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Welcome back to The Minneapolis Edit. The lights are going up, the cocktails are getting spicier, and Minnesota has officially entered its sparkly-sweater era. This week, I’m sharing the best holiday pop-up bars to slip into after work (or during your lunch break—I don’t judge), a breakdown of what’s happening with Minnesota property taxes heading into 2026, and I’m asking you to vote on my first ink!
If you’re craving a little levity, a little clarity, and a little something warm in your mug… you’re in the right place.
Seasonal Spotlight | Twin Cities Holiday Pop-Ups 2025
🎄 The Ultimate Twin Cities Holiday Pop-Up Bar Guide (2025)
I went down the holiday rabbit hole so you don’t have to. Print this list and jingle your way through it.
Just think, you can wear all sequin and be camouflage.
I’m mortified to admit this… but I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT A HOLIDAY POP-UP BAR WAS.
Not until I started digging for ideas of what to share with you.
Juuuust in case we’re in the same deer-drawn sleigh, lemme break it down.
These festive bars must’ve been visited by Rudolph himself — because I swear he caught a cold and sneezed tinsel everywhere. Over-the-top, twinkly, borderline unhinged décor… and honestly? It’s the most beautiful sickly sight I’ve ever seen.
From downtown hotel lounges and tiki Santas to Gremlins at Surly and lakeside chalets in Waconia, these spots are serving maximum festive energy from late November through early January.
So get your jingle bells on, print this list, check it twice, and have yourself a jolly good time. 🎄✨
From the Founder
The Wolf, the Tattoo, and the Timing of Things
A little wild wisdom… and a tattoo I need your help choosing.
Turns out I’m about to become a tattoo person. The wolf I’m getting is inspired by a passage from Women Who Run With the Wolves that’s been guiding me quietly for years — and I figured I’d let you help decide which wolf actually makes it onto my forearm.
Real Estate Market
Minnesota’s Big Property Tax Jump for 2026
Let’s talk about property taxes… the 2026 edition.
If you’ve peeked at your preliminary levy notices and felt your blood pressure spike, you are not alone. Minnesota is gearing up for one of the largest property tax increases in years — with statewide estimates adding up to $950 million more in 2026 compared to 2025.
That’s roughly a 6.9% increase statewide, with many cities and counties projecting even higher numbers.
Here’s a clear, calm breakdown of what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what you can do before your final bill arrives.
Because terrible puns are a public service
THIS WEEK'S BAD JOKES
☕️ I told my barista I needed something that tastes like “November.”
She handed me a latte and said, “It’s mostly fatigue with a hint of cinnamon.”
😅 Why don’t Minnesotans ever get lost? Because even our GPS says, “Turn left… if you wanna, no pressure.”
🎄 Why did the holiday pop-up bar get kicked out of the North Pole?
Too much elf confidence.
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