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• MISSISSIPPI MARKET read more ›
  (1500 W Seventh St, St. Paul. Tel. 651-690-0507)
  msmarket.coop
  Thirty-one years ago—long before the current locavore movement—this co-op began providing local, organic food and goods to St. Paul residents. The new location features an expanded artisan gift area that includes handmade books, jewelry and purses.
• FIVE SWANS read more ›
  (309 Lake St E, Wayzata. Tel. 952-473-4685)
  fiveswans.com
  Make this tony shop your first stop when looking for hostess gifts or wedding presents. The inventory features imported linens, exceptional kitchenware and a huge selection of handmade crystal servingware.
• STYLEDLIFE read more ›
  (3410 Galleria, Edina. Tel. 952-928-8888)
  styledlife.com
  Style is all about accessories, and that’s especially true now that ornate costume jewelry and prominent belts are trendy again. Spruce up old duds with new scarves, baubles and bags, all by the latest designers.

• CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY read more ›
  (2400 Third Ave S, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-874-0500)
  childrenstheatre.org
  The audience at this 2003 Regional Tony Award-winning theatre is rarely just parents with their kids: The plays are so fun that adults often stop in on their own. Check out the Iron Ring, the story of an ancient Indian adventurer. March 9 through April 10.
• NORTHROP AUDITORIUM read more ›
  (84 SE Church S., Minneapolis. Tel. 612-624-2345)
  northrop.umn.edu
  This performing arts space is particularly well known for its dance concerts, and this month is no exception. Akram Khan Company performs contemporary ballet March 3 and The Suzanne Farrell Company performs two classic Balanchine pieces March 12 and 13.
• FREDRICK R. WEISMAN ART MUSEUM read more ›
  (333 E River Rd, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-625-9494)
  weisman.umn.edu
  The Frank Gehry-designed stainless-steel exterior is reason enough to visit this museum, but once inside, you’ll be struck by the extensive collection of American modernist and ceramic art. Don’t miss Common Sense: Art and the Quotidian, through May 23.

• EVEREST ON GRAND read more ›
  (1278 Grand Ave, St. Paul. Tel. 651-696-1666)
  everestongrand.com
  The best way to sample all the dishes at this Tibetan restaurant is to stop in for the daily lunch buffet. The spread always includes a selection of curries, rice dishes and naan; Wednesdays and Sundays also feature lal mohan, a delectable dessert of sweet, fried milk balls. $$
• JAX CAFÉ read more ›
  (1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-789-7297)
  www.jaxcafe.com
  Little has changed at Jax since FDR was president: The steaks are still thick, the décor is still old-school and the cocktails are still strong. It may not be the hippest new eatery in town, but who cares when the tenderloin is this good? $$$$

• SWEENEY’S SALOON read more ›
  (96 Dale St N, St. Paul. Tel. 612-396-0701)
  sweeneyssaloon.com
  Sweeney’s features a great beer selection, friendly bartenders and down-to-earth regulars that are as nice as they are goodlooking. Head to the quieter wine bar for more intimate conversation.
• SAUCE SPIRITS AND SOUNDBAR read more ›
  (3001 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Tel. 612-822-6000)
  spiritsandsound.com
  This hotspot mixes fine art, local music and booze, a trinity that attracts young hipsters from nearby apartments. A great time to meet singles, happy hour goes from 4pm to 7pm (and starts again at 10).

• JACOB LEINENKUGEL BREWING COMPANY read more ›
  (97 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul Chippewa Falls, WI. Tel. 888-534-6437)
  leinies.com
  Learn about (and drink) the finest brews from the nation’s seventh oldest brewery on a tour at this historic beer house.

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Fun Fact!
Due to an influx of “starchitect”-designed buildings, such as Herzog and de Meuron’s Walker Art Center, Minneapolis was dubbed “Design City” by Newsweek in 2006.