Lindsey Scharold

3 days ago | mspmag.com | Lindsey Scharold

There’s no shortage of great coffee in downtown Minneapolis, but FRGMNT has carved out a loyal following for a reason. Its newest skyway café continues the trend: a beautiful space, dialed-in espresso, and the kind of attention to detail that makes regulars out of first timers. Ride the escalator to the second floor of SPS Tower and you’ll find FRGMNT’s latest hideaway—airy, vibrant, and unmistakably theirs.

3 weeks ago | mspmag.com | Lindsey Scharold

Minnesota’s morel season is just wrapping up (but you can still find some Up North if you know where to look), but there are other ’shrooms and more to find on the forest floor. These Twin Cities–based foraging groups meet outside the metro in search of fungi. Sign up for a three-hour foray with Gentleman Forager, whose July excursion will bring you and your mycelium network to the North Shore (mushroom lunch is also on the menu—plus recipe inspo for your spoils).

3 weeks ago | mspmag.com | Lindsey Scharold

Grab your telescopes—we’re going stargazing! The state’s many cosmological clubs and observatories host tons of  gatherings for a variety of experience levels—from novice ’gazers to telescope toters. You’ll be in good company at the Camping with the Stars weekender at the Eagle Lake Observatory August 1–3. This festival of twilight wonders is complete with guest speakers, constellation tours, and even daytime viewings.

3 weeks ago | mspmag.com | Lindsey Scharold

Vikre is a gin joint with a sense of humor (and style). Its flavor-forward liquors and liqueurs are what make it a superior spot. Mondays and Fridays are for free public tours, while Thursdays are for a deep-dive behind-the-scenes tour plus tastings. Duluth, 218-481-7401, vikredistillery.com RockFilter is one of the few “grain-to-glass” distilleries in the state. It doesn’t just distill its spirits; it also grows the grains used to make its small-batch bourbon and whiskey.

3 weeks ago | mspmag.com | Lindsey Scharold

Northeast Minnesota's premier festival grounds hosts the annual Art in Bayfront Park market this August 16–17. Pick up fine art from painters, prints from photographers, jewelry from silversmiths, and tons of other handmade goods as you meander through the waterfront park. Duluth, artinbayfrontpark.com Get to know Old Town Mankato like never before at the Riverfront Art Fair.