Natalia Mendez

They/them. I'm a queer person of color and a lifelong Midwesterner who loves to eat, travel, and explore on two wheels. I write about food, travel, entertainment, the outdoors, and experiences on the margins. Can also be found behind a camera.

Local Current Blog | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio • 7th November 2022

Smashing Pumpkins' Spirits on Fire tour burns bright with nostalgia

Racket • 2nd November 2022

We Spent 38 Consecutive Hours Inside the Mall of America

City of Minneapolis • 30th September 2022

History of the New Nicollet Redevelopment site

Local Current Blog | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio • 15th September 2022

Playlist: The music of Latinx History Month

Collaboration with Minnesota musicians Maria Isa and Tearra Oso, KFAI program director Miguel Vargas, and The Current’s Natalia Toledo—spans style, feeling, and genre.

Local Current Blog | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio • 7th September 2022

Phoenix kick off Alpha Zulu Tour at Palace Theater

Photos by me, words by Joel Swenson

Racket • 2nd September 2022

Corn Dogs Rule, Pronto Pups Drool

Eater Twin Cities • 31st August 2022

10 Essential Bowls of Ramen in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Eater Twin Cities • 30th August 2022

10 Tasty Fried Chicken Sandwiches in the Twin Cities

Local Current Blog | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio • 22nd August 2022

Kendrick Lamar makes explosive return to St. Paul

The Big Steppers tour brought big, theatric entertainment Saturday night.

Racket • 8th August 2022

Sleigh Bells Don't Tinker with Success at the Fine Line

Local Current Blog | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio • 12th July 2022

Japanese Breakfast embodies empowerment at joyful First Ave show

Local Current Blog | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio • 6th July 2022

Joe Rainey's reimagined pow wow music soars at 7th St Entry

Local Current Blog | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio • 2nd June 2022

Kraftwerk are out of this world at State Theatre

Local Current Blog | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio • 26th April 2022

Lorde brings needed sunshine to sold-out Armory

Seward Community Co-op • 29th March 2022

Supporting Farmworkers: A Labor of Love and a Legacy

Racket • 18th March 2022

Choir Boy’s Dreamy Sound Bewitches at the Turf Club

Seward Community Co-op • 15th March 2022

Seward Co-op Spring 2022 Sprout! Newsletter

Editor and creative direction

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