron Range and convinced them to visit Minneapolis, land of Hubert Humphrey and intentional urban planning. “I really liked Minneapolis because it was the most Canadian city I’d seen in the U.S.,” she notes. “And Tom was a big urban planning and politics guy, so he loved it.”

However, the young couple’s ﬁrst move ended up being to Chicago, and they struggled as they looked for the right way to build an intentional life until Tom had a

eureka moment. “Italian!” he declared one day, Molly recalls. “I was like: ‘Frank Sinatra, that kind of Italian?’” He said no; he had found a cooking class in Italy with the living legend Marcella Hazan. They could go and take it. “Well, OK, that I’m up for,” Molly remembers saying, and so they went to learn at the side of the master. When she and Tom ﬁrst met, they thought they didn’t want kids—the world was already overpopulated—but they changed their minds.

“After a decade together, we thought, love is too big for two people; now we have to share it,” says Molly.

They knew they didn’t want to be closing down restaurants at 2:00 in the morning with little kids at home, so they homed in on the idea of a daytime-hours fresh pasta shop. People would buy fresh pasta, sauces, imported cheese, a few scoopable

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Left: The Broders’ clan, from left, Charlie, Thomas, Molly, Danny, and Danny’s wife, Megan Zazzera, Broders’ pastry chef. Above: Proﬁteroles and the famed Pasta Bar’s front door.

salads from a deli case. They found a former Wuollet Bakery building, where they have now been since 1982, and at the time nearly went broke. At ﬁrst Minneapolis thought the pasta shop was a strange concept, kind of snooty. They opened a second location, which further challenged their ﬁnancials, so they decided to sell the second location and use the money that came in to buy a deck pizza oven to sell pizza slices.

“That’s when everything changed— 1984,” recalls Molly. “Suddenly the guys from the gas station across the street were coming in. We weren’t hoity-toity anymore; we were a place for regular guys. Tom was back there, always perfecting his New York pizza. Then we started selling South Jersey hoagies, because Tom’s mom was from Ocean City, and he used to spend summers there as a kid.” The now legendary Broders’ was really launched with those pizza slices. People would come in for lunch and grab some fresh pasta to take home, and the doors closed at 6:00 at night so the Broders could have family time.

Amidst the buzz of this growing business, the heart murmur Tom had been diagnosed with in high school never entered the family’s thoughts, until the day the Pasta Bar reservation books were full for the opening and Tom was in the hospital.

“We’re too ready. We have to open,” Molly recalls Tom telling her. So, she went to stand at the host stand, and Tom told her not to worry about the little heart repair he’d have on opening day; it would be nothing.

One woman cannot parent three kids who are second grade and younger and oversee a restaurant opening at the same time.

The pattern for the family’s life was upended and reset that day. At ﬁrst, Tom tried to run the business even though he wasn’t well. He was told he might be a candidate for a heart transplant, and the young family found it hard to believe. “At ﬁrst we were kind of stuck: I knew the kids’ schedules; I was the primary person in all that,” says Molly. “He was the primary person at the business. But I was having to do

But that friend from Hibbing who convinced the young Broders to come to Minneapolis went to the hospital, pretended to be Tom’s sister, read the chart, and found that Tom had nearly died that day.

“She came to the Pasta Bar, sat on a stool, waited for everyone to go home, and told me,” remembers Molly. “We stayed up till three in the morning, crying, trying to ﬁgure out what to do next.” The friend from Hibbing took the boys north for a few days.

both. Finally, I broke. I told him: ‘I cannot do both. You have to take your head out of the business, and we have to switch roles.’ It was a real come-to-Jesus moment in our marriage. We had to ﬁgure it out. But that’s life; these things happen.”

Molly Broder took over the business, and Tom became primary parent. In 1997, Tom got a heart transplant.

“Five days a week, my dad was making family dinner. I’d go with my mom to work to make gift baskets. That’s how I remember it,” says Charlie now. “There’s Molly Broder, getting things done. She has this sense of urgency, generally. If there’s something to do, let’s do it; let’s go. She has

this gift. I remember as a kid, I’d have to get a project for school done tomorrow. She’d say, ‘What?’ Then stay up with me, get it across the line, and it’s perfect. That’s how she is with the restaurants. ‘Oh my gosh, there’s a catastrophe over here? Let’s ﬁx it; let’s go.’”

Tom died in 2008, two weeks after their youngest son, Danny, graduated high school. The family had a long time to ﬁgure out how to handle Tom’s death before it ﬁnally arrived. Molly prepared by reading, particularly The Undertaking by Thomas Lynch and Refuge by Terry Tempest Williams. Tom’s body was embalmed and brought to the house for the visitation.

“We had a three-day wake, black fabric draped over the Pasta Bar,” recalls Charlie. “Three days of visitation, always a line out the door. I stood there next to Molly, who shook a thousand hands, right next to my father’s body. I would peel away to drink some beers and smoke a joint outside, but she never did. The transplant gave us 10 years of life with my dad we never would have had, and when he died, it was the one time I really truly saw her sad and crushed. But she was also teaching us: ‘This is how we do it. We raise a glass and laugh and talk about the good times.’”

Charlie recalls how people ﬂew in from all over the world to pay respects. “The mayor came. My dad was larger than life, a connector of communities, and my mom gave every person who came time, because that’s what my dad would have done. I was living there; I was a teenager and not handling it well. One night we’re drinking wine, saying good night to dad, and somebody got the idea there needed to be ice packs in the coffin. My mom woke up; my dad was in there with

PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLY BRODER

Above: Meet the Broders in the late 1990s! Clockwise from lower left: Danny, Tom, Thomas, Molly, and Charlie. Right: Seasonal pastas and cheesecake from the legends.

bags of frozen peas. She was just laughing: ‘What is happening? That’s not a thing.’ That’s how Molly Broder rolls—life is fun and funny. I’m so grateful I’ve seen that in life. Have fun; choose happiness.”

“I was the littlest when my dad got sick,” notes Danny Broder. “So, I was at home for all of it, and what I remember is my mom really being an angel of a human, and that instilled in me what it’s like to have a relationship with another human, what care looks like in practice.”

Vincent Francoual, the French chef and founder behind the foundational Minneapolis spot Vincent: A Restaurant who now co-owns and runs Restore Restaurant Holdings, with the French restaurant Chloe and Italian restaurant EaTo, was one of Tom’s best friends and has since stayed close to Molly. “I’m always amazed at Molly’s strength,” he says now. “She went through so much, always with a smile. Tom was this loud kind of guy, always pumped up. He’d argue politics with you. It was a good time. I remember having dinner

Soon after the ﬂood, the Terzo corner of 50th and Penn was quiet, though the other two corners holding Broders’ restaurants remained lively.

at their house when her oldest was 5 or 6. I was so amazed how she was so involved with the restaurant and the family at the same time. She’s been a mentor for me, mainly about staying positive and seeing the positive side of life. Yes, they created a sense of community; yes, they brought real Italian food to a town that didn’t have it, but she would tell a 5-year-old to go to sleep, and they went to sleep!”

Molly’s strength has left a lasting impression on him. “She calms everyone around her,” he says. “If I am struggling, I call Molly. The strength of this woman is unparalleled. The Buddha of the restaurant business. So many times, I look at what she is handling: I would be freaking out. But

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BOUND

TOGETHER

In recent years, local bookstores have become more of a sought-after gathering spot than ever before. But what is the connection between chapters and community?

by madison bloomquist

FOR YEARS, IT SEEMED LIKE ALL READERS HEARD ABOUT WHEN IT CAME TO BOOKSTORES was bad news: Amazon and big-box stores were Goliath; local shops were David, hapless against big money and bigger power.

But in 2025, things have changed. Our Twin Cities have seen a significant growth in the local bookstore scene in the last handful of years—and we’re not alone. In 2023, the American Booksellers Association boasted 2,433 members, almost double its numbers from 2016 and some 200 greater than 2022. A large part of the reason, shops say—beyond a rededication

to shopping local—is the community that bookstores can build.

When Victoria Ford opened her Linden Hills bookstore, Comma , at the end of 2022, she knew she wanted to build more than just another place for people to buy the latest bestseller. She dreamed of creating a spot where neighbors could meet each other and connect over shared interests.

“Before I opened the bookstore, I was in the nonproﬁt sector,” Ford says. “What I did was lead programs that were all about building community. That’s always been my professional passion—and reading has been my personal passion.”

Ford’s longtime fantasy was opening a bookstore that became what sociologists call a “third space”: a social gathering spot that isn’t people’s homes or workplaces. And, much to her delight, it’s exactly what Comma has become over the past two and a half years. Readers from all over the metro come to chat during Comma’s multiple monthly book clubs, sit for an author

Q&A or reading, participate in scavenger hunts, or talk books with the staff and other patrons.

Relative newcomer Tropes and Triﬂes, a romance bookstore in south Minneapolis, also operates as a third space for the book community. A key part of that, co-owner Lauren Richards says, is even though Tropes is a retail store and of course she would love for people to buy their books, the owners remove any expectation or obligation for events and drop-in visits.

“In addition to all of our book clubs and author events, we try to bring in people different ways,” Richards says. “We hosted nonpartisan letter-writing campaigns before the election, we do donation drives

Clockwise from left: Top picks at Comma, the shelves at Tropes and Triﬂes, a book club meets at Cream and Amber.

shop talk

with the Women’s Prison Book Project, and we’ve done fundraisers for other nonprofits. The community has been here for us, and we feel a responsibility to be there for the community as well.”

Of course, bookstores have been operating as third spaces locally for decades or longer. One of the stalwarts is Magers and Quinn, which has been connecting readers with their favorite reads—and each other—for more than 30 years.

author Abby Jimenez), Magers and Quinn has long been a resource for writers and readers looking to connect. “The events bring such a wonderful energy of all these strangers in a room appreciating this one person or one thing,” Blackstock says.

Booksellers—and Twin Citians—saw this energy and craving for community in a new light this past January, when around 2,500 people gathered for Inbound BrewCo’s Book Fair for Adults. Nodding to the nostalgia of the elementary school Scholastic Book Fair, seven local bookstores and a handful of artisans set up booths within the brewery to meet readers—and were met with a turnout no one expected. Thousands more hopeful attendees waited in line outside the North Loop brewery.

“I haven’t seen an energy like that for book buying before,” says Hopkins bookstore-meets-café Cream and Amber ’s manager Lauren Krage. “Now those book fairs are popping up all over the place.”

“I looked at some Google data recently, and the average time people spend here is around 45 minutes,” says store manager Jessi Blackstock. “That’s kind of crazy for a retail store. Like, if you were to spend that much time in other stores, it’d be a little bit weird.”

Blackstock says the store “can’t help but” be a community gathering space. From neighbors who pop in to feed their dogs a treat to visitors who skim the ﬁrst 10 pages of a handful of books before deciding which to buy, readers are drawn to the store, and the staff make it a priority to make them feel comfortable.

And, of course, Magers and Quinn’s legendary events are just icing on the cake. Whether it’s a monthly book club or MFA workshop series, a handful of chairs within the store or a sold-out auditorium across the Twin Cities (like when Onyx Storm author Rebecca Yarros came to town and was interviewed by beloved Minnesota

And it translated to sales, too: The bookstores in attendance sold the bulk of stock they brought to the event, and many saw higher-than-average sales in-store, as well, as inspired passersby created their own “bookstore crawls” after eschewing the long lines.

What it all comes down to, Comma’s Ford says, is that people are craving community— especially from those with similar interests. “Physical spaces that invite connections are rare,” she says. “These light connections at our shops can turn into deep ones, and that’s often missing from our lives. You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll ﬁnd.”

Whether it’s a new favorite read or a spark of friendship, one thing’s for sure—there’s a high probability of a happy ending. ■

Above: Blind dates with books bring a fun element to shopping at Comma. Right: Cream and Amber boasts a coﬀee/wine bar: win-win.

BOOK NEWS

Local bookstores opening—or turning—the pages locally.

Inkwell Booksellers

A new shop in Old Town celebrated its grand opening at the end of February—and in a neighborhood heavy on retail but light on bookstores, it’s a welcome addition. Shop titles in a smattering of genres, from romance to young adult to mystery and more; grab a readingrelated gift for your book club host; or settle in with your new title in the shop’s cozy lounge chairs with a latte from its café counter. 426 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 763-209-8117

Black Garnet Books

Recently, Black Garnet founder Dionne Sims handed the reins to a new book lover: Terresa Moses, a friend who’s also a professor at the U of M and creative director of local design studio Blackbird Revolt. The heart of the store remains the same: It’s still Black-, queer-, and womanowned; still stocks titles by BIPOC authors; and is still a gathering space with a host of events and book launches—possibly more than ever, with Moses at the helm. 1319 University Ave. W., St. Paul, 651-641-7515

Story Line Books

Part of Union Depot’s 2024 glow-up? Adding a new bookshop. Story Line, which opened toward the end of last year, is the perfect place for travelers (and locals!) to grab a classic or contemporary read, check out a local author event or book club, or ﬁnd a game to play on the train. 214 E. 4th St., St. Paul, 651-337-4655

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1 Red Wing Road Trip

fashioned donut at Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop, that is). You can drive all the way to Stockholm Pie and General Store for lunch—purveyors of the greatest slice in the Midwest. (I’m partial to the berry and the sour cream and raisin, but you do you.) Afterward, peruse the pie company’s gift shop and maybe walk up half a block to Northern Oak Amish Furniture and weigh whether or not you need a sick new cribbage board.

For dinner, you’re well within striking distance of the best seasonal restaurant in Bluff Country: Harbor View Cafe has been open in Pepin, Wisconsin, since 1980. When the original owners sold in 2021, they

Bring your appetite when you explore both sides of the Mississippi in this region. By Steve

Marsh

With Red Wing as your destination, you need to take the scenic route. Head south on Highway 10 through Newport, cross the border at Prescott, and take Wisconsin Highway 35’s glorious route of the bald eagle. You’ll sluice through the Driftless river valley, with limestone bluffs to your left and the ever-widening Mississippi to your right. It’s such a gorgeous stretch you may be tempted to blow past Hager City, but that’s your turn for Red Wing.

Red Wing is a great home base for explor-

may be to blow past Hager City, RedWingisagreathomebaseforexplor-

Three trails that deliver a distinct vantage of our beautiful state.

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ing this corner of the world. There’s a deep stock of quality Airbnbs within a short drive, or you can stay at one of the sturdiest historic hotels in the state, the Hotel. It’s actually owned and operated by the Red Wing Shoe Company purchased and renovated the property in 1977. Be sure to visit Red Wing’s ﬂ store, home of the Red Wing Shoe Company Museum and the world’s largest boot. And hit up its bargain basement for factory seconds—maybe you’ll score a pair of green leather Classic Mocs?

There are solid restaurants in Red Wing— Scarlet Kitchen and Bar , The Smokin’ Oak—but with a new pair of boots to show off, get back on 35 (after an old-

2. ROOT RIVER TRAIL

SE Minnesota’s meandering, bluﬀ-lined Root River is among the state’s most serene. Thanks to a 60-mile-long paved biking trail that starts in Fountain and meanders south to Houston atop a defunct railroad path, it’s perfect fodder for a cyclist looking to ride our state’s slice of the Driftless. rootrivertrail.org

3. MESABI TRAIL

passed it on to three longtime employees. Harbor View’s famous chalkboard menu varies from day to day, depending on the produce and proteins available, but you can usually count on a classic favorite or two, like halibut with black butter sauce or the coq au vin. Then sneak back to Red Wing to catch the sunset from He Mni Can–Barn Bluff (above) in the heart of town.

Stretching 132 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely along preexisting railroad paths, this path takes you through iconic Iron Range towns like Hibbing, Biwabik, Mountain Iron, and Virginia. A local shuttle service will transport your luggage ahead to where you’ll be staying along the way. mesabitrail.com

4. GATEWAY TRAIL

This 18-mile paved trail starts in St. Paul and picks its way through eastern suburbs like Maplewood and Oakdale. It ultimately lands riders on Stillwater’s slice of the St. Croix River. The trail gets less urban once you’re past the ﬁrst-ring burbs. Need a snack? The Gateway Trailside food truck is known to roam near mile marker 15. dnr.state. mn.us/state_trails/gateway

Stockholm Pie and General Store

Worlds Away

Luxe cabins you won’t want to leave. —Madison Bloomquist

NORDLYS LODGING CO.

Modern Scandi design meets woodsy indulgence at Nordlys, just outside Frederic, Wisconsin. The MetalLark Tower, with a custom sauna, a wood-fired hot tub, and a fl balcony, overlooks fields of wildfl visitnordlys.com

THE MINNE STUGA

In Grand Marais, this snug yet chic lakefront home is full of amenities, like an HGTV-level kitchen, three balconies, Loll lounge chairs, and bunks to ﬁt the whole fam. theminnestuga.com

TREEHOUSE

This fairy tale–esque house in Cottage Grove is nestled within the limbs of a 150-year-old oak. Heated ﬂoors, a Jacuzzi, multiple ﬁreplaces and decks, and other details add to the whimsy. treehousefarm lodging.com

WILD RICE RETREAT

Rent a cabin or indulge in the retreat package, which includes gourmet meals, wellness classes, and a 24/7 sauna. You won’t want to leave, but if you do, head into Bayﬁeld, Wisconsin, for Lake Superior views and smalltown fun. wildrice retreat.com

MetalLark Tower at Nordlys Lodging Co.

The Minne Stuga

9 Destination

Minnesota

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Taste Bud Tempters

Whether food is your destination or a delightful discovery along the way, you have to eat! —S.M.

MIMI’S CAFE

If you’re looking for that quintessential smalltown Main Street eatery, find Mimi’s in Litchfield. Housed in a restored Victorian building, the café serves breakfast into the afternoon, pulls specialty coffees, and offers a wellturned pastry, all while showcasing gifts and treats by local artisans. 215 Sibley Ave. N., Litchfield

Garlic Festival

How can something so small be so strong?

By Stephanie March

No, it’s not your imagination. You just might be able to smell this festival before you even get there. It shows up each August out in western Minnesota, as it has for more than a decade. At this oneday party, sponsored by the Sustainable Farming Association, people arrive promptly to witness the toss of the ﬁrst bulb (like a ﬁrst pitch at the ballpark) and the Official Tasting of the Garlic Bloody Mary, which kicks it all off. The small fest lures top chefs from the metro, who add to the aroma with cooking demos, but the real reason to go is for the garlic butter soft serve ice cream, the garlic kettle corn, the garlic apple grilled cheese, and other innovative snacks incorporating that beautiful stinking rose. Aug. 9, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, mngarlicfest.com

MUDDY COW AND STARLITE

The dark skies in this area are perfect for drive-in movies, and thankfully, Litchfield has one of the classics still in operation. The Starlite Drive-In has two screens with double features on weekends in the summer. Stop at Muddy Cow on your way and get burgers, wings, and pot roast sliders as takeout so you can have a movie car picnic. Muddy Cow 915 Hwy. 12 E., Litchfield; Starlite, 28264 MN Hwy. 22, Litchfield

JOMAS HILL VINEYARD

Seeking balance in their wines and their lives, Joyce and Thomas Carlson decided that branding their vineyard by blending their names made perfect sense. The family-owned-and-operated winery is all about community, good wine, and supporting other growers in the region. That’s why their pizza kitchen is stacked with the goods: bacon from Carlson Meat Shop in Grove City, vegetables from Loon Organics in Hutchinson, and cheese from Redhead Creamery in Brooten. 67755 205th St., Darwin

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Looking for a fresh brew, or maybe 17? Find your way to 3BC, as it’s known, for good beer and true Minnesota ﬁshing vibes. The community tables in the taproom are made from docks, the brewery hosts many events from live music to comedy, and there’s a good rotation of food trucks to buﬀer the beers: from apple ale to cold IPA, a special nitro brew, and even a house-made root beer. 900 Hwy. 15 S., Hutchinson 12 13 14 15

THE FANCY FARMER

On your way out west, or on the way back, think about pulling over in New Germany for a quick stop at The Fancy Farmer. Pop in for coﬀee, a sweet treat, or some ice cream, and then ﬁnd yourself staying for the donkeys. 150 E. Broadway St., New Germany

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BAIT AND HOOK

One of the state’s great seafood spots is out in Cokato. If you can gather seven friends, you can commandeer your own seafood boil and the crew will just dump a mess of crab, corn, sausage, shrimp, and the works right on your table. Plus, shrimp ’n’ grits, oysters Rockefeller, and lobster rolls that will have you looking for the beach. 525 W. Cokato St., Cokato

16 Duluth Road Trip

satisfying breweries in the country, boasting a very lovely dog-friendly patio. Fond-du-Luth Casino and Va Bene: Are pennies doomed? No one knows, but there are still penny slots at downtown Duluth’s casino, so why not bring the penny jar on your dresser, summon a beer, claim a slot machine, and test your luck? If you win, splurge on antipasti at one of Duluth’s best contemporary Italian spots, Va Bene. If you lose, console yourself with pasta and a Negroni, also at Va Bene. Pennies may or may not be doomed, but you win either way.

Our big inland sea beckons and offers more to do each time you visit.

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

We do not approve of speeding. However, we do know that a lot of you Twin Cities folk are awfully proud of being able to get to Duluth in under two hours and have made it your own Northwoods 40-bazillion-bedroom cabin. We do approve of that and humbly offer a half dozen one-day, two-stop itineraries. Pick two and make it a weekend.

updrafts are stronger. Then head over to Burrito Union’s happy hour and share your sightings and wonder over margaritas and guac.

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center and Vikre Distillery: Start getting mentally prepared for the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald November!) with an afternoon at the best free museum at the beautiful Aerial Lift Bridge, then walk over to Vikre for one of our fair state’s best cocktail rooms.

Hawk Ridge and Burrito Union: Explore the 365 protected acres on the hill over Duluth and witness the annual migration of tens of thousands of birds—dozens of species, from goshawk to saw-whet owl to merlin. The peak hours to watch the migrants are 10 am to 3 pm, when the S b f t ofspeciesfromgoshawktosawwhet

Duluth Children’s Museum and Bridgeman’s: Eat breakfast on the way up, then hit the Duluth Children’s Museum ﬁrst thing, when the kids are fresh (doors open at 9 am). Learn and do everything, then visit Bridgeman’s, one of Minnesota’s best heritage diners, for lunch. Maybe you’ll get hand-breaded chicken tenders and your littles will opt for the truly legendary all-day pancakes? Then banana splits all around, to set the standard your kids will know for the rest of their lives.

Duluth Lakewalk and Hoops Brewing: Stroll the popular 3-mile stretch of the path beside Lake Superior (above), then take a few more steps to Hoops Brewing, one of the most technically precise and all-around

Northern Waters Smokehaus and Drive up from the Cities; stop at Northern Waters Smokehaus for sandwiches and a charcuterie box. (Plus maybe a coffee from the Naturalight coffee bar in the same building?) Then it’s just a little farther north to the prettiest absolutely secluded tiny canyon trail in the middle of the city for the perfect picnic possible.

Music Festivals

Build a weekend around music at one of these events, just a drive away.

—Peter Diamond

17. SUMMERFEST

Milwaukee’s marquee music festival spans three weekends and includes around 600 artists: classics like The Psychedelic Furs and The Isley Brothers, rising stars like Benson Boone and Megan Thee Stallion, and radio-friendly bands like The Killers and The Lumineers. (Hometown heroes Hippo Campus also play the fest.) June 19–21, June 26–28, July 3–5, summerfest.com

18. HINTERLAND

The St. Charles, Iowa, music festival, four hours south of the Cities, which started in 2015, has been getting bigger names, including this year’s headliners Tyler, The Creator; Kacey Musgraves; and Lana Del Rey (her closest appearance to the Twin Cities this year), plus indie breakouts Clairo, Remi Wolf, and Bleachers. Aug. 1–3, hinterlandiowa.com

19. BAYFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL

Located in Duluth’s scenic park, with Lake Superior as the backdrop, this old-school fest in its 36th year is ﬁt for soaking up vibes from the best in blues rock, including Ana Popović, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers, and Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers. Aug. 8–10, bayfrontblues.com

Northern Waters Smokehaus

You just might fall in love with camping.

