Minneapolis Roundup
Three times a week, the Twin Cities in 12 minutes. Real restaurants you should try, real local business news, real events worth your weekend. Sponsored by mplsveganhub.com and mncannabishub.com — for serious Minneapolis business owners, also brought to you by Quiet Coyote (quietcoyotemn.com).
Minneapolis Week: Northside Jazz Fest, Momo Sushi & Lynx Return
George and Laura round up the best of the Twin Cities for the week of July 27, 2026 — from a landmark new festival on the Northside to a beloved sushi spot's big comeback in Northeast Minneapolis.
Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival — The first-ever celebration of North Minneapolis's jazz, soul, and gospel legacy took place Sunday July 26 on the riverfront at W. Broadway & W. River Pkwy; free all day, 11am–7pm. Momo Sushi reopens in NE Minneapolis at 825 Hennepin Ave E (the former Beast Barbecue space) with a bigger footprint, new patio, and the same original menu. Mill City Farmers Market runs Saturd...Minneapolis Roundup - July 27, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Minneapolis Aquatennial Final Weekend, Black Business Week & Cannabis Market Hits $22M
It's the final weekend of Aquatennial, Loring Park is packed with artists, and Minneapolis Black Business Week is right around the corner — here's everything happening in the Twin Cities the week of July 24, 2026.
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Aquatennial wraps July 24–26 — catch the Milk Carton Boat Race, floating lanterns, and the Boom Island bounce party before the city's civic festival closes out for the year. Loring Park Art Festival — 150+ juried artists, free admission, Saturday July 25 (10am–6pm) and Sunday July 26 (10am–5pm) at Loring Park. Mill City Farmers Market — Saturdays 8am–1pm at 750 S 2nd St, between Mill City Museum and...Minneapolis Roundup - July 24, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Minneapolis Aquatennial 2026: Best Weekend Events, Food & Music
It's Aquatennial week in Minneapolis — the Best Days of Summer run July 18–26, 2026, with free events across downtown, the riverfront, and Bde Maka Ska. Here's everything happening around the Twin Cities.
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Aquatennial Torchlight Parade rolls down Nicollet Mall Wednesday evening — one of the most iconic free events of the Minneapolis summer Lucero plays First Avenue Wednesday July 22, performing Nobody's Darlings front-to-back for its 20th anniversary; Off Campus Night Saturday July 25 and Audrey Hobert Monday July 27 round out the week Sean Sherman (Owamni) is opening Indígena by Owamni at the Guthrie Theater this summer — a rebrand...Minneapolis Roundup - July 22, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Aquatennial 2026, Indígena Reopens & Anoka's City-Run Dispensary
George and Laura walk you through Aquatennial week in Minneapolis, new restaurant openings, live music and sports at Target Field and Allianz, plus the wild story of Anoka's city-run dispensary.
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Minneapolis Aquatennial runs July 18–26 under new leadership, with free lake events, Aquativities and the Torchlight Parade. Mill City Farmers Market Saturdays 8a–1p at 704 S 2nd St; next date July 25. Carifest on the North Minneapolis riverfront July 25, Loring Park Art Festival July 25–26, and the free Northside Jazz Festival on West Broadway July 26. First Avenue: Lucero (7/22), United We Dance (7/24), Off Campus Night (7/25), Audrey Hobert (7/27). Twins...Minneapolis Roundup - July 20, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Aquatennial 2026, Yacht Club Fest & Rondo Days: Twin Cities This Week
Your Twin Cities weekend rundown for July 17, 2026: Aquatennial kicks off, Harriet Island goes big with the Yacht Club Festival, and Rondo Days lands at Penumbra. Plus vegan patio picks from mplsvegan.com.
