You Say “Polar Vortex,” I Say “Arctic Front” It’s been a mild enough, blissfully snow-free Winter in the Twin Cities (at least so far) that overnight dustings — like last night’s — still seem novel if not a bit magical. The photo above shows one of the many picturesque bridges over the Minnehaha Creek, which...Read More
City Lakes Multiple Choice Test your knowledge of the Twin Cities, and answer the following multiple choice question: “Which of the following city lakes is ringed by upper bracket homes, has gorgeous nature and wildlife views, and is less than four miles from Downtown Minneapolis?” A. Cedar Lake. B. Lake Calhoun. C. Lake of the...Read More
Not in Kansas Fargo Anymore I can’t honestly say whether “You betcha!” died a natural death, or succumbed to self-conscious disuse in the wake of relentless satire in/from movies like “Fargo” (by native sons the Coen brothers, no less). Regardless, you don’t hear the expression very often in the Twin Cities anymore (if you ever did)....Read More
Highway 100 Between 394 and 62 on Weekends Even with all the advance notice about pending construction, it’s still a bit eerie to see six or so miles of what’s ordinarily heavily trafficked Twin Cities freeway . . . completely empty. You know it’s a major hassle when the “Detour” signs direct drivers to Highway...Read More
What’s the best kind of snowfall? The kind you don’t have to shovel. Thanks to a strong, late March sun, the 4″ or so that fell overnight in the Twin Cities will be gone by Wednesday, when temps locally are expected to be in the 40’s. P.S.: It’s the 4″ in May that bring out...Read More
Al Fresco Dining & Drinking . . . in the 40’s° People in the U.S. Southwest — when the mercury hits 110° (or some such) in the Summer — will protest, “But, it’s a dry heat.” Similarly, when the sun is out and temp’s in the Twin Cities finally lurch above 40° (local high yesterday: 43°),...Read More