—Jayne Haugen Olson

Glamping might not be a very Minnesota word—but the desire for a camp-like experience with the amenities of a cabin is real.

UNDER CANVAS

This premier operator’s South Dakota outpost is tucked atop a hill from a former gold mining settlement in the Black Hills. It’s the perfect base camp for excursions to the Badlands, Custer State Park, and The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs (a must!). You can also enjoy a view of Mount Rushmore from the main lodge’s deck. Keystone, undercanvas.com

NORTH SHORE CAMPING

Just three hours north, and part of notable Cove Point Lodge’s oﬀerings, amenities include elevated canvas tents; private ﬁrepits; and easy access to the region’s top hiking and biking trails, Lake Superior, and Split Rock Lighthouse. Beaver Bay, north shorecampingco.com

SWEETBRIAR RIDGE

Glamping in a climatecontrolled geodesic dome? You betcha! Surround yourself in nature with 20-footwide windows and (bonus) an en suite shower and toilet. Pine City, sweetbriar ridgemn.com

Under Canvas

Destination

Summer Resort Spectrum

Whether your ideal summer vacay means renting a spot where you do it all yourself or holing up someplace where they do it all for you, Minnesota has the perfect summer spot for you, and our handy “All You” to “All Inclusive” guide will help you ﬁnd it. —D.W.

Gull Lake

With three iconic lodges riding its rim, this lake is always buzzing.

By Drew Wood

With Minnesota’s 11,842 proper lakes, and close to 125,000 bodies of water, it’s almost impossible to plan a summer vacation here that doesn’t include a dock. This seemingly limitless array of options can be overwhelming, but thanks to Gull Lake, which harbors three of our most iconic summer resorts, folks looking for a classic Minnesota lake-cation don’t actually have a very difficult decision at all.

Is Gull Lake among our state’s most quintessential summer vacation destinations because of the iconic resorts dotting its shores, or are those resorts quintessential because they’re on this most iconic of lakes? Whatever the answer, the fact is that Gull Lake and its resorts are inextricably a part of each other’s modern identities. That’s because, with more than 290 total years of operation between them, Grand View Lodge (est. 1916), Madden’s on Gull

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WAMBOLTS CABINS

Before summer resorts were really a thing, the most pervasive options for sidling up to a northern Minnesota lake in the summer were “housekeeping cabins.” The simple cottages had modest but fully stocked kitchenettes, and families would unload into them for weeks at a time. Such is life at Minnesota’s newest old resort, Wambolts Cabins on Upper Bottle Lake. Opened as a ﬁshing camp in 1899 and eventually ending up abandoned, it was bought by a St. Paul family a few years ago. They renovated all the cottages; added a couple container houses, Wi-Fi, and accoutrements like a sauna and rental boats; dialed up the retro summer camp vibe, and reopened in the classic “housekeeping cabin” style, which means they’ll put sheets on the beds for ya, but you’ve gotta bring your own party. Park Rapids, wamboltscabins.com

LUDLOW’S ISLAND RESORT

Like a housekeeping cabin resort on steroids, Ludlow’s on Lake Vermilion offers 22 cabins—13 of which are on an island—all hand-built by the Ludlow family in the years since purchasing the island and surrounding shoreline in the 1930s. While, like at Wambolts, you’re pretty much on your own at Ludlow’s, it dials the resort ambience up a notch with daily group offerings like bonfires, morning coffee, and kids’ programming, plus amenities like tennis, basketball, and racquetball courts. Cook, ludlowsresort.com

Madden’s on Gull Lake

Lake (est. 1929), and Cragun’s Resort (est. 1940) are an immutable fact of modern Minnesota summer life.

Close enough to the Twin Cities that, even before highways, they were easily accessible places to escape the summer heat, the resorts began as humble outcroppings—Madden’s as a small hotel, Cragun’s and Grand View as well as nearby Kavanaugh’s (founded in 1969 on Sylvan Lake) as efficiency-style “housekeeping” cabins—whose primary promise, beyond simple relaxation, was fishing. But, over time, as tastes evolved, pockets deepened, and access to Gull Lake grew ever easier, its resorts evolved into worlds unto themselves.

Today, Madden’s, Cragun’s, and Grand View are sprawling, fully-formed resorts with lodging options ranging from cabins and condos to townhouses, hotel suites, and massive multifamily rental houses. And their amenities have followed suit. Madden’s and Grand View have full-service spas; each offers world-class dining programs, about every imaginable leisure activity, from indoor and outdoor pools to tennis and other sport courts to beaches to kids’ clubs; and, of course, the element that’s proven as alluring as their Gull Lake perches: their golf courses. Cragun’s Legacy Courses weighs in at 45 total holes, including a championship course designed by Minnesota native Tom Lehman. Its neighbor just to the west, Madden’s offers 63 total holes spread across four courses, including

an executive nine and the PGA-worthy The Classic course. On the north end of Gull, meanwhile, Grand View boasts 45 holes of its own, including The Pines, its championship-caliber 18.

So, if you’re craving a lake vacay and feeling overwhelmed by Minnesota’s 11,842 options, simplify your search by focusing on the one lake that’s been our summertime standard since the beginning— and has the historic lodges and resorts to prove it.

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BIG SANDY LODGE AND RESORT

This resort on Big Sandy Lake’s Davis Bay is as well appointed as any summer resort in the state, with an indoor pool/hot tub/ sauna setup, a sports bar and an upscale restaurant connected by a three-tiered deck with epic views, and a swimming beach. You can stay hotel-style in the lodge, in a townhouse-like villa, or in a full-on multi-bedroom/bathroom cabin with attached garage. McGregor, bigsandylodgeandresort.com

ARROWWOOD RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Like Big Sandy but with its own golf course and an indoor water park, Arrowwood is massive with hundreds of lodge-based guest rooms, plus townhouses and a neighborhood of individual cottages, an outdoor bar and grill overlooking Lake Darling, a chophouse, a lobby bar/ lounge, and various snack stands. It doesn’t oﬀer all-inclusive options but does have golf- and water park–based packages. Alexandria, arrowwoodresort.com

RUTTGER’S BAY LAKE RESORT

What began in 1898 as Joseph Ruttger’s modest fishing camp is anything but modest now. The majestic main lodge is like something out of a movie, and the pool sitting between it and Bay Lake is as picturesque a dip as you can take. And while Ruttger’s doesn’t offer any all-inclusive packages, if you pick the Ruttger’s Resort Plan, you’ll get its copious daily breakfast buffet free, or if you go big with the Golf Summer plan, you’ll get breakfast plus a free round on both its 18-hole and nine-hole courses. Deerwood, ruttgers.com

FAIR HILLS RESORT

Established in 1906 as summer boarding cottages on Pelican Lake, Fair Hills quickly evolved into a family resort that rivals the likes of Ruttger’s and Madden’s with its programming and myriad amenities, including a golf course, pickleball, tennis, Frisbee golf, an outdoor pool area, and a beach. Best yet? Fair Hills is one of the few resorts that still oﬀers all-inclusive plans that include free use of basically anything at the resort, free golf, and all meals. Detroit Lakes, fairhillsresort.com

Grand View Lodge

Cragun’s Resort

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included a paddle with a couple of short portages off the Echo Trail, which allowed us to get to the ancient pictographs at North Hegman Lake (left). Trails, like the round-trip journey to Kawishiwi Falls about 10 minutes outside of Ely, can also take you deep in the wilderness and offer up unexpected, beautiful views.

In less than a four-hour drive, you can experience true wilderness and maybe even northern lights. By Kelsey Head

Way up where North means North, Ely, and the surrounding region, is a fourseasons destination, for sure, but it’s especially ripe with options for a summer family getaway. Adventure-filled days that start with campfire coffee and end with s’mores also include fi refl ies and Milky Way nights, northern lights, foggy mornings, and brilliant blue-sky days.

You’ll want to plan for a long weekend and maybe round up some extended family or friends as well to make the most of the experience. Though lodging and Airbnb options exist, our group opted for a camping site in a lakeshore setting at Fenske Lake Campground with easy access to

canoeing, ﬁshing, and hiking options—not to mention a beach and glacial boulders perfect for clamoring kids.

You can pack your own gear or take advantage of knowledgeable local outfitters, like Ely Outfitting Company, that can offer tips on where to explore and help you get what you need to access the wilderness via canoe, kayak, boat, or bike. With the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness right at your doorstep, achievable paddles with modest portages can lead you to pristine Northwoods fishing holes, remote pockets of wilderness, and beautiful shorelines. Our family’s most ambitious outing with our two young girls

Personal Quests

Craving a destination that sparks adrenaline and leaves you a little breathless? Here are three to consider.

31. WHITEWATER RIVER RAFTING AND KAYAKING

When you need a change of pace, the International Wolf Center and the North American Bear Center have interactive displays about these important mammals and indoor and outdoor opportunities to observe them going about their daily routines. Other local attractions include the Dorothy Molter “Root Beer Lady” Museum, which offers a peek into early backwoods life in this remote region (with a bonus of a root beer treat to round out the tour); the Soudan Underground Mine near the town of Tower, which explores early mining in the area; and the Bois Forte Heritage Center, also in Tower, which speaks to Indigenous history in the region. Plus, Ely’s main street has shopping options for gifts and supplies.

In the end, the kids brought home lots of memories from the trip—campﬁre meals, learning to canoe, squirrels tossing acorns on the tent before sunrise, and the best bottle of root beer.

—Rebecca Rowland

For a rush of another kind, chase rapids and dodge boulders on a Hard Water Sports river adventure on the Kettle River, an hour north of the Cities. This same outﬁt also oﬀers rock climbing and ice climbing experiences so you can push it in all seasons. Sandstone, hardwatersports.com

32. SCUBA ON THE RANGE

Did you know you could explore the 225-foot-deep clear waters of an old mine pit in the Tioga Recreation Area in northern Minnesota? You need to be a self-suﬃcient diver and bring your own equipment (no rental available). The water is warmest during July and August. You can also swim, paddleboard, and mountain bike in this adventure zone. Cohasset, tiogarecreation.com

33. CHARACTER CHALLENGE ADVENTURE PARK

At this Aerial Adventure Complex, you can test your mettle and boost your conﬁdence by mastering a high-test ropes and obstacle course, taking the Leap of Faith from the top of a telephone pole, and mustering the courage for the face-forward plunge in the Power Swing. Park Rapids, characterchallengecourse.com

Dorothy’s Root Beer

Local Fests

Journey to another culture, era, or dimension.

—Madison Bloomquist

CHALKFEST MAPLE GROVE

Keep your gaze glued to the ground as you watch dozens of artists create gigantic chalk masterpieces that seem to leap oﬀ of Maple Grove’s Main Street. You can also catch live music, enjoy local bites, and more. June 7–8

STONE ARCH BRIDGE FESTIVAL

The bridge is under construction, but this popular festival lives on. Hit the Mississippi riverfront and shop 200-plus artists and food vendors, check out live performances, and take in a vintage car show. June 14–15

OBON FESTIVAL

Celebrate Japan’s Obon event on the grounds outside Como’s conservatory. Enjoy taiko drum, vocal, martial arts, and dance performances; Japanese crafts; and the chance to release a special glowing paper lantern into the water. August 17

HMONG INTERNATIONAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL

This event draws people from around the world to Como Park. Watch live performances and cutthroat competitions in everything from top-spin to cornhole and shop hundreds of food and merchandise vendors. June 28–29

Chalkfest Maple Grove Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Obon Festival

Hmong International Freedom Festival

County Fair Time

Could this be your excuse to get out of town? —Madison Bloomquist

Need a warm-up before the Great Minnesota GetTogether (or a reason to get out of town for the day)? Real lovers of carnival rides, 4-H animals and exhibitions, and classic small-town amusement know that the county fairs are where it’s at.

We like the Steele County Free Fair (August 12–17, 1525 Cedar Ave. S., Owatonna), the largest in the state, for its free admission, fun grandstand and pavilion shows (who could miss the demo derby or Bulls N Barrels?), Steele Saloon and Whiskey Wall (you’ll ﬁnd out when you get there), rainbow Fun Slide, and one of the best midways around.

Can’t make it to Owatonna? Trekking to the Anoka (July 22–27, 3200 St. Francis Blvd., Anoka), Dakota (August 4–10, 4008 W. 220th St., Farmington), Carver (August 6–10, 501 W. 3rd St., Waconia), and other county fairs around the state could ensure your stomach is wellprimed for funnel cakes and cheese curds before the State Fairgrounds are even dusted oﬀ for the season.

Steele County Free Fair

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novelist Nickolas Butler’s first novel, Shotgun Lovesongs, which was inspired by For Emma. Then you’re free to get a Door County cherry ice cream cone at Ramone’s or a piece of well-designed jewelry at Token. And of course, you can ﬁnd vinyl versions of SABLE, fABLE, or 22, a Million or the Blood Bank EP at Abraxas Wax

There’s good food and drink in Eau Claire, too. Egg Roll Plus has been takeout only since COVID, but it’s reopening for dine-in this April—its pho can compete with the Twin Cities’ best. The hot ham and cheese with spicy mustard at Ray’s Place is a legendary sandwich—take a jar of that mustard home with you. The Good Wives is a newish bistro that’s worth a visit for brunch or dinner, and the Court’N House participates in the grand Wisconsin tradition of the Friday ﬁsh fry.

Music isn’t the only magic underlying this town’s undeniable draw. By

I’ve fully bought into the mystique of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. For me, the charming college town, platted on the conﬂuence of two mighty Wisconsin rivers, the Eau Claire and the Chippewa, has become as closely associated with a musician, in its case Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, as say, R.E.M. is with Athens, Georgia, or Bruce Springsteen is with Asbury Park, New Jersey, or even (to court blasphemy) Prince is with Minneapolis.

On April 11, Bon Iver is releasing a new album, SABLE, fABLE, their ﬁfth, recorded just outside of Eau Claire at Vernon’s studio complex, April Base. In the intervening

—Madeline

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Steve Marsh

17 years since Bon Iver released its ﬁrst album, For Emma, Forever Ago, Vernon’s hometown has grown up with him. He’s part owner of one of the two smart boutique hotels in town—The Oxbow Hotel, an intimate 30-room hotel located downtown. There’s live music in its lounge, The Lakely, every weekend night, sometimes featuring Bon Iver principals or collaborators. The other great downtown hotel, The Lismore, is a luxurious remodel of an old chain hotel.

Make your home base at either hotel and explore downtown by foot or e-bike. You can rent an e-bike at The Local Store at Volume One, where you can also pick up a jar of local honey or maybe Wisconsin

43. GOLD RUSH DAYS

Dealers have ﬂocked to this annual outdoor antique show and ﬂea market for more than 50 years. The event, spanning roughly 80 acres, is packed with antiques—furniture, glassware, pottery, jewelry and handbags, artwork, and vintage linens and clothing—and includes a classic car show, beer gardens, food trucks, and a kids’ zone. August 15–17, Oronoco, goldrushmn.com

But the place you cannot miss is The Joynt on Water Street. A former jazz circuit haunt where the Leinie’s still ﬂows like the Chippewa itself, this spot has served generations of Eau Claire hipsters (Justin Vernon’s parents met here), and I don’t know what it is exactly—the beautiful wooden bar, the vintage jazz portraits—but it’s so infused with Eau Claire mystique, it might be its actual source. (Also, be sure to check out the summer lineup of music festivals, like the one pictured above, at visiteauclaire.com.)

44. TRADERS’ MARKET

Every Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekend, Elko New Market hosts what’s known as one of America’s top ﬂea markets, with more than 300 booths. Scores of antique and vintage furniture abound, plus hard-to-ﬁnd nostalgic kids’ toys and games, jewelry, and other collectibles. Tip: Opt for an early bird pass for just $25. tradersmarket.us

45. ACME JUNK COMPANY

There’s a reason Craig Olson, owner of Acme Junk Company, sees swarms of Twin Cities road trippers visit his Amery, Wisconsin, antiques store. With more than 10,000 square feet of showroom ﬂoor, he stocks his funky and eclectic store with antiques and vintage, repurposed furniture, and DIY pieces looking for a little TLC or personalized touch. acmejunkco.com

The Oxbow Hotel

SmallTown Adventures

Pick one of these notable destinations, map it, and go have some fun! —D.M.G.

NORTHFIELD

Cows, colleges, contentment, 40 minutes from most of the Twin Cities. Call it a bit of an academic getaway? There are plays, movies, concerts, and lectures, often by internationally signiﬁcant ﬁgures, open to the public and easily found on either the St. Olaf or Carleton website. Add a brunch reservation at the Ole Store for the legendary cinnamon buns or grab a pint at the Contented Cow to chew over (ha!) all you’ve absorbed.

Lanesboro

Beautiful art, with beautiful food and beautiful nature?

Oh yes!

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Do you ever wish Art-A-Whirl came with the chance to get out of town and behold inspirational running miles of natural beauty, and a famous bike trail, too? Then all your wishes can come true in Lanesboro and Whalan, the tiny southeastern Minnesota towns with big commitments to art and beauty.

The Bluff Country Studio Art Tour is the premier event of the year, taking place annually the fourth week in April, this year April 25–27, with dozens of artists in glass, metal, ceramics, painting, drawing, and more throwing open their studios or coming together in various public spaces to welcome (and sell to) the public. If you miss this shebang, there are other two-day events, known as the Lanesboro Area Art Trail , taking place monthly later in the year. If you prefer to program your own art whirl, visit Lanesboro Arts, a multidisciplinary arts org with ever-changing

ALEXANDRIA

The capital of this region’s chain of lakes, which contains 2,600-acre Lake Carlos and 1,800-acre Lake Le Homme Dieu, Alexandria has had a boom in city amenities these workfrom-anywhere years. Don’t miss La Ferme for gorgeous farmto-table cooking and provisions and The Edge for real baristas making the lattes you need for that mission-critical unexpected email during vacation.

NISSWA

The shopping center for everyone taking a Brainerd or Gull Chain of Lakes vacation at luxe historic lodges like Grand View, Madden’s, Breezy Point, and Cragun’s—hit Nisswa for the all-summer Wednesday turtle races, center-of-20-and-30something North Country life Big Axe Brewing, and centerof-0-and-10-something life The Chocolate Ox

Lanesboro Arts

exhibitions in the art galleries, and Sue Pariseau Pottery and Joan Finnegan Fine Art (both by appointment), and be sure to drop by the Poetry Parking Lot (you’ll see).

Worked up a hunger? Juniper’s is the farm-to-table, scratch-made, chef-driven restaurant by Tyler Shipton, a name Twin Cities folk know from his founding work cooking at Travail and later Borough. (Juniper’s menu changes all the time, but Shipton gained fame as one of the best fish and seafood chefs we’ve ever had.) For something flaky and fruity, try Aroma Pie Shoppe in Whalan (open seasonally; get the blue-barb, sometime after the staff turns on the ovens in mid-May). For a Berliner Weisse or old ale, hit Sylvan Brewing. Oldfashioned hard-pack ice cream and homemade soup are the magic at Clara’s Eatery You’ll never guess what’s the specialty of Home Sweet Home Cafe and Cakery oh wait, you guessed: It’s cake! (Want to blow your birthday-beloved’s mind? Order something special, like pretty flower-piped cupcakes, through lizscakes.com. Waltz in the door—surprise!)

How did we get through a whole Lanesboro story without mentioning the justly famous Root River State Trail arguably one of the prettiest and safest bike trails in the country? Well, we figured you bike stars already knew about it and wanted to shine a little light on the rest of what’s remarkably artful in Lanesboro and Whalan, which is a lot.

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STILLWATER

The land Twin Cities peeps ﬂock to when we need a mini vacation stat. This season, don’t miss: the Domaćin Wine Bar (and visit the attached liquor store to stock up with your faves), Lora (an ultra pet-friendly boutique hotel, when room service with your four-footed bestie is better than boarding), LoLo for cocktails, and Thor’s Hard Cider right inside Aamodt Apple Farm (and if you can make it during apple blossom time—typically mid-May— beyond wonderful).

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Oh, the envy of hearing a neighbor is taking a Bayﬁeld trip! The gem of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is famous for its natural beauty. (Photo tip: Book a goldenhour jaunt on Apostle Islands Cruises.) Once you’re ready for some time indoors, why not a sauna and a night at posh Wild Rice Retreat? Quicker, a glass of something local from Apfelhaus Cidery or a pint at Clipper or Adventure Club Brewing?

The riverside drive down to Winona is one of the prettiest road trips in—the world? You decide. When you arrive, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a spectacular tiny spot with world-class art (O’Keeﬀe, Monet!), Nate and Ally’s is an icecream-and-more shop that has long lines all summer for good reason, and Backwater BBQ is worth seeking out for house-made sausages and local Hart Country Meats pork chops.

Root River State Trail

Downtown Lanesboro

Juniper’s

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Ask any doctor why they chose to pursue medicine, and they’ll likely say they wanted to help people by making a positive, lasting impact on their field and their patients’ lives. That’s the case for these doctors, who have been recognized for significant achievements early on in their careers. Whether they’re identifying cancers and rare genetic diseases in kids, advocating for women’s reproductive health, or providing life-prolonging treatment for heart failure, the three doctors featured here—as well as all 438 doctors who made our 2025 Rising Stars list— indicate the future of medicine in Minnesota is in good hands.

BY TAYLOR HUGO

Interviews

“There might come a point where a heart pump could be fully internalized. If that came about, patients would have a lot more options.”

—Dr. Jessica Schultz

IMPROVING TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR HEART FAILURE PATIENTS

When Dr. Jessica Schultz was in medical school, she thought she’d go into surgery— until a life-changing personal event altered her career path: Her dad became sick with heart failure. As she accompanied him to appointments, her eyes were opened to the ﬁeld of cardiology.

“I really got to know his team, and they took me under their wing, going through what an LVAD [left ventricular assist device] is, how you evaluate for a heart transplant, how patients do on these therapies,” says Schultz. “I realized this was everything I was looking for.”

Now a cardiologist with M Health Fairview Heart Clinic, Schultz cares for a variety of patient populations, including those experiencing heart failure and pregnant women with cardiac conditions. She also collaborates with M Health Fairview’s genetics team to learn about patients who are at a higher risk for developing heart failure, working with them to prevent the condition through lifestyle changes and early intervention with medications.

For those who don’t have typical heart failure risk factors like high blood pressure, tobacco use, or diabetes, understanding the family history is key for prevention.

“Getting evaluated when you’re younger is always a good idea to really understand what’s going on with your heart,” says Schultz. Early detection is also important, so “if something doesn’t feel right, you can’t do the same activities you were able to do before, you’re tired throughout the day, you’re losing weight, you’re sick to your stomach—those can be signs of heart failure. It’s not always that you feel short of breath or you have swelling in your legs. There might be other signs that your heart is not getting enough blood to the rest of your body.”

Heart failure is a form of heart disease, which has been the leading cause of death in the United States for 100 years. Because it’s so common—accounting for one in ﬁve deaths—a lot of research and resources are geared toward combating it, so treatment options are always evolving. Schultz is optimistic about advancements like new medications that can keep heart failure patients out of the hospital longer and technology that makes heart pumps easier to live with. “There might come a point where a heart pump could be fully internalized,” she says. “If that came about, patients would have a lot more options because right now it’s such a life change to go on these pumps that sometimes patients don’t want to do it.”

In a ﬁeld with difficult diagnoses and treatments, Schultz strives to develop the same long-term relationships with her patients that she experienced with her dad’s doctors when he was diagnosed with heart failure.

“We follow our patients through the best of times and the worst of times. For some it’s getting onto the next therapies, for some it’s getting better, and for some it’s making them as comfortable as possible and enjoying whatever time they have left with their loved ones,” says Schultz. “Every day is a different challenge, but you really get to know the patients and their families so well throughout the years.”

DIAGNOSING ISSUES

FACING

THE MOST VULNERABLE PATIENTS

Dr. Damon Olson talks excitedly about a case he’s currently working on as a pediatric pathologist at Children’s Minnesota: An unborn baby was found to have a large sacrococcygeal teratoma at the base of the spine. After a surgeon removed the tumor while the baby was still in utero and closed the uterus, with a goal of allowing the mom to carry to term, the mass was sent to pathology, where Olson and his colleagues are trying to learn more about the tumor and determine the prognosis for the baby.

