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A graphic with green cannabis leaves against a blue background. In the foreground is the outline of the state of Minnesota in green with a shadow.
Impact

Minnesota Meets Marijuana

ByByTristan AlcordaMay 15, 20234 min read
This image shows the inside of the cave. It is dark, but there is some dim lighting. The overhead rocks of the cave show the damp condition and the path of the cave has pools of water to wade through. There is both a cement path and rocks to step on to while walking through the cave. The rocks near the entrance have green moss on them.
Environment

Spelunking in the Midwest

ByByZoe BrinkerMay 15, 2023
Urban Plains staff members Kathryn Pagel and Natalie Novak stand with Sigourney Beaver, who is dressed in full drag.
Impact

Drag is for Everyone

ByByKathryn PagelMay 12, 2023
Urban Plains staff members Kathryn Pagel and Natalie Novak stand with Sigourney Beaver, who is dressed in full drag.
Impact

Drag is for Everyone

A performer steps on stage. She’s wearing heels, a fierce wig and a metallic-colored dress,…

ByByKathryn PagelMay 12, 20236 min read
Morning Rituals
Food & Drink

Morning Rituals

When Eliot Barker bought a coffee roaster in college, he didn’t think it would be…

ByByMaggie CollumMay 12, 20234 min read
A photo outside the Des Moines Civic Center. The building is large with harsh cement angles and rows of large windows.
Arts and Culture

Des Moines Brings Theatre

When most people think of professional theater, their minds drift to The Big Apple, The…

ByByCat FarrellMay 12, 20235 min read