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Minneapolis Lakes: Lake Nokomis
Did you know that the state of Minnesota has more shoreline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined? Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and the city of Minneapolis is rich in lakes as well. We have over 22, in fact. Minn...
Celebrate the City at the Minneapolis Aquatennial
What is the Minneapolis Aquatennial? The Minneapolis Aquatennial is the official civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis. Four days of midsummer festivities for residents, workers, and visitors celebrate all that Minneapolis has to of...
Weekend Getaway: Minneapolis to La Crosse
Just a 2.5 hour drive from Minneapolis, La Crosse, Wisconsin has much to offer Minneapolitans in need of an escape. The drive itself is beautiful, and there are some great options for scenic views on the way down. The quickest route, US-52 sout...
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Visiting the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is an absolute must-see in Minneapolis. You can have a perfect day in Minneapolis almost for free, wandering around this incredible public park then heading over to an affordable area such as Eat Street...
The best places to welcome spring in Minneapolis
It's here! It's almost here? Though the day before publication, it's snowing outside my window, I know spring flowers aren't far away. Spring in Minneapolis is all the more welcome after a long, cold winter. There's a number of great places to ...
Spring Home Maintenance
As spring finally approaches here in Minnesota, it's time to start thinking about what to do to maintain your home after winter's snows and before summer's warm temperatures. While this list could be much longer, there are a few important maint...