“Then the surgeon and the oncologist and whoever else is taking care of the baby will have better information about how to treat this patient,” says Olson.

Pathologists are often referred to as the doctor’s doctor, he adds. As physicians are taking care of their patients on the front lines, pathologists are working behind the scenes to analyze patient samples under a microscope and make diagnoses. “They need a diagnosis, and without the right diagnosis, it’s pretty hard to give the right treatment,” says Olson. “Are there ways we can improve diagnosis? Deﬁnitely. That’s something I’m working toward.”

In addition to being a pediatric pathologist, Olson also specializes in molecular genetic pathology, which involves studying changes in patients’ DNA to identify

diseases. This subspecialty has played a crucial role in the advancement of precision medicine, an approach to disease prevention and treatment that takes into account an individual’s genes, environment, and lifestyle to deliver the most effective targeted therapies.

“There’s been a lot of success in precision medicine in the adult world with things like lung cancer and colon cancer, but it’s been slower to ﬁgure out how to apply the promise of precision medicine to pediatric patients, so that’s an area that I’m focused on trying to improve,” says Olson, pointing to rapid whole genome sequencing as one example.

It can take months of testing for doctors to identify rare genetic diseases of babies in the NICU, if they get an answer at all. With rapid whole genome sequencing, blood samples are sent to an off-site lab—Olson hopes Children’s Minnesota will be able to do this in-house in the future—and within a few days, they can sequence a patient’s entire genetic code and identify certain mutations that could be causing symptoms.

“With that, they either get a diagnosis or some ideas about how they can treat the patient,” says Olson. “It’s really turned the whole testing paradigm for these genetic diseases on its head.”

Olson says he’s always wanted to help people in one way or another, and medicine was an obvious way to do that, but having his own three children shed a new light on the work he does every day trying to provide helpful information to the clinicians that are treating patients with his diagnostic ﬁndings.

“I feel like children are some of the most vulnerable in our population, and being able to help children was an area that was a big interest for me,” says Olson. “When I had applied for my fellowship, there was a quote that really stuck with me at the time and still sticks with me even now. It’s a Nelson Mandela quote—‘There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.’ So being able to ultimately help these kids is what I love the most.”

“There’s been a lot of success in precision medicine in the adult world...but it’s been slower to figure out how to apply the promise of precision medicine to pediatric patients.”

—Dr. Damon Olson

“I see teenagers, people starting their careers and finishing college, as they’re exploring family planning options, as they’re raising a family, all the way through perimenopause and menopause.”

—Dr. Kristen Latta

ADVOCATING FOR WOMEN THROUGH EVERY LIFE STAGE

After seeing a childhood friend battle leukemia in middle school, Dr. Kristen Latta knew she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. She initially thought she’d go into pediatrics, but once she stepped into the operating room in her third year of medical school, she fell in love with surgery.

“I started looking at other surgical specialties and ways in which I could establish long-term relationships with my patients and also have surgery as a treatment option for my patients,” says Latta. “Then, I had an opportunity to deliver my ﬁrst baby. It was game over from there.”

As an obstetrician and gynecologist at Haugen OB/GYN in Edina, Latta gets to nurture all of her talents and interests— from caring for babies in utero during pregnancy and watching them grow into little kids when moms come back for future appointments to treating women’s reproductive health conditions and providing surgery when necessary.

“By far and away, my favorite part is the relationships, my ability to walk patients through every aspect of their life,” says Latta. “I have a special niche in working with adolescents, so I get to start that relationship at a very early age. I see teenagers,

people starting their careers and ﬁnishing college, as they’re exploring family planning options, as they’re raising a family, all the way through perimenopause and menopause. It’s truly an honor and something I take really seriously.”

Latta strives every day to make a difference in her ﬁeld and for her patients. In addition to educating the next generation of doctors as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota, she is passionate about the power of informed consent, ensuring patients understand all of their options to make a shared decision with their doctor that incorporates their goals, such as when choosing birth control. “As physicians, we’re trained to focus on contraceptive efficacy as the number one thing people should think about when choosing contraception,” says Latta. “When a patient comes in, efficacy is a consideration, but it’s not their only consideration in what contraception they’re choosing, so we ﬁnd ways to take a patient’s input and help guide them into a choice that’s best for them.”

Looking to the future, Latta is excited by advancements in her ﬁeld that will help women safely achieve their dream of motherhood later in life while being mindful of the chronic diseases that develop as we age. She also hopes the next decade will bring more treatment options for patients suffering from endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, areas that not only have been poorly understood for far too long but also, as of yet, have no cure for the severe, lifeimpacting pain patients endure.

“I really love being in my patients’ corners and advocating for them,” says Latta. “In the ﬁeld of OB-GYN, there are a lot of medical conditions that have implications past the exam room—into legislature, into courts—and it can be a very political environment. I feel lucky to carry the work and to help guide and empower my patients to make the best decisions for them. I believe that my patients deserve to feel heard and to have autonomy over their bodies and what’s most important for their health.”

TCO’S 2025 RISING STARS TOP DOCTORS

Congratulations to Twin Cities Orthopedics’ MSP Magazine Rising Star Top Doctors in 2025. Committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation, these physicians embody the core values that deﬁne TCO. Nominated by their peers for delivering exceptional care, we commend this esteemed group for their unwavering dedication to advancing the ﬁeld of orthopedics and enhancing the lives of their patients.

ETASHA M. BHATT, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist

Burnsville & Eagan – Viking Lakes

WILLIAM M. ENGASSER, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Foot & Ankle Specialist

Burnsville & Edina – Crosstown

MARCUS J. MITTELSTEADT, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Foot & Ankle Specialist

Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Plymouth & Wyoming

ANDREW C. OCKULY, DO

Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist

RYAN J. HOEL, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Spine Specialist

Edina – Crosstown

NELS D. LEAFBLAD, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist

Hudson, Stillwater & Vadnais Heights

Hudson, River Falls & Vadnais Heights

ANDREW M. SCHMIESING, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist

Osceola, Stillwater & Woodbury

NATHAN R. WANDERMAN, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Spine Specialist

Eagan – Viking Lakes & Woodbury

MEET THE RISING STARS

This is the 11th edition of our Top Doctors: Rising Stars list—exceptional physicians who have been fully licensed to practice for approximately 10 years or less. When compiling any list of this nature, research is essential. We asked physicians to nominate one or more doctors (excluding themselves) to whom they would go if they or a loved one were seeking medical care. From there, candidates were grouped into 46 specialties and evaluated on myriad factors, including (but not limited to) peer recognition, professional achieve-

ment, and disciplinary history. Doctors with the highest scores from each grouping were invited to serve on a blue-ribbon panel that evaluated the other candidates. It should be noted, doctors cannot pay to be included on this list, nor are they paid to provide input. Physicians are chosen using a patented multiphase selection process combining peer nominations and evaluations with independent research. In the end, only doctors who acquired the highest total points appear on Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors: Rising Stars

list. Of course, no list is perfect. Many qualified doctors providing excellent care are not included on this year’s list. However, if you’re looking for exceptional physicians who have earned the confidence and high regard of their peers, you can start your search here or go to mspmag.com/risingstars. In addition to the list you find here, this year’s group of Rising Stars will join a prestigious group of doctors from areas around the country who have been selected to Super Doctors, the full list of which you can find at superdoctors.com.

* This symbol indicates that a doctor’s practice has a pediatric specialty or subspecialty. It does not, however, indicate that the doctor is a board-certified pediatrician or board certified in a pediatric specialty. * This symbol indicates that a doctor’s practice offers cosmetic/reconstructive procedures. Editor’s Note: Many of our Top Doctors have specialty certification recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. This board certification requires substantial additional training in a doctor’s area of practice. We encourage you to discuss this board certification with your doctor to determine its relevance to your medical needs. More information about board certification is available at abms.org. © 2025 MSP Communications. All rights reserved. See disclaimer on page 91.

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

Manages disorders involving immune system conditions such as asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, and eczema, plus adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings.

Mollie Alpern HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater, 651-439-1234 *

Alexandra R. Graden HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-1000 *

Micah Karasov Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care, Minnetonka, 952-546-6866 *

Alice R. Knoedler Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, Eagan, 651-702-0750

Amanda McIntyre Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

ANESTHESIOLOGY

For patients undergoing surgical, obstetric, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures, plus treatment of acute or chronic pain.

Erin Bettendorf Nura Pain Clinics, Edina, 763-537-6000

Steven Biro

Associated Anesthesiologists, Plymouth, 763-450-2500

Anna Budde M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-625-7486

Ryan Childs M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777

Iryna Chugaieva M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-625-7486

Ashley R. D. Dahl Associated Anesthesiologists, Plymouth, 763-450-2500

Erin E. Gharib Minneapolis Anesthesia Partners, Plymouth, 763-559-3779

Benjamin J. Gorbaty M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-672-7000

Joshua Hayden Regions Hospital, St. Paul, 651-254-3456

Louise Hillen Associated Anesthesiologists, Plymouth, 763-559-3779

Daniel Lotz M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-273-8383

Benjamin C. Matelich

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, 952-892-2000

Asha Nookala Associated Anesthesiologists, Plymouth, 763-450-2500 *

Lisa Sun

M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-273-3000

CARDIOLOGY

Focuses on the diagnosis, medical management, and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Jerry Ash

Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Rapids, 763-427-9980

Katie Carlson Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Rapids, 763-427-9980

Robert Fraser

Allina Health

Minneapolis Heart Institute, Mpls., 612-863-3900

Aaron Ho M Health Fairview, Edina, 612-365-5000

Joseph Jensen Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Rapids, 763-427-9980

Rajat Kalra M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-356-5000

Jessica Kealhofer Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Rapids, 763-427-9980

Valmiki Maharaj M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Maple Grove, 612-365-5000

Jeremy S. Markowitz M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-5000

Daniel Peck M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Juan Carlos Samayoa Escobar M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Yader Sandoval Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, Mpls., 612-863-3900

Neeraj M. Sathnur Park Nicollet Clinic, Burnsville, 952-993-6500

Andrew Schneider Children’s Heart Clinic, Mpls., 612-813-8800 *

Jessica Schultz M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-625-9100

Kavisha M. Shah M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Ian D. Thomas Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-8800 *

Lisha Thomas M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Jeremy Van’t Hof M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-626-6100

Brent E. White M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Maplewood, 651-326-4327

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY

For various diseases of the small intestine, colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, including the organs and tissues related to primary intestinal diseases.

Elliot Arsoniadis M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-672-7000

Benjamin M. Brasseur HealthPartners Specialty Center, St. Paul, 952-967-7977

Paolo Goﬀredo M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-9708

Cyrus Jahansouz M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-9708

Emily Midura Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, Edina, 651-312-1700

Anne Sirany Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, Burnsville, 651-312-1700

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

The diagnosis and treatment of critically ill and injured patients.

Nicholas M. Brown M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Caroline Davis Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Julia A. Heneghan M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-9574 *

Sarah Kiel M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-4040

Nicholas Kucher M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-625-9950 *

Sacha Kumar M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

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Kathleen Mahan

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-4040

Alexandra Marquez M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-625-6678 *

Atul Mehta

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-4040

Nital Patel

Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-3340 *

Joseph Resch

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Alexandra Schick HealthPartners, St. Paul, 952-967-7977

William Sveen M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-8383 *

Alicia M. Teagarden

Children’s Respiratory and Critical Care Specialists, Mpls., 612-813-3300 *

Ashley Wilson Children’s Respiratory and Critical Care, Mpls., 612-813-3300 *

DERMATOLOGY

The treatment of healthy and diseased skin in adults and children, including conditions such as skin cancer, melanomas, moles, dermatitis, acne, hair loss, scars, and more.

Nora Ali Dermatology Consultants, St. Paul, 651-645-3628

Kelly A. Aschenbeck Dermatology Consultants, Eagan, 651-209-1600

Lauren Brin Hermans HealthPartners, Woodbury, 651-495-6865

Jennifer A. Day HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3376 *

Eloise Galligan Market Street Dermatology, Mpls., 612-746-4144

Katherine Rae Garrity Dermatology Consultants, Woodbury, 651-578-2700

Jamie Hanson Associated Skin Care Specialists, Blaine, 763-576-9212

Audrey Ann Jacobsen Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Anna Marie Kozlowski

Lakes Dermatology, Burnsville, 651-340-1064

Eamonn Maher M Health Fairview, Bloomington, 612-625-5656

Amit Mittal Mittal Dermatology, Plymouth, 612-293-7822

Desiree Mohandas HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3376 *

Anne Nikle Associated Skin Care Specialists, Coon Rapids, 763-576-8927

Erin E. Sellinger Lakes Dermatology, Burnsville, 651-340-1064

Meg Wetzel

Allina Health Richﬁeld Clinic, Richﬁeld, 612-798-8800 *

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition in response to acute illness and injury.

Carmen G. Avendano St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee, 952-428-2200 *

Saydi Chahla Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6117 *

Emilia Fisher Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6117 *

Graci M. Gorman HealthPartners Park Nicollet, Apple Valley, 952-853-8800

Nihal M. Hamouda Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6117 *

Allison Knorzer HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills, 952-853-8800

Brian T. Mehus HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills, 952-8538800

Aaron Robinson Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Nicholas Sausen

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Christopher Solie Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, 952-442-7843

Ashley M. TeKippe TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury, 952-831-8742

Emily A. Wagner Regions Hospital, St. Paul, 651-254-3456

Rachel Weigert Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6117 *

Rochelle Zarzar Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-3000

ENDOCRINOLOGY

For disorders of the internal glands, diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems.

Sara Ali Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, Minnetonka, 952-930-8600 *

Jacob Kohlenberg

M Health Fairview, Maplewood, 612-625-8690

Megan Kristan M Health Fairview (Fairview), Edina, 612-625-8690

Ryan Lyerla Allina Health, Mpls., 612-333-8883

Sarah Murphy Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul, 651-220-6260 *

Jutarat Sangtian HealthPartners Specialty Center, St. Paul, 952-967-7616

FAMILY MEDICINE

Provides a range of medical care services, including routine checkups and illness diagnosis, treatment, and management.

Brian Allen Burnsville Family Physicians, Burnsville, 852-435-0303

Ingrid A. Beck HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills, 952-967-7860

Katelyn Elizabeth Bezek

Allina Health, Eagan, 651-454-3970

Dylan Bindman

Allina Health, Eagan, 651-454-3970

Ashley R. Bishop HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills, 952-967-7860

Grace Borton M Health Fairview, New Brighton, 612-706-4500

Kristen D. Cozad Allina Health Centennial Lakes Clinic, Edina, 952-835-1311

Anne C. Doering M Physicians, Mpls., 612-302-8200

Todd Domeyer HealthPartners Como Clinic, St. Paul, 952-967-7955

Jamie Dyer

Allina Health, Eagan, 651-454-3970

Beth Edwards Abbott WestHealth, Plymouth, 763-577-7400

Erica L. Gathje Northwest Family Clinics, Plymouth, 763-504-6600

Molly Gruber Edina Family Physicians, Edina, 952-925-2200

Nathaniel Guimont HealthPartners ClinicNokomis, Mpls., 952-967-7485

Alexander M. Hubbell M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-1221

Meghan Kinsel Allina Health Hastings Clinic, Hastings, 651-438-1800

Jessica Kolb Park Nicollet Clinic, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3400

Laura Maus Evergreen Primary Care, St. Paul, 651-376-3484

Mark L. Nelson M Physicians, Mpls., 612-338-1383

Allison Newman M Health Fairview, St. Paul, 651-227-6551

Ryan W. Russell

HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills, 952-967-7860

Betlehem A. Semahge

North Memorial Health, Brooklyn Park, 763-581-5660

David J. Shrake

Allina Health Woodbury Clinic, Woodbury, 651-241-3000

Joel Soma

Entira Family Clinics, St. Paul, 651-788-4444

Paul Stadem HealthPartners

Brooklyn Center Clinic, Brooklyn Center, 952-967-6818

Jon J. Stoﬀer

HealthPartners

Woodbury Clinic, Woodbury, 952-967-7975

Jennifer Svendsen M Health Fairview, Woodbury, 651-471-5800

Chelsea Thibodeau M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-333-0770

Nicholas Thimesch

North Memorial Health Clinic, St. Anthony, 763-581-5500

Ana Norell Torberson

Allina Health Hastings Clinic, Hastings, 651-438-1800

Alycia A. Trossen-Kapur

Allina Health West St. Paul Clinic, West St. Paul, 651-241-1800

Scott Edward Wavinak M Health Fairview, Prior Lake, 952-226-2600

GASTROENTEROLOGY

For diseases of the digestive organs, in-cluding the stomach, bowels, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice.

Elizabeth Aby M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-9709

Chimaobi M. Anugwom HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater, 651-439-1234

Zubin Arora MNGI Digestive Health, Woodbury, 612-871-1145

Sheila Bharmal MNGI Digestive Health, Vadnais Heights, 612-871-1145

Heli Bhatt M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Christopher H. Blevins HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-8700

Vikram J. Christian M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Jason Eckmann Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Aayush Gabrani M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-2500 *

Kristin McBeath M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Maple Grove, 612-624-9709

Kevin Rank MNGI Digestive Health, Woodbury, 612-871-1145

Corbett Shelton MNGI Digestive Health, Eagan, 612-871-1145

Tyson J. Sievers MNGI Digestive Health, Bloomington, 612-871-1145

Joshua A. Sloan M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-9709

Sean Teagarden MNGI Digestive Health, Woodbury, 612-871-1145

Mary J. Thomson

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-672-7000

GENETIC MEDICINE

Genetic medicine incorporates areas such as gene therapy, personalized medicine, and predictive medicine. Medical genetics refers to the application of genetics to medical care.

Charles J. Billington Jr. M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

GERIATRICS

Specialists have knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly.

Emily Escue Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Kerry Sheets Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-3000

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

A specialized ﬁeld of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system.

Lauren Bollinger Minnesota Oncology, Mpls., 844-317-4673

Adrianne Rose Mallen

Minnesota Oncology, Edina, 952-928-2900

Jordan Mattson M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Maple Grove, 763-898-1600

HEMATOLOGY

For diseases of the blood, spleen, and lymph glands, including conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma.

Najla H. El Jurdi

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-676-4200

Katie L. Greenwood Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-5940 *

Fiona He

Allina Health, Mpls., 612-863-0200

Susan A. Kuldanek Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-5940 *

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.

Abdulqadir Ahmad North Memorial Health, Mpls., 763-520-5200

Aditya A.

Chandorkar M Health Fairview, Mpls., 651-471-9544

Lauren Fontana M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-471-9544

Teresa C. Fox Regions Hospital HealthPartners, St. Paul, 952-967-7616

Emily R. Harrison Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul, 651-220-6444 *

Ashley G. Husebye St. Paul Infectious Disease Associates, St. Paul, 651-772-6235

Muthu Narayan Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Mpls., 612-725-2000

Jessica Oswald Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Long-term comprehensive care in common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

Neli Augustson Woodbury Direct Primary Care, Woodbury, 651-315-7419

Heather W. Baxter Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Alexander Bryan Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Thomas Byrd IV M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-273-8383

Claire Carlson Abbott Northwestern General Medicine Associates, Edina, 952-914-8100

Elizabeth Chiang Allina Health Isles Clinic, Mpls., 612-775-4800

John P. Conely Park Nicollet Clinic, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3400

Mary Erickson Hennepin Healthcare, Brooklyn Park, 612-873-6963 *

Brian S. Hilliard M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-301-9495 *

Andrew Knutson

Abbott Northwestern General Medicine Associates, Edina, 952-914-8100

Kayla Lundeen

Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6600

Lan Luu

M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-301-3433

E. Kendahl

Moser-Bleil M Health Fairview, Eagan, 651-406-8860 *

Haylee Veazey

Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Isaac Weeks

Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Vignesh Williams Palaniappan Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-3000

MATERNAL/FETAL MEDICINE

Specialists are trained to deal with the highestrisk pregnancies, where potential complications could aﬀect the mother, the baby, or both.

Sabrina Burn

M Health Fairview, Maplewood, 612-273-2223

Bethany Sabol

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-2223

Sarah A. Wernimont M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-2223

NEONATAL/PERINATAL MEDICINE

Specialists provide care and the medical management of newborns born prematurely, sick, critically ill, or in need of surgery. Providers often incorporate the family into care-plan initiatives.

Katherine L. Braski

Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6288 *

Lauren Buckley

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-626-0644 *

Ellen Diego

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Ellen C. Ingolfsland

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-626-0644 *

Julie K. Johnson

Rolfes

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-6055 *

Stacy Kern Minnesota Neonatal Physicians, Maple Grove, 612-322-6903 *

Rachel R. Koski

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-8176 *

Marie Swanson

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-6055 *

Daniela G. Villacis Calderon Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6118 *

NEPHROLOGY

For disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, ﬂuid and mineral balance, and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function.

Anne M. Kouri M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-626-2922 *

Maxwell Leither Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, Richﬁeld, 612-823-8001

Luke Lundeen HealthPartners Park Nicollet Clinic, Burnsville, 952-993-8700

Jennifer F. Wu Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

The treatment of pain or pathological processes that may modify the function or activity of the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system, and more.

Kyle Halvorson Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul, 651-220-5230 *

Joseph Kapurch Allina Health, Coon Rapids, 763-427-1137

Asif K. Maknojia Regions Hospital, St. Paul, 651-495-6603

Angelique M. Ruﬀ HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, St. Paul, 651-495-6600

NEUROLOGY

Evaluation and treatment of all types of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, and autonomic nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Oladi Bentho M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-624-7374

Erin Carlson HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater, 651-439-1234

Katherine Ferguson Noran Neurological Clinic, Blaine, 612-879-1000 *

Edward Labin

Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Jacob Manske M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-626-6680

William Mantyh M Health Fairview, St. Louis Park, 952-525-4500

Reyanna Massaquoi Allina Health, St. Paul, 651-241-6550

Abby Metzler M Health Fairview, Edina, 612-626-6688

Conor S. Ryan Noran Neurological Clinic, Bloomington, 612-879-1000 *

Jamie Starks Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Mpls., 612-467-2051 *

Jacob Torrison M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Maple Grove, 612-626-6688

Andrea Wasilewski Allina Health, Mpls., 612-863-3732

OBSTETRICS/ GYNECOLOGY

Focuses on the health of women before, during, and after their childbearing years and diagnosing and treating conditions of the female reproductive system and associated disorders.

Farhiyo Aden Abdulle

Allina Health - Abbott Northwestern Hospital Mother Baby Center, Mpls., 612-775-5500

Cassandra Albertin MetroPartners Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maplewood, 651-770-3320

Staci Biegner Clinic Soﬁa OBGYN, Edina, 952-922-7600

Yaneve Fonge Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Mpls., 612-863-4000

Kylie Glen Fowler Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 651-220-5999 *

Elizabeth George Adefris and Toppin Women’s Specialists, Woodbury, 651-686-6400

Joy Hasseler

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility, Edina, 952-920-2730

Madeline Hellendag Abbott WestHealth, Plymouth, 612-333-4822

Amanda Huepfel Southdale ObGyn, Edina, 952-920-7001

Pamela A. Jordi Clinic Soﬁa OBGYN, Maple Grove, 952-922-7600

Amy Kohlmeier CCRM Fertility, Edina, 952-225-1630

Sarah M. Krueger M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-7111

Kristen Latta Haugen OB/GYN, Edina, 952-927-6561

Lindsay Lewis Southdale ObGyn, Edina, 952-920-7001

Maureen Ayers

Looby M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Burnsville, 612-273-7111

Joy M. Maharaj Park Nicollet Women’s Center, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3282

Laura K. Melcher HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills, 952-967-7860

Katherine L. O’Flynn O’Brien Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6107 *

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HealthPartners

Woodbury Clinic, Woodbury, 952-967-7975

David J. Wen

United Women’s Health, St. Paul, 651-241-7733

Anjali A. Wilcox HealthPartners Clinic, St. Louis Park, 952-967-7720

Sally B. Zanotto Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

ONCOLOGY

Diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. Treatment may involve a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Turang Behbahani HealthPartners

Frauenshuh Cancer Center, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3248

Michael B. Blazar HealthPartners

Frauenshuh Cancer Center, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3248

Benjamin Eidenschink HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3248

Arjun Gupta M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-676-4200

Megan V. Hilgers Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-5940 *

Yang Liu Minnesota Oncology, Maplewood, 651-779-7978

Lane H. Miller Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-5940 *

Chelsea M. Self Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-5940 *

Sushma Tatineni Minnesota Oncology, Mpls., 612-884-6300

Danielle Tippit Minnesota Oncology, Mpls., 612-884-6300

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Surgical and medical specialty that manages the complete range of eye and vision care. Subspecialty areas include pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastics, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and more.

