The best freebies at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair
I appeared on KSTP-TV's Twin Cities Live with a roundup of the best free items you can take home with you from the Minnesota State Fair.
Tag Archives: University of Minnesota
The Upper Midwest’s largest collection of LGBTQ material is in Minneapolis
The Tretter Collection in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies at the University of Minnesota has organizational newsletters, books, and more.
You Betcha: Brush up on your Minnesota slang
If you want to sound like a native Minnesotan, use these terms.
What you should know before visiting St. Paul
Give Me The Mike received promotional consideration from Visit Saint Paul 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
2019 Minnesota Holiday Lights Display Guide
The best holiday light displays around Minnesota, presented by Sam's Christmas Village and Light Tour.
The can’t-miss building at the Minnesota State Fair
It doesn't sound super fun, but there's a lot happening inside the Agriculture Horticulture Building at the Minnesota State Fair. I appeared on KSTP's Twin Cities Live to share some of my highlights. If you miss out on the First Kiss Apple, it's still worth a visit to the Minnesota Apples booth for a Cider [...]… Read the rest
5 best museums in Minnesota
One museum offers Minnesotans free access to ancestry.com.
A Minnesotan’s guide to college basketball’s ultimate weekend
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
The Saint Paul butcher shop only promoted by word of mouth
There's a butcher shop on the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus, and it's open to the public.