Each summer since we’ve been in Minnesota we’ve gone on at least one camping trip. For the past several years we’ve gone to the same spot in the Jay Cooke State Park campground. One year we were rained out and got refunded for some of our reservation. Two years ago was the great flood that … More Wild River State Park – the annual camping trip
August 1, 2007 is one of those days that I will never forget. The day the interstate bridge collapsed. We sat agape in front of the TV watching all the coverage of this tragic event for the next several weeks. I used to go over that bridge on my way to the office about once … More 35W Bridge Remembrance Garden and Memorial
My husband and I have been eating at the Brauhaus for over 20 years now. Discovered by my in-laws, they clued us into this great place shortly after we arrived in Minnesota in the early 90s. It’s located along the Lake Country Scenic Byway on Highway 34 and just a few miles from the family … More The Brauhaus Restaurant – Akeley, MN
My daughter and I ventured over to the east bank campus of the University of Minnesota last weekend to do a little shopping. As a new employee of the university I received a 25% off coupon to use at any bookstore. It expired at the end of June and I needed a new sweatshirt to … More our adventure to Coffman Memorial Union, U of MN
“There was, there wasn’t . . . In a land far away – a great and mighty Kurdish tribe called the Babanis. The Babani men were known throughout the land for their patriotic sentiments, their fierce fighting habits and their sexual prowess. In contrast, the women were said to be kind, forgiving, hardworking and excellent … More Babani’s Kurdish Restaurant – St. Paul, MN
One of our favorite activities during the winter months is to visit the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Como Park. It’s a ten minute drive from our house and provides a nice refuge from the frigid weather. And boy howdy, have we ever had frigid weather this year! Not to mention the piles of snow we’ve … More Marjorie McNeely Conservatory – Como Park, St. Paul, MN
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