Take a look at this picture — of TCF Stadium field, minutes after the conclusion of the Minnesota – Penn State football game this afternoon — and tell me if you can guess who won. Need a hint? Minnesota’s team colors are maroon and gold . . .Read More
Minnesota Gophers vs. San Jose State (9/20/14) San Jose State clearly didn’t have an overpowering running game yesterday (I was there with my older son and my Dad). But, their running back still appeared to be gaining at least a few yards on most plays. So, it was puzzling to hear the public address announcer keep announcing...Read More
Twin Cities’ Newest Light Rail Corridor Maybe they could’ve named it “the orange line.” That way, no one would be able to say that the Twin Cities’ spanking-new light rail corridor connecting downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul — officially, the green line — “runs through the West Bank.” Not THAT West Bank If you don’t know...Read More
You’d guess (or at least, I would) that a “natatorium” would have something to do with the fashion industry — perhaps the venue for all those “glam” runway shows in Paris and New York(??). Instead, it turns out to be a fancy name for . . . a swimming pool. An indoor swimming pool — in this case, an...Read More
Location, Location, Location; or, “Ringside Seat” You might guess that a home with an eagle’s nest across the street would be in the middle of nowhere. Unh-unh. In this case, “across the street” would be the Mississippi River, less than 2 miles southeast of the University of Minnesota and Downtown Minneapolis, and about six miles west of...Read More
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin This Saturday How do you know that the Minnesota Gopher football team is having a banner year? It’s not their 8-2 record, wins over powerhouses Nebraska and Penn State, or even their (brief) appearance in “Top 25” polls. Give up? It’s their (prime time) game time: specifically, 2:30 p.m this Saturday vs....Read More
