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The Loop Minneapolis Will Close After 20 Years, With a Final Day Set for Nov. 29

After two decades as a fixture in Minneapolis’ North Loop, The Loop Minneapolis is preparing to close for good on Sunday, Nov. 29. Its farewell marks the end of a long-running gathering place that grew alongside one of the city’s most transformed neighborhoods.

6 Things a New Study Suggests About Orangutans and Laughter

A new study suggests orangutans may favor food linked to laughter, offering fresh clues about how emotions influence animal learning and choices.

Minnesota’s Book Fair for Grown-Ups Brings 200 Exhibitors This Saturday

A one-day literary festival at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand is bringing more than 200 exhibitors together this Saturday, blending bookselling, local authors, independent publishing, food, and festival culture. The event reflects a broader shift in how adult readers gather around literature: not quietly, but communally and with clear economic stakes for regional book culture.

7 American Lighthouses Worth a Detour for Their Views and History

From towering coastal beacons to remote Great Lakes landmarks, these seven American lighthouses offer remarkable views and centuries of maritime history.

5 U.S. Cities Where You Can Still Ride Historic Streetcars

From New Orleans to San Francisco, these five American cities still offer streetcar rides that bring transportation history to life.

The Chinese Takeout Box Was Originally Designed to Carry Oysters

The familiar white Chinese takeout carton is not a Chinese invention at all, but an American paper pail first designed in the 1890s to carry oysters. Its evolution reveals a larger story about packaging, immigration, convenience, and the making of an American food symbol.

6 TV Shows That Turned Real U.S. Places Into Tourist Stops

From iconic San Francisco homes to California restaurants and historic landmarks, these six TV shows turned real locations into must-see stops for fans.

6 American Buildings That Were Moved Instead of Torn Down

From a threatened coastal lighthouse to a historic Manhattan house, these six American buildings were moved to preserve their history instead of facing demolition.

6 Classic American Diners That Still Feel Like Time Capsules

From vintage soda fountains to historic railway-car diners, these six American classics preserve the charm, food, and atmosphere of a bygone era.

6 U.S. Beaches Where You Can Drive Right Onto the Sand

Want to park near the water instead of carrying everything across the sand? These six U.S. beaches allow beach driving, offering everything from Florida’s popular coastline to remote stretches of the Outer Banks and Texas Gulf Coast.

6 Things to Know About Colorado’s Giant Wildlife Crossing

Colorado’s massive Greenland Wildlife Overpass is helping reconnect wildlife habitats and make a busy interstate safer. Here are six things to know about the project, the animals using it and the state’s wider conservation efforts.

6 Underground Landmarks in U.S. Cities That Reveal a Hidden Side of America

From Seattle’s buried streets to Houston’s underground reservoir, these six hidden landmarks reveal surprising stories beneath American cities.