Staying Present in the Presence of the City
Traveler and student Adam Schwalbe explores how a bustling city, not quiet nature, can be a source of mindfulness and peace.
Category: Delight-Cultivating
Urbanist Book Recommendations for 2025
Our author reviews the urbanist literature he enjoyed in 2024 and previews some books he wants to read in 2025.
Climate-Conscious New Year’s Intentions
Following the hottest year on record, Streets.mn contributors share their intentions to lead more climate- and planet-friendly lives in 2025.
Join Us in January for a Winter Warmer Social!
We welcome the chance to expand the Streets.mn community through summer picnics, fall bonfires and winter happy hours. Join us on January 9!
Street Views: Out to Eat
Whether a classic spot or new eatery, discovered on a venerated list or by word-of-mouth, food is an essential part of the Twin Cities community.
St. Paul’s Cherokee Park: A Brief History
From a treaty that ceded land to the U.S. government to a “tourist campground” and proposals for housing and a ski run, Cherokee Park has a varied history.
Framing the Familiar: Exploring Perspectives on the Grain Belt Sign
A deep dive into one photographer’s decade-long quest to get the perfect shot of the iconic Grain Belt sign in Minneapolis.
The Saint Paul Nut Roll: How I Organize an Annual Social Ride
St. Paul’s iconic Salted Nut Roll inspires a quirky bike ride, bringing cyclists together for a sweet adventure through the city’s streets.
What Streets.mn Learned From Attending Cedarfest
As we implement our Anti-Racism Vision Statement, Streets.mn plans to be out in the community engaging with current — and prospective — readers and contributors.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
How to navigate both pedestrian traffic and Minnesota decorum (read: passive aggression) when cycling a trail in the Twin Cities? Politely, of course.