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Minneapolis Aquatennial July 18–26: Milk Carton Boat Races and sandcastle competition at Bde Maka Ska; Torchlight Parade Wed July 22, 7:30 p.m. on Nicollet Mall. Minnesota Yacht Club Festival at Harriet Island, July 17–19: The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty, The Strokes, The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, Semisonic and Yam Haus. Rondo Days at Penumbra Theatre, Sat July 18, noon–7 p.m., celebrating the historic Rondo neighb...Minneapolis Roundup - July 17, 2026
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Mill City Market, Yacht Club Fest, Lynx & MN Cannabis Update — July 15
George and Laura round up the week of July 15, 2026 in the Twin Cities — farmers markets, festivals, ballgames, new restaurants, the vegan scene, and a real cannabis-policy update from Minnesota OCM.
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Mill City Farmers Market Saturdays 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at 704 S. 2nd St. (July 18 & 25), plus the Minneapolis Farmers Market Lyndale satellite schedule. Minnesota Yacht Club Festival July 17–19 at Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul — ~30 artists across two stages. Minnehaha Falls Art Fair July 17–19; Loring Park Art Festival July 25–26 with 140+ visual artists. First Avenue: Lucero (Wed July 22), United We Dance (Fri July 24), Off Campus Night (Sat J...Minneapolis Roundup - July 15, 2026
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Minneapolis Roundup - July 14, 2026
Aquatennial Returns, Yacht Club Fest & Twin Cities Week of July 13
Your Twin Cities week of July 13, 2026: Aquatennial roars back, Yacht Club Fest lands at Harriet Island, and the markets, patios and ballparks are all humming.
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Minneapolis Aquatennial returns July 18–26 with free events at Bde Maka Ska, the Mississippi riverfront and downtown parks. Minnesota Yacht Club Festival July 17–19 at Harriet Island, Saint Paul — headliners The Lumineers, The Strokes and Matchbox Twenty. First Avenue: Juvenile Tue July 14, Janet Jackson "Miss Jackson If You're Nasty" dance night Fri July 17, Club XCX Sat July 18; John Mellencamp's Dancing Words Tour at Mystic Lake Amphitheater Tue July 14. Mill City Farmer...Twins vs Angels, Lynx Home Stand & Osseo's City-Owned Cannabis Shop
George and Laura break down a gorgeous July weekend in the Twin Cities — day baseball, Lynx hoops, plant-based patio picks, and the strangest cannabis story in Minnesota right now.
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Twins host the Angels at Target Field: Fri July 10 (7:10), Sat July 11 and Sun July 12 (1:10 starts). Lynx home stand at Target Center July 11–18, including a Sat noon tip and games July 13, 15, and 18. Mill City Farmers Market open Sat July 11, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. by Mill City Museum; Lyndale and Nicollet Mall markets also running. First Avenue weekend: Trader Joe's vs. Aldi Rave (Fri), The Bouncing Souls...Aquatennial 2026, Twins vs Angels, Lynx-Liberty & Diane Moua Expansion
George and Laura round up the week of July 8, 2026 in the Twin Cities — festivals, ballgames, farmers markets, new food halls, and the cannabis supply crunch.
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Minneapolis Aquatennial July 18-26: Aqua Block Party (7/19), Milk Cart Boat Races, Torchlight Parade on Nicollet (7/22), and a new floating-lantern night market at Lake Nokomis. Minnesota Country Club Fest at Harriet Island July 10-11 with The Beach Boys, Trampled by Turtles, and Charley Crockett. Sports weekend: Twins vs. LA Angels at Target Field (7/10-12) and Lynx vs. New York Liberty at Target Center (7/11). First Avenue: The Bouncing Souls (7/11), Paul Oa...Twin Cities July 6: Twins, Lynx, Ziggy Marley, Asia Village & Cannabis Lab Crunch
George and Laura round up the Twin Cities week of July 6, 2026: patio picks, new openings, sports, live music, and a real cannabis-industry squeeze heading into August 1.