Johanna D. Beebe

HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3150

Peter Belin Retina Consultants of Minnesota, Edina, 952-929-1131 *

Wassef

Chanbour M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-625-4400

Ijeoma Sharon Chinwuba Northwest Eye Clinic, Golden Valley, 763-416-7600

Omar Dajani HealthPartners

Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3150

Luke Dolezal West Metro Ophthalmology, Golden Valley, 763-546-8422

Michael Elliott Edina Eye Clinic, Edina, 952-920-2020

Ethan Greenberg M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Maple Grove, 612-625-4400

Zeeshan Haq Retina Consultants of Minnesota, Edina, 952-929-1131 *

Ryan Johnson Twin Cities Eye Consultants, Edina, 952-832-8100

Priyanka Kanakamedala Twin Cities Eye Consultants, Coon Rapids, 612-999-2020

Tracy Krick St. Paul Eye Clinic, Woodbury, 651-738-6500

Jerome Kulenkamp Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Chase Liaboe Minnesota Eye Consultants, Woodbury, 800-393-8639

Caroline Lee Minkus HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3150

Jared Murray HealthPartners Woodbury Eye Clinic, Woodbury, 952-967-7611

Anne Poulsen St. Paul Eye, Eagan, 651-454-2526

* Doctor’s practice has a pediatric specialty or subspecialty. * Doctor’s practice oﬀers cosmetic/reconstructive procedures. See page 80 for more detail.

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Alexander L. Ringeisen

St. Paul Eye Clinic, Woodbury, 651-738-6500

Guneet Sodhi Retina Consultants of Minnesota, Edina, 952-929-1131 *

Christopher D. Stefonowicz

St. Paul Eye, Eagan, 651-454-2526

Margaret Strampe St. Paul Eye, Eagan, 651-454-2526 *

Yevgeniy V. Sychev Retina Consultants of Minnesota, Edina, 952-929-1131

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Orthopedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. This system includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

Michael R. Anderson

Summit Orthopedics, Woodbury, 651-968-5201

Etasha Bhatt Twin Cities Orthopedics, Eagan, 952-456-7600 *

Kamil Bober

Allina Health Orthopedics, Mpls., 952-956-9777 *

John D. Breen Allina Health Orthopedics, Plymouth, 952-946-9777

Robert M. Brenner Twin Cities Orthopedics, Chaska, 952-456-7400

Gennadiy Busel

Allina Health, Coon Rapids, 952-946-9777 *

Bayard Carlson Twin Cities Spine Center, Mpls., 612-775-6200

Caitlin C. Chambers

TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury, 952-831-8742

John P. “J.P.” Delaney Summit Orthopedics, Eagan, 651-968-5201

Alison Dittmer

Gillette Children’s, St. Paul, 651-290-8707 *

Kurt Duncan TRIA Orthopedics, Stillwater, 952-977-3382

William M. Engasser Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, 952-456-7000

Katie Freeman Allina Health Apple Valley Clinic, Apple Valley, 952-946-9777

Roman G. Guerrero

Summit Orthopedics, Plymouth, 651-968-5201 *

Mahad M. Hassan TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington, 952-831-8742

Nathan Hendrickson

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-672-7100

Ryan J. Hoel

Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, 952-456-7000

Adam M. Johannsen TRIA Orthopedics, Burnsville, 952-831-8742

Nels Leafblad Twin Cities Orthopedics, Stillwater, 651-439-8807

Christopher T. Martin

M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-273-8383

Kyle J. Miller

Gillette Children’s, St. Paul, 800-719-4040 *

Marcus J. Mittelsteadt Twin Cities Orthopedics, Coon Rapids, 763-427-7300

Nickolas Nahm Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, St. Paul, 800-719-4040 *

Matthew S. Nies

Summit Orthopedics, Eagan, 651-968-5201

Andrew C. Ockuly Twin Cities Orthopedics, Vadnais Heights, 651-439-8807

Kelechi Okoroha Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, Mpls., 612-293-4030

Allison Rao M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Maple Grove, 612-672-7100

Samuel Russ Summit Orthopedics, Eagan, 651-968-5201

Joseph Schirmers

Allina Health Joint Replacement Center, St. Paul, 952-946-9777

Andrew M. Schmiesing Twin Cities Orthopedics, Stillwater, 651-439-8807

Emmalynn Sigrist Gillette Children’s, St. Paul, 651-290-8707 *

Daniel Sveom TRIA Orthopedics, Maple Grove, 952-831-8742

Nathan R. Wanderman Twin Cities Orthopedics, Eagan, 952-456-7600

Lauren Zurek Allina Health Apple Valley Clinic, Apple Valley, 952-946-9777

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Medical management of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT); respiratory and upper alimentary systems; and related structures of the head

and neck. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery may be an area of expertise.

Ethan Bassett M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777

Neal Godse M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-626-5900

Asitha Jayawardena Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-874-1292 *

Ian-James Malm Allina Health Apple Valley Clinic, Apple Valley, 651-241-3779

Stephen McHale Allina Health Apple Valley Clinic, Apple Valley, 651-241-3779

Andrew Redmann Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-874-1292 *

Kolin Rubel M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-626-5900

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RISING STARS

Year after year, M Health Fairview is recognized as having more Top Doctors than any other health system in Minnesota. We combine the best of the University of Minnesota and Fairview to give you access to leading clinicians, researchers, teachers, and academic physicians — right in your neighborhood.

Joel J. Stanek

HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinic, St. Paul, 952-967-7977

Jenna Van Beck M Physicians, Edina, 952-844-0404 * *

Erin Wynings-Keaty Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, Eagan, 651-702-0750 *

PATHOLOGY

Contributes to the diagnosis and treatment of disease through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of biologic, chemical, and physical sciences.

Damon R. Olson Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6711 *

PEDIATRIC SURGERY

A general surgeon with expertise in the diagnosis and care of premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents.

Randi Lassiter

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

PEDIATRICS

Caring for the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood, including preventive care and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.

Abdul Kadir Abdi

Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6107 *

Tori Bahr

Gillette Children’s, St. Paul, 651-290-8707 *

Holly S. Belgum Metropolitan Pediatrics, Edina, 952-920-9191 *

Megan E. Camerino Partners in Pediatrics, Minnetonka, 952-930-8484 *

Jacquelyn P.

Campbell

Southdale Pediatric Associates, Burnsville, 952-278-7000 *

Bryan H. Fate

Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6107 *

Janna Gewirtz

O’Brien

Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963 *

Dustin Hansen

Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963 *

Melissa Hardy Fourth Trimester Doc, Plymouth, 612-424-2241 *

Garrett M. Jones Pediatric Services, St. Louis Park, 952-922-4200 *

Magdalena A. Kappelman M Health Fairview, St. Paul, 651-696-5000 *

Stephen Knier

Southdale Pediatric Associates, Burnsville, 952-278-7000 *

Meghan Litke

Southdale Pediatric Associates, Burnsville, 952-278-7000 *

Nadia MaccabeeRyaboy Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-7155 *

Emily C. Moody M Health Fairview, Eagan, 651-406-8860 *

Christian W. Nagel Park Nicollet Clinic, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3400 *

Amanda A. Nelson HealthPartners Park Nicollet, Apple Valley, 952-967-7250 *

Lahn Nguyen M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Sean O’Brien M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-6055 *

Kathryn Otto Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-6107 *

Emma Pabarcus

Southdale Pediatric Associates, Burnsville, 952-278-7000 *

Madeline Paul M Health Fairview, Maplewood, 651-232-7800 *

Caitlin Pelletier Metropolitan Pediatrics, Shakopee, 952-445-6700 *

Rachel Poeppelman University of Minnesota Health (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Sarah Raatz M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-2500 *

Michaela Rokosz Southdale Pediatric Associates, Edina, 952-278-7000 *

Benjamin T. Ryba-White Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul, 651-220-6258 *

* Doctor’s practice has a pediatric specialty or subspecialty. * Doctor’s practice oﬀers cosmetic/reconstructive procedures. See page 80 for more detail.

Emma Schempf

Allina Health East Lake Street Clinic, Mpls., 612-775-4900 *

Matthew Seitzer

Southdale Pediatric Associates, Burnsville, 952-278-7000 *

Krishnan Subrahmanian Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Michael Sundberg M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-1000 *

PHYSICAL MED/ REHABILITATION (PHYSIATRY)

Evaluation and treatment of patients with physical and/or cognitive impairments and disabilities.

David Balser M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-5404

John M. Fox

Gillette Children’s

Specialty Healthcare, St. Paul, 651-636-9443 *

William Fredericks

M Health Fairview, Maplewood, 651-326-5444

Mahmood Gharib

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-8383

Arun Idiculla

Allina - Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Mpls., 612-775-2600

Shelby Johnson Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, Mpls., 612-313-0520

Mihir Joshi

M Health Fairview, Maplewood, 612-672-7100

Michael Kasprzak

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-5404

Giancarlo Perez-Albela

Gillette Children’s, St. Paul, 651-636-9443

Carrie Poethke Tittl

Courage Kenny

Rehabilitation Associates, Mpls., 612-863-4495

Stephanie E. Standal

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-626-6688

Anne Tita

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates, Mpls., 612-863-4495

PLASTIC SURGERY

The repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, and more. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery.

Ruth J. Barta

HealthPartners Specialty Center, St. Paul, 952-967-7977 * *

Christopher J. Hillard

HealthPartners Specialty Center, St. Paul, 651-254-8290 *

Christine Stewart Edina Plastic Surgery, Edina, 952-592-5970 *

Thomas Suszynski M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-9707 *

PSYCHIATRY

Provides evaluation and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders, such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substancerelated disorders, sexual disorders, and more.

Kavita Bhatnagar PrairieCare, Brooklyn Park, 888-628-8711 *

Benjamin R. Braus Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Mpls., 612-725-2000

Carly Dirlam Allina Health, Plymouth, 763-577-7900

Claire A. Garber Ellie Mental Health, Mpls., 651-313-8080 *

Jonathan Homans M Physicians, Mpls., 612-301-3433

John W. Lichtsinn Expanse MN, Mpls., 763-205-4843

Tolulope Odebunmi M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-8700

Sandra M. Quinn PrairieCare Medical Group, Woodbury, 612-274-8716

Amanda L. Schlesinger M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-365-8400 *

Jacob Wilson

Allina Health Hastings Clinic, Hastings, 651-438-1800

Saydra Wilson M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-6113

PULMONARY MEDICINE

For diseases of the lungs and airways, such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, bronchitis, sleep disorders, and emphysema.

Amanda J. Calvin HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3242

Brian J. Carroll Children’s Respiratory and Critical Care Specialists, Mpls., 612-813-3300 *

Dorothy Curran M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Hem H. Desai M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-6055

Grady Hedstrom

Allina Health, Edina, 612-262-7100

Nandini Kataria Children’s Minnesota, Mpls., 612-813-3300 *

Aaron Kaye Allina Health, Plymouth, 612-262-7100

Aahd Kubbara M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-4040

Christine Lambert M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-625-5115

Erin McHugh M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Nicole Roeder Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, 952-442-8012

Rachel Strykowski Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Jennifer Wong M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-676-4200

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RADIATION ONCOLOGY

A radiation oncologist deals with the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors and radiological treatments of abnormal tissue.

Sara Alcorn

M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-273-6700

Jenna

Borkenhagen

Minneapolis Radiation Oncology, Fridley, 763-784-1182

Colton Gits

Minneapolis Radiation Oncology, Robbinsdale, 763-521-1426

Somu Suppiah

Minneapolis Radiation Oncology, St. Louis Park, 952-993-6032

RADIOLOGY

The use of imaging methodologies to diagnose and manage patients and provide therapeutic options.

Jeﬀrey C. Ames

M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Mpls., 612-612-2742 *

Kevin H. Boegel HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-9800

Alexander Copelan Consulting Radiologists, Eden Prairie, 612-863-4808

Kayleen Jahangir Consulting Radiologists, Eden Prairie, 952-915-4320

Marcel H. Rivard III Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Robben A. Schat

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-273-6004

Matthew J. Sondag Consulting Radiologists, Edina, 612-863-4808

Jacob D. Waxman Midwest Radiology, Roseville, 651-292-2000

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY

Examination and treatment of hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproduction and the issue of infertility, as well as care for the reproductive system.

Brent Hanson CCRM Fertility, Edina, 952-225-1630

Tana Kim Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates, Woodbury, 651-877-6534

RHEUMATOLOGY

Treatment of joints, muscles, bones, and tendons for conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, and collagen diseases.

Sara Baig

Arthritis and Rheumatology Consultants, Edina, 952-893-1959

David T. Ewart HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinic, St. Paul, 952-967-7977

Joseph Green Allina Health - Coon Rapids Clinic, Coon Rapids, 763-780-9155

Emily Hause

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Rachel

Kneeland Twin Cities Orthopedics, Woodbury, 651-439-8807

Nicholas Lebedoﬀ Arthritis and Rheumatology Consultants, Maple Grove, 952-893-1959

Shawn Mahmud

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-365-6777 *

Luke A. Monteagudo Regions Hospital HealthPartners, St. Paul, 952-967-7616

Linh Q. Ngo Hennepin Healthcare, Brooklyn Park, 612-873-6963

Grace Ellen Skemp-Dymond

Arthritis and Rheumatology Consultants, Edina, 952-893-1959

Gabrielle E. Thottam HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-1000

SPORTS MEDICINE

Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and illnesses related to participating in sports and/or exercises. Orthopedic surgeons educated in sports medicine also have expertise in surgical and medical care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system.

Leslie Ellis TRIA St. Paul, St. Paul, 952-831-8742

Donald Joyce Allina Health Orthopedics, Fridley, 763-236-2000

Jacob Kastner M Health Fairview (M Physicians), Maple Grove, 612-672-7100 *

Daniel Probst Summit Orthopedics, Vadnais Heights, 651-968-5201

McKayla S. Schmitt TRIA Orthopedics, Maple Grove, 952-831-8742 *

Edward J. Smith M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-672-7100

David A. Supik M Health Fairview, Edina, 612-672-7100

SURGERY, GENERAL

The diagnosis and care of patients with diseases and disorders aﬀecting the abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, breasts, skin, and blood vessels.

Brent D. Bauman HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3123

Kelsey Berndt HealthPartners, St. Paul, 952-967-7977

David Brauer

M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-625-2991

Jennifer A. Haas HealthPartners Specialty Center, St. Paul, 952-967-7977

Garret Lechtenberg Allina Health, St. Paul, 651-241-5111

Derek Lumbard Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Brandon Lyle HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinic, St. Paul, 952-967-7977

Abigail Madans Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

David Martin M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-5915

Rachel Payne Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Alexander P. Stark

Allina Health Cancer Institute, Mpls., 612-863-0200

Anne P. Watkins HealthPartners Park Nicollet, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3123

Eric S. Wise M Health Fairview, Mpls., 612-624-1089

Mallory J. Yelenich-Huss Specialists in General Surgery, Maple Grove, 763-780-6699

THORACIC SURGERY

For diseased or injured organs in the chest, including the esophagus, trachea, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, diaphragm, pericardium, heart, and lungs.

Tessa Watt M Health Fairview, Maplewood, 651-326-4327

UROGYNECOLOGY/ FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Focuses on surgical and nonsurgical treatments for pelvic ﬂoor disorders and urogynecologic conditions, including urinary and fecal

incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, and more.

Christina Swallow HealthPartners Specialty Center, St. Paul, 651-254-8500

UROLOGY

Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tracts of men and women and the reproductive system of men. Specialists manage nonsurgical and surgical problems.

Andrew Bergersen Minnesota Urology, Robbinsdale, 952-927-6501

Spencer T. Hart

Minnesota Urology, Woodbury, 651-999-6800

Bryan D. Hinck M Health Urology, Edina, 612-625-6401

Joseph T. Mahon Minnesota Urology, Edina, 952-927-6501

Blake John Noennig Park Nicollet Clinic, St. Louis Park, 952-993-3190

John L. Schomburg Hennepin Healthcare, Mpls., 612-873-6963

Joseph Zanghi Minnesota Urology, Robbinsdale, 952-927-6501

VASCULAR SURGERY

Disorders of the arterial, venous, and lymphatic systems, excluding vessels of the brain and heart. Certiﬁed vascular surgeons provide care to patients with all types of vascular disease, including diagnosis, medical treatment, and reconstructive vascular surgical and endovascular techniques.

J. Adam Davis

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, St. Paul, 651-241-2999

Mohammad Khasawneh Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, St. Paul, 651-241-2999

Anna Marjan Minneapolis Vascular Physicians, Plymouth, 763-398-6050

SPECIALIZED TREATMENTS

Peripheral artery disease, chronic venous insufficiency, carotid artery disease, aneurysms, blood clots, varicose and spider veins, cancer, uterine fibroids, enlarged prostate, chronic hemorrhoids, knee and shoulder pain, kidney disease, and renal failure.

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Twin Citians are fortunate to have access to some of the best healthcare resources in the country.

Top Doctors Rising Stars recognizes medical professionals who have been practicing for fewer than ten years but have already made signiﬁcant contributions to their ﬁeld. Many physicians work tirelessly on behalf of their community’s health and wellbeing, a reminder of how fortunate we are to have exceptional talent and dedication so close to home.

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Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dermatology: From hair loss, eczema, and psoriasis to Botox, fillers, and bespoke skincare, we offer expert treatments for all ages.

What you should know

• World-class care from a Yale, Harvard & Mayo Clinic-trained dermatologist.

• Customized acne treatments, AI-powered melanoma detection, and advanced dermatology services.

• Enjoy seamless access with telehealth, same-day visits, and multiple locations for expert, personalized care.

At Mittal Dermatology, you’re more than a patient—you’re our priority. Experience truly personalized dermatology—schedule your appointment today!

Top Doctors

Edina Plastic Surgery

Dr. Brian Kobienia, Dr. Robert Wilke, Dr. Christine Stewart, Dr. Nathan Leigh and Dr. Michael Philbin

For nearly five decades, Edina Plastic Surgery has been dedicated to helping patients rediscover their confidence and feel like the best version of themselves. Since 1977, our team has changed countless lives, offering transformative results through the most advanced surgical techniques.

At the heart of our practice is an unwavering commitment to safety, expertise, and excellence. Each of our plastic surgeons is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, ensuring the highest standards of training, skill, and patient care. Our fully accredited, on-site surgery center follows the most stringent safety guidelines, providing a seamless surgical experience.

Our talented team of Drs. Leigh, Wilke, and Philbin has been named to Mpls.St.Paul’s Top Doctors list for ten consecutive years, while Dr. Stewart has been named a Rising Star since 2020. This year, we are excited to welcome Dr. Brian Kobienia to our practice! With over 20 years of surgical expertise, he brings exceptional skill and experience, further expanding the care we offer to our patients.

Your journey to renewed confidence starts here. Schedule a complimentary consultation today by calling (952) 925-1765 or visiting edinaplasticsurgery.com.

Top Doctors

What you should know

• All Plastic Surgeons are Board-Certified

• QuadA Accredited On-Site Surgery Center

In addition to our surgical expertise, we are proud to have an incredible team of 16 Skin Artisans providers across our Edina and Minnetonka locations. Offering a comprehensive range of treatments—including BHRT, GLP-1 medical weight loss, vaginal rejuvenation, injectables, lasers, and advanced skincare— Skin Artisans is dedicated to helping you look and feel your best while enhancing and maintaining your results.

• Preview Virtual Results With VECTRA XT® 3D Camera

Midwest Allergy & Asthma

Dr. Jennifer Boeckman, Dr. Alice Knoedler

Midwest Allergy & Asthma provides comprehensive, advanced care for allergic and airway conditions. Our clinic is unique in its collaboration between boardcertified allergists and ear, nose, and throat specialists, ensuring thorough treatment for nasal, sinus, and breathing issues. Dr. Alice Knoedler and Dr. Jennifer Boeckman, both board-certified allergists, lead a dedicated team that includes physician assistants and nurse practitioners, all focused on delivering high-quality, personalized allergy care.

We specialize in the diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis, non-allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergies,

hives, anaphylaxis, contact dermatitis, drug allergies, and stinging insect allergies. Our team is committed to providing effective, patient-centered care to improve quality of life.

What you should know

• Board-certified allergists

• Five convenient locations

• Dedicated team of PAs and NPs

With convenient locations in Eagan, Lakeville, Vadnais Heights, Woodbury, and Hudson, WI, we make expert allergy care accessible across the Eastern Metro and Western Wisconsin.

Eagan, Lakeville, Vadnais Heights, Woodbury, and Hudson, WI

mw-aa.com // 651.702.0750

Allergy

Ophthalmology

St. Paul Eye Clinic

Dr. Krick, Dr. Ringeisen, Dr. Strampe

St. Paul Eye Clinic has been privileged to serve the Twin Cities community since 1969. From comprehensive eye exams to state-of-the-art cataract and LASIK surgery to an in-house retina specialist and other complex treatments, St. Paul Eye Clinic provides leading-edge vision solutions for infants to patients over 100 years of age!

St. Paul Eye Clinic features sixteen board-certified ophthalmologists and five board-certified optometrists, all supported by a staff of over 100. Each of our six clinics features an optical center that allows patients to conveniently purchase their glasses & contact lenses the same day!

What you should know

• Serving the community since 1969

• 6 convenient locations

• Comprehensive eyecare including cataracts, corneal conditions, glaucoma, LASIK, retinal conditions, eyelid surgery, pediatric eye care, macular degeneration, and optical.

Neurosurgery

Allina Neurosurgery

Joseph R. Kapurch, M.D.

Dr. Kapurch is a board-certified and fellowship trained neurosurgeon specializing in the conservative management of degenerative spine disease, spinal and brain tumors. He attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for medical school. He trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, where he also completed a complex spine fellowship in deformity and oncology, taking care of patients from around the world. He credits the Mayo model of comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for guiding his medical philosophy while in the Twin Cities. When not taking care of patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two young children, and golden retriever Penny. Together they enjoy outdoor activities, trying new foods, and traveling. Top Doctors

913 E 26th St Suite 305 Piper Building, Minneapolis account.allinahealth.org/providers/19249 // 612-871-7278

St. Paul Eye Clinic’s goal is to provide the very best care to our patients, from scheduling an appointment to the compassionate care you receive from our providers...it is what we’ve done for over 50 years! St. Paul Eye Clinic is proud and humbled to have Dr. Ringeisen, Dr. Poulsen, Dr. Krick, and Dr. Strampe named to Mpls.St.Paul’s Doctors Rising Stars list! Top Doctors

2080 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury stpauleye.com // 651-738-6500

Twin Cities Spine Center

Dr. Bayard Carlson

We are a specialty medical practice focused exclusively on one incredible and complex area of the body: the spine. Your spine is central to your body, your movement and your life. So when your neck or back is causing you pain, numbness or dysfunction, it can be life-disrupting and concerning. Our specialists are here to help. As one of the leading spine centers in the Midwest, we are known globally for our research, teaching and expertise. Our surgeons are among the best in the country. In fact, spine surgeons from around the world seek out our training program to learn from our team of experts. But the heart of our work is focused on the patient, and the desire to reduce pain, increase function and improve the lives of those who trust us with their care. We congratulate Dr. Bayard Carlson for being named to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Top Doctors Rising Stars list. Dr. Carlson completed medical school at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and his residency at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. He completed the John Moe Spine Fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center. He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and a member of the Cervical Spine Research Society. He has special interests in cervical disc replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery.

