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: St. Paul
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 […]
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 […]
Radisson Blu hotel ‘attached’ to the Mall of America
Staying at the Radisson Blu hotel next to the Mall of America means you actually don’t have to step outside during your stay, unless you want to. The hotel is […]
Travels 2016: Exploring Minnesota
Minnesota may be best known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” but it could easily be called the “Land of 10,000 attractions.” It seems like we took in so many […]
Enjoying the beauty of St. Paul’s Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Minnesota’s Twin Cities offer people amazing free attractions. Our latest venture brought us to St. Paul’s Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Como Park combines two of our favorites – a […]