As the end of 2021 approaches, we’re reflecting on the year that was. Looking for some reading material for the holiday break? Here are the top 10 stories that our readers loved in 2021.
Photography by Steve Henke
Inside Andrew Zimmern’s Renovated Twin Cities Home
The celebrity chef’s life philosophy acted as a blueprint for the recent renovation of his Japanese/Scandinavian–imbued home.
Photography by Terra Surra Photography
Robyne Robinson on the Importance of Street Art
Global movements surrounding social justice, climate change and the pandemic have caused a resurgence in street art as a form of expression.
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A Look at the Billion-Dollar Dog Fashion Industry
Our obsession with our pets and a new breed of doggy influencers are driving the billion-dollar dog fashion industry.
Photography by Shade Degges
Today’s Hottest Designers on the Future of Interior Design
We asked 5 top designers for their take on how our homes have changed, what clients want and where interior design is headed.
Photography by Michael Ochs Archives/Stringer
Uncovering the True Origins of Prince’s Iconic Cloud Guitar
5 years after the Purple One’s death, music writer Andrea Swensson does a deep dive on one of his most memorable instruments.
10 Food World Luminaries on Why Food Matters
From chefs and farmers to authors and activists, 10 American food world luminaries weigh in on the importance of food in their lives in 2021.
Photography by Troy Thies
A Tour of NFL Pro Kyle Rudolph’s Lake Minnetonka Home
With a commitment to raising his young family in Minnesota, Kyle Rudolph builds his forever home in the Twin Cities.
Illustration by Eden Redpath
Inside the Big Business of Wellness
From CBD skincare to luxe leggings, we’re obsessed with wellness. So is the ballooning trillion-dollar industry still on the rise — or is it about to burst?
Photography by Seth K. Hughes/Getty
7 Unsung Natural Wonders of the World
From a spring in Serbia to a guelta in Chad, these under-the-radar natural destinations will inspire your next epic vacation.
Illustration by David Owens
The Future of the Twin Cities Arts Scene
After a global pandemic and a racial reckoning, what does the future of the iconic Twin Cities performing arts scene look like?