Mental Health

PrairieCare

Dr. Kavita Bhatnagar, Dr. Sandra Quinn

PrairieCare is honored to have two of our doctors recognized for their contributions to psychiatric care in the Twin Cities. Sandra Quinn, MD, provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at our Woodbury location, a therapy clinically shown to significantly reduce severe depression symptoms, with 40% of patients achieving remission. Kavita Bhatnagar, MD, leads life-saving care at our inpatient hospital in Brooklyn Park for patients 35 and under with acute and severe mental health needs. PrairieCare is Minnesota’s leading mental healthcare provider for all ages, and many of our programs offer immediate availability. Start healing today by calling 952-826-8475 or visiting prairie-care.com

Top Doctors

9400 Zane Avenue North, Brooklyn Park prairie-care.com // 952-826-8475

What you should know

• 16 Convenient Locations

• Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar Spine Expertise; Pediatric through Senior Patients

• Second Opinions regarding Spine Diagnosis, Treatment and Surgery

• Virtual Appointments Offered

612-775-6200 // tcspine.com

Spine Surgery

Let’s

MAKING IT PERSONAL

From large-scale estates to family retreats and lakeside lounges, newly built homes are seeing an explosion RI VSDFHV OD\RXWV DQG ÀQLVKHV WKDW UHÁHFW WKH KRPHRZQHUV· KREELHV KDELWV OLIHVW\OHV DQG DVSLUDWLRQV³ crafty corners with plenty of storage, elevators for longevity, custom murals as wallpaper, you name it!

BY NATALIE LARSEN

LAKESIDE LUXURY

When empty nesters wanted to embrace the Up North spirit without leaving the Twin Cities, Stonewood took a walk on the serene side, combining two adjacent Lake Minnetonka lots to increase privacy from neighbors and craft a home that embraces traditional touches and natural elements that are both stylish and enduring: “Stone arches that add architectural gravitas, cedar shingle siding that weathers beautifully, and custom iron handrails that provide both function and artistry,” says Sven Gustafson, CEO of Stonewood. “Abundant

millwork in both enameled and stained oak finishes provides architectural interest throughout, while unpolished brass and blackened hardware add sophisticated touches that will patina beautifully over time.” Custom wallpaper adds flair to each space. “Each room was purposefully designed to stand out in its own way while contributing to the overall narrative of the home,” Gustafson says.

With ample windows drinking in lake views, the home’s design maximizes its idyllic location, bridging timeless design with forward-thinking materials and sys-

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tems. “The design seamlessly integrates various forward-thinking elements— from geothermal systems and superior insulation to low-maintenance exterior materials—while never compromising on aesthetic beauty,” Gustafson says. “This combination of location, designs, and execution creates what we truly consider a private estate in every sense of the word.”

MIXED MEDIA

For a client who wanted a combination of rustic charm and modern sophistication, Nor-Son Custom Builders played with materials to create a just-right juxtaposition in this home’s design. “The mixture of materials continues to be a popular trend,” says Pat Schumacher, project manager at Nor-Son. “Modern elements like steel and metal are added to natural materials of timber and stone.” The home’s exterior combines natural stone and brick, accenting with cement board siding and decking. Creating interest, the contrast continues inside, where a three-story stairwell with metal railings is wrapped in brick and clad with reclaimed oak flooring. “The stair stringer was steel engineered cantilever design,” Schumacher says. Reclaimed oak beams in the great room offset a concrete fireplace surround, which is echoed by concrete countertops in the kitchen. “The owner’s suite has a headboard feature wall, which is made of reclaimed walnut materials used from trees that were removed from the building site,” Schumacher says. “The material was sent to the kiln and ready just in time to be milled and installed.”

in the Parade of Homes tour, this home touts trends and invites us to make ourselves at home. “The goal was to create a space that prospective clients could envision as their own, making it feel realistic and attainable rather than cold or impersonal,” says Lauren Wynia, lead designer at Gonyea Custom Homes.

"MODERN ELEMENTS LIKE STEEL AND METAL ARE ADDED TO NATURAL MATERIALS OF TIMBER AND STONE."

PAT SCHUMACHER / NOR-SON

Don’t think that model home connotes cookie cutter. Gonyea leveraged the location on a preserved wetland, strategically placing the kitchen at the front of the home so the great room and dining area get the more scenic side. “Another standout feature of the layout is the staircase design,” Wynia says. “Midway up, there is a loft area that overlooks the rest of the

ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN: Gonyea Custom Homes

home, providing versatile space that can serve as a music room, additional office, or a cozy sitting area.”

A dedicated kids’ space at the bottom of the stairs maximizes functionality without wasting space. Wallpaper graces the bedrooms and powder bath, and unique wall paneling on the lower level adds character. “Notably, the design incorporates a variety of colors beyond white, such as a soothing tan in the kitchen, contributing to the overall warm ambience,” Wynia says. “Unique, organic light fixtures add to the aesthetic, while thoughtful details like a desk with a swooping edge at the end of the main hallway enhance the personal and custom feel of the home.” Trendy earth tones are featured throughout the home and create a soothing space, furthered by curved and organic shapes such as arches and built-in details. “Artisan details abound, including beautifully selected tile work that imparts a handmade, elegant feel,” Wynia says. Beams in the great room, primary bathroom, and upper hallway and gold fixtures throughout the home add to the curated design.

High-contrast elements like brass, oak, and stone mingle and meld here. // BUILDER: Nor-Son Custom Builders, ARCHITECTURE: David Charlez Designs, INTERIOR DESIGN: Leona Rose Interiors

Mixed materials make this ivory kitchen

“A BLUSHING PINK CHINA CLOSET ADDS A TOUCH OF WHIMSY IN AN OTHERWISE STATELY SPACE.”

LYNNE SHEARS

STREETER

CUSTOM BUILDER

OLD ROMANTICS

Behind the classical façade of this lakeside custom home is a veritable treasure trove of delights and details that capture the clients’ personality and lifestyle. Alongside the herringbone-paver driveway, an East Coast–inspired exterior uses stone and symmetry to convey history. Inside, a porthole window peeks into the pantry, and Grecian-patterned vent covers whisper old-world charm into each room.

“The dining room, wrapped in a handpainted verdure mural by Iksel, conceals a hidden jib door leading to a blushing pink china closet—a touch of whimsy in an otherwise stately space,” says Lynne Shears, director of sales and marketing at Streeter Custom Builder. In the kids’ shower, custom tiling reads, “No Diving,” reminiscent of early-morning swim team practice. To complete the worldly feel of the home, “at the kitchen table, a map of the world nestles in a concealed valance that pulls down to provide inspiration and direction as they plan their next global travel adventure,” Shears says.

Custom Builder, Rehkamp Larson Architects, INTERIOR DESIGN: Sue Weldon

DOUBLE DUTY

This lakefront looker beams with multiple porches, sitting spaces, and a boathouse.

// BUILDER, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN: Landschute

With an air of Cape Cod, this lakefront property has essentially two front sides. “What would normally be considered the back of the house is visible from the lake, so each side is equally important in terms of design, appearance, and functionality,” says Jon Monson, owner and architect at Landschute. The gables, dormers, gray shingles, and white windows and trim create an approachable, classic style synonymous with quiet luxury. “The home also features extensive porches on both the front and lakeside, as well as a boathouse along the shoreline,” Monson says.

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Streeter

COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES

Wanting to emphasize the relationship between built and natural environments, OA Design+Build+Architecture united natural and structured materials to create spaces that are connected but maintain their individuality. The exterior cedarlook cladding is made of durable PVC decking and offsets the stark panel and channel on the majority of the home. “The colors of the structure—copper roof, blue and beige panels, orange highlights—take us across the color spectrum, making a complex yet calming impression,” says Michael Anschel, principal of OA.

In the primary suite, the color play continues. “The vanity brings urban forested burl maple and Russian olive and epoxy together, while the Turkish quartzite counter that might as well be petrified wood holds two hand-carved sinks inlaid with kimono patterns,” Anschel says.

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“The mudroom ‘rust wall,’ which is designed to look like a tall Corten steel panel, meets a spalted birch bench, celebrating the beauty found in these two elements in their initial stages of decay.”

SMALL BUT MIGHTY

Ridgewood Ponds in Minnetonka is designed with downsizers in mind. “They want less square footage but still want all the high-end finishes and the ability to host everything from dinner parties

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to sleepovers with grandkids,” says Barb Cross, interior design manager at Ron Clark Construction and Design. This walkout rambler boasts big windows and a cathedral vault through the main level, highlighted with arched trusses. “The lower level is party central with a stone fireplace, large wet bar, and step-down billiards room,” Cross says.

Following the flow of design trends toward more color and a layered, eclectic look, this model home flaunts millwork and ceiling details alongside stained cabinetry. “The apothecary-style built-in at the stairs looks like a bunch of little drawers but actually has super functional doors with drawer-looking fronts,” Cross says.

LIFE, STYLED

The clients behind this stone-façade stunner wanted a design tailored to their lives, needs, and interests—one that would accommodate both intimate family time and larger social soirees. They wanted a home that transitioned seamlessly from indoor to outdoor spaces. A chef’s kitchen, a double island, and generous bedrooms were some of their must-haves.

“THIS HOME IS MORE THAN JUST A BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED SPACE—IT’S A FOREVER HOME, BUILT TO EVOLVE WITH ITS OWNERS.”

MADDIE RICCI / CUSTOM ONE HOMES

Based on their health-bent lifestyle, a dedicated wellness retreat resides on the lower level. “This space includes a workout area, an infrared sauna, and a hot tub just steps away outside, creating a private sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation,” says Maddie Ricci, brand and marketing manager at Custom One Homes. In addition, longevity was a paramount consideration in this new-build home. “The inclusion of an elevator allows them to comfortably remain in the home for years to come,” she says. A sunroom connects the home’s interior to the deck and outdoor kitchen. “Their goal was a backyard that felt like an extension of their indoor spaces, featuring multiple entertainment areas, water features, and purposeful lounging zones,” says Ricci.

Water features and purposeful lounging zones create an outdoor sanctuary. // BUILDER: Custom One Homes, ARCHITECTURE: David Charlez Designs, INTERIOR DESIGN: Merriment Interior Design

Photo by Chris Emeott

Meet us on the patio.

Create your own outdoor idyll. With a huge selection of patio furniture, all hand-picked for durability, quality and design, your days of waiting for an outdoor seat are over.

CUSTOM

NATURAL SELECTION

Designed with simplicity and functionality plus enough space for hobbies such as gardening, woodworking, and birdwatching, this secluded home puts the treat in retreat

“Connection to nature was a major design element, including the use of natural materials such as dramatic natural fir ceiling in the great room and beautiful soapstone slab on the island,” says Sarah Hughes, interior designer with Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design.

The color palette digs into the surrounding naturescape, anchoring the home with shades of white and muted greens. Adaptability was key in the home’s design: The main-floor office includes a desk space and a comfortable TV-adjacent seating area. “But hidden within the cabinetry is a Murphy bed, so the room can also function as a bedroom for overflow sleeping when needed.”

The clients focused on the property’s landscaping: “They were very intentional about restoring the natural prairie grass; they also created a large garden space to grow and harvest various foods as one of their hobbies,” Hughes says. “All the finishes inside the house are intended to pick up on the natural surroundings, and the wood window sashes frame each view like a piece of art.”

She continues, “Custom home building is becoming a lot more personal. People are really leaning into the idea that a home should be a personal reflection of their lives and habits.”

Mother Nature peers into this wideopen kitchen from wood window sashes. // BUILDER: Howard Homes, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN: Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design

COOL AND COLLECTED

Searching for a property to build on that would be close to their daughter and grandson, an empty-nester couple moved from Atlanta into this collected charmer with Southern flair. Inside the cedar roof and stone exterior, two offices and a full bath on the main floor allow the home to flex for main-level living, if needed.

“One of the standout design elements in this home is the carefully chosen accessories that reflect the homeowner’s life journey,” says Rebecca Remick, owner of City Homes. “Having grown up with a father whose international career took their family across the globe, she collected meaningful pieces from places like China, Thailand, and Russia. Each item carries a unique story.” These pieces complement unique fixtures and finishes, such as the blue shutters and cupola outside, custompainted pendants over the kitchen island, and Vita Bella polished porcelain tile.

Filigree and foliage provide romance and drama. // BUILDER: City Homes, ARCHITECTURE Alexander Design Group, INTERIOR DESIGN homeowner

for the best of living local!

CABIN FEVER

Nestled on a narrow peninsula on a central Minnesota lake, this cabin has views of the water from every room and Scandinavian flair—warm neutral wood and rich use of color. “With boat traffic and popular fishing spots on both sides of the peninsula, the homeowners wanted private-feeling indoor and outdoor gathering spaces to host their friends and family,” says Mark Larson, partner at Rehkamp Larson Architects.

Because of proximity to the lake, a basement wasn’t an option, so the spaces throughout the cabin’s two floors blend functionality and recreation. “A pool table that can transition to an extra dining table takes prime space on the first floor,” Larson says. A porch sports a deep overhang to provide privacy as well as protection from Mother Nature’s moods; within the porch, a fireplace and ceiling heaters extend screen season. “New cabins are designed for yearround use to take advantage of Minnesota’s seasons,” Larson says. “The first floor features durable, polished concrete with heated floors.” Leaning into the Scandi feel, drywall is minimal in the design—instead, main-floor walls and ceilings are clad in warm wood, and the bedrooms and bunkhouse feature painted wood.

A remodeled bunkhouse on the lakeshore includes a kitchenette, while the renovated storage shed is crowned with a new rooftop deck. “Post-COVID, we’re seeing a trend to design spaces to be together as well as spaces to be apart,” Larson says. “The outbuildings are one way to fill this need: cozy spaces for smaller groups, quiet reading, or Zoom calls when working remotely.”

This private porch allows just enough inside out (and outside in) to enjoy every season. // BUILDER: Bronder Construction, ARCHITECTURE: Rehkamp Larson Architects

LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!

By Natalie Larsen

From big bashes to petite parties, ﬁnd the ideal backdrop for your next champagne pop with our comprehensive guide to event rental spaces in the Twin Cities and beyond. »

In a state brimming with private event spaces, narrowing down your list of favorites can be the hardest task. To help you ﬁ nd The One that checks all your boxes, this guide off ers a glimpse of the size, locale, and ambience of rental venues and spaces across the metro and beyond. Whether you’re a planning pro or making your ﬁ esta foray, use this guide to jump-start your planning and choose the event space that clicks.

MINNEAPOLIS METRO

AL AND ALMA’S SUPPER CLUB AND CHARTERS

5201 Piper Rd., Mound, 952-4723098, al-almas.com

• Capacity: 149

Make your next event unforgettable aboard one of Al DQG $OPD·V VHYHQ PDJQLÀFHQW yachts, serving groups of 20 to 149 and providing a unique setting on Lake Minnetonka. Delicious food, handcrafted in our Supper Club, and a full bar aboard every boat combine with excellent service to make your wedding, rehearsal dinner, company outing, family reunion, or customer event an experience like no other. Boats can be fully enclosed in the event of inclement weather.

AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE

Mpls., 612-870-3368, asimn.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 250 seated, 700 standing

THE ANNEX

Mpls., attheannex.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 88 seated,110 standing

ASHERY LANE FARM

Mayer, 612-238-4444, asherylanefarm.com

• Capacity: 250 seated, 300 standing

THE BAKKEN MUSEUM

Mpls., 612-926-3878, thebakken.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 120

THE BEACH CLUB

Uptown Mpls., 612-238-4444, damicocatering.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 1,000

THE BLAISDELL

Mpls., theblaisdell.com

• Capacity: 225

BROTHER JUSTUS WHISKEY COMPANY

Northeast Mpls., 612-886-1658, brotherjustus.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 90 seated, 200 standing

BUNKER HILLS EVENT CENTER

Coon Rapids, 763-951-7276, bunkerhillseventcenter.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 384

THE CHAMBERS HOTEL

Downtown Mpls., 612-767-6900, chambershoteldowntown.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 175

CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES

501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, 952-934-1524, chanhassendt.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 250 Located in the historic Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, our event spaces FDQ EH WDLORUHG WR ÀW DQ\ WKHPH or style. Indoor and outdoor ceremony options available. Take advantage of our all-inclusive packages, free guest parking, event setup and teardown, linens, event coordination, and a delicious menu with some of the most reasonable prices in the Twin Cities metro area. Only minutes from Highways 494 and 100.

COCO

Downtown Mpls. and Northeast Mpls., 612-800-8424, workatcoco.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 500 DAKOTA

Downtown Mpls., 612-332-5299, dakotacooks.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 265

DAY BLOCK EVENT CENTER

Downtown Mpls., 612-333-2606, dayblock.com

• Capacity: 250

DELTA HOTELS

MINNEAPOLIS NORTHEAST

1330 Industrial Blvd. NE, Mpls., 612-331-1900, marriott.com/mspde

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 500 Discover modern and streamlined event spaces at Delta Hotels in Northeast Minneapolis. With over VTXDUH IHHW RI ÁH[LEOH VSDFH and cutting-edge technology, the hotel can effortlessly host gatherings of 50 to 500. Events include free Wi-Fi, a dedicated planner, and complimentary parking. Our landscaped Courtyard is ideal for open-air ceremonies and cocktail KRXUV H[SORUH RQ VLWH SULYDWH GLQLQJ options at TC400 Tavern. Trust Delta Hotels for sleek spaces, seamless coordination, scrumptious catering, and impeccable service.

EDINBURGH USA

Brooklyn Park, 763-315-8550, damicocatering.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 300

EDWARD ANNE ESTATE AT BAVARIA DOWNS

Chaska, 952-443-2968, bavariadowns.com

• Capacity: 400

ELM CREEK CHALET

Maple Grove, 763-559-6700, threeriversparks.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 208

EQUESTRIA WEST AT BAVARIA DOWNS

Chaska, 952-443-2968, bavariadowns.com

• Capacity: 400

FIVE EVENT CENTER

Uptown Mpls., 612-827-5555, ÀYHHYHQWFHQWHU FRP

• Capacity: 200 seated, 400 standing FOUR SEASONS

Downtown Mpls., 612-895-5700, fourseasons.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 500

THE GALE MANSION

Mpls., 612-870-1662, galemansion.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 190 seated, 250 standing

GLASS HOUSE

North Loop Mpls., glasshousemn.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 250 seated, 400 standing

GRADUATE MINNEAPOLIS Mpls., 612-379-8888, graduatehotels.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 600

GRANADA THEATER

Uptown Mpls., 612-229-3873, granadampls.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 350 seated, 600 standing

GREEN HAVEN GOLF COURSE

Anoka, 763-576-2970, greenhavengolfcourse.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 400

GUTHRIE THEATER

Downtown Mpls., 612-225-6000, guthrietheater.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 1,100 seated

THE HENNEPIN

Downtown Mpls., thehennepin.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 200 seated, 400 standing

HEWING HOTEL

North Loop Mpls., 651-468-0400, hewinghotel.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 176 seated, 225 standing

HOLLYWOOD

Northeast Mpls., hollywoodmpls.com

• Capacity: 270 seated, 500 standing

HOTEL EMERY

215 S. 4th St., Mpls., 612-340-2000, hotelemery.com

• Capacity: 150 seated, 250 standing

The grandeur of this historic building, with its 18-foot columns and Carrara marble set against a lush jungle of greenery, creates inspiring settings for all to gather and connect. Hotel Emery is ideal for events large and small with soaring ceilings, intimate nooks, and a glass-encased private dining room, all designed with warm wood furnishings and a midcentury modern vibe.

HOTEL IVY

Downtown Mpls., 612-746-4600, thehotelivy.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 150 seated, 200 standing

THE HOTEL LANDING

Wayzata, 952-777-7900, thehotellanding.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 168

THE HUTTON HOUSE

Medicine Lake, 952-470-0788, thehuttonhousemn.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 250

LEOPOLD’S MISSISSIPPI GARDENS Mpls., 763-315-3800, leopoldsmn.com

• Capacity: 330 seated

MACHINE SHOP

Mpls., 612-940-9647, machineshopmpls.com

• Capacity: 350 seated, 500 standing

MCNAMARA ALUMNI CENTER

Mpls., 612-624-9831, mac-events.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 500

MEDINA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

500 Hwy. 55, Medina, 763-478-6661, medinaentertainment.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 1,500 Celebrating 68 years of hospitality and entertainment, Medina Entertainment Center is home to Robert’s Craft Kitchen and Bar, live music and concerts, bowling, an arcade, and more! Hosting three private event spaces, Medina’s weddings and catering team can help you create an unforgettable event for 10 to 1,500 guests!

METROPOLITAN BALLROOM AND CLUBROOM

Golden Valley, 612-238-4444, damicocatering.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 1,100

MILL CITY MUSEUM

Downtown Mpls., 612-238-4444, damicocatering.com

• Capacity: 1,000

MINNEAPOLIS CLUB

Downtown Mpls., 612-332-2292, mplsclub.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 200

MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART Mpls., 612-870-3136, artsmia.org

• Capacity: 300 seated, 1,000 standing

MINNESOTA HORSE AND HUNT CLUB

Prior Lake, 952-447-2272, horseandhunt.com

• Capacity: 250

MINTAHOE AT SOLAR ARTS

Northeast Mpls., 612-253-0255, mintahoe.com

• Capacity: 250 seated, 400 standing

MISSISSIPPI CROSSINGS

Champlin, 763-421-2820, ci.champlin.mn.us

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 120 seated

MODIST BREWING CO.

North Loop Mpls., 612-454-0258, modistbrewing.com

• Capacity: 250 standing

MOSAIC VENUE

Downtown Mpls., 612-369-5744, mosaicmn.com

• Capacity: 450 seated THE NEU NEU

North Loop Mpls., 612-305-8665, neuneumpls.com

• Capacity: 150 seated, 200 standing

NICOLLET ISLAND INN Mpls., 612-331-1800, nicolletislandinn.com

• Capacity: 175 seated, 200 standing

NICOLLET ISLAND PAVILION Mpls., 612-253-0255, mintahoe.com

• Capacity: 525 seated, 5,000 standing ORCHESTRA HALL

Downtown Mpls., 612-371-5600, minnesotaorchestra.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 300 seated, 1,316 standing O’SHAUGHNESSY DISTILLING CO.

Mpls., 763-338-0914, osdistilling.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 250 seated, 350 standing

PARK TAVERN BOWLING AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

3401 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park, 952-929-6810, parktavern.net

• Capacity: 500 Park Tavern Bowling and Entertainment Center has been a landmark in the Twin Cities for more than 40 years. Updated bowling lanes, a diverse menu, and plenty of TVs create an exciting atmosphere for parties. Park Tavern hosts a variety of events, including rehearsal dinners, retirement parties, baby showers, class reunions, happy hours, and corporate events. With room for up to 500 people and several private event rooms, there is space for everyone at PT!

PINSTRIPES

Edina, 952-835-6437, pinstripes.com

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Excelsior, minneapoliseventspace.com

• Capacity: 120 seated, 150 standing

QUINCY HALL

Northeast Mpls., 612-400-1754, quincyhallmn.com

• Capacity: 600 seated, 800 standing

RADISSON BLU MALL OF AMERICA

2100 Killebrew Dr., Bloomington, 952-881-5258, radissonblumoa.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 1,000 With 26,300 square feet of event space, including two elegant ballrooms and 14 meeting rooms, we have the ideal venue for an intimate dinner or a grand affair. State-of-the-art video conferencing, audiovisual technology, and on-site catering can help your event shine. Getting married? Ask about our customizable wedding packages.

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THE DEPOT

225 3rd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-375-1700, marriott.com/mspdd

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 2,400 From meetings to special events, trust Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot to provide an inspiring historic venue. With more than 70,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, The Depot can adapt to your celebration’s needs with intriguing events spaces like the Depot Pavilion and the Great Hall and Great Northern ballrooms, with unique arched details, exposed iron trusses, and natural light. Make your history with us.

