[AROUND TOWN] 36 Hours in the Twin Cities

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Johanna Pierach and Georgia Ross
April 28, 2025
LOCAL LOCATIONS. 36 Hours in the Twin Cities visits several destinations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the Walker Art Center, a contemporary art center alongside a sculpture garden and restaurant.
LOCAL LOCATIONS. 36 Hours in the Twin Cities visits several destinations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the Walker Art Center, a contemporary art center alongside a sculpture garden and restaurant.
Johanna Pierach

The Rubicon staff editor Johanna Pierach and Chief Visual Editor Georgia Ross explored the Twin Cities to review various restaurants and hangout spots. This is how they recommend passing 36 hours in the area.

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THE KING JAMES VERSION. Jim Gruidl and the King James Version group played at 12:15 at Art-A-Whirl.
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STAR PERFORMANCE. Wilson's role as one of the play's main characters was a standout of the show.
[THEATER REVIEW] Captivating performances and a Grecian tale make Hadestown unforgettable
DIFFERENT COLORS. In Kim's short film, she explores the pressure to only show aspects of ones personality that will "fit in". She breaks down this mindset in "A Different Frame of Mind". (Submitted by Annika Kim)
A Different Frame of Mind: Kim's short film stuns
STARRING IN "SINNERS." Michael B. Jordan stars in dual roles in his fifth project with writer-director Ryan Coogler. (Fair use image from Warner Bros. Press Release).
[OFF-SCREEN WITH OSTREM] Sinners revives original genre filmmaking in a barren movie landscape
QUICK AND EASY: Due Focacceria is quick casual cafe that is only a minute walk from school.
Must-go's: the best walkable bites from school
CLASS BOND. A group of juniors in the same Human Physiology class pose together in their prom outfits (Submitted photo from Luwam Mebrahtu).
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A LOCAL FAVORITE. Located in South Minneapolis, Tacos El Kevin serves traditional Mexican food and drinks.
[AROUND TOWN] Tacos El Kevin delivers bold flavors and authentic atmosphere
Lumpia, a delicious Filipino classic that can be ordered as an appetizer at George and the Dragon.
[AROUND TOWN] George and The Dragon offers amazing fusion food
A stand out destination in Maple Grove.
[AROUND TOWN] Sota serves up a truly unique experience
WINTER VIBE. The exterior entrance of Luci Ancora on a cold afternoon.
[AROUND TOWN] Luci Ancora serves authentic Italian
WHERE'S WILLY? Mickey's Diner by Willy, the sister to the well-known downtown St. Paul location, is conveniently situated a mere 6-minute drive from school and right across from Crosby Farm Regional Park.
[AROUND TOWN] Mickey's Diner by Willy serves up retro food and feels
ABSOLUTE CINEMA. Grandview gives a superior movie-watching experience than you average AMC.
[AROUND TOWN] Grandview Theater: classic cinema like no other