Minnesota Archives

Free Fun in the Minneapolis Riverfront District, Minnesota

November 17, 2018October 2, 2013

One of the things I love the most about Minneapolis is that there are so many great things to do outside – for free! One of the best areas to visit during a trip there for free fun is the Minneapolis Riverfront District, which is part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, one …

The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota

April 19, 2018June 10, 2013

The biggest ball of twine in Minnesota is in Darwin, about an hour and a half west of Minneapolis. Really. The ball is inside a plexiglass pagoda to protect it from the weather and the visitors. I have always wondered what it smelled like. I hate to think I may never know. The allure of …

The Great Minnesota iPhone Get-Together

April 5, 2018September 5, 2009

Here are some of the sights and sounds I captured with my iPhone at the Minnesota State Fair. Listen!