THE ROYAL SONESTA MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN

Downtown Mpls., 612-339-4900, sonesta.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 500

RUSH CREEK GOLF CLUB

Maple Grove, 763-494-0400, rushcreek.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 350

SEMPLE MANSION Mpls., 612-290-4448, semplemansion.com

• Capacity: 250

SHERATON BLOOMINGTON HOTEL

Bloomington, 952-835-1900, marriott.com/mspos

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 500

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THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS

Downtown Mpls., 612-813-5306, womansclub.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 628

WOODLAND GLASSHAUS

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Chaska, 952-443-2968, bavariadowns.com

• Opening May 2025 | Capacity: 200

THE WOODS RETREAT

Long Lake, 612-669-0639, woodsretreatmn.com

• Capacity: 250

ST. PAUL METRO

7 VINES VINEYARD

Dellwood, 651-478-6300, 7vinesvineyard.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 250

A’BULAE

Downtown St. Paul, 651-788-9818, abulae.com

• Capacity: 465

AFTON HOUSE INN

Afton, 651-436-8883, aftonhouseinn.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 300

ALLIANZ FIELD

St. Paul, 612-928-2400, DOOLDQ]ÀHOG FRP

• Multiple spaces, capacity: variable

BELL MUSEUM

St. Paul, 612-626-3528, bellmuseum.umn.edu

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 150 seated, 600 standing

CAMROSE HILL FARM

Stillwater, 651-351-9631, FDPURVHKLOOÁRZHUV FRP

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 175

COMO LAKESIDE PAVILION

St. Paul, 651-300-4847, dockandpaddle.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 180 indoors, 400 outdoors

COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY

St. Paul, 651-487-8282, comozooconservatory.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 400

DELLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

Dellwood, 651-426-3218, dellwoodcountryclub.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 275

DRURY PLAZA HOTEL

ST. PAUL DOWNTOWN

Downtown St. Paul, 651-222-3337, druryhotels.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 252

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EARL AND WILSON

Downtown St. Paul, 651-401-1010, earlandwilson.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 220 seated

HOPE GLEN FARM

Cottage Grove, 612-202-2886, hopeglenfarm.com

• Capacity: 280

HOTEL CROSBY

Stillwater, 651-967-7100, hotelcrosby.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 50 seated, 80 standing

INTERCONTINENTAL

MINNEAPOLIS–ST. PAUL AIRPORT

St. Paul, 612-725-0500, intercontinentalmsp.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 780 seated, 1,290 standing

KING COIL SPIRITS

St. Paul, 651-243-0380, kingcoilspirits.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 50 seated, 70 standing

LAKE ELMO INN EVENT CENTER

Lake Elmo, 651-779-5994, lakeelmoinn.com

• Capacity: 300 seated

LANDMARK CENTER

75 W. 5th St., St. Paul, 651-292-3293, landmarkcenter. org

• Capacity: 320 seated, 750 standing

The historic Landmark Center embodies the prestige and elegance of the Italian Renaissance. Light pours in from the skylights above, illuminating the vast tiled atrium below. You may also choose from three beautifully restored courtrooms, which perfectly accommodate a more intimate gathering. With an event staff working with couples for over 40 years, Landmark Center is a highly preferred choice for dream weddings.

THE LEXINGTON

1096 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-319-3559, thelexmn.com

• Capacity: 250

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LE VENERÉ

St. Paul, 651-243-0380, abulae.com

• Opening May 2025 | Capacity: 200

THE LOWLANDS

St. Paul, 651-217-3800, thelowlands.com

• Capacity: 250 seated, 400 standing

THE MERMAID ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENT CENTER

Mounds View, 763-780-2900, tripleshift.com/mermaid

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 400

MINNESOTA BOAT CLUB

St. Paul, 612-253-0255, mintahoe.com

• Capacity: 120

MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER

St. Paul, 651-259-3000, mnhs.org/historycenter

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 900 indoors, 1,800 outdoors

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MINNESOTA ZOO

13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, 651-661-6646, mnzoo.org/private-events

• Capacity: 1,000

The Minnesota Zoo is thrilled to host your next private event, offering a unique blend of nature, wonder, and entertainment. From gourmet picnics and lavish holiday parties to corporate gatherings and can’t-miss seasonal delights like Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, the zoo promises high-quality catering options for private events that roar! Home to nearly 5,000 animals and 500 species, the zoo offers a wild backdrop that’s sure to make a splash!

MSP AIRPORT CONFERENCE CENTER

St. Paul, 612-794-4500, mspairport.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 100 PADELFORD RIVERBOATS

St. Paul, 651-371-5305, riverrides.com

• Multiple boats, capacity: 600 PAIKKA

St. Paul, paikkamn.com

• Capacity: 200 seated, 275 standing

SAINT PAUL BREWING

St. Paul, 651-698-1945, stpaulbrewing.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 300 indoors,1,000 outdoors

THE SAINT PAUL HOTEL

350 Market St., St. Paul, 651-228-3892, saintpaulhotel.com

• Capacity: 300

The Saint Paul Hotel offers elegant, well-equipped meeting spaces for corporate conferences and events. From planning, setup, and execution to the latest and best technology to our worldclass catering and polished service—The Saint Paul Hotel provides everything needed to run seamless, successful meetings.

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA

Downtown St. Paul, 651-221-2550, smm.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 250 seated, 300 standing UNION DEPOT

Downtown St. Paul, 651-202-2708, uniondepot.org

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 1,000 seated

UNIVERSITY CLUB OF SAINT PAUL St. Paul, 651-222-1751, universityclubofstpaul.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 150 seated, 200 standing WABASHA STREET CAVES St. Paul, 651-224-1191, wabashacaves.com

• Capacity: 225

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THE AISLING AT TROY BURNE

295 Lindsay Rd., Hudson, Wisc., 715-961-0302, theaisling.com

• Capacity: 300

Embellished with coastal elegance, our beautiful grounds—with both indoor and outdoor spaces—provide the perfect setting for your ceremony and reception. We’re proud to offer in-house catering with fresh ingredients and handcrafted recipes. We also offer an array of beverage packages, an option of signature cocktails, and a wide selection of high-end liquor. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced staff ensures that your special day is everything you dreamed.

THE BROZ

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New Prague, 952-900-6809, thebroz.com

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CATALYST BY NATURE LINK

Nisswa, naturelink.us/venue

• Capacity: 225

GIANTS RIDGE

Biwabik, 218-865-8012, giantsridge.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 300

GRAND VIEW LODGE, SPA & GOLF RESORT

23521 Nokomis Ave., Nisswa, 866-801-2951, grandviewlodge.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 500 Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, a corporate meeting, an elegant wedding, or a grand gala, we know success is all about communication, listening to your needs, and perfecting all the details. With breathtaking surroundings, outstanding service, and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure your event exceeds expectations. Connect, collaborate, and celebrate in a place where meetings become masterpieces and ordinary gatherings become extraordinary events.

GREYSOLON BALLROOM

Duluth, 218-722-7466, greysolonballroom.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 420

IVORY NORTH

Mora, 651-285-8623, ivorynorthco.com

• Capacity: 199

IVY BLACK

Saginaw, 218-269-2378, ivyblackmn.com

• Capacity: 288

JULIANE JAMES PLACE

Finlayson, 612-444-5723, julianejames.com

• Capacity: 150

LEGACY HILL FARM Welch, 612-600-2143, legacyhillfarm.com

• Capacity: 295

MAYOWOOD STONE BARN Rochester, 507-281-2276, mayowoodstonebarn.com

• Capacity: 300

MINNESOTA DISCOVERY CENTER

Chisholm, 218-254-7959, mndiscoverycenter.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 300

NORTHERN PACIFIC CENTER

Brainerd, 218-270-8113, QRUWKHUQSDFLÀFFHQWHU FRP

• Capacity: 300

PINEWOOD WEDDINGS AND EVENTS

Cambridge, 763-760-9758, pinewoodweddingsandevents.com

• Capacity: 225

REEDS AND RUSHES

Howard Lake, 612-217-2924, randrvenue.com

• Capacity: 230 seated

RUBIES AND RUST

Belle Plaine, rubiesandrust.com

• Capacity: 150

THE SKYROOM AT RED WING GOLF COURSE

Red Wing, 651-212-4881, skyroommn.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 300

ST. JAMES HOTEL

Red Wing, 651-388-2846, st-james-hotel.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 240

TREASURE ISLAND RESORT AND CASINO

Welch, 1-800-222-7077 ext. 2786, ticasino.com

• Capacity: 1,000

VILLA MARIA

Frontenac, 651-842-9099, villamariamn.com

• Multiple spaces, capacity: 290

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WHITEFISH LODGE AND SUITES

Crosslake, 218-692-2246, ZKLWHÀVK ORGJH FRP

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WOODHAVEN

Cannon Falls, 507-263-2507, woodhavenmn.com

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Welcome to White Bear Lake

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to present our secondever insider’s guide to White Bear Lake, produced in partnership with Mpls.St.Paul Magazine . This guide is a wonderful opportunity to share all the things that make our historic town an extraordinary destination to visit. Our distinct downtown area is lined with quaint shops and awardwinning restaurants and pubs. From the Mark Sather Trail you can experience the great views of our lakeshore. White Bear offers year-round recreation, from sailing and golﬁng to ﬁshing, biking, and hiking— plus nonstop seasonal events. Cultural activities abound including several vibrant museums, art galleries, White Bear Center for the Arts, Children’s Performing Arts and Lakeshore Players. We have many outstanding volunteer community organizations—such as Manitou Days, Marketfest, and Explore White Bear—that cultivate a spirit of unity. Each year these organizations coordinate and host the many events that make our area shine. In addition to attracting visitors to our community for more than a century, our residents enjoy a wonderful quality of life. From youth to seniors, White Bear Lake offers excellence in education including the recent opening of our new White Bear Lake Area High School, strong health services, and great senior care. It is a community that believes in giving back and taking care of its neighbors. We hope the stories in these pages will entice you to come see for yourself the many reasons why White Bear Lake is such a unique place to live, work, play and stay!

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Skin is in, and TheDermatory tailors noninvasive treatments to you— think injectables, lasers, facials, and microneedling. thedermatory.com

Antiques White Bear is a time capsule of treasures, right in the heart of town. Owner Sally Anderson offers an eclectic array of cherished classics, from antique radios WR YLQWDJH ÀVKLQJ tackle and classic toys. antiqueswhitebear.com

Orso Bianco Gelato is not gelato shop— positively postable.

For casual fare in charming digs, try Eat at Banning and 5th for a classic sub, soup, or side. Psst, do not neglect the dessert case! eatwhitebear.com

More than gifts—treat your tummy to GoodThings Cafe’s java and goodies. shopgoodthings. com/cafe

At Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn , give yourself the ultimate pampering by staying the night after a soothing soak in the hottub. Plus a hassle-free morning feast waiting for you. bestwestern.com

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WASHINGTON SQUARE BAR

In the mood for a cozy night of live music by the fireside? Look no further than Washington Square! Check out the lineup to see who’s playing—and don’t forget the Dirty Dr. Pepper. 4736 Washington Square, washingtonsquareonline.net

Rooftops and patios abound in this lake town! Take to White Bear Lake’s sun-sational outdoor eateries for some snacks and spirits all summer long. BY

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RUDY’S REDEYE GRILL

A classic steak house with a ﬂirty martini menu and an elite rooftop perfect for enjoying a warm summer evening. Rudy’s also boasts an expansive appetizer list—go for crunchy coconut shrimp, or slurp oysters from the shell for fare with friends. Plus, the kitchen’s open until 11! 4940 Hwy. 61 N., rudysredeye.com

ACQUA

Located right on Lake Avenue, Acqua is a romantic eatery with an intimate patio. Pick something fancy or fun, like Wagyu tartare or elk chops, or choose from classics, like Bolognese and crème brûlée. On Sundays, Acqua offers a special date-night menu—grab your boo and enjoy a three-course tasting! 4453 Lake Ave. S., acqua-restaurants.com

CG HOOKS EATERY

Tiki bar and BBQ on the lake, anyone? Spend a warm day ﬂoating around White Bear Lake on a pontoon with great food and strong drinks. Or stay on land and enjoy live music on the dock! 4441 Lake Ave. S., cghooks.com

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ice cream! With crunch cones, mango Dole Whip, and shakes with all the ﬁxings (plus a menu of other quick bites), you’ll see why it’s a local legend. 2126 4th St., cupandconewbl.com

BRICKHOUSE FOOD AND DRINK

We can’t talk patios without talking brunch! Brickhouse is just the spot for midday French toast (the house-made Japanese milk bread is mouthwatering). Don’t miss out on the Italian Dreamsicle and The Dan Brown while soaking up some rays on the dreamy rooftop. Washington Square, brickhousemn.com

MANITOU BAR AND KITCHEN

Text your group chat: “Meet me for Monday-night trivia and happy hour at Manitou!” Wanna sweeten (or savory) the deal? Tell them the ﬁrst round of elote dip is on you! 2171 4th St., manitougrill.com

This isn’t just your classic neighborhood bar and grill—it’s a Midwest comfort food haven. Perched beside Goose Lake, this family-friendly spot serves up all your faves, from golden, gooey Ellsworth cheese curds to bold brisket melts that hit the spot. 4150 Hoffman Rd., cabin61.com

ADMIRAL D’S

White Bear Lake’s one-stop shop for a perfect summer day on the lake! Grab a patio table with your pals and sip adult slushies and nosh ﬁsh tacos and ceviche before hopping into your boat rental for a day on the water. 4424 Lake Ave. S., admiraldswbl.com

MIZU JAPANESE

Offering a killer happy hour with plenty of satisfying sushi, Mizu’s artisanal menu has all your favorite Asian eats on order: shrimp fried rice, bulgogi, and miso seafood ramen dishes. The best part? On Sunday, happy hour is all day. 4475 Lake Ave. S., mizuwbl.com

INGREDIENTS CAFE

Nothing says summer quite like a crisp white wine, fresh mahi-mahi, and the smooth sounds of live jazz under the open sky. It’s the perfect excuse to head to Ingredients, grab a seat on the patio, and let the music set the mood for a leisurely, sun-soaked escape. 4725 Hwy. 61 N., ingredientscafe.com

PIZZERIA PEZZO

No need to book a flight to Italia when Pizzeria Pezzo is right in your backyard. Well, maybe still take that trip this summer… but, when you get home, and you’re missing that coal-ﬁred Neapolitan pizza, stop by, grab a seat on the patio, and reminisce. 2143 4th St., pizzeriapezzo.com

CAFE CRAVINGS

Rise and shine for this quaint diner’s loaded breakfast menu and brilliant espresso program (plus Wi-Fi)—all with a gorgeous outdoor dining area. Why not grab your laptop and get some work done in the sun? 1600 E. Co. Rd. E, cravingsmn. com

THE ALCHEMIST

If your vibe is craft cocktails, small plates, and an intimate setting, The Alchemist is the spot. Located in downtown White Bear Lake, it’s perfect for a pre- or post-dinner stop for specialty drinks and apps. Don’t miss the weekly ginger beer special! 2222 4th St., thealchemistwbl.com

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Whether in the classroom or on the court, Rick Johnstone is serving up more than just ice cream for the White Bear Lake community.

When Rick Johnstone, owner of White Bear Lake’s beloved Cup and Cone ice cream shop, learned that a local private school was in desperate need of a math instructor, he knew he was the man for the job. No stranger to being a father ﬁgure, a leader, and a mentor to the kids of White Bear Lake (he coaches local youth basketball, and Cup and Cone’s employees are high schoolers, after all), Johnstone raised his hand and soon took up his new position as the middle school math teacher at Frassati Catholic Academy in the fall of 2024.

“I just felt a calling to help out,” says Johnstone. “In the fall, Cup and Cone is slowing down, so I knew I’d have a little bit more time on my hands.”

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Turns out that this fall, things were a bit busier than he anticipated. Some days, he’d juggle his responsibilities at the ice cream shop with his workday at Frassati. “I’d be wearing my shirt and tie and dress pants, cleaning off tables at Cup and Cone at like ﬁve or six in the morning. Then I would go and teach my sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, and then I’d come back at noon to make sandwiches,” he says. Afterward, he’d head back to Frassati to run the afternoon math club—a club he started. “It was really fun,” he adds. “It’s been kind of fun to have a boss telling me what to do, since I haven't had that for 16 years or so.”

Being an integral member of the White Bear Lake community comes second nature

to Johnstone, who keeps himself busy ﬁlling in whenever and wherever needed. Running back and forth between school and the ice cream shop, for example, reminds him of his own childhood. “Cup and Cone’s kind of always been around for me,” he reﬂects. The school bus would drop him off at the shop, and after a long day of sixth grade, he’d help his dad with the afternoon rush. He really knows what life can be like for his student employees—and he seems to like to keep himself busy so they don’t have to be.

Prior to running Cup and Cone, which was previously owned and operated by his father, Rick Johnstone was already teaching. “I went to school for secondary math education and was teaching at Academy of Holy Angels. Then in 2008, my dad wanted to retire—and he wanted me to take the business over,” says Johnstone. A family business through and through, Cup and Cone began back in the day as an ingenious marketing strategy.

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“My grandpa owned a grocery store right next to Cup and Cone that’s not in there anymore called Johnstone’s Dairy and Grocery,” he explains. The ice cream shop was established to attract customers across Highway 61 from downtown. “He remodeled the service station next door, then my dad took it over and started Cup and Cone.”

So what’s Johnstone’s favorite item on the menu? A roast beef sandwich and a chocolate or strawberry shake. Although he is always adding to the menu, he likes the classics. “I've been meeting with my managers at Cup and Cone to ﬁgure out what new ﬂavors and toppings we should add,” says Johnstone. “Believe it or not, I’m getting kind of old, so I need to talk to the high school kids about what they’re seeing around town and what they like.”

It’s clear that Johnstone is simply happy to be a good role model and upstanding mentor for, as he calls them, “all [his] kids.” Whether in the classroom, on the court, or at Cup and Cone, Johnstone is truly serving this community. ■

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COME TOGETHER, RIGHT NOW, OVER ART

Nearly four years ago, White Bear Center for the Arts’ campus doubled in size. The nonproﬁt bravely forged ahead with its plans for expansion, even at a time when things in the world felt so uncertain. In October 2021, the art center opened the doors of its new gallery, classroom and retail spaces, and larger ceramics studio that was often packed to the gills with eager potters. In the time since, the art

center has filled its own big shoes with educational programming, public events, and gallery shows that are well attended.

“We've had the ability to welcome more visitors and students than ever before,” says creative services director Sara Nephew.

White Bear Center for the Arts’ programming has expanded in so many different directions, now offering an even more colorful array of arts experiences. With a growing roster of art classes in every

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is hustling and bustling with locals who turn out in droves for art classes and gallery openings, making it a lively artistic hub.

imaginable medium—including visiting artist workshops in the ceramics studio, a weekly teen writing group, and even ﬁ making classes—the creative possibilities feel endless here.

“We’re lucky to have more space to feature solo exhibitions,” adds Nephew, who cites Peyton Scott Russell’s 40-year retrospective and Sandra Menefee Taylor’s Dirt: A Matter of Reverence as some of the center’s recent notable shows.

White Bear Center for the Arts’ grounds are a major feature of the expanded campus—where outdoor installations and classes draw creatives of all stripes throughout the warm months. Its off get people painting, writing, and more outside.

“We’ve also added an instructor showcase to highlight our teaching artists’ work,” Nephew shares. She’s grateful the gallery now sheds a little limelight on the talent brought by the art instructors each year. “The first one took place in 2022, and I thought, Why haven't we been doing this all along?”

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plein air oil painting exhibition held in 2022. “We had artists painting outlled the gallery walls with art and the atrium with people again, celebrating the beauty of the White Bear Lake area and the talent that we have here,” Nephew reminisces. “It just felt like a remarkable evening.”

Recently, the center hosted its first “social studio,” where, unlike a typical class you’d need to enroll in, anyone could stop by, work on an art project, and chat. “It's low cost, and it's just drop-in. We have all the materials. There’s music, a little wine, but it’s just a time to connect,” says Nephew. “It was a hit.” She’s excited for the social moments like these—where people come for the art but stay for the connections they make.

“So much more happens within these doors beyond creating an art project,” adds Nephew. Like so many of the center’s returning students and artists, she sees the art center as not just a place to learn a new skill or craft but a space where people come together and form bonds within their community.

WHERE LIVE ART THRIVES

What began in 1953 as a small community theater based out of an old church has steadily grown into a performing arts institution. In 2014, the Lakeshore Players Theatre initiated a capital campaign to build its new home, The Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, also home to Children’s Performing Arts, which opened on Long Avenue eight years ago. The Lakeshore Players Theatre entertains the northeast metro area with plays, musicals, concerts,

The Lakeshore Players Theatre (above) brings both professional actors and local community members to the stage, who all share a passion for theater.

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and more onstage at Haniﬂ. The Lakeshore Players Theatre is about to begin producing its 73rd season.

“Lakeshore has maintained a community theater model, and the actors on our stage are essentially volunteers,” says managing director Megan Pence. A hands-on, down-to-earth attitude is what makes the Lakeshore Players’ productions extra special, and people who plain and simply love theater come together to make it happen.

“Some are community members excited to be in the show, and some are professional actors doing shows on their bucket list that they wouldn’t necessarily get to perform anywhere else.” The unique mix of theater buffs from the community as well as seasoned professionals makes Lakeshore’s offerings come alive. “It's a very elevated community theater experience,” she adds.

Pence believes in the power of the arts and all that’s going on in the White Bear Lake arts district. “These artists pour their hearts and souls into what’s going on our stages,” says Pence. “It's important to get out and experience it and to be in community with each other. Live arts provide a sense that you don't get elsewhere.”

She wants to see even more people getting out to enjoy things like theater. “At Haniﬂ, we want to keep the arts accessible,” says Pence. “We want the arts district to be a place that not only the people of White Bear Lake but also surrounding communities can be proud of.” She hopes that the more personal connections are made in the arts, the more support they will ﬁnd—in White Bear Lake and beyond. ■

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A footbridge connects White Bear &HQWHU IRU WKH $UWV DQG WKH +DQLÁ Performing Arts Center, the two pillars of the town’s arts district. “A powerful symbol of our connection is the arts bridge,” says Nephew. “We received a generous gift from a donor to literally build a bridge between us,” says Pence. The channel allows theater attendees and art class VWXGHQWV WR ÁRZ IUHHO\ EHWZHHQ buildings on opening nights, after classes, or during intermission. For Nephew, it’s a reminder of the spirit of collaboration and accessibility that holds the arts together—and makes the connection between these two arts hubs all the more real.

Legends of the Lake

The brave, the beast, and the birth of the town—plus the outlaws, visionaries, and sailors who helped shape its legacy.

In a state deﬁned by its abundance of water, Minnesotans are intimately aware that most major lakes are submerged in legend, lore, and artifacts. And the shining pearl of White Bear Lake is no exception. “It’s more than just a lake—it’s a shared landmark that brings us together, a boundary that unites us as a community rather than divides us,” says Sara Markoe Hanson, executive director of White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

Longtime residents will eagerly share some variation of how the lakeside town got its name, tracing it back to quarreling tribes—as the tale goes, an Ojibwe brave fell for the daughter of a Dakota chief, who agreed to abandon his war plans if the brave performed a courageous deed. This led to the slaying of a giant

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white bear, which cost the brave his life but spared the chief’s daughter. Whispers of visions of the bear and brave roaming the lake at night drew visitors to White Bear Lake’s resorts in the late 1800s, making it widely regarded as Minnesota’s ﬁrst resort town.

As time passed, legend turned to legacy, with settlers and entrepreneurs transforming the lake from storied waters into a thriving community. As more people put down roots, the lake remained the main attraction, evolving from a seasonal retreat into a year-round community, says Markoe Hanson.

“People love being here because of the lake; it’s almost subconscious,” she says. “Dig a little bit deeper and you’ll ﬁnd scenic trails, great restaurants by the water, and plenty of charm.”