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Twins host Cleveland Guardians (Tue–Thu July 7–9) and the Angels (Fri–Sun July 10–12) at Target Field Lynx vs. New York Liberty on Sat July 11 at Target Center, kicking off a four-game homestand Ziggy Marley's Brightside Tour with J Boog at The Fillmore Minneapolis, Wed July 8 First Avenue week: Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band (Thu July 9), The Bouncing Souls with Suicide Machines (Sat July 11), Paul Oakenfold + The Crystal...July 4th in the Twin Cities: Red White & Boom, Owamni's Return & Maison Rose
It's Fourth of July weekend in the Twin Cities and George and Laura break down every patio, market, ballpark, and pastry café worth your time. Plus a real cannabis story, not just vibes.
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Red, White & Boom on the Minneapolis riverfront July 4 (10am–10pm, fireworks at 10) and the Nicollet Mall Festival July 3–4. Mill City Farmers Market Saturday 8am–1pm next to Mill City Museum, plus Linden Hills Sunday 11am–2pm and the underrated St. Paul Farmers' Market at Lowertown. St. Paul Saints vs Buffalo Bisons at CHS Field July 3–5, with Saturday's 6:07pm game followed by firework...Taste of MN, Red White & BOOM, Saints July 4th & Cannabis Lab Shakeup
George and Laura break down Fourth of July week in the Twin Cities — free festivals, fireworks, Saints baseball, patio-season vegan picks, and a real shakeup in Minnesota's cannabis testing pipeline.
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Taste of Minnesota returns July 3–4 on Nicollet Mall & Washington Ave — free, 100+ local restaurants and a stacked lineup: Bad Bad Hats, Dillinger Four, Poliça, Brother Ali, Dessa, Nur-D, Gully Boys, DJ Sophia Eris. Red, White & BOOM! July 4 at Water Works Park & West River Parkway — Stone Arch Bridge fireworks strategy included. St. Paul Saints host the Buffalo Bisons at CHS Field July 1–5, including the July 4 game...Taste of MN, Red White & BOOM, Twins & Vegan Patio Picks
It's patio season and Fourth of July weekend in the Twin Cities. George and Laura map out the food, festivals, sports, and plant-based spots worth your time this week.
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Taste of Minnesota returns July 3–4 along Nicollet Mall and Washington Ave with 100+ local restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and MN artists. Red, White & BOOM! on July 4 at Water Works and West River Parkway — free all-day programming plus one of the state's biggest fireworks shows. Plant-based tour: Herbivorous Butcher in NE, J. Selby's dirty fries in St. Paul, Trio Plant-Based, Hard Times, Hello Pizza, Reverie, and The...Pride at Loring Park, Beer Dabbler, Twins vs Rockies & Killen's Irish Pub Opens
It's Pride weekend in Minneapolis and the patios are finally open. George and Laura run down the can't-miss events June 26-30, plus where to eat plant-based between sets.
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Twin Cities Pride Festival at Loring Park, June 27-28 — four stages, 650+ vendors, and a free parade down Hennepin Sunday 11am-2pm. Beer Dabbler at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Fri June 26, 6-9:30pm, with ~70 Minnesota breweries and cideries. Twins host the Colorado Rockies at Target Field all weekend — Saturday 6/27 is Byron Buxton bobblehead night. First Avenue lineup: The Klituation Pride Party (UNiiQU3, Maria Isa, DJ Keezy) Fri...MSP June 27 Weekend: Twin Cities Pride, Dodgers at Target Field, Saffron Returns
George and Laura kick off patio season with the can't-miss MSP weekend of June 27–28, 2026: Pride at Loring Park, Dodgers in town, a major Northeast restaurant comeback, and a fresh wave of adult-use cannabis dispensaries across Minnesota.
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Mill City Farmers Market Saturday June 27, 8am–1pm, 115+ vendors next to Mill City Museum — plus the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine roundup of Midtown, Kingfield, Linden Hills and St. Paul markets. Twin Cities Pride Festival at Loring Park, June 27–28 — the largest free Pride festival in the country with 650+ vendors and four stages. Hmong International Freedom Festival at McMurray Fields and...Stone Arch Bridge Festival, Šhotá BBQ & Twin Cities Patio Season
George and Laura round up the week in the Twin Cities: Stone Arch Bridge Festival, the Big Honking Truck Parade down Nicollet, big restaurant news from Sean Sherman and Sameh Wadi, plus where to eat plant-based on a patio.
