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If you take a look at Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, you'll find that they are located very close together. In fact, there are only really separated by the Mississippi River and there is a bridge in between them. However, even though they are close geographically, and known as the "Twin Cities" they are actually worlds apart. It is very curious that two cities that are located right next to each other are so entirely different, but there are some reasons behind this phenomenon. Here is a closer look at the Minneapolis St. Paul rivalry, where it started, and the things that seem to keep it going on today. Different Beginnings of the Cities First of all, when it comes to Minneapolis[..]

The 2009 season is close at hand and the pro draft is about to begin. For the devout Minnesota Vikings fans these are some of those special moments to savor. Talk is rampant about the possibility of acquiring quarterback Jay Cutler. Having Cutler lead the team would be appealing to a large number of fans and would certainly send the demand for Minnesota Vikings tickets into the stratosphere. Although he seems to be a perfect fit for the offensive play of this team Cutler's fate is still in limbo, but that doesn't stop the fans from dreaming about watching one of the top 10 NFL quarterbacks play for the Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings Have Many Franchise Moments to Remember At their very[..]

Trees Removal-Sometimes it will help the sale of your home. Sometimes a tree gets to the point where it is necessary to say goodbye to it. In the Twin Cities area of Minnesota (Minneapolis/St Paul) we are battling Dutch Elm Disease. Recent editions of our paper have warned us that in a few years we could be facing the green ash borer. This would truly be unfortunate as we have some great old trees in MN. If you have a diseased tree-remove it. The seller's disclosure statement requires you to disclose it, so it will be an issue. Rather than pretending it will go away, spend the money to remove the tree and avoid an issue that could prevent buyer reluctance. What about healthy trees that[..]

Saint Paul, along with being the capital of Minnesota and is also the main transportation center which has national level reputation for its local government, beautiful architecture and above all quality of life. Minneapolis with Saint Paul is considered good place for developing a business. This city is also industrial, commercial, and financial center and shares an international airport with Minneapolis. These factors contribute towards increasing the scope of employment here. More and more people migrate to this city each year seeking a better life for them. You will be able to find Saint Paul MN jobs with diverse manufactures in the sheet metal; electrical; construction, and medical[..]

Even if many fans of baseball are just a little familiar with Minnesota Twin's history and tend to actually think of the team as one of the expansion teams, probably since the start of their playing history didn't begin until 1961. Even though they did not start playing for Minneapolis until then, the franchise was actually one of American League's first eight teams. They originated not near the Twin Cities in Minnesota, but in the Washington, D.C. area, where they were formerly named the Washington Senators, next into the Nationals where the country kept referring to them as Washington Senators, but then the team's owners decided to officially take on the nickname of the Senators a few[..]

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and ispleased to have as our guest, Tom Watson, author and freelancephotojournalist. Tom is the author of: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Twin Cities: and The Best in Tent Camping: Minnesota:(Both published by Menasha Ridge Publishing) Tom also is the author of How To Think Like A Survivor: A Guide For Wilderness Emergencies (coming out summer of '05, published by Creative Publishing, International) Good day Tom and thanks for agreeing to participate in our interview. Norm: When did your passion for hiking and camping begin and what kept you going? Tom: Good day to you and thank you for this opportunity. My dad was prettyactive in the outdoors. After leaving[..]

There is a lot of excitement in the Twin Cities lately around Twins baseball. For the first time since 1981, there will be outdoor baseball in Minnesota. The Twins moved indoors to the Metrodome in 1982, but were quite comfortable there. They won numerous division titles and even won a pair of World Series in 1987 and 1991. Ultimately though, baseball is a game that is meant to be played outdoors on grass. That is what has Twins so excited for April. That is when the brand new Target Field will open as the new outdoor home of the Twins. For two seasons it will be the newest ballpark in baseball until the new Florida Marlins Stadium opens in 2012, and it could bring the All-Star game to[..]

if many fans of baseball are just a little familiar with Minnesota Twin's history and tend to actually think of the team as one of the expansion teams, probably since the start of their playing history didn't begin until 1961. Even though they did not start playing for Minneapolis until then, the franchise was actually one of American League's first eight teams. They originated not near the Twin Cities in Minnesota, but in the Washington, D.C. area, where they were formerly named the Washington Senators, next into the Nationals where the country kept referring to them as Washington Senators, but then the team's owners decided to officially take on the nickname of the Senators a few years[..]

While you might not associate the state of Minnesota with wine country, there is a vibrant but largely undiscovered wine country in the state. Join us as we explore the Three Rivers Wine Trail in southeastern Minnesota... Minnesota Wine: An Introduction Even though Minnesota is largely known as a cold climate state, the fact is there are numerous river valleys formed by the confluence of the St. Croix, Mississippi, and Cannon Rivers. These valleys are ideal for growing grapes, and an increasing number of Minnesota vintners are turning these local grapes into award winning wines. The state boasts over 20 wineries, with more due to open in the near future. Most of the grape growing areas[..]

