Category Archives: Events

June in Minnesota

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

Finally the snow has melted away and we have put our winter coats in storage, now what will we do here in Minnesota?  Right now it is looking like a cooler summer than normal but you just never know when … Continue reading →

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Fishing Opener 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

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 →

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A Grand Avenue

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

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 →

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Roller Derby Anyone

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

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 →

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Red Bull Crashed Ice 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

For the second year in a row St. Paul will be hosting the Red Bull Crashed Ice competition. Two hundred of the toughest, fastest, ice cross downhill racers will go head-to-head through a downhill course full of mind-and-body-bending jumps, turns … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Ice Castle

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Don’t miss out on the ice castle being built in the parking lot at the Mall of America in Bloomington!  The castle will open on New Year’s Eve, December 31, and stay open until February 20, weather permitting. This is … Continue reading →

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Holiday Events in the Twin Cities

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

The holiday season has begun and you may be wondering what is going on in the Twin Cities this season.  There are many different events, many are free and many are family friendly.  I will touch on just a few … Continue reading →

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Royal Visit

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

Minnesota has a strong Scandinavian heritage, and the Swedes are a big part of that. Minneapolis has the American Swedish Institute which was started when Swan Turnblad, head of a  Swedish immigrant family built a castle like mansion with a … Continue reading →

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Parade of Homes 2012

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

The 64th annual Fall Parade of Homes is starting this Saturday, September 8th and runs through Sunday September 30th. Prices of the homes range from $139,000 to $2,780,000 and they are located throughout the Twin Cities Metro area. Admission to … Continue reading →

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State Fair Time

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

It is already that time of year, time for the big Minnesota Get-Together, otherwise known as the Minnesota State Fair!  This year the fair runs from August 23 to September 3.  Last year 1.769,872 people attended the fair, it was … Continue reading →

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