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Jul 23, 2024 | 
minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
It’s been more than three decades since the Red Hot Chili Peppers played St. Paul’s Harriet Island as part of the 1992 Lollapalooza tour, when many fans were first hearing the band’s hit “Give It Away” from the “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” album played live.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
For a tiny village with a population under 1,000 people, Elkhart Lake in Wisconsin offers some outsize appeal. There’s the lake itself and all the water activities it offers, including swimming, fishing, and boating. And there’s an award-winning spa at one of the town’s three resorts with more square footage than some of the nation’s better-known spas, plus exclusive hydrotherapy treatments.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
While Megan Thee Stallion kicked off the seasonal vibes with her performance at Target Center in May, outdoor concerts and multiday fests continue to heat up July and August. Some fans make plans to attend these jamborees every year, selecting their favorite campsites and staking out spots by the stage. This year, there are a few new and returning concerts to add to the calendar.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
For many travelers, the journey to the destination is just part of the adventure. That’s why so many love to road trip and the freedom to see some sights along the way. Minnesota is rich with quirky roadside attractions, many of them marked as “the largest,” “tallest,” or other superlatives.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
Nice Seats Seat CoversBlankets and pillows come fresh and clean on airliners, but what about the seats? When’s the last time they’ve really been cleaned? This simple product offers a touch of first-class comfort even in coach by fitting smoothly over seats. The cover folds up into a pouch, which can be used to store a phone, headphones, or other travel items sometimes lost in the seat-back pockets. The cotton covers come in a wide variety of colors.
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Jun 4, 2024 | 
minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
So, you have a flight to the City of Light this summer. Fantastic—but you’re not alone. Voted the New York Times’ No. 2 place to go in 2024 (behind the “place” that is chasing the total solar eclipse across North America in April), a visit to Paris for the Olympics is a bucket-list trip for millions this summer.
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Jun 4, 2024 | 
shorturl.at | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
So, you have a flight to the City of Light this summer. Fantastic—but you’re not alone. Voted the New York Times’ No. 2 place to go in 2024 (behind the “place” that is chasing the total solar eclipse across North America in April), a visit to Paris for the Olympics is a bucket-list trip for millions this summer.
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May 30, 2024 | 
minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
What’s the secret to living a long, healthy life? Minnesotan Dan Buettner has some thoughts. Buettner, who was born in St. Paul and graduated from the University of St. Thomas, has been an explorer, author, and wellness expert for decades now, known mainly for developing his “Blue Zones” brand for healthy lifestyles. Blue zones are communities across the globe that Buettner’s team has researched and identified as locations where residents’ lifespans are longer than average and among the healthiest.
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May 8, 2024 | 
minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
Jerrod Sumner on Fox 9Aesthetic Editor Jerrod Sumner stopped by Fox 9’s “Good Day” program to share locally-made Mother’s Day goods. Raise a glass of local wine and show mom some love by shopping local this year. WATCH: https://fb.watch/rXt_kKoZNQ/ THE MAKERS:HejLöv :: @hej.lovWineHaven Winery :: @winehavenB’s Chocolates :: @mrbschocolatesAraya Jensen Art :: @arayajensenart
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Apr 26, 2024 | 
minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson |Amy has decades
Chef Diane Moua’s father proudly spoke in Hmong about his daughter and their family’s journey at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Diane’s Place in Minneapolis’ Food Building in early April. Moua herself fluidly switched between English and Hmong, and other family members and well-wishers cheered before she slashed the ceremonial ribbon, signaling the restaurant and event space was open for business.