A HUSHHUSH HIDEOUT

In the wild, lawless days of the 1930s, as crime bosses ruled the streets and the FBI lurked in the shadows, the Plantation Night Club shimmered on the shores of White Bear Lake—a glitzy hideaway where gangsters wined, dined, and plotted out their next move. In its heyday, Plantation drew the OLNHV RI QRWRULRXV ÀJXUHV OLNH -RKQ Dillinger, Machine Gun Kelly, and Alvin “Creepy” Karpis. St. Paul’s lax policing made the area a safe haven—up until Prohibition ended, the Depression deepened, and the mob’s grip loosened. The club later evolved into a barn dance venue, WKHDWHU DQG ÀQDOO\ D GULYH LQ EHIRUH fading into history. With music once broadcast on KSTP radio and a massive, glowing sign once visible from miles away, the Plantation is now just a shadow in White Bear Lake’s rich history.

A STORIED HOME

Built in 1879 as a summer retreat for the Noyes family, the Fillebrown House has borne witness to the area’s evolving history. After a brief stint with a Minnesota Supreme Court justice, the home was purchased in 1905 by Walter DQG +DUULHW )LOOHEURZQ ZKR ÀUVW used it as a seasonal escape with their children, Helen and Arthur, before making it their permanent residence. The house, with its GLVWLQFWLYH 6WLFN VW\OH DUFKLWHFWXUH retained much of its original FKDUDFWHU DV +HOHQ )LOOHEURZQ ÀOOHG its rooms with music, hosting piano lessons and running a tearoom for the local community. The home DOVR EULHÁ\ VHUYHG DV D QXUVHU\ school, further embedding itself in the town’s history. After their parents’ passing in the 1930s, Helen and Arthur remained in the house, preserving its legacy until the 1970s, when they donated it to the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 for its meticulously preserved décor, the home remains a beautifully maintained time capsule.

SERVICE AND SURVIVAL

Built in 1922 for the National Guard, the White Bear Lake Armory was more than a place for drills—it quickly became a gathering place for the community, hosting dances, fundraisers, and HYHQWV ,Q D ÀUH WRUH WKURXJK the front of the building, but it was UHEXLOW ZLWK D GLVWLQFWLYH FDVWOH like façade. By 1941, as World War II loomed, the town’s National Guard unit deployed, leaving White Bear Lake without its soldiers. In response, a Home Guard was formed, using the armory’s basement as a shooting range and meeting space. After decades of shifting roles, the armory was decommissioned in the 1990s, but the city stepped in to preserve it, securing its place as a community asset. Today, the armory thrives as a community hub while serving as the headquarters for the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society—a bridge between the past and present.

History is all around us —come see it for yourself. Don’t miss X Marks the Spot , a new exhibit at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society that uncovers the hidden stories of White Bear Lake. Learn more and get your tickets at whitebearhistory.org.

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TAKING THE HELM

The winds of White Bear Lake have powered sailing for more than a century. What began as a pastime for vacationers became a spark for innovation in the late 1800s. The founding of the White Bear Yacht Club in 1889 fueled a demand for sailboats, sustaining a growing community of boatbuilders— most notably J.O. Johnson, who revolutionized sailing with his UDGLFDO ÁDW ERWWRPHG 0LQQH]LWND in 1900, the prototype for today’s Class A Scow. His success cemented White Bear Lake as a sailing powerhouse. The White Bear Yacht Club’s racing division remains active after 130 years, and the White Bear Sailing School, founded by the Johnson family in 1956, trains hundreds of sailors annually. The Black Bear Yacht Racing Association (BBYRA), formed in 1984, offers a welcoming community for keelboat enthusiasts.

Get Out and Get a Move On: Your Adventure Guide to White Bear Lake

There are so many different ways you can play outside. So what are you waiting for? BY

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SUN, SAND (AND SNACKS)

Pack plenty of sunscreen and H 2 O and head over to White Bear Lake County Park for a beach day. Bring your own lunch, or grab takeout from a local spot (think crispy ﬁsh ’n’ chips from Rudy’s Redeye Grill or the stuffed nachos at Cabin 61!) and eat at one of the picnic tables staggered throughout the park. Need the kids to burn off a little more energy before the ride home? Let them loose on the playground, where swings and slides await—the sun will do all the work for you.

DRIFT AND DREAM

Bask in the rays and enjoy the relaxing current of White Bear Lake on a pontoon boat ride. Lucky for you, there are sev-

eral pontoon rental options depending on your needs. Tally’s Dockside offers pontoons that will seat you and nine of your buddies, featuring a half canopy and picnic table. There’s a two-hour minimum

Monday–Thursday and a four-hour minimum Friday–Sunday. Your Boat Club also provides morning, afternoon, and full-day pontoon rentals at the lake. Once you have your excursion planned, be sure to bring a bunch of refreshing bevvies and a playlist of your favorite lake-life tunes.

JUST KEEP PADDLING

If you’re wanting to build up your biceps and triceps while enjoying the fresh air, paddle sports are the perfect workoutmeets-adventure. Head over to SilverFinn Kayaking and pick between the threehour Voyager Rental and the five-hour Expedition Rental. SilverFinn has routes mapped out starting at Matoska Park and Mahtomedi Beach, so all you need to do is paddle. Tally’s Dockside also offers kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals that you can reserve for one to eight hours, giving you plenty of time to find your rhythm—or just ﬂoat and enjoy the ride.

TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE

Forge your own path at Tamarack Nature Center, where every trail feels like a new adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or wrangling little explorers, there’s a variety of easy and intermediate trails to pick from, ranging from quick strolls to 2.5-mile treks. Follow the Acorn Loop around Tamarack Lake, or try the Deer Pass Trail to catch a glimpse of Fish Lake. With these adorable nature trail names, there’s no such thing as a wrong path. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. You might see a red fox or deer frolicking in the foliage.

BECOME ONE WITH NATURE

A world of adventure is waiting—right in your backyard. At Discovery Hollow in Tamarack Nature Center, kids can unleash their inner explorers, build tree forts, scale mini cliffs, and splash through nature’s playground. But who says playtime is just for kids? Grown-ups can dig into the garden, lending a hand with watering and weeding while soaking up the fresh air. Check out other nature events offered at Tamarack Nature Center throughout the spring and summer months. ■

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with the Woman Behind the Collective

Dr. Amelia Reigstad is making waves for women in downtown White Bear Lake

BY JAMIE KORF

Dr. Amelia Reigstad, the visionary force behind The Women Collective, a dynamic retail and coworking space in downtown White Bear Lake, and author of Hello, Ms. Perfect, is living proof that when you harness your voice, you’re not just making a sound—you’re making history.

Was there a defining moment in your career that sparked your passion for women’s empowerment? A gender communication course I took in college led me to complete both my master’s and doctorate degrees in the same ﬁeld and study how men and women communicate differently in the workplace. After the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, I launched The Women Empowerment Series to continue her legacy, a cohort-based program that encourages women to use their voices to initiate change.

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in Costa Rica and when I returned home, it was clear that I wanted my work to be meaningful and have more purpose. The Women Collective was born out of that experience—we opened our doors to the community just ﬁve months later.

The Women Collective is a curated retail experience that offers a platform to showcase the amazing work of other women. We represent over 50 women-owned brands and our mission is to uplift and inspire with purpose. We had a great ﬁrst few months in business and in early January, we knocked down a wall and created a space that’s perfect for meetings, workshops, and more!

Can you share a story about a moment in the space that perfectly captures its purpose? Our young girl empowerment corner is my favorite. Girls can put their names into a drawing, and I select one each month to name the corner after. They receive recognition and store credit so they too can feel empowered. They are learning at a young age how important their worth is and how being a girl rocks!

What advice would you offer to women entrepreneurs starting their own ventures? Tap into your wisdom, trust your gut, and then use all the resources available to women business owners that you can. Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is a great place to start and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a wonderful network of women who all are eager to help one another shine. ■

LIGHTNING ROUND: THE WBL EDITION

Favorite place to grab a burger: VFW and Brickhouse! (The chicken sandwich there is so good.)

Everyday hang: Cup and Cone

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Calendar of Events

Your guide to a year of community, culture, and celebration in White Bear Lake.

LOCAL

HISTORY LIBRARY PROGRAM | MONTHLY

Want to learn the stories that have made the area what it is? Come down to White Bear Lake Library on the fourth Monday of each month (except December) to uncover a piece of the town’s rich history!

GANGSTER BUS TOUR | APRIL 26

Take a trip back in time with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and explore the underground history of White Bear Lake, tracing the footsteps of notorious gangsters through their old hideouts and hangouts in the suburbs.

VISION & VERSE: HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS AND WRITING CONTESTS | APRIL 14–MAY 16

Ever wonder what the youth of White Bear Lake is up to? Come check out their work, on display at White Bear Center for the Arts this spring!

MAY:

ENCORE WIND ENSEMBLE | MAY 22, 7:30 PM

Lakeshore Players Theatre has an incredible summer concert lineup this year—and joining them is the Encore Wind Ensemble. Come on down for a night of live music that transcends genres and ages.

Manitou Days

COUNTRY ROADS: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER | MAY 23, 7:30 PM

Join the Lakeshore Players Theatre as they pay homage to one of America’s national treasures, John Denver. A night of classics, as well as multifaceted storytelling, from frontman Dennis Curley, who was raised on Denver’s music.

WBCA INSTRUCTORS SHOWCASE

MAY 29–JULY 11

Step into a world of creativity! This summer, White Bear Lake Center for the Arts showcases the brilliance of its instructors and artists—where every sculpture, painting, and masterpiece is an invitation to be inspired.

JUNE:

MANITOU DAYS | JUNE 19–JULY 4

White Bear Lake’s biggest summer festival is back! Manitou Days is packed with events for all ages. Highlights include the start of Marketfest, the Grand Parade, the Beach Dance at Memorial Beach, and the Classic & Vintage Boat Show.

MARKETFEST | JUNE 19–JULY 31

Thursday nights just got an upgrade! Marketfest takes over downtown White Bear Lake for seven weeks of live music, delicious eats, and local vendors.

FARMERS’ MARKET | FRIDAYS, JUNE 27–OCTOBER 24

What would summer be without a visit to the farmers’ market? Stop by the downtown White Bear Lake Farmers’ Market

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every Friday morning for the best seasonal fruits and veggies, honey, jams, and homemade treats. Support local and stock up on delicious goods!

WHITE BEAR LAKE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS | JULY 4

Celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling fireworks display over the lake, complete with patriotic music and a breathtaking flyover. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and residents, this annual event is free for all to enjoy. Bring a blanket and soak in the magic!

AUGUST:

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

AUGUST 9

Downtown White Bear Lake is rolling out the red carpet for you, dear customer! Enjoy sidewalk sales, in-store promotions, and dining specials as local businesses say thank you to the community

SEPTEMBER:

White Bear Lake’s best restaurants while supporting a great cause. This annual fundraiser, hosted by the Rotary Club at Pine Tree Apple Orchard, is a ﬂavorful way to give back to the community.

BEAR WATER RUN | SEPTEMBER 13

Lace up your running shoes and take a scenic run around White Bear Lake! With 10- and 20-mile courses, this event is a favorite among runners. Hosted by the White Bear Lake Lions Club, the race helps raise funds for local initiatives. Runners can expect chip timing, plenty of hydration stations, post-race snacks, and a medal to celebrate their achievement!

TOWNSHIP DAY | SEPTEMBER 20

A hometown celebration like no other!

White Bear Township’s annual event at Polar Lakes Park is packed with familyfriendly fun—live music, a vendor market, a car show, bingo, and more! Grab a bite at the VFW Beer Gardens or food trucks, then cap off the night with a fireworks show. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a perfect September day!

FALL FEST | SEPTEMBER 25–27

Celebrate autumn downtown with a weekend full of festive fun! Each day brings something new, like the Scarecrow Stroll and many other family-friendly activities, live music, and fall-themed treats. Don’t miss Polka & Pumpkins in the Park, a highlight of the festival, and plenty of local businesses offering seasonal specials. Grab a sweater and join the community for a weekend of fall revelry.

OCTOBER:

CANDY CRAWL | OCTOBER 25

All right, little ghosts and goblins, grab your trick-or-treat bags! Participating businesses in downtown will be handing out candy, making this an extra-fun way for families to celebrate Halloween.

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OCTOBER 25

RAILROAD PARK GAZEBO LIGHTING | NOVEMBER 19

Railroad Park is about to shine again! The second annual Gazebo Lighting Ceremony brings twinkling lights, festive carolers, and free cocoa and cookies. Gather, sip, and celebrate the season!

DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR LAKE

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 20

Grab a friend and your warmest boots and head downtown to kick off the holiday season with an evening of shopping and dining. Get a head start on your gift list while soaking in the festive atmosphere! Hot chocolate, anyone?

PHOTO BY

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 25

Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts all while supporting local retailers! Downtown shops and restos will be offering special deals and more, making this the perfect day to celebrate community and commerce.

DECEMBER:

WINTERFEST PUT ON BY DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR LAKE

DECEMBER 6, DECEMBER 13

Bundle up and head downtown for Winterfest! Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa appearances, an elf hunt, and special holiday promotions. Wrap yourself in the warmth and wonder of the season!

FESTIVAL OF TREES AT THE ARMORY NOVEMBER 20–DECEMBER 13

The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society transforms the White Bear Lake Armory into a winter wonderland with trees decorated by local holiday enthusiasts. From Santa snapshots to handson crafts, festive cheer is in the air!

2175 1st St., White Bear Lake

Summer fun ideas with the kids

A cherished tradition, this annual dinner brings joy to local seniors with a festive meal, live entertainment, and gifts. Each year, a military family is honored during the event.

JANUARY 2026:

POLAR PLUNGE

JANUARY 31

Are you brave enough to take plunge? Thrill seekers dive into the icy waters of White Bear Lake to support Special Olympics Minnesota. A freezing but fun way to give back!

Polar Plunge

BEAR’ly Open

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FEBRUARY 2026:

WHITE BEAR LAKE ROTARY BEAR’LY OPEN | FEBRUARY 7, 11 AM–3 PM Golﬁng…on ice?! This annual tournament turns White Bear Lake into a winter golf course, all to beneﬁt the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Whether you're playing or just cheering on the participants, it’s a frosty good time! ■

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Bear Lake Carbone’s has been locally owned and operated for over 30 years! Full bar with 14 taps, hot hoagies, pizza sandwiches, salads, and of course the best pizzas in town!

651-429-5913 kowalskis.com Also look for Pizzeria Pezzo products in our market! proud to be part of the community & partner with local businesses Pick up one of our newest soups, developed by Executive Chef Peter Christenson with Brickhouse Restaurant and Dellwood Country Club!

THE

ANNUAL LIST OF TOP WOMEN ATTORNEYS

SELECTION PROCESS

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process.*

The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. We limit the lawyer ratings to those who can be hired and retained by the public, i.e., lawyers in private practice and Legal Aid attorneys.

The Super Lawyers selection process involves the steps outlined in the graphic (at right).

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Search for an attorney by practice area and location, and read features on attorneys selected to our lists.

Diverse list of the top attorneys nominated by their own peers

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH

Evaluated by third-party research across 12 key categories

Reviewed by a highly credentialed Blue Ribbon Panel of attorneys 2.5% of attorneys selected to Rising Stars 5% of attorneys selected to Super Lawyers

TOP 50 WOMEN

Anderson, Carolyn Glass, Zimmerman Reed, Minneapolis

Baillon, Frances E., Kitzer Rochel, Minneapolis

Barrett Wiik, Katherine, Saul Ewing, Minneapolis

Bazis, Jeanette, Greene Espel, Minneapolis

Bertelson, Beth E., Bertelson Law Offices, Minneapolis

Bevilacqua, Theresa M. %PSTFZª 8IJUOFZ Minneapolis

Binder, Jane, Binder Law Offices, Minneapolis

Bremer, Cynthia A., Ogletree Deakins Nash 4NPBLª 4UFXBSU .JOOFBQPMJT

Brenner, Victoria, Taft, Minneapolis

Broman, Stacy A. , Meagher + Geer, Minneapolis

Burns, Ann B., Lathrop GPM, Minneapolis

Chawla, Melissa J. %F8BMU $IBXMB 4BLTFOB Minneapolis

Christy, Angela M., Ballard Spahr, Minneapolis

Cialkowski, Amanda M., Nilan Johnson Lewis, Minneapolis

Clyborne, Johanna P. #SFLLF $MZCPSOFª 3JCJDI Shakopee

Conlin, Jan M. $JSFTJ $POMJO .JOOFBQPMJT

Dayhoff, Aimée D. 8JOUISPQª 8FJOTUJOF Minneapolis

Deach, Jana Aune .PTTª #BSOFUU .JOOFBQPMJT

Dressen, Janel M., Anthony Ostlund Louwagie %SFTTFOª #PZMBO .JOOFBQPMJT

Ebert, Dyan J. 2VJOMJWBOª )VHIFT 4U ª$MPVE

Fisher, Michele R. , Nichols Kaster, Minneapolis

Gassman-Pines, Jenny, Greene Espel, Minneapolis

Gemberling, Samantha J. 8PMG 3PIS (FNCFSMJOHª "MMFO 4U ª1BVM

Hoidal, June P., Zimmerman Reed, Minneapolis

Holden, Susan M. 4JFCFO$BSFZ .JOOFBQPMJT

Honsa, Anne M. )POTB .BSBª ,BOOF Minneapolis

Janeiro, Gina K., Jackson Lewis, Minneapolis

Kallemeyn, Lisa ,BMMFNFZOª ,BMMFNFZO $PPOª3BQJET

Keegan, Kelly J., Keegan Law Office, Minneapolis

Kingsley, Karen J. ,JOHTMFZ -BX 0GGJDF 4U ª1BVM

Knoll, Jocelyn %PSTFZª 8IJUOFZ .JOOFBQPMJT

Lammers, Jennifer A. #FTUª 'MBOBHBO Minneapolis

Lammers, Kathryn M. )FJNFSMª -BNNFST Minnetonka

Link, Susan J., Maslon, Minneapolis

Manty, Nauni Jo .BOUZª "TTPDJBUFT .JOOFBQPMJT

Mara, Kristy A. )POTB .BSBª ,BOOF .JOOFBQPMJT

McClain, Teresa Fariss 3PCJOT ,BQMBO Minneapolis

McGrane, Sara Gullickson 'FMIBCFS -BSTPO Minneapolis

Moberg, Joani C. )FOTDIFM .PCFSH .JOOFBQPMJT

Nilsson, Melissa J. )FOTPO &GSPO .JOOFBQPMJT

Olson, Susan D. (BMPXJU[ 0MTPO -BLFª&MNP

Peterson, Kathleen Flynn $JSFTJ $POMJO Minneapolis

Phillips, Penelope J. 'FMIBCFS -BSTPO Minneapolis

Robinson, Kimberly J. 3PCJOTPOª] %VGGZ Minneapolis

Saksena, Marian E. %F8BMU $IBXMB 4BLTFOB Minneapolis

Santana, Lymari J. .BDLª 4BOUBOB -BX 0GGJDFT Minneapolis

Spencer, Lisa T. )FOTPO &GSPO .JOOFBQPMJT

Sutton, Tara D. 3PCJOT ,BQMBO .JOOFBQPMJT

Teske, Vildan A., Teske Law, Minneapolis

Thome, Joni M. 8BOUB 5IPNF .JOOFBQPMJT

Alternative Dispute Resolution .......................S-3

Antitrust Litigation ...........................................S-3

Appellate ..........................................................S-3

Banking .............................................................S-3

Bankruptcy: Business .......................................S-3

Business Litigation ...........................................S-3

Business/Corporate ........................................S-4

Civil Litigation: Defense ..................................S-4

Civil Litigation: Plaintiff ...................................S-4

Civil Rights .......................................................S-4

Class Action/Mass Torts .................................S-4

Closely Held Business .....................................S-4

Construction Litigation ...................................S-4

Creditor Debtor Rights ....................................S-4

Criminal Defense .............................................S-4

Criminal Defense: White Collar ......................S-5

Elder Law .........................................................S-5

Employee Benefits...........................................S-5

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Employment Litigation: Defense ....................S-6

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff ....................S-6 &OFSHZª /BUVSBM 3FTPVSDFT ...........................S-6

&OUFSUBJONFOUª 4QPSUT ..................................S-6

Environmental .................................................S-6

Environmental Litigation ................................S-6 &TUBUFª 5SVTU -JUJHBUJPO .................................S-6 &TUBUF 1MBOOJOHª 1SPCBUF .............................S-6

Family Law.......................................................S-6

Food and Drugs ...............................................S-8

Franchise/Dealership .....................................S-8

General Litigation............................................S-8

Health Care ......................................................S-8

Immigration .....................................................S-8

Insurance Coverage .........................................S-8

Intellectual Property .......................................S-8

Intellectual Property Litigation .......................S-8

Land Use/Zoning ............................................S-8

Legal Aid/Pro Bono.........................................S-8

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/BUJWF "NFSJDBO -BX ......................................S-9

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Personal Injury General: Defense ...................S-9

Personal Injury General: Plaintiff....................S-9

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense .........................................................S-9

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff .........................................................S-9

Personal Injury Products: Defense .................S-9

Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff ..................S-9

Professional Liability: Defense .......................S-9 Real Estate ......................................................S-9

4DIPPMTª &EVDBUJPO ......................................S-10 Social Security Disability ................................S-10

4UBUF -PDBMª .VOJDJQBM ................................S-10 Tax...................................................................S-10 Utilities ............................................................S-10 Workers’ Compensation .................................S-10

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

SUPER LAWYERS

Binder, Jane, Binder Law Offices, Minneapolis 1H ª4

Cheney-Hatcher, Eva $IFOFZ )BUDIFSª .D,FO[JF %JTQVUF 3FTPMVUJPO $FOUFS #VSOTWJMMF

EVA CHENEY-HATCHER

$)&/&: )"5$)&3ª .$,&/;*& %*4165& 3&40-65*0/ $&/5&3 #VSOTWJMMFª www.chmdrc.com

Hager, Mary "BGFEU 'PSEF (SBZ .POTPOª )BHFS Minneapolis Kallemeyn, Lisa ,BMMFNFZOª ,BMMFNFZO $PPOª3BQJET 1H ª4

-BDI 4VTBOª. 5VGU -BDI +FSBCFLª 0μ$POOFMM Maplewood

McKenzie, Dana $IFOFZ )BUDIFSª .D,FO[JF %JTQVUF 3FTPMVUJPO $FOUFS #VSOTWJMMF .FBMFZ -PINBOO -JOEBª. .FBMFZ -PINBOO .FEJBUJPOª %JTQVUF 3FTPMVUJPO 4U ª1BVM .JMMFS %PMBO $BSZª& , Dolan Mediation, Bloomington

0MTPO 4VTBOª% (BMPXJU[ 0MTPO -BLFª&MNP 1H ª4

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5ZSPMFS .PMMZª#MPPN 5ZSPMFS -BXª .FEJBUJPO -BLFª&MNP

ANTITRUST LITIGATION

SUPER LAWYERS

(MVFL ,BSMBª. , Gustafson Gluek, Minneapolis -PPCZ .JDIFMMFª+ , Gustafson Gluek, Minneapolis

4JMUPO )FJEJª. , Lockridge Grindal Nauen, Minneapolis

Stilson, Jaime %PSTFZª 8IJUOFZ .JOOFBQPMJT

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8BHOFS "SJFMMFª4 , Lockridge Grindal Nauen, Minneapolis

8JMMJBNT %BWJEBª4IFSJª .D(IFF , Greene Espel, Minneapolis

APPELLATE

SUPER LAWYERS

Barrett Wiik, Katherine, Saul Ewing, Minneapolis 1H ª4

)VOU ,BZª/PSE -PNNFO "CEP .JOOFBQPMJT

.JMMFS .BSDJBª, 4JFCFO$BSFZ .JOOFBQPMJT

8PMQFSU 3PCJOª. , Sapientia Law Group, Minneapolis

3*4*/( 45"34 ,VIM .JDIFMMFª, -PNNFO "CEP .JOOFBQPMJT

8PMGHSBN $BTTBOESBª$ , Dougherty Molenda 4PMGFTU )JMMTª #BVFS "QQMFª7BMMFZ

BANKING

SUPER LAWYERS +FTUFS .JDIFMMFª3 .FTTFSMJª] ,SBNFS .JOOFBQPMJT 3*4*/( 45"34

$SFNPOB -JOETBZª8 +FMMVN -BX 8PPECVSZ Erickson, Jamie, Taft, Minneapolis Jacobson, Abby +PIOTPO #FBMLB 8PPECVSZ ,SBFNFS "NCFSª- 8JOUISPQª 8FJOTUJOF Minneapolis