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Stone Arch Bridge Festival along W River Parkway — Sat June 20 (10am–7pm) and Sun June 21 (10am–5pm), 200+ artists, culinary market, live music and a car show. Big Honking Truck Parade rolls Nicollet Mall on Thursday June 18 — fire trucks, concrete mixers, and yes, sanitation trucks. Farmers markets open: Mill City (Sat 8am–1pm at the Mill City...Bill's Bait Shop Opens, Cannabis Omnibus & Twin Cities Jazz Fest Weekend
George and Laura round up the Twin Cities week: a North Woods–themed restaurant in Ericsson, big cannabis law changes, the 2026 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame, and the weekend's biggest events from Mears Park to the U of M.
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Bill's Bait Shop opens in Minneapolis' Ericsson neighborhood with fresh fish, smoked chicken, burgers, and a Chicago dog. Ono Hawaiian Plates moves into the former Guacaya Bistreaux space in the North Loop (kalbi, whole fried snapper, lumpianadas). NATIFS plants a casual neighborhood restaurant in the former Seward Co-op Creamery on Franklin Ave. 2026 Minnesota Business Ha...Minneapolis Roundup - June 17, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Bill's Bait Shop Opens, Forest Lake Mayor's Dispensary & Stone Arch Fest
Patio season is officially open in the Twin Cities. George and Laura cover Minneapolis food openings, the latest cannabis news out of Forest Lake, weekend festivals, and where to eat vegan on a sunny day.
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Bill's Bait Shop opens this June in Ericsson — a "North Woods soul" spot with fresh fish, smoked chicken, burgers, and a Chicago dog. Sean Sherman / NATIFS confirms a casual Owamni follow-up in the former Seward Co-op Creamery space on Franklin Ave later in 2026. Twin Cities Business unveils the 2026 Minnesota Business Hall of Fame: David Shea, Beth Wozniak (nVent), Ti...Minneapolis Roundup - June 15, 2026
The Minneapolis Roundup for June 15, 2026, highlights The Congregation, a new North Loop restaurant gaining national buzz for its elevated Minnesota potluck concept, including a world-class Tater Tot Casserole. Host Alex also covers Boundary Supply Co.'s sustainable "Superior Line" made from Great Lakes recycled plastics and previews the can't-miss Juneteenth Jubilee at Boom Island Park. Key Highlights: • The Congregation in North Loop is receiving national acclaim for its fine-dining take on classic Minnesota potluck dishes, led by Chef Lena Rodriguez. • Boundary Supply Co. launched its "Superior Line" of outdoor gear, innovatively crafted from recycled plastics recovered from the Great Lakes. • The Ju...
Minneapolis Roundup - June 15, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Minneapolis Roundup - June 12, 2026
This week on Minneapolis Roundup, host Alex dives into the North Loop's hottest new restaurant, Fjord & Field, a fusion of Scandinavian and Hmong culinary traditions by Chef Anya Vang. Discover how Riverbend Cycles is revolutionizing urban commuting with its "Bike-as-a-Service" e-bike subscription model. Plus, get ready for the free Lakes & Loons Music Festival at Lake Harriet, featuring acts like The Suburbs and Cloud Cult. Key Highlights: • Fjord & Field, Chef Anya Vang's new Scandinavian-Hmong fusion restaurant in the North Loop, is the Twin Cities' most sought-after reservation. • Riverbend Cycles has launched an innovative "Bike-as-a-Service" subscription model for e-bikes, including maintenance and thef...
Minneapolis Roundup - June 12, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Minneapolis Roundup - June 10, 2026
The legendary Loon's Nest Supper Club in Linden Hills has triumphantly reopened, offering a refreshed classic Minnesota dining experience with local ingredients and craft cocktails. This week's Minneapolis Roundup also spotlights Superior Sailcloth Company's innovative upcycled boat sail products and details the exciting Stone Arch Bridge Festival, featuring a new "River of Light" drone show on June 19-21, 2026. Key Highlights: • The iconic Loon's Nest Supper Club in Linden Hills has reopened with a modern refresh, serving classic prime rib and creative craft cocktails. • Superior Sailcloth Company upcycles old boat sails from the Great Lakes into unique bags and jackets, opening a ne...
