Experiencing the 1860’s at Fort Snelling
Fort Snelling is a military post constructed on the bluffs above the Mississippi River in 1825. In use through the end of World War II, this fort that once marked the far northern edge of 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
Here be dragons . . . and dancing in Saint Paul
This weekend it is possible to visit Asia without ever leaving Saint Paul simply by attending the local Dragon Festival. I use links to improve your experience using this website. Some may be affiliate links Read More …
The Capitol grounds in Saint Paul
Brian and I slipped away from our desks at lunch today to try out my new toy on a quick tour of the Capitol grounds. Exploring Saint Paul
Bridge Building in Minneapolis
I got to take a field trip to Minneapolis to see the new Interstate 35 W bridge construction. It’s quite a project — even if my view of it was hindered a bit by the Read More …
May Day! Minneapolis, Minnesota
For decades In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre in Minneapolis put on an elaborate May Day parade – true street theater. Somehow we’d never gotten around to seeing it until 2008. Read More …
May flowers at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
My own garden is starting to look as if it were actually spring, so I thought it would be a good day to see what was in bloom at Eloise Butler Wildflower Gardens in Minneapolis. Read More …
Exploring Minneapolis, Minnesota
Architecture and Street Scenes Photographing the Weisman (May 21, 2012) Photographing the Guthrie (May 12, 2012) The Guthrie (and Mill City Museum (July 6, 2010) Urbanity Along the Mississippi River (July 23, 2011) Art and Read More …