Jimmy Longoria in his home studio
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Jimmy Longoria in his home studio / Credit: Liam James Doyle

Stars of the North

Stars of the North is a new travel guide series where we ask some of our favorite Minnesotans what they like to see, eat, drink and do throughout the state. Watch this space for new stories every month, and revealing looks at not just the very best restaurants, stores, museums and trails, but all the artists, chefs, authors and brilliant human beings who make the Star of the North so special. 

Jimmy Longoria in his Oak Park Heights studio

Jimmy Longoria in his Oak Park Heights studio / Credit: Liam James Doyle

Jimmy Longoria's Favorite Things About Minnesota

"If you abstract our lives, it's surreal" 

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Minnesota United FC goalie Dayne St. Clair

Minnesota United FC goalie Dayne St. Clair  / Credit: Liam James

Dayne St. Clair's Favorite Restaurants

"One of my pleasant surprises after moving here was the amount of quality restaurants in the [Twin] Cities" 

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Diane's Place chef Diane Moua

Diane's Place chef/owner Diane Moua  / Credit: Tim Gruber

Diane Moua's Guide to International Food

Everything from a sports bar that serves fantastic Hmong food to all the "freaking good" French pastries 

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Carrie Tollefson competes in the Twin Cities Marathon

Carrie Tollefson competes in the Twin Cities Marathon / Twin Cities in Motion

Carrie Tollefson's Favorite Places to Run and Unwind

"I love running here because I can go right out my door to so many different places"

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Molly Yeh on the Food Network show "Girl Meets Farm"

Molly Yeh on the Food Network show "Girl Meets Farm"

Molly Yeh's Favorite Places to Eat, Shop and Get Outside

"Living here has been as inspiring as I’d dreamt it would be"

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