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Welcome to your Twin Cities sober scene guide! Our lineup of zero-proof events is almost as famous as our 10,000 lakes. We’ve got the details on all the spaces and places to enjoy elevated experiences sans alcohol. Discover vibrant venues for unforgettable moments- from indie NA bottle shops to professional sports team recovery game nights. Our community is redefining social drinking norms and amplifying wellness-focused lifestyles.

Whether you’re a long-time local, just passing through, or somewhere in between, everyone’s invited to raise the bar without the booze. Experience why the Twin Cities sober scene is as hot as a fresh batch of cheese curds. You betcha, it’s gonna be a good time!

Do you have an event, product, restaurant, experience, or story that is based in the Minneapolis / St Paul area? We want to hear about it! Email us at thesobercurator@gmail.com or slide on into our DM’s on social media.

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Meet Sober Curator Contributor Ashley Sunderland

Based in the Twin Cities area, Ashley Sunderland has been working as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor since 2019. Her career transition followed her journey to sobriety, during which she dedicated herself to providing compassionate and solution-focused counseling to individuals on their path to recovery. Her work is characterized by a deep commitment to advocacy, education, and the recovery community. As a recovered individual, she understands the transformative journey of overcoming addiction and uses her experiences to support and encourage others.

Before finding a life in recovery, Ashley had a dynamic background in the restaurant, hospitality, and specialty coffee industries. She has now re-entered the beverage industry, concentrating on the non-alcoholic sector. Her mission is to champion the normalization of choosing not to drink alcohol while still fully participating in social gatherings and enjoying memorable experiences. As a passionate advocate for inclusivity and wellness-focused lifestyles, she aims to broaden the range of options for those who choose to abstain, whether for health reasons, personal choice, or simply preference. Ashley envisions a world where sophisticated, meticulously crafted non-alcoholic beverages are as commonplace and celebrated as their alcoholic equivalents.

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Recently, Ashley completed the AFicioNAdo™ Certification Program and became AFNA™ Beer Certified. As the world’s first professional-level AFNA™ training and certification platform, developed with the expertise of recognized industry professionals, this certification is a mark of achievement, demonstrating her proficiency in the field. It equipped her with in-depth knowledge of AFNA™ beer, covering crucial aspects such as ingredients, sensory analysis, production processes, handling protocols, and market trends.

Ashley is a current participant in Sans Bar Academy, an immersive program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to create and operate alcohol-free pop-up bars and brands. The academy, led by industry expert Chris Marshall, covers essential topics such as concept development, branding, marketing strategies, and operational best practices.

At The Sober Curator, Ashley contributes her expertise and personal insights, enriching the platform with valuable resources and stories for top-notch zero-proof lifestyle content. Her involvement with The Sober Curator is a testament to her commitment to making recovery visible, accessible, and celebrated.

Connect with Ashley to learn more about her journey, her work in promoting a sober, healthy, and fulfilling life, and her enthusiasm for the non-alcoholic beverage movement.

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MINNESOTA RESOURCES
Minnesota recovery resources

Bold North Recovery: Minnesota’s #1 Peer Recovery Workforce Development Organization. Bold North Recovery is a training and education organization. Their focus is on building, growing, and sustaining the substance use disorder peer recovery workforce in Minnesota and beyond.

Minnesota 2-1-1: United Way 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that families and individuals in Minnesota can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services. 2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek.

Minnesota Recovery Connection: Their mission is to strengthen the recovery community through peer-to-peer support services, public education, and advocacy.

Minnesota Hope Dealers: Provides a supportive community environment for those seeking long-term recovery.

Minnesota Prevention & Recovery Alliance: Minnesota Prevention and Recovery Alliance (MnPRA) is an emerging Recovery Community Organization (RCO). Established in 2021 by Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) employees, MnPRA is secular and supports all pathways to recovery, ensuring that every community in Minnesota has equal and equitable access to both prevention and recovery resources.

Minnesota Recovery Connection: MRC is a member organization of Faces & Voices Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO). ARCO unites and supports the growing network of local, regional, and statewide recovery community organizations (RCOs).

NAMI Minnesota: Local in-person and online meeting information. NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.

Recovery Café Frogtown Facebook: Recovery Cafe Frogtown is a healing community for those traumatized by addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges.

Recovery Dharma Twin Cities (public Facebook page): Local in-person and online Recovery Dharma meeting information. Recovery Dharma offers an approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles that is peer-led and non-theistic. They welcome all those who wish to pursue recovery as part of their community.

SMART Recovery Twin Cities: Local in-person and online SMART Recovery meeting information. This site has been developed to support the needs of meetings in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Sober Fun Events Page (Twin Cities Area)

St. Paul Intergroup Online Store: Providing literature from Alcoholics Anonymous, the A.A. Grapevine, as well as sobriety accessories. 

The Retreat – Women in Recovery: On a mission to provide community and education to women seeking recovery

Twin Cities Wellness Center and Recovery Gym: “Incorporating fitness into the lives of those recovering!”

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