Life in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Desnoyer Park… once planned to be the site of the State Capitol

Desnoyer Park is part of St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, named for Governor William Merriam and his developer father. This area has long been considered the midpoint between Minneapolis and St....
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Mort’s Deli… a taste of New York in the heart of Golden Valley

Craving an authentic New York Style Jewish deli sandwich, but where to go in the Twin Cities? After the Lincoln Del closed in 2000 there was a void until Mort's Delicatessen opened...
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Onion domes in Minnesota

My head turned as I drove past the striking St. Katherine Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Arden Hills when I was out showing houses yesterday. One of only two Ukranian Orthodox parishes in Minnesota according...
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Milwaukee Avenue Historic District – Minneapolis Seward Neighborhood’s unique walker’s paradise

Only two blocks long, the Milwaukee Avenue Historic District is Seward Neighborhood's shining star. This group of small homes built between 1884 and 1890 was the first planned workers' community in Minneapolis, attracting immigrants...
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The Coffee Shop NE… the ‘Cheers’ of Audubon Park

The Coffee Shop Northeast is one of those intimate coffee shops that immediately makes you feel at home… like you are already part of the neighborhood. I met new clients...
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Indoor rock climbing opens in historic Minneapolis ice house

When you think of Minneapolis, rock climbing may not be one of the first things that comes to your mind. Even though there are no rock faces in Minneapolis, Minnesota has...
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One-of-a-kind museum on the shores of Lake Calhoun

Lake Calhoun is the largest of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, and a popular destination for walkers, joggers, bikers and joy riders… a great place to see the city skyline, people watch and...
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Where to find the best authentic French baguettes in the Twin Cities

Craving an authentic French baguette? The kind that is crispy and flaky on the outside, light and tender on the inside? We are blessed with many wonderful bakeries in the Twin...
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