Moving to the Twin Cities Minnesota is similar to moving elsewhere within MN. Before you make the move, there are things you need to consider and think over and over again to make sure that: 1) You are not making the biggest mistake in your life 2) You have a budget that can sustain you in the big city until you have found a job. Usually, people fail to see the reason why they have to plan before they can move out from their comfort zone. Living with parents seem to be the most ideal plan but there is some point in your life where you will have to leave the home of your childhood and venture into the unknown. This is the most difficult phase because for someone who has been living with[..]

HCMC boasts largest emergency center in Minnesota ELGIN, S.C. (December 4, 2006) -- Hennepin County Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital in Minneapolis, Minn., has purchased a fleet of Rioux Vision’s newest workstation, the RIO™, for its 422-bed facility. HCMC, which began its long history of providing quality health care to the Twin Cities in 1887 as City Hospital, provides outstanding health care services in an environment which promotes excellence in education and research, and currently boasts the largest emergency center in Minnesota, with an annual volume of more than 95,000 patient visits. “We are most appreciative that, after an extensive review[..]

I recently heard on a local morning radio show (KS95) that the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul) have the highest daycare costs in the nation, right behind New York. I have no idea why the Twin Cities daycare costs are so high. At least New York has world class entertainment (theatre, concerts, and restaurants) and a high cost of living in general (high taxes and real estate). The same can't be said for the Twin Cities, which has average entertainment and doesn't have nearly the high cost of living as New York. This shocked me. So much for choice for working parents in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Many women are leaving the workforce because of the high cost of daycare. Many parents[..]

In any divorce action, many issues must be addressed before the signature of a judge finalizes the divorce. Before the judge signs, he / she must see that a number of critical issues have been addressed to protect the rights of both parties, things like child custody, child support, tax filing status, division of real property, status of assets, and many others. These issues must be resolved either through agreement of the parties or in a trial in Family Court where a judge will make a determination based on evidence presented by both parties and their Divorce Attorneys. If you live in the Minneapolis area or are a resident of Minnesota, a Divorce Attorney from a Twin Cities Law Firm is[..]

People living in Minneapolis, Minnesota have always been sports fans and they have been lucky enough to start having professional sports teams from a very early start with their first team of the Minneapolis Millers in 1884 that sent fifteen of their baseball players to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Following this team was the Minneapolis Lakers professional basketball team that started in the 1940's. There is a long history with professional sports teams in this city and the fans there are very loyal, says the owner of a tree service and tree removal business. The teams are now different, but are very much alive and well in this Twin City of Minneapolis. The teams that will be discussed in[..]

Loring Park at 1382 Willow Street is named for Charles Loring, the "Father of the Minneapolis Park System." Loring hired Frederick Law Olmsted to bring a world-class park system to rapidly growing Minneapolis in 1883 and the first 30 acres ofthis park were purchased. A series of bike and walking paths wind around a lakeand gardens; across the Whitney Bridge is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. For a more extended hike with your dog try Fort Snelling State Park, 10 minutes tothe southeast of Minneapolis. The Dakota Indians considered this spot at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers the center of the world; European visitors recognized its strategicimportance for trade[..]

Minneapolis has been referred to as one of the "biggest little cities" in the United States, and it is definitely overflowing with both charm and activity. For example, the city has 24 lakes that are an ideal setting for ice skating in the winter and going on a picnic in the summer. Also, visitors from across the nation and locals both can enjoy relaxing at a sidewalk cafe, spending an evening at the theater or shopping in the city's impressive variety of stores. Where You Can Stay You can take your pick from the many outstanding three- and four-star hotels in downtown Minneapolis, and they are interspersed with several cozy and more affordable bed and breakfasts. The most popular venues[..]

Minnesota is a large and beautiful state with a reputation for personality and creativity. From Garrison Keillor's mythical Lake Woebegone to the work of Minnesota state natives F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sinclair Lewis, Judy Garland and Charles Schultz, the state has long contributed to the arts in the America. Opportunities for creative work in Minnesota are growing, whether you are interested in becoming an interior designer, museum curator, advertising art director or fine artist. From its famous 10,000 Lakes to its major urban and business center in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region, Minneapolis provides creative inspiration. Minneapolis boasts the 11-day long Minneapolis Fringe Festival,[..]

A community benefits agreement, or CBA, is a private contract between a developer and a community coalition that sets forth the benefits that the community will receive from the development. Common benefits include living wages, local hiring and training programs, affordable housing, environmental remediation and funds for community programs. CBAs ensure that development is equitable and benefits all members of the community, eventually contributing to stronger local economies, livable neighborhoods and increased public participation in the planning process. For north Minneapolis, a "community benefits agreement" would establish goals for employment and participation by the City of[..]

Home mortgage foreclosure listings are becoming novel-length nationwide. Minneapolis is not exempt from this housing market dilemna. Many, many neighborhoods are touched with a property in preforeclosure or foreclosure. Minnesota is putting into effect a call 3-1-1 hotline for those homewoners who are faced with impending foreclosure