History lesson: The Santee 38+2
On Dec. 26, 1862, 38 of our iSanti Dakotah ancestors were publicly executed for their alleged roles during the Dakota-US War earlier that year. It remains the largest mass execution […]
Category: Minneapolis
Big Ten baseball: Iowa wins battle of pitchers over Indiana
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 […]
Legends and beauty highlight Minnesota capitol in St. Paul
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 […]
Pop a top – 12 indoor attractions to visit in the Twin Cities
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 […]
Holiday decorations, football highlight visit to Roseville, Minnesota
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 […]
How to relax and enjoy a Minnesota Vikings game in person
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 […]
Skol! US Bank Stadium – Home of the Minnesota Vikings
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 […]
Pumpkin Patch 2017: Midwestern round-up
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 […]
Soaking up the Minnesota State Fair
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 […]
Crayola Experience at the Mall of America – The champagne of crayons
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 […]