LaGrange, Catherine, Ballard Spahr, Minneapolis .BSL 8IJUOFZª" (SFFOCFSH 5SBVSJH .JOOFBQPMJT Marty, Meghan .FTTFSMJª] ,SBNFS .JOOFBQPMJT Snyder, Erin, Maslon, Minneapolis

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS

SUPER LAWYERS

$BTUFFM ,BSBª& , ASK, Eagan -BIO $POOJFª" #BSOFTª 5IPSOCVSH .JOOFBQPMJT .BOUZ /BVOJª+P .BOUZª "TTPDJBUFT .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

4XFECFSH "NZª+ , Maslon, Minneapolis

BUSINESS LITIGATION

SUPER LAWYERS

"XTVNC 4IBOOPOª. , Anthony Ostlund Louwagie %SFTTFOª #PZMBO .JOOFBQPMJT #BTTFUU )FJEJª+ -BSLJO )PGGNBO .JOOFBQPMJT Bazis, Jeanette (SFFOF &TQFM .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4 #FWJMBDRVB 5IFSFTBª. %PSTFZª 8IJUOFZ .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

#VTIOFMM 4BSBIª& "SUIVS $IBQNBO ,FUUFSJOH 4NFUBLª 1JLBMB .JOOFBQPMJT

$POMJO +BOª. $JSFTJ $POMJO .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

$POOFST "NZª4 #FTUª 'MBOBHBO .JOOFBQPMJT Crosby Lehmann, Katie $JSFTJ $POMJO .JOOFBQPMJT

%BMFZ "OOBNBSJFª" , Jones Day, Minneapolis

%BZIPGG "JNnFª% 8JOUISPQª 8FJOTUJOF .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

%SFTTFO +BOFMª. , Anthony Ostlund Louwagie

%SFTTFOª #PZMBO .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

%VOMPQ 4ZCJMª- , Greene Espel, Minneapolis

Gaertner, Susan, Lathrop GPM, Minneapolis

Gassman-Pines, Jenny, Greene Espel, Minneapolis 1H ª4

Holzer, Erica, Maslon, Minneapolis

+BOVT -FBIª$ 'SFESJLTPOª #ZSPO .JOOFBQPMJT

+PIOTPO -PSJª" 1BSLFS %BOJFMT ,JCPSU .JOOFBQPMJT ,JNNFM ,BUIZª4 'PY 3PUITDIJME .JOOFBQPMJT ,JOHTCVSZ ,SJTUJOª- #BSOB (V[Zª 4UFGGFO

$PPOª3BQJET

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Miller-Van Oort, Sonia, Sapientia Law Group, Minneapolis

.PFO /JDPMFª. 'SFESJLTPOª #ZSPO .JOOFBQPMJT

3BIOF %FOJTFª4 3PCJOT ,BQMBO .JOOFBQPMJT 3PCCJOT +FOOJGFSª. , Madel, Minneapolis

Sindberg Porter, Erin, Jones Day, Minneapolis

4[UBJOFS 5BZMPSª% .PTTª #BSOFUU .JOOFBQPMJT 8JMMJBNT 3PCJOª"OO "CSJUFS .JOOFBQPMJT 8PMUFS -FBUIBª( , Meagher + Geer, Minneapolis, 1H ª4

3*4*/( 45"34 #PZMF . ª#SJEHFU, Taft, Minneapolis Brekke, Maria, Nilan Johnson Lewis, Minneapolis $PDISBO ,BUIFSJOFª) -BSLJO )PGGNBO Minneapolis

&MMJOHTPO 4BNBOUIBª+ , Thom Ellingson, Minneapolis &SJDLTPO 5FTTª- , Jones Day, Minneapolis 'JTIFS $BJUMJOSPTFª) 'PSTHSFO 'JTIFS .D$BMNPOU DeMarea Tysver, Minneapolis

Forde, Maren, Taft, Minneapolis (PO[BMF[ 3PYBOOBª7 %PSTFZª 8IJUOFZ Minneapolis Horrell, Holley, Greene Espel, Minneapolis McCalmont, Virginia 'PSTHSFO 'JTIFS .D$BMNPOU DeMarea Tysver, Minneapolis .FSSJDL $BTTBOESBª# , Madel, Minneapolis .JMMT "NBOEBª. 'SFESJLTPOª #ZSPO .JOOFBQPMJT

Pagel, Kirsten, Nilan Johnson Lewis, Minneapolis Shiotani, Yuka, Taft, Minneapolis

Smith, Brayanna, Taft, Minneapolis

Suresh, Anju )JOTIBXª $VMCFSUTPO .JOOFBQPMJT 8FCFS -BVSFOª. 'FMIBCFS -BSTPO .JOOFBQPMJT Wendt, Kathryn, Ballard Spahr, Minneapolis Williams, Kristen $ISJTUFOTFO 4BNQTFM Minneapolis ;JOTNBTUFS ,SJTUJOª, , Jones Day, Minneapolis

BUSINESS/CORPORATE

SUPER LAWYERS

$BSQFOUFS )FJEJª" 'BGJOTLJ .BSLª +PIOTPO &EFOª1SBJSJF )BOMPO ,JNCFSMZª. -VDFSF -FHBM 4U ª-PVJTª1BSL Krivosha, Terri, Maslon, Minneapolis

Lowe, Kimberly, Avisen Legal, Minneapolis

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Eisler, Kaitlin, Maslon, Minneapolis

)BSQFS #FUIª4DISPFEFS 8JOUISPQª 8FJOTUJOF Minneapolis

1MVOLFUU "MMJTPOª. )FOTPO &GSPO .JOOFBQPMJT

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE

SUPER LAWYERS

#FBVDIBNQ 3BDIFMª# $PVTJOFBV .BMPOF Minnetonka

.D&MMJTUSFN 5FTTBª. +BSEJOF -PHBOª 0μ#SJFO -BLFª&MNP

0MTPO +FOOJGFSª3 'JTIFS #SFOª 4IFSJEBO Minneapolis Sever, Stacey 4UJDI "OHFMM ,SFJEMFSª 6OLF &EJOB 4XFOTPO ,BUIFSJOFª. , Greene Espel, Minneapolis ;JOO 4ZMWJBª*WFZ #SFOEFM BOE ;JOO 4U ª1BVM

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Blades, Cody 1BSLFS %BOJFMT ,JCPSU .JOOFBQPMJT &OHFCSFUTPO ,FMMZª$ .PTTª #BSOFUU .JOOFBQPMJT )BSWFZ &MFOBª% -FXJT #SJTCPJT #JTHBBSEª 4NJUI Minneapolis Lierz, Ariel 4QFODFS 'BOF .JOOFBQPMJT /VGGPSU -BVSFOª& -PNNFO "CEP .JOOFBQPMJT ;JFMTLF "JEBOª* )"84 ,. 4U ª1BVM

CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF

SUPER LAWYERS

+FXFMM 4BSBIª3 3JWFS 7BMMFZ -BX 8BJUFª1BSL

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Benson, Stacey +FGG "OEFSTPOª "TTPDJBUFT 4U ª1BVM

Fisher, Kate, Nichols Kaster, Minneapolis

Johnson, Alyssa :PTUª #BJMM .JOOFBQPMJT

Oliver, Amanda 1BSLFS %BOJFMT ,JCPSU .JOOFBQPMJT

3PEEB .FHIBOª. (SPUFGFME )PGGNBOO Minneapolis

CIVIL RIGHTS

SUPER LAWYERS

"OHPMLBS 4UFQIBOJFª" *WFSTPO 3FVWFST -BX 'JSN Bloomington

1SBLBTI "OOBª1 , Nichols Kaster, Minneapolis

3*4*/( 45"34

#FOOFUU ,BUISZOª) 3PCJOT ,BQMBO .JOOFBQPMJT Wiessner, Greta 3PCJOT ,BQMBO .JOOFBQPMJT

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS

SUPER LAWYERS

"OEFSTPO $BSPMZOª(MBTT, Zimmerman Reed, .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

#BYUFS ,BVG ,BUFª. , Lockridge Grindal Nauen, Minneapolis

$JBMLPXTLJ "NBOEBª. , Nilan Johnson Lewis, .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

)PJEBM +VOFª1 , Zimmerman Reed, Minneapolis 1H ª4

-FMP ,FMMZª" , Snodgrass Law, Minneapolis

3FHBO "OOFª5 )FMMNVUIª +PIOTPO &EJOB

3JFCFM ,BSFOª)BOTPO, Lockridge Grindal Nauen, Minneapolis

4VUUPO 5BSBª% 3PCJOT ,BQMBO .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

5FTLF 7JMEBOª" 5FTLF -BX .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

8FJOFS .FMJTTBª4 1FBSTPO 8BSTIBX 8BZ[BUB

8JMMJBNT "NBOEBª. , Gustafson Gluek, Minneapolis

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#JMMJPO .PMMZª' , Zimmerman Reed, Minneapolis

$BWBDP "WBª. /JHI (PMEFOCFSH 3BTPª 7BVHIO Minneapolis

Cuneo, Tessa, ASK, Eagan

Odom, Megan $JSFTJ $POMJO .JOOFBQPMJT

CLOSELY HELD BUSINESS

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Reece, Wynne, Bassford Remele, Minneapolis

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

SUPER LAWYERS

#PJTFO $BSZOª" -BSTPO ,JOH 4U ª1BVM %PVHMBTT +VMJBª+ 'BCZBOTLF 8FTUSB )BSUª Thomson, Minneapolis )BUMFWJH &MJTBª. +BSEJOF -PHBOª 0μ#SJFO -BLFª&MNP

Knoll, Jocelyn %PSTFZª 8IJUOFZ .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

,VCFT ,SJTUJOFª" ,VCFT -BX 0GGJDF .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

Linville, Kafi "SUIVS $IBQNBO ,FUUFSJOH 4NFUBLª Pikala, Minneapolis -PFUTDIFS +BOJOFª. , Bassford Remele, Minneapolis -PVLBT $ISJTUJOBª3JFDL 8JOUISPQª 8FJOTUJOF Minneapolis 1PFTDIM &MJ[BCFUIª4 , Meagher + Geer, .JOOFBQPMJT 1H ª4

Roff, Elizabeth #SBEGPSE "OESFTFO /PSSJFª $BNBSPUUP #MPPNJOHUPO 4BVSP #SFOEBª. )FMMNVUIª +PIOTPO 8PPECVSZ 4JFCFO "NZª. 'JTIFS #SFOª 4IFSJEBO Minneapolis Sims, Valerie )FMFZ %VODBOª .FMBOEFS Minneapolis 4UFMMQGMVH +BOFUª( , Ropers Majeski, Minneapolis 3*4*/( 45"34

Ernston, Courtney /PSUI 4UBS -BX (SPVQ 4U ª1BVM Radaj, Elise 'BCZBOTLF 8FTUSB )BSUª 5IPNTPO Minneapolis Van Hecke, Cyri 'BFHSF %SJOLFS #JEEMFª 3FBUI Minneapolis

CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS

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Jensen, Aylix .PTTª #BSOFUU .JOOFBQPMJT

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

SUPER LAWYERS

Agin-Bruno, Carolyn #SVOP -BX (PMEFOª7BMMFZ #SJTCPJT +JMMª" 5IF +BC 'JSN .JOOFBQPMJT Campoli, Lauren -BX 0GGJDF PG -BVSFO $BNQPMJ Edina

Davis, Erica %BWJT BOE &HCFSH .JOOFBQPMJT %BXTPO -VDBTª+ . )BMCFSH $SJNJOBM %FGFOTF Minneapolis

Ellis, Deborah &MMJT -BX 0GGJDF 4U ª1BVM (SPTIFL $ISJTUBª+ , Groshek Law, Minneapolis ,FFHBO ,FMMZª+ , Keegan Law Office, Minneapolis 1H ª4

,FUUXJDL /JDPMFª" , Brandt Kettwick Defense, Anoka

Lang, Debbie )BMCFSH $SJNJOBM %FGFOTF Minneapolis

.BD(JMMJT 4BSBIª. , MacGillis Law, Minneapolis /BSJOT 1BHFª) , Narins Defense, Edina 0MFJTLZ +JMMª" 0MFJTLZª 0MFJTLZ .JOOFUPOLB

1SBEU +FOOJGFSª- 5IF -BX 0GGJDF PG +FOOJGFS1SBEU 4U ª1BVM

3PEFMJVT &WBª+ $BTP -BX .JOOFBQPMJT

Turner, Catherine $BUIFSJOF 5VSOFS $SJNJOBM Defense, Minneapolis

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Bautista, Cassandra 4JFCFO &ENVOET .JMMFS Eagan

Brunkow, Cari 'PSTHSFO 'JTIFS .D$BMNPOU DeMarea Tysver, Minneapolis

Claffey, Katherine $MBGGFZ -BX .JOOFBQPMJT

Congdon, Jennifer $BQJUPM $JUZ -BX (SPVQ 4U ª1BVM Duel, Elizabeth, Law Offices of Ryan Garry, Minneapolis

%VSFO 3FCFDDBª- ,FMMZª -FNNPOT 4U ª1BVM

Martin, Hannah 5BNCVSJOP -BX (SPVQ Minneapolis .DDMVSF *TBCFM 7BMFOUJOJ -BX .JOOFBQPMJT

Repka, Andrea 3FQLB -BX 4U ª1BVM ;BVIBS $ISJTUJOB )BMCFSH $SJNJOBM %FGFOTF Minneapolis

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR

SUPER LAWYERS

Forsythe, Beth %PSTFZª 8IJUOFZ .JOOFBQPMJT

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)VMM $BJUMJOª- % %PSTFZª 8IJUOFZ .JOOFBQPMJT

ELDER LAW

SUPER LAWYERS

&CC .BSZª+PLJ .BSZ &CC -BX 7BEOBJTª)FJHIUT

(V[NBO -PSJª- (V[NgO -B-POEF "QQMFª7BMMFZ )JMEFCSBOEU "NCFSª. #SPVTF 8PPELFª )JMEFCSBOEU #FNJEKJ

&.1-0:.&/5ª -"#03

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FOOD AND DRUGS

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FRANCHISE/DEALERSHIP

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LaPlante, Kathryn, Taft, Minneapolis

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HEALTH CARE

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IMMIGRATION

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INSURANCE COVERAGE

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LAND USE/ZONING

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Brandes Sawers, Emily, Jones Day, Minneapolis

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NATIVE AMERICAN LAW

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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Stastny, Kristin, Taft, Minneapolis

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THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BRODER

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Molly—mother, entrepreneur, and widow, unfortunately—she is always thinking farther ahead. She’s a good example of having a full life, and I always say that when I grow up, I want to be like Molly. There’s a cohesion in her life—it’s not a job and going home; it’s all one thing. I look at her and I see a story of how to go through life. No matter how hard the times are that come, Molly is like, ‘OK, we’ll ﬁgure it out.’”

The day of the Terzo flood, Broders’ employed 170 people. That represents the growth that Molly oversaw until she stepped away from the business recently, leaving it in the hands of the kids while she takes on more of an advisory role. One of her last big moves in the business before she left was setting up a packaged foods arm of Broders’. You can now ﬁnd Broders’ packaged sauces at Kowalski’s and other locations and can get its lasagna and stromboli airmailed to you through Goldbelly. If you want to know the secret to the empire’s success, try the marinara sauce Sugo Betti, named for Tom’s childhood bestie Ray Betti, at whose house Tom began his lifelong fascination with Italian food that transformed the Twin Cities.

“Are you going to be the new Rao’s?” I ask Charlie, referencing the Italian food brand that grew from a New York City Italian restaurant and eventually sold for nearly $3 billion to Campbell’s. “We are trying not to be the new Rao’s,” Charlie tells me. “Sustainable. For ownership and employees, we continue Molly’s legacy by growing with integrity. If we just wanted to make money, we could replicate the pasta bar a thousand times. I get that question every time I meet someone from a far suburb. It’s flattering, but we try to make the public understand that caring deeply about them means making Broders’ sustainable and rooted in integrity. As teenagers, us kids were really ﬁlled with angst and anxiety, like all teenagers, but we also had this medical trauma in our lives, and it affects how we do everything. We choose happiness over a quick buck or quick growth. We look down the road to see if we can get to happiness, and that’s what guides us.”

It’s a good strategy for this close fam-

ily. Molly watches her 3-year-old granddaughter Frankie two days a week and makes it to the older three grandkids’ school concerts and such during the days. It’s a good strategy for business continuity and retention, too. Some of the Broders’ employees have been with the company for 40 years.

“I’ve been working side by side with her in the business for 20 years,” says her oldest son, Thomas. “She really provides the perfect balance of coaching and mentoring when you need it and giving you freedom otherwise. Terzo was the chance for Charlie, Danny, and I to do things on our own, and she really gave us the freedom to explore. We opened without pasta on the menu, which was probably a mistake, but we wanted to show that Terzo had more to offer.”

In retrospect, says Thomas, Terzo really only found its footing when the porchetta sandwich lifted the bar business and pasta amped up the dinner business. “But what we were really learning was, as entrepreneurs, how to be resilient in the face of challenges. We learned for ourselves what we had seen in her model: that you have to be resilient in the face of challenges, that there’s always a path forward. We’re going to face hard stuff—everyone does in life—and she gave us that freedom to practice that on our own.”

One aspect of Molly’s life that’s hard to capture is her gifts as a chef. The restaurants have always been very traditionally Italian, making those foods that are often hundreds of years old and as such don’t really read as chef-touched to a modern audience.

“It’s a joke in the family how opinionated she is about what pasta shape best goes with which sauce, but you really taste how good of a cook she is when her respect for seasonality meets that technical excellence,” says Thomas, a trained chef. “Every summer, she makes this raw golden tomato sauce—it’s just olive oil, yellow tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper, and you toss the room-temperature puree with hot pasta, but it’s perfect, and I look forward to it all year long. She’ll spend hours making tiny tortellini for 22 people at Christmas. She’s very dedicated to upholding the traditions of Italy, which includes this sense that the family is sacred. When the family is on her back patio, we try to leave the business on the corner. These Italian

ways of connecting food and people, it’s what she does. I can look out the window anytime and think, Oh, spring is coming; she’ll be making her fava bean crostini.” A very Italian way to live.

On Valentine’s Day, while her sons were mucking out the Terzo basement, dragging ruined coolers to the dumpster and salvaging what mud-crusted bottles of wine there were to be salvaged, Molly spent the day with her grandkids, and then Danny dropped by and they all made heart-shaped ravioli. She sent everyone home with enough ravioli for the family’s dinner.

“They were delicious, and the kids were so proud,” recalls Charlie. “Of course, none of us had time to make ourselves dinner that day, so it was appreciated on that front, too. Restaurants have killed plenty of people trying to reach that Michelinstar glory, but that’s a high-stakes game. I don’t want that for my family or my kids. I want what I learned from Molly, that there’s also a world of food and family where you’re not alone and you can’t be alone. You need to trust people and be honest with people, and when you think about other people and get them involved, that’s choosing happiness.”

After I’d talked to her kids, and long after our lovely lunch, I realized I had seen how Molly Broder chose happiness again and again, over a lifetime, but I’d never asked her where it came from. I phoned her up. “Watching my own kids, I do believe people arrive with much of their personalities,” she laughed. “But after Tom died, and after the crazy days of celebration, I thought: I have two choices here: I can wallow or I can ﬁnd something every day that’s joyful. And when I went looking, I found it.”

And she shared it, and kept sharing it, which really might be how the unsinkable Molly Broder became a Twin Cities icon—of food and much, much more. ■

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Let’s Make a Deal

Despite enduring a recent spate of Love Is Bland jokes after the Minnesota-based cast’s dud of a collective performance on Netﬂ ix’s TV dating show, Minnesotans have always been willing to play the game (show). Or at least host one. C’mon, we’re fun! Right?!

by steve marsh

1985

Roseville’s Loni Anderson, who started the decade as a TV megastar on the CBS sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati and ﬁnished it on a legendary tabloid run with paramour Burt Reynolds, dazzles on the pilot for The New Hollywood Squares

1944

After Windom’s Johnny Olson rises through Midwestern radio, he moves to New York with his wife, Penny. The couple hosts Ladies Be Seated, a radio game show where contestants compete by identifying popular songs and more.

1961

The Minnesota Twins name Peter and Richard King, a pair of identical twin farm boys from Rosemount, the club’s ﬁrst bat boys. As part of their promotional responsibilities, the King twins appear on CBS’s game show To Tell the Truth.

1965

Rudolf Wanderone, the pool hustler known as “Minnesota Fats” (Wanderone went by “New York Fats” until Jackie Gleason starred as “Minnesota Fats” in 1961’s The Hustler), successfully stumps the panel as the mystery guest on What’s My Line?

1965

After St. Paul’s Jim Lange gets his start on local radio, attends the U of M, and moves to California, ABC falls for his easy grin and golden honey voice and names him as the inaugural host of its new show, The Dating Game.

2021

Former Woodbury basketball phenom

Michelle Young makes it to the ﬁnale of the 25th season of The Bachelor, but himbo Matt James proposes to Rachael Kirkconnell instead. Young is named Bachelorette on a tidal wave of sympathy.

1984

Performing as Little Richard, Minneapolis’s Fancy Ray McCloney wins several First Ave lip-synch contests. When McCloney gets on the game show Puttin’ on the Hits, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’s “I Put a Spell on You” and goes to the ﬁnal.

1989

After graduating from high school in Florida, winning a teen bodybuilding championship, and making his NFL debut with the Minnesota Vikings, David Nelson is dubbed “Titan” and gets after it on the ﬁrst season of American Gladiators.

WBEZ of Chicago’s celebrity panel game show, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, desperately thirsty for MPR to carry the program, runs a segment, “Suck Up to Minnesota.” The ploy works!

2018

On The Bachelor, himbo Arie Luyendyk Jr. proposes to Prior Lake’s Becca Kufrin but dumps her on “After the Final Rose” after admitting he’s in love with her runner-up. Kufrin is named Bachelorette on a tidal wave of sympathy.

2023

2012

Dubbed “St. Nick” by coach CeeLo Green, St. Paul soul singer Nicholas David makes it to the ﬁnal episode of the third season of The Voice. David ﬁnishes in third place but seems genuinely elated just to be there.

2023

1976

Marion Ross, native of Watertown and super-famous television mom on Happy Days, helps her partner win it all on Dick Clark’s $20,000 Pyramid.

1999

1972

Post-radio, Johnny Olson maintained his daytime TV cachet into the 1950s before taking oﬀ-camera announcer gigs on What’s My Line? and Match Game. But when he bellows “Come on down!” on The Price Is Right, he achieves showbiz immortality.

After longtime host Richard Dawson hangs up his microphone in 1995, Family Feud is mothballed. When the show is revived through ﬁrst-run syndication, the producers hire legendary St. Paul comedian Louie Anderson

2006

Edina High School grad Bennett makes it to the top ﬁve on the ﬁfth season of American Idol is eliminated when Simon Cowell rips her version of Prince’s “Kiss.”

,a quirky-as-hell local bowling game show—a cross Bowling for Dollars and The People’s Court ﬁlmed at local lanes, hosted by Steve “Chopper” Sedahl and comedian Rich Kronfeld (as Wally Hotvedt)— debuts on Comedy Central.

St. Louis Park’s Leslie Fhima makes it to the ﬁnal rose on The Golden Bachelor, but himbo Gerry Turner picks Theresa Nist instead. Despite her own tidal wave of sympathy, Fhima isn’t named the Golden Bachelorette. (She did let Gerry have it in the ﬁnale though.)

We’ve produced a grip of recent champs— Macalester grad Austin Rogers, Chanhassen’s Emily Sands—but this one told host Ken Jennings that she named her cat Naz Reid. Who is Minneapolis’s Anji Nyquist?

2025

When the Minnesotan contestants of Love Is Blind refuse to enter into dead-end second-choice engagements or otherwise debase themselves for a gaudy ring and a Honduran vacation, the cast is dubbed most boring of all time by several media outlets.

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