It looked more like a battle between two top seeds rather the lowest and highest seeded teams. In a pitching duel, eighth-seeded Iowa managed to score a 4-2 victory over the league’s regular season champion Indiana in Wednesday’s opening round of the Big Ten baseball tournament. Following a day when all four lower seeded teams […]
One of the country’s greatest politicians and a Minnesota legend stands outside the state capitol in St. Paul, facing the building, as if he is telling leaders to represent their state properly and do the right thing. Hubert H. Humphrey served as a mayor, U.S. Senator and Vice President during his 33-year political career. A […]
Snow and cold temps should never discourage people from visiting Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The area, including Minneapolis, St. Paul and suburbs, offers visitors at least a dozen indoor attractions worthy of a wintertime trip. While outdoor activities are abundant, such as snowshoe hiking and Roseville’s outdoor ice skating oval, we tend to enjoy the indoors […]
While football was our main reason for a trip to the Twin Cities, we had plenty of time to check out some holiday attractions, as well as play construction worker and try the famous Jucy Lucy, among a few other activities. Rosedale Center welcomed Santa Claus to a new seasonal home at the Winter Castle. […]
It’s game day! No matter where you live or which football team you root for, attending a game can be an expensive and time-consuming event. We found a great way to attend a Minnesota Vikings game at US Bank Stadium without the stress and hassle of driving downtown and finding a place to park. We […]
It resembles a Viking ship. Fans celebrate Norse lore inside. US Bank Stadium – home of the Minnesota Vikings – honors the region’s Scandinavian heritage throughout. None bigger than on game day, when more than 66,000 fans – dressed in purple and gold – chant “SKOL!” and cheer the team to victory. For me, a […]
Labor Day is behind us. Kids are in school. That can only mean one thing – it’s pumpkin patch season. Believe it or not, pumpkin patches around the country will be opening within the next week or so. In the Midwest, one of the nation’s best pumpkin patches opens its doors, err, maze, this weekend. […]
Audibles are part of the game in football, but what about when the fair gods decide the day you’re going to the Minnesota State Fair that it’s a good day for rain? Well, I guess you make sure to have a jacket or poncho and a favorite ball cap on, because that’s the only way […]
They’re the Mercedes Benz of crayons. They are what other crayons dream of being. They are Crayola crayons. So, it seems fitting that the top of the line colors have a home worthy of them, right? The Crayola Experience at the Mall of America is like the Taj Mahal of crayons. With its colorful stuffed […]
It’s opening day for baseball fans. The crack of the bat. The smell of a glove’s leather. Baseball is back. Will the Chicago Cubs repeat as World Series champs? Will Cleveland end its baseball title drought? Doesn’t matter; everyone thinks their team is good enough to win it all…right now. As you grab a hot […]
