Sense of Place

Walking to the grocery store

After spending a week in Manhattan recently I was reminded of how much I love being able to walk to places… not only to parks, trails and entertainment but also...
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Wind Map… this is amazing!

This Wind Map is so amazing I just had to share! The snapshot below is from last Sunday morning… the live map is updated every hour and is in constant motion, showing the...
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Weisman Art Museum has distinctive Frank Gehry design

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...
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The most and least stressful US cities… Twin Cities score again!

The Twin Cities was ranked the least stressful place to live out of 50 US cities… a reflection of how much people love living here and why we love the Twin Cities! The Sperling study...
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Stillwater… a treasure trove of historic homes

Looking to buy a historic home but having a hard time finding what you are looking for? If living in a small city with strong community interest in historic preservation appeals to...
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General Mills Research Nature Area… one example of why Minnesota was named the country’s ‘Best Trails State’

Record breaking March temperatures in the 70s have been bringing people out to enjoy these spring-like days, and what better place to enjoy them than in our numerous parks, trails...
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Anodyne Coffeehouse… a Kingfield neighborhood gathering spot

With Minneapolis Kingfield neighborhood having one of the best walk scores in the city, it's not surprising that you will find numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and other businesses clustered...
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Trotter’s Cafe… serving fresh and local in St. Paul’s Merriam Park

When I stopped at Trotter's Cafe in St. Paul's Merriam Park yesterday morning they were sold out of fresh cinnamon rolls! With tables filled with both groups happily chatting and...
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