If you're looking to avoid the biggest crowds at the Minnesota State Fair, historically there are two days where you'll have better luck.
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Downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul are not conjoined twins.
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Saint Paul, Minnesota may be the smaller twin of the Twin Cities, but it has a whole lot of charm and plenty to do. Here’s some advice for planning a trip to Minnesota’s Capitol city.… Read the rest
Parking at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is a headache. Don’t do it.
And in 2019, Metro Transit’s free Park and Ride shuttle lots have filled up quickly, some days before 11 am.
So how the heck do you get to the Great Minnesota Get Together?… Read the rest
The Minnesota State Fair is the Great Minnesota Get Together, but how do you get two million people to the Fairgrounds?
Unless you arrive when gates open or have handicap parking access, I really do not recommend parking on the Fairgrounds.… Read the rest
The best in college men’s basketball make their way to Minneapolis April 5-8, 2019. Like when Minnesota hosted Super Bowl LII in 2018, there is plenty to do. Here’s a guide of what you can discover.
I explored the Tip-Off Tailgate and Final Four Fan Fest on Friday.… Read the rest
After seeing one downtown Minneapolis ramp charging $65 for a parking spot on Friday night, I took to the streets to see what other parking ramps and lots are charging.
Fast facts:
- The cheapest ramp I found was $8, and it was underground parking, meaning your car would stay warm.
My co-worker Brittany described Super Bowl LIVE as a winter version of the Minnesota State Fair. That’s extremely accurate. There’s plenty of food to eat, live music to enjoy and you can watch a local or national television newscast.
What is Super Bowl LIVE?… Read the rest
Based on previous years, around one million visitors are expected to trek to Minneapolis and Saint Paul in the days leading up to the big game on Sunday, February 4. In perspective, the Minnesota State Fair had nearly two million visitors…over the course of 12 days.… Read the rest
