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Category Archives: Activities
The Foshay Tower
If you have been to Minneapolis, you have most likely seen the Foshay Tower. The Foshay Tower was really the first skyscraper in Minneapolis and was built in 1929 remaining the tallest building in Minneapolis until the IDS tower opened … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Relocation
Tagged Foshay, Foshay Tower, Great Depression, IDS, Minneapolis, skyscraper, Wilbur Foshay
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Fishing Opener 2013
It’s that weekend of the year again – fishing opener in Minnesota. The season officially opens at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. This year it was almost delayed because of the long winter and late ice out on the lakes but it … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Events, Outdoor Recreation, Relocation
Tagged fishing license, fishing opener, ice, lakes, Minnesota, walleye
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A Grand Avenue
If you live in the Twin Cities you need to make sure you make it to Grand Avenue in St. Paul! Grand Avenue itself is about 5 miles long, but there is a 1 mile stretch between Lexington and Dale … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Events, Food, Relocation, Shopping
Tagged Cafe Latte, Grand Avenue, Lexington, shopping, st. paul, Woullet's Bakery
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Legos In Minneapolis
Have you heard of Brickmania Toyworks? I think most everyone has played with Legos at some point the the Brickmania Toyworks takes Legos to a whole new level in Northeast Minneapolis! Daniel Siskind founded the Brickmania Toyworks in 1999. He … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Relocation
Tagged Brickmania Toyworks, legos, Minneapolis, train club, trains
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Macy’s Flower Show
Once again it is that time of year for the Macy’s Flower Show which has become a Minneapolis tradition. Macy’s has their flower show in 5 different cities, Minneapolis, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia. This year’s show, … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Relocation, Seasons
Tagged Asia, auditorium, Bachmanns, flower show, India, Macy's, spring, Twin Cities
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Spring in Minnesota
Whether you are new to Minnesota or not I’m sure this March you are wondering what has happened to spring? Last year March was also a strange spring with record or near record high temperatures on many days. March 2013 … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Facts, Seasons
Tagged Minnesota, snow, spring, sun, winter, yard work
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Relocating With Kids
Moving is hard on anyone, but often times the kids get really stressed out about it and the parents are just too busy to realize it especially if you are relocating out of your current area. What can you do … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Relocation
Tagged child, kids, memories, moving, new home, new school, relocation
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Dear Diary
After another round of shoveling today, this story came to mind. I don’t know who wrote it originally but I’ve had it “typed” on a piece of paper that someone gave me for years now. I have seen various versions … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Relocation, Weather
Tagged deer, deer season, Minnesota, shovel, shovelling, snow, snowplow, snowplow driver, white stuff
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Roller Derby Anyone
When most people think of Minnesota, they think of mosquitos, cold or snow but how about a roller derby? Meet the Minnesota Roller Girls! They are a member of the female only, skater owned, flat track roller derby league. The … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Events, Relocation, Sports
Tagged bout, Minnesota Roller Girls, MNRG, Roller Derby, Roller Girls, st. paul
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