A River Runs Through It (Diagonally) Quick! Test your knowledge of Minneapolis’ quirky geography (or at least, quirky neighborhood names), and see if you know which of the following are real terms, used by the locals . . . and which aren’t: A. “North Minneapolis” B. “South Minneapolis” C. “West Minneapolis” D. “East Minneapolis” E....Read More
The Twin Cities’ Most Valuable Free (Public) Real Estate When Minnesotans think of portaging, they usually have in mind carrying a canoe between two lakes somewhere in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota. So, what’s bike portaging? When the quickest way to get from one paved road to another is to carry your...Read More
A River Runs Through It (Diagonally) Quick! Test your knowledge of Minneapolis’ quirky geography (or at least, quirky neighborhood names), and see if you know which of the following are real terms, used by the locals . . . and which aren’t: A. “North Minneapolis” B. “South Minneapolis” C. “West Minneapolis” D. “East Minneapolis” E....Read More
Whitney Lofts Unit Overlooking the Mississippi River OK, so the “For Sale” condo with 17.5′ ceilings and spectacular views of the Mississippi River (photo, above) is listed for only $2.875M. But, that just buys the shell — the unit is currently unfinished, raw space. Assuming that it costs $500/square foot to finish the 4,100 square...Read More
Not a Drive-By!!! What: 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Lexington-Riverside condo with 1,470 square feet, plus 3-Season Porch.** Where: in Lilydale (adjacent to Mendota Heights) on the Mississippi River, 5 minutes from the Airport. When: on the market Friday (5/17/19). How much: $265,000. Who: listed by Edina Realty – City Lakes’ Ross Kaplan. The brick-and-stone front of...Read More
