Hosted by Allison Kaplan, Berkus will share insights on design, storytelling and building an iconic career
Minneapolis, Minn. — The Minnesota Star Tribune today announced an upcoming North Star Live event featuring Nate Berkus, one of the world’s most influential interior designers and Twin Cities native. Hosted by the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Allison Kaplan, Berkus will take the stage for an evening of design, storytelling and inspiration on Tuesday, June 2 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia).
Berkus, known for his elevated yet accessible approach to design, will reflect on his three-decade career spanning television, bestselling books and globally recognized home collections. This Twin Cities stop is part of his ongoing book tour to celebrate his latest book, “Foundations,” released in fall 2025 and named a New York Times bestseller.
“Nate is celebrated for his design expertise, but less often discussed is his incredible business savvy,” said event host Allison Kaplan, director of innovation and engagement for the Minnesota Star Tribune. “I’m excited to dig into how he built his company, shapes his brand and chooses his product collaborations. And of course, get some design advice!”
Consistently named to the prestigious AD100 and Elle Décor A-List, Berkus has been featured in Architectural Digest, Vogue, The New York Times, Fast Company and The Wall Street Journal. His work blends global inspiration with deeply personal storytelling, helping audiences see how great design can feel both aspirational and accessible.
The evening will be moderated by Kaplan, who brings more than 20 years of experience as a journalist, editor, broadcaster and entrepreneur, and is known for her work fostering community connection through storytelling. Kaplan publishes the twice-weekly Minnesota Star Tribune newsletter North Star Insider, focused on business and entrepreneurship in Minnesota.
Kaplan, childhood friends with Berkus, added, “We’re thrilled to bring Nate home to Minneapolis — the city where he grew up and first fell in love with vintage shopping — for what promises to be an inspiring evening.”
Event Details:
North Star Live with Nate Berkus
Hosted by Allison Kaplan
Tuesday, June 2, 6:30-8 p.m.
Mia, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Schedule:
6:30 p.m. Doors open*
6:50 p.m. Program begins
7:30 p.m. Book signing
8 p.m. Event concludes
*A private VIP reception for sponsors will take place from 6–6:30 p.m. ahead of the main program.
Tickets are $60, and capacity is limited. Each ticket includes a copy of the book “Foundations” and access to a post-event book signing with Berkus. The event is built for design enthusiasts, creative professionals and anyone interested in the intersection of entrepreneurial business development and personal expression through space. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit startribune.com/northstarlive.
About The Star Tribune Media Company
The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 158-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and hundreds of other awards, the Minnesota Star Tribune boasts the Midwest’s largest news organization and is an unrivaled force for journalistic excellence in Minnesota and beyond. As the heart and voice of the north, the Minnesota Star Tribune is on a journey to create the leading model for local news in America – driving innovation in media to make every Minnesotan’s life better. For more information, visit www.startribunecompany.com.