Minneapolis Roundup - June 10, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Minneapolis Roundup - June 08, 2026
The Gilded Gopher, a new supper club in Uptown, is living up to the hype with Chef Anya Sharma's reimagined experience, as discussed on this week's Minneapolis Roundup. Host Alex also explores Northmade Goods' innovative "Experience Hub" in the North Loop and previews the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, happening June 20th-21st. Key Highlights: • The Gilded Gopher, a new supper club in Uptown, is drawing crowds with Chef Anya Sharma's modern take on classic dishes like Walleye a la Plancha. • Northmade Goods has opened an innovative "Experience Hub" in the North Loop, combining retail with a coffee bar and workshop spac...
Minneapolis Roundup - June 08, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Minneapolis Roundup - June 05, 2026
This week on Minneapolis Roundup, host Alex dives into the North Loop's hottest new restaurant, Hearth & Ember, led by Chef Anya Sharma, which is already the toughest reservation in town. Discover how local beverage company Superior Sips is crushing social media and landed a massive distribution deal with Lunds & Byerlys. Plus, get the scoop on Walker After Hours: Solstice, an immersive art and music event transforming the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on June 20th. Key Highlights: • Chef Anya Sharma's new North Loop restaurant, Hearth & Ember, offers unique wood-fired global cuisine and is quickly becoming the city's most sought-after reservation. • Superior Sips, a lo...
Minneapolis Roundup - June 03, 2026
The Minneapolis Roundup for June 3rd, 2026, features the highly anticipated grand opening of Fjord & Field in the North Loop, offering a unique New Nordic-Hmong culinary experience by chefs Lena Jensen and Bao Vang. Host Alex also highlights Superior Sail Co.'s innovative, story-driven marketing and the upcoming Confluence Festival at the Upper Harbor Terminal. Key Highlights: • Fjord & Field, a new North Loop restaurant, celebrates its grand opening with a unique New Nordic-Hmong menu from chefs Lena Jensen and Bao Vang. • Superior Sail Co., a Duluth-based company, is making waves in the Twin Cities with stylish, sustainable bags made from recycled boat...
Minneapolis Roundup - June 03, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Minneapolis Roundup - June 01, 2026
Chef Anya Larsen's new North Loop restaurant, Fjorden, has become the city's toughest reservation, showcasing hyper-local new Nordic cuisine. Meanwhile, PedalPost secured a major partnership with the Twin Cities Independent Business Alliance for green delivery, and the Stone Arch Bridge Festival is set to kick off summer with art, music, and a new "Future Forward" pavilion on June 17th and 18th. Key Highlights: • Fjorden, led by Chef Anya Larsen, is a new Nordic restaurant in the North Loop with a hyper-local menu and reservations booked three months out. • PedalPost, a zero-emission e-bike delivery service, partnered with the Twin Cities Independent Busi...
Minneapolis Roundup - June 01, 2026
Your laid-back Twin Cities guide — local food, vegan spots, cannabis, and weekend vibes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More at mplsvegan.com and mncannabishub.com.
Tono Wayzata + North Loop, Stillwater Dispensary, Print Fest & Saint Paul Hotel
Your Twin Cities roundup for the week of May 30, 2026 — new restaurant openings, a historic St. Paul hotel deal, Minnesota's booming cannabis market, and a free weekend printmaking festival.
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Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks holds its Wayzata grand opening Friday, May 29 in the former D'Amico & Sons space at 810 Lake Street East in the Crosscreek Shoppes. Tono's new North Loop location opened earlier in May at 250 N. 3rd Ave., in the historic building that previously housed Bev's Wine Bar near Target Field. Founded in 2019 by Shaz Khan and Antonio Gambino, Tono now has around 10 Twin Cities locations se...