minneapolis blog posts
These posts are from our community site areavoices.com. Areavoices connects you to your community. Effortlessly share your photos, your videos and your thoughts. Start a blog at areavoices.com. » It's free.
NEW PLATEAUSUnknown Ordinances: Why Fines Aren't Fine for Budget Use
Pop quiz: In the city of Minneapolis how far from a driveway should your bumper be when you park on the street? Four feet, two feet, five feet, one inch, ten feet? I asked this question to ten resi...
5/16/12 at 10:33 AM Vikings Stadium Kerfuffle 4/24/12 at 9:27 AM
The Witches Next Door 4/9/12 at 9:14 AM
ADDICTED TO RUNNINGAn easy 6
After heading home from work on Monday, I went straight to my laptop and logged in. With 2 competing issues hampering my running, I'm determined to work on some weaknesses and beat the rash of health-...
5/8/12 at 4:38 PM A good running rhythm 6/8/11 at 8:18 AM
Closer to fine 6/7/11 at 9:15 AM
SLOWING THE RACING MINDGetting Wild in the City!
Fridays are hectic days in my office, but last week turned interesting when a hen turkey decided to take a walk right in front of my office windows. Believe me when I say I was surprised! What has...
4/3/12 at 5:30 AM Super Savories in the City 12/31/11 at 7:30 AM
A Restaurant is Your Support Group? 12/1/11 at 9:51 AM
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLESAmbridge-Woodlawn Bridge to be rehabbed. A step in the right direction for preserving Pennsylvania's (remaining) historic bridges?
There is an old saying that was mentioned many years ago by British author Kazuo Ishiguro which stated that in order to be successful, one has to work within his own boundaries and with the resources ...
3/16/12 at 7:31 PM Fort Steuben Bridge Comes Down- Bridge Parts Saved 2/23/12 at 8:07 AM
Salisbury Bridge (Meeker County, Minnesota) 11/25/11 at 7:07 AM
STAFF BLOGCAPITOL CHATTERStadium backers say deal to be announced Thursday
Minnesota Vikings stadium supporters say they will announce a deal Thursday that could lead to a new home for the states professional football team. Team officials, state leaders and Minneapolis offi...
2/29/12 at 11:21 PM Minneapolis 'all but out' of convention consideration 12/20/10 at 5:24 AM
THE FLENSBURGER FILESFirst you walk, then we talk!
Like many of us, I had my favorite teams to cheer for when I grew up in rural Minnesota. In the summer, there were the Twins in baseball; the winter time consisted of split shifts between the Timberwo...
11/17/11 at 5:41 AM
ALL ABOUT FOODWeekend Baking: Blueberry Basil Bubble
With some organic blueberries and a sweet, juicy organic nectarine, I made two bowls of simple summer bubble. Flavored with minced basil leaves and balsamic vinegar and sweetened with a touch of honey...
8/26/11 at 7:45 AM Cracked Pepper and Chives Bread Two Ways 5/22/11 at 12:01 AM
Weekend Baking: Apricot-Almond-Pistachio-White Chocolate Biscotti 4/1/11 at 6:10 AM
MODERN-DAY JANEReally REALLY glad my dancing years were BEFORE digital cameras
We spent the weekend in Minneapolis at a reunion for some of Aaron's college classmates. The schedule included a Twins game Friday evening, which I wisely skipped. My brother Dave & his lovely wif...
6/20/11 at 4:32 PM Sunny days are so much cheaper. 5/11/11 at 4:37 PM
STAFF BLOGTWIN PORTS BUSINESSLocal salvager says exodus to Cities OK
Locals preservationists were irked when a Minneapolis salvager of used building materials got the contract to strip the historic homes being razed for a new Walgreens and more hospital parking in Dulu...
3/4/11 at 1:56 PM Who made $1.9 million last year in Duluth? 8/6/10 at 7:47 AM
How big is Allete? 6/28/10 at 9:14 AM
LAGNIAPPEHolly Jolly Adventure 2010
I tried to instigate a round of caroling Saturday afternoon on the light rail train in the Twin Cities, but my fellow passengers just werent in a singing mood. Being stuck for two hours in extremely ...
12/16/10 at 10:00 AM Surfing the skyway 2/18/10 at 5:00 AM
Holidazed 12/14/09 at 5:00 AM
HEALTHY TIDBITSMinneapolis Convention Center Has Lots of Great Events
Go to the Mpls. Convention Center to participate in lots of great events in Oct. and November. www.minneapolisconventioncenter.com For example, on The 24th is a Wedding Fair. Check out the website a...
10/17/10 at 1:02 PM Living With Breat Cancer Conference, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 9/8/10 at 9:53 AM
UP NORTH SPORTS REPORTWeekend with the Vikings, golfing in Duluth
Hello, back up north again from an extended working (and fun) weekend. I made my way down to the Dome Sunday to catch the Vikings-Ravens game and was able to get a field photo credential to shoot the...
10/20/09 at 9:03 PM
STAFF BLOGRINK & RUNHot Stockholm, Cool Minneapolis
Temperatures neared 85 degrees for Sunday's Stockholm Marathon in Sweden. News Tribune writer Mark Stodghill, a racing veteran, made his international debut and got to the fin...
5/31/09 at 10:50 AM
RSS Feeds