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286Events this week
46Free things to do
90New spots
74New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Minneapolis

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 286 events, day by day →

White Bear Lake Farmers' Market

Friday 8am · Downtown · Free

PokeConnect Card Show

Friday 10am · Eden Prairie Center · Free

Let's Do Lunch Cafe

Friday 11:30am · Amherst H. Wilder Foundation · Free

New in Minneapolis

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Belli Capelli the Salon

Beauty

Fresh hair, zero fuss: Whether you’re due for a crisp cut, dimensional highlights, fresh color, or just some self-care, Belli Capelli The Salon keeps it modern without the drama.

bellicapellithesalon.com ↗

Hermine

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Find your forever pieces: Hermine is a vintage clothing store that actually feels curated, with one-of-a-kind finds and thoughtful staples in natural fabrics like linen, silk, wool, and cashmere plus menswear, accessories, apothecary, and even kids.

hermineshop.com ↗

La Mesa

Restaurants

Latin comfort, close by: La Mesa is a cozy Bryn Mawr neighborhood bistro serving Ecuadorian and Latin-inspired plates, from craveable burgers and pizzas to family-recipe comfort, plus craft beer and cocktails, all family-owned since 2018 and perfect for easy weeknights or low-key date nights for Sa…

lamesampls.com ↗

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Most read in Minneapolis

The five stories Minneapolis readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. So Minnesota: Ghostly spirits fill the air at Black Forest Inn restaurant

    The German restaurant Black Forest Inn in south Minneapolis is known for its food and ghostly spirits.

    Full story at kstp.com ↗

  2. Minneapolis home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright hits the market at $2.5M

    A 75-year-old Minneapolis home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is on the market for nearly $2.5 million.

    Full story at channel3000.com ↗

  3. Get a look inside Smithson, the new steakhouse coming to Southdale Center

    Smithson, a steak and seafood restaurant at Southdale Center in Edina, will open its doors on Oct.

    Full story at bringmethenews.com ↗

  4. Great Northern Festival 2027: Minneapolis 10th Anniversary Guide

    The Great Northern festival in Minneapolis will celebrate its 10th anniversary on January 29-31, 2027, with a new riverfront footprint in downtown Minneapolis, an ice bar, a temporary outdoor skating rink, and a slate of climate-focused programming.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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