Midwest Things to see and do Travel Articles

Minneapolis, Minnesota – October 2001

Copeland’s of New Orleans Restaurant Downtown 2 South 7th Street (Hennepin and 7th Ave) Ph: 612-341-2445 Cajun food in Minnesota? That’s right, and it’s good too. Although I think they may have dumbed down the spices for us Minnesotans. The mood in the restaurant is low key and high profile. Everyone seems to do a [...]

Minneapolis, Minnesota – September 2001

Massacre at Dark River A fish tail without a head “Stop at the El Toro and ask,” Those were her mom’s direct orders, and since it was a bar, we were more than happy to oblige. Our mission was to find out any information we could about the upcoming Minnesota Old Time Fiddle Championship. We [...]

Minneapolis, Minnesota – August 2001

August is the month of art, or at least art fairs. The strange part is the fairs attempt to compete with each other. The three main fairs, The Uptown, The Powderhorn, and the Loring Park are all scheduled for the same weekend. The first weekend in August. The original, The Uptown Art Fair (612-823-4581), claims [...]

Minneapolis, Minnesota – July 2001

It’s July in Minnesota, it’s at least 85° almost everyday and everywhere you look there are fireworks going off. The one thing you have to remember, is that in Minnesota fireworks are illegal. Even on the 4th of July. However, the local authorities tend to look the other way for the majority of this month. [...]

Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 2001

It’s here! It’s here! Summer is finally here and it’s warm almost every day. Sometimes downright hot. But it won’t last very long, so, get outside. I don’t care what you do – just GET OUTSIDE. Everyone else will be outside and you will have so many things to do, you won’t know where to [...]

Minneapolis, Minnesota – May 2001

A good place to realize exactly how diverse Minnesota culture is would be to visit the St. Paul River Centre in Downtown St. Paul. The 69th Anniversary of The Festival of Nations takes place May 4-6. The River Centre will host 100 ethnic groups and their historic traditions including, folk dance, food, cultural exhibits, and [...]

Minneapolis Travel Guide – Useful Phone Numbers

Emergency: 911 Road Conditions: 651-405-6030 TC Tix (cheap tickets): 612-288-2060 Ticketmaster 612-989-5151 Planes, Trains and Autos Northwest/KLM: 800-225-2525 America West: 800-235-9292 American: 800-433-7300 Continental: 800-784-4444 Delta: 800-325-1999 Iceland Air: 800-223-5500 Sun Country: 800-752-1218 TWA: 800-221-2000 United: 800-241-6522 USAir: 800-428-4322 MSP International Airport: 612-726-5500 Amtrak Train Service: 800-872-7245 City Bus (MTC): 612-373-3333 Airport Express: 612-827-7777 Long [...]

Minneapolis, Minnesota – March 2001

Life on Lyndale Avenue can be so much fun. Especially when you visit Intermedia Arts (612-871-4444, 2822 Lyndale Ave). There is always something cool and unusual going on at this gallery, theater, stage. March is no exception. Try the Young Artists’ Cabaret, on the last Tuesday of every month. Young Artists’ are invited to show [...]

Minneapolis, Minnesota – General Info

Fast Facts Orientation Minneapolis is very grid-like. Avenues run north/south; streets run east/west. There are a lot of one-ways, but the next street over usually runs the opposite direction. Please remember there are always exceptions. St. Paul – The capital of Minnesota and the other city that makes up the “twin cities”. Even though it’s [...]

Minneapolis, Minnesota – February 2001

The West Bank The west bank of Minneapolis is a curious place. Being part of University territory, this is apparently where their cultural diversity experiments take place. Cedar Avenue hosts an amazing amount of different types of Bars, Restaurants, and mini markets. As if to ease your transition into this melting pot, the west end [...]