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Material gains

17 October 2012

Faribault Woolen Mill Co seemed dead and buried when it was forced to close in 2009. Its renaissance under the guidance of two local businessmen has proven blanket-like: comforting and all-encompassing.

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Outsider art

19 January 2023

With a world-class sculpture garden and a new community farm, the curatorial team at Minnesota’s Walker Art Center is finding novel ways to connect with the city – and reimagine its future.

Radio

The Sessions at Midori House - Frankie Lee

5 December 2015

Live music from country singer Frankie Lee who plays tracks from his debut record ‘American Dreamer’ and chats to Andrew Mueller about his music and living on a Minnesota hog farm.

Radio

The Late Edition - Tuesday 13 April

13 April 2021

Unrest continues in Minnesota following the fatal police shooting of a 20-year-old black man on Sunday. Plus: France’s proposed ban on domestic flights and the role of foreign correspondents.

Radio

The Globalist - Friday 23 April

23 April 2021

We discuss Washington’s push to review policing in Minnesota and hear why Australia is putting a stop to Belt and Road projects in Victoria. Plus: why is Unesco’s recognition of espresso causing a stir in Italy?

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Counter culture

10 July 2015

Finding the best new retailers in town can be a challenge even if you’re a local. So we’ve scoured the backstreets and boulevards for the best shops in which to enjoy a summer spree. Here’s our edit of 10 fashion-forward…

Radio

The Globalist - Tim Walz delivers acceptance speech in Chicago and Modi arrives in Poland

22 August 2024

Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, formally accepts his Democratic vice-presidential nomination. Also on the programme: where do India’s security alliances lie? We assess new pacts with Japan and Malaysia as Narendra Modi…

Monocle Minute

Northern lights

5 November 2016

While quality of life surveys tend to focus on major centres, a recent study from financial company WalletHub aims a little smaller. The firm has conducted a survey in the US of the best cities and towns with populations…

Radio

Monocle on Culture - The Power of Sound: Roderick Cox

18 February 2021

Since graduating from Northwestern University in 2011, award-winning American conductor Roderick Cox has become a celebrated name in classical music. He served as associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra for three…

Radio

The Power of Sound - Roderick Cox

18 February 2021

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A man of the people

17 June 2010

Minneapolis mayor RT Rybak has a unique brand of governing. Reelected to his third term last year, he’s marketing the city’s tap water, pushing farm-to-plate food initiatives and is a believer in people doing their civic…

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Outside influence

17 January 2008

US voters are perceived as being oblivious to the world outside their country. But war, immigration and an increasingly globalised economy mean that foreign affairs will play a bigger part in the 2008 election than they…

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Expo no. 82: States of airplay

19 March 2015

While rolling news and shock jocks may grab the headlines there is another facet of US media quietly growing its audience. Public radio is heir to a rich tradition of discursive debate, grass-roots music and local focus…

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Green light

17 June 2008

The upside to rising fuel prices and a depressed property market is more willingness to embrace Kandiyohi Development Partners’ mantra: find a better way. Plus, overleaf, the view from New York

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Americas

17 October 2012

The ins and outs of Mercosur, the speeding up of California's trains, and the other big ballot in America.

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Cities

21 February 2019

Rethinking urbanism in Minneapolis and why students won’t be lighting up in Copenhagen.