Audrey Kennedy

1 day ago | axios.com | Audrey Kennedy

Illustration: Aïda Amer/AxiosA new social media accountthat's stashing cash around the metro for anyone to find is taking the Twin Cities by storm — but no one seems to know who's behind it. The big picture: For the past three weeks, anInstagram account called Find The Cash Twin Cities has been posting videos of someone off-camera hiding anywhere from $50 to $250 in cash in random places, like in a flower bed outside Mall of America or taped to a sign pole at Minneapolis Institute of Art.

1 day ago | axios.com | Audrey Kennedy

John Higgins and Curtis Ingvoldstad next to the LOTI Pencil, left, and human pencil dancers. Photos: Audrey Kennedy/AxiosIt's that time of year again: The giant pencil at Lake of the Isles is getting its birthday sharpening. Context: Since its creation in 2022, owner John Higgins has thrown a massive annual party for the community to celebrate the 16-foot-tall pencil sculpture, carved from a tree in Higgins' front yard by chainsaw sculptor Curtis Ingvoldstad.

4 days ago | axios.com | Audrey Kennedy

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosMinnesota Star Tribune food critic Jon Cheng is stepping down after nearly four years in the role. Cheng, who succeeded longtime critic Rick Nelson in 2021, wrote in his farewell column that he "miss[es] being anonymous" and dining out "without the pressure to overly dissect." Yes, but: While he's leaving the role, he said he'll still be a regular at Twin Cities restaurants. 🥕 Uptown is getting a new plant-based restaurant with a prime rooftop patio.

5 days ago | axios.com | Torey Van Oot |Audrey Kennedy

A colorful new public art exhibition is bringing mystical creatures inspired by Mexican folk art to St. Paul's Raspberry Island. What's happening: The collaboration between the Minnesota Latino Museum and the Saint Paul Parks & Recreation Department, titled "Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island," formally opened yesterday. What to expect: Over a dozen large-scale papier-mâché sculptures representing Mexican spirit animals. The free exhibit will be up until Oct. 26. Where to park

6 days ago | axios.com | Audrey Kennedy

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosPride month has started, and whether you're looking for a giant party or a lowkey celebration, there are plenty of things to do around the metro all June long. Here are our top picks for this month. June 7: Golden Valley, which boasts the title of largest suburban festival in Minnesota, will hold its celebration with live entertainment, activities, vendors and a beer garden from 12-6pm.