Rachel Hutton
Reporter
FeaturesRachel Hutton writes lifestyle and human-interest stories for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the editor of Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home magazines and City Pages' food critic. She's especially interested in profiling notable Minnesotans to explore their impact and complexity and telling stories that reveal the human impact of issues in the news.
Latest from Rachel Hutton
A Twin Cities foodie’s two-decade journey to ‘kind of famous’
Stephanie Hansen was long overlooked by the culinary connoisseurs. Now she’s bringing Midwest cuisine to the masses with a TV show and cookbooks.
September 3, 2025
Real estate agent pokes fun at Twin Cities suburbs. Closings ensue.
Internet trolls call Bryan Clapper “vulgar and unfunny.” Fans in Maple Grove, Stillwater and Edina beg to differ.
August 27, 2025
13 surprisingly good deals in this year’s State Fair coupon book
We found big savings in the $5 book on malts, mini-donuts, ’Sota sweatshirts and more.
August 26, 2025
7 ways to save money at the State Fair
Where to find the best discounts and freebies at “the Great Minnesota Spend-Together.”
August 11, 2025
Minnesota’s oldest cobbler custom-soles Crocs and converts Nikes to bowling shoes
The George family’s fourth generation shoe-repair shops have fixed a Viking’s kicking spikes and Beyonce’s boots.
August 8, 2025
North St. Paul wedding chapel offers trendy ‘dive bar’-style nuptials
Las Vegas meets Miami at a new venue for small weddings with big personality.
August 3, 2025
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Smithsonian exhibit features Minnesota State Fair artists, churns controversy
Minnesota crop artists are highlighted. But some say the butter-sculptor pick was greased!
August 1, 2025
What languages are most spoken in Minnesota homes?
Almost 640,000 people in Minnesota speak a language other than English at home. The state demographer says Minnesota’s unique immigrant populations have fostered more linguistic diversity than in many states.
July 31, 2025
How Wisconsin’s ‘Robin Hood of fishing’ turned trash into treasure and became an internet sensation
Ed the Diver went looking for lost lures. Then he lured love with an algae-coated Barbie.
July 25, 2025
Adult kids still living at home? There’s a psychologist for that.
With more Gen Z adults at home, their parents struggle to guide them toward independence.
July 19, 2025
How Minnesotans can beat the heat in practical and kooky ways
It's hot, and it looks like it's going to stay that way. You can hide out in your basement or get creatively cool.
July 15, 2025
Minnesota's favorite places, recast in Lego
Adult Fan of Lego Jeff Esler has faithfully recreated renowned Minnesota locations like Matt’s Bar and Split Rock Lighthouse.
July 7, 2025
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