Variety
April 28, 2017
Stacy and Dan Mott before the 1974 prom at Southwest High School in Minneapolis. They've been married since 1980.

From beehives to bow ties, Minnesotans show off 70 years of prom photos

We usually don't need an excuse to take a walk down memory lane, but some events almost require it. Case in point: prom. You'll love these reader photos going back decades.
Home & Garden
April 28, 2017
The Cass Gilbert Society is looking for furniture from when the Minnesota State Capitol was first built.

Got a 1905 chair from Minnesota State Capitol? Cass Gilbert Society wants to know

Missing: 800 pieces of furniture from the Minnesota State Capitol. If you know where any of it is, the Cass Gilbert Society wants to hear from you.
Variety
April 28, 2017
Justin Grady, Sarah Nielsen, Jeani Gephart, Alexa and Sean Skinner attend A Green Tie Affair.

Scene + Heard: Green Tie Affair

Guests to the Green Tie Affair were encouraged to wear green as a show of support for the Nature Conservancy, sponsor of the annual event.
Variety
April 26, 2017

Style calendar for April 29-30

Variety
April 26, 2017
Ali-Jae Nicolai, 17, a junior at New Prague High School, carries a selection of dresses while shopping for prom dresses at Macy's at the Mall of Ameri

Minnesota's prom-going girls use Facebook to vet their dresses

High school students turn to social media before they say "yes" to the prom dress.
Variety
April 22, 2017
Woman with Down syndrome to compete in Miss Minnesota USA pageant

Woman with Down syndrome to compete in Miss Minnesota USA pageant

When Mikayla Holmgren takes the stage later this year, it will be a first for the Minnesota contest and, as far as pageant officials know, the country.
Variety
April 21, 2017
Minnesota clothing company Love Your Melon appeared on the "Today" show recently.

'Today' show brings national spotlight to Minnesota hats for kids battling cancer

The story of how two college students started the popular Love Your Melon brand received a big segment on the morning TV show.
Variety
April 21, 2017
Rural Health Care Initiative board members, Sarah Cassell and Alice Karpeh attend Taste of Africa.

Scene + Heard: Taste of Africa raises funds for Rural Health Care Initiative

For its second annual fundraiser, A Taste of Africa offered samples of African cuisine from several Twin Cities restaurants.
Variety
April 19, 2017
Joy Teiken found inspiration for her latest collection for Joynoelle in the mushrooms she saw while hiking near her cabin in Otter Tail County.

A Minnesota fashion designer's earthy inspiration: Mushrooms

Minnesota designer Joy Teiken turned to mushrooms when she created her latest collection.
Variety
April 19, 2017
In 1987, the author scored this iridescent orange bubble dress for her senior prom.

Minneapolis caterer recalls four unforgettable, regrettable '80s proms

From fashion fails to arranged dates, prom nights were memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Variety
April 18, 2017
Don't feel right asking your massage therapist those difficult questions? That's OK, we did it for you.

Afraid to Ask: Am I supposed to talk to my massage therapist?

That's really up to you, says our expert, Cari Pelava, who answered a few embarrassing questions we posed so you wouldn't have to.
Variety
April 18, 2017
Artists Christina and Frank Lyon with their 8-month-old son, Issa.

Couple put art and soul into their clothing line

For those who don't wax philosophical when getting dressed in the morning, creative husband-and-wife team Frank and Christina Lyon have you covered.
Variety
April 14, 2017
Tova Andersland practices before the River City Rhythm Spring Gala.

Scene + Heard: River City Rhythm performs in St. Paul

What do you get when you combine upbeat music with a landmark location? An evening celebrating River City Rhythm.
Celebrities
April 13, 2017
Jessica Alba poses for a selfie at Target in Edina.

Jessica Alba surprises Target shoppers with makeovers in Edina store

The Hollywood celebrity had some funny questions for locals: "Do you do fishing? Is that like one of the activities you do?"
Variety
April 12, 2017

Style calendar

Variety
April 12, 2017
White jeans can be tricky to style.

Ask the expert: How to wear white jeans with confidence this summer

Three tips on styling white jeans for that perfect warm-weather look.
Variety
April 7, 2017
Sal Lopiano and Archbishop Hebda (speaker for the night) attend the Knights for Life Banquet, emceed by Matt Birk and featuring Archbishop.

Scene + Heard: Former Viking Matt Birk hosts Knights for Life event

The 15th annual Knights for Life dinner was emceed by former Minnesota Vikings center Matt Birk and featured Archbishop Bernard Hebda as keynote speaker.
Variety
April 5, 2017
Minnesota milliner Celina Kane will be featured in a showcase of emerging talents at this weekend’s American Craft Council Show in St. Paul.

How to find stylish wearables at St. Paul's American Craft Council Show

A guide to the show's best-looking jewelry, bags, shoes, hats and more.
Variety
April 5, 2017

Style calendar

Variety
April 3, 2017
Minn. Somali model walks runways in Milan — and cleans rooms in St. Cloud

Minn. Somali model walks runways in Milan — and cleans rooms in St. Cloud

No matter how incongruous the notion of a model moonlighting as a housekeeper may seem, to Minnesota's Halima Aden, 19, there's nothing at all unusual about it. Both are part of who she is.

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