Orchids at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is in full swing with all the farm animals, midway rides, and fried food on a stick anyone could ever hope for. But there are also less well-known attractions that some Read More …
Category: Minneapolis / Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area
Travel guides and stories about the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area in the American state of Minnesota
After Dark at Mickey’s Dinner, Saint Paul, Minnesota
On one of the first warm evenings of spring, we took the convertible out and headed downtown to photograph the city at night. Despite gorgeous weather, the streets were nearly empty. There wasn’t a lot Read More …
Spring Arrives in Irvine Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Spring has come late to Minnesota, but now that it has arrived, it has arrived in full-force. There are blossoms everywhere, including Irvine Park – the historic heart of Saint Paul. I use links to Read More …
Shimmering Sculpture at Union Depot, Saint Paul, Minnesota
I wandered down to St. Paul’s newly restored Union Depot the other night to get a few shots during the blue hour. I use links to improve your experience using this website. Some may be Read More …
Paper magic at the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis
I’ll never look at one of those cut-paper snowflakes the same way after seeing Papercut! The Incredible Psaligraphy of Karen Bit Vejle at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The magic of paper in Read More …
“Made in Minnesota” at the Nash Gallery, Minneapolis, Minnesota
This sweet show at the University of Minnesota’s Katherine Nash Gallery almost came and went without our noticing. Almost. As it happens, late in the week I came across a short notice on the show Read More …
Faded Beauty at the Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota’s state capitol is a beauty, but it’s become a bit of a faded beauty over the years. Maybe not quite as faded as in these pictures, but you get the idea. Fortunately, a project Read More …
20/20 Hindsight at the Weisman in Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota has been celebrating 20 years of collecting great art since moving into the shimmering Gehry building on the Mississippi River. While the building itself is entrancing, Read More …
Como Conservatory and Japanese Garden, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Como Conservatory and Japanese garden offer a chance to connect with nature through carefully maintained gardens. Como Conservatory As our gloomy spring weather continues, a quick trip to the tropics seems in order. Thanks to Read More …
Como Park is in Bloom, Saint Paul, Minnesota
While spring has been slow to come this year, the trees have (finally) burst into bloom. It is still too cool and rainy to come to the park for a picnic or a concert, but Read More …