Category Archives: Neighborhoods

Trick or Treat: The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween in the Twin Cities

Posted on October 30, 2016 by wendycarson

Trick or Treat: The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween in the Twin Cities This article originally appeared on the WCCO/CBS Minnesota website. It can be viewed in its original setting here.  Here are six great neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in the Minneapolis-St. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Feel-Good Story

Posted on December 8, 2015 by wendycarson

Minnesota may be known for its cold temperatures and snowy weather during the holiday season, but the generosity of some in Rosemount, MN will warm the hearts of many. On November 28, a couple left a record-setting donation of $500,000 … Continue reading →

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Eagan: One of America’s Safest Neighborhoods

Posted on November 6, 2015 by wendycarson

In another example of a Minnesota city being recognized as a great place to live, Wendy’s hometown of Eagan, Minnesota was recently ranked as the 5th best city to live in a study by 24/7 Wall St, a business news and opinion … Continue reading →

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The Twin Cities: Top Cities In the US to Live In

Posted on November 4, 2015 by wendycarson

Top Cities in the US: Minneapolis and St. Paul The news and lifestyle website Patch of Earth recently ranked the 8 Absolute Top Cities In the US to Live In, and Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul came … Continue reading →

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Halloween has a Capital City, and it’s in Minnesota

Posted on October 6, 2015 by wendycarson

In the Northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities, you may be surprised to find a slice of Halloween history. In fact, the city of Anoka is officially the “Halloween Capital of the World.” While our modern version of the Halloween holiday … Continue reading →

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The Twin Cities from a New Perspective

Posted on August 12, 2015 by wendycarson

Whether you’ve lived in the Twin Cities your entire life, or if you’ve never set foot in the “land of 10,000 lakes”, photographer Chad Halvorson’s unique image compilation is sure to change your perception of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The … Continue reading →

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Food Truck Fair In Uptown

Posted on June 28, 2013 by wendycarson

This Sunday, June 30th from 3-8pm is the Food Truck Fair in Uptown. No worries – if you attended last year and found it chaotic, this year they have made many changes.  There is no entrance fee, and twice as … Continue reading →

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Holiday Lights

Posted on December 7, 2012 by wendycarson

Now that the snow is starting to fall and the temperatures as well, it is time to think about taking in some holiday lights.  It is always fun to just drive around neighborhoods to see some fun displays but there … Continue reading →

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Why the Twin Cities are great

Posted on November 17, 2012 by wendycarson

You are moving to this area and are asking yourself – Why are the Twin Cities great – you are not alone Probably the greatest thing about living in the Twin Cities is the diversity.  In the cities themselves, there … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Facts

Posted on October 23, 2012 by wendycarson

I came across this video about the greater Minneapolis area with beautiful photography and lots of Twin Cities facts.  For anyone moving here it will be enlightening and if you already are here, some facts will be a surprise to … Continue reading →

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