Life in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Art-A-Whirl, the largest open studio event in the country, is this weekend… plus a list of over 20 more Twin Cities Art Fairs this season

Minnesota is known for its thriving arts community, and nowhere is it more in evidence than in our numerous summer art fairs. They seem to start earlier every year, with...
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Minneapolis Christkindl Market… last weekend this year for this European inspired market

It seems there are more and more holiday markets popping up this year. If you are still looking for a unique gift, or just want to soak up some holiday...
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Minnesota is ranked one of the top five states to move to

According to a recent study by Consumer Affairs, a research and internet platform based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Minnesota was ranked number 4 of the top states to move to. They...
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Weisman Art Museum… and the shoe tree

The Weisman Art Museum on the campus of the University of Minnesota is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Twin Cities. Hugging the east bank of the Mississippi River, the distinctive Frank Gehry design...
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Happy City Index 2024… Minneapolis is the only US city in Golden “Happiest” Cities

The Institute for Quality of Life recently published their ranking of the happiest cities in the world. Because happiness does not mean the same thing to everyone, and different cities...
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Swede Hollow… in the shadow of St. Paul Brewery in the historic Hamm Brewing buildings

Swede Hollow and its immigrant story has been on my radar for almost 20 years, but last weekend was the first time I actually experienced it. The Art in the...
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Weavers Guild, coffee shop, bookstore, gift shop and more… all at Open Book

Driving by Open Book at 1011 Washington Ave S in downtown Minneapolis you might never guess how much the three renovated 100-year-old buildings that form OPEN BOOK encompasses. Their mission...
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Need a Break? Take a Picnic!

Photo Credit: sanctuaryhomedecor.com Summer is a season of hustle and bustle, especially if you are buying or selling a home! Maybe it would do you good to take a moment...
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