This review is strictly for the gift shop, which I visited today. It has a pretty good selection…read moreof books about northern MN and some logo clothing. The man working there - who told me he normally works in the advertising department of the magazine - was *very* friendly and we had a great conversation (I was the only customer in the store).

If you know a girl, or are friends with someone who has a girl, please gift them this magazine…read more Since the 1990s, New Moon Girl Media's New Moon Magazine has been a steady rock of support for girls, making sure that they have a place to be affirmed and recognized for how awesome they are. It's a radical publication that allows for self-expression and leadership at one of the most critical times in a woman's life- ages 8-14. And it's only $35 for the year! It's a steal! It's entirely written and edited by girls, for girls. Doesn't get much better than that. They have sections on poetry, social justice, and positive body image. In an age of young women being exposed to negative self-images earlier and earlier, it's heartening to know that there are still some safe outposts for girls.

I picked up a copy of the Duluth reader while I was spending two days in the area and it's an…read moreinteresting local news magazine. Printed weekly, they call themselves "alternative" and are the local source for music and events and restaurants in the Duluth area. This week, the articles included stories about Wisconsin ranking as the worst state for racial equality in education, a story about the Senate gun control proposals, and a historical story about the Solidarity movement in Poland. Interesting reading and really neat to see these sorts of stories that are either being ignored by other "mainstream" news outlets or they're just not being covered with the local slant they need. And yes, pages about concerts and music events and other goings on that local (Duluthians? Duluthers? Duluthites?) will care about. Even not being from around here, I enjoyed the read! [Review 17916 overall - 119 in Minnesota - 1437 of 2022.]