Walkable Neighborhoods

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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Old Muskego Church, first Norwegian Lutheran church in the US

An old hand-built log meeting house quietly sits on a hill overlooking the campus of Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul… so well tucked away you wouldn't know it was there...
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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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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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Find where to live to match Your Lifestyle

Finally… an innovative Lifestyle Search system where you can visually see the relationships between things important to you in deciding where to live! Looking to live within a 1/2 mile...
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Which city condo view would you choose?

I showed condos in downtown Minneapolis yesterday in two very wonderful but very different complexes… both with stunning views but with distinctly different personalities. The view on the left is from The...
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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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