Insider Guides
What's the best way to get the low-down on a city when you travel? Talking with the locals, right? That's exactly what you'll find here: favorites, travel tips and opinions from local notables. Discover what the experts—on everything from fashion to filet mignon—want you to know about Minneapolis.
Mayor R.T. Rybak
Our active mayor tells you where to go for the ultimate fitness adventures in Minneapolis.
Mayor Chris Coleman
A born and raised Saint Paulite, mayor Chris Coleman gives his inside tips on the best eats, treats and trips in Saint Paul.
Andrew Zimmern
Host of the Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods", Andrew explains what keeps him happy to live - and eat - in Minneapolis Saint Paul.
Osmo Vänskä
As Director of the Minnesota Orchestra, Osmo is an expert on the finer things; here are his picks for Minneapolis.
Alexis McKinnis
Blogger and local columnist, Alexis knows the Minneapolis scene inside and out.
Sara Rogers
As Mall of America's trend specialist, Sara is an authority on style and all the best places to shop.
Chef Lenny Russo
One of Minneapolis Saint Paul’s most admired chefs helps us taste our way through the metro area.
Dario Anselmo
Owner of the popular Fine Line Music Café, Dario knows a thing or two—or five—about the local nightlife scene.
Council Member Dave Thune
Saint Paul Council Member, Dave Thune dishes up Saint Paul’s best.
Cookie Coleman
Local jazz singer, event planner and woman-about-town, Coleman dishes up her favorite spots to listen to live music and local artists, plus her favorite haunts.
Chef Paul Lynch
The Executive Chef at FireLake tells us the best place to nibble, munch and indulge in Minneapolis.
Tom Fisher
The head of the University of Minnesota's design and architecture school identifies his 10 favorite buildings in the metro area.
Lisa Goodman
This Council Member knows where to see and be seen in Minneapolis—plus she has great suggestions of dog-friendly spots in the city!
Lee Ehmke
As the director of the Minnesota Zoo, Lee is a world traveler. He shares what makes Minneapolis one-of-a-kind.
Steven Greenberg
Steven will take you to Funkytown (he composed this disco favorite, after all) and tip you off to the best cheap eats while you're there.
Billy Beson
Designer for some of the area's most fabulous interiors, Billy spotlights the top places to be seen in Minneapolis.
Ashley Duffalo
As program director for the Walker's family programs, Ashley knows what makes kids tick. Learn about her cultural tops for families.
Gospel Gossip
The local shoegaze band picks their favorite places to bring down the house in Minneapolis.
Sean McPherson
He's bassist for local band Heiruspecs and chicken-wing aficionado. Discover where to get your fix.
Scott Mayer
The founder of our local version of the Tony Awards tells you about five theater performers you must see on stage.
Allison Kaplan
This bargain shopping guru offers up what she considers the shops that define Minneapolis style.
