What you should know before visiting Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul are not conjoined twins.
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Is it worth going downtown Minneapolis for Final Four festivities? Sure, if you want to sample Orange Vanilla Coke.
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Don't get me wrong -- I love Minneapolis. I live downtown Minneapolis. I spend a lot of time downtown at restaurants and attending shows in the theaters. I support downtown businesses. I explored the Tip-Off Tailgate on Nicollet Mall and the Final Four Fan Fest at the Minneapolis Convention Center mostly out of curiosity.… Read the rest
A Minnesotan’s guide to college basketball’s ultimate weekend
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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
Why Wednesday is the best day for Vikings fans to attend the Super Bowl Experience
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Vikings fans who are still a bit bummed about the NFC Championship game can at least some cash at the Super Bowl Experience on January 31. Wear your Vikings gear to get $5 off admission. Super Bowl Experience, located inside the Minneapolis Convention Center, is jam-packed with activities, including your chance to kick a field [...]… Read the rest
Folks are paying $4 to $65 to park downtown Minneapolis for 2 hours
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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.… Read the rest
When locals should go to ‘super’ events downtown Minneapolis (and how to get there)
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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… Read the rest
Twin Cities events: January 11 – 14
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From a Boat Show to a Bridal Show, I shared the best events happening around the Twin Cities on KSTP-TV. "Paw Patrol LIVE!": Friday, January 12 - Sunday, January 14 in Minneapolis Minneapolis Boat Show: Thursday, January 11 - Sunday, January 14 in Minneapolis Twin Cities Bridal Show: Sunday, January 14 in Saint Paul TeamNorthxTarget [...]… Read the rest
Guide: Twin Cities events leading up to the big game
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I had to make a spreadsheet to keep track of everything happening in the Twin Cities leading up to the big game at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4. I'm ready to help you find the best activities. Embrace the chaos -- we won't see anything this big come through Minnesota for decades!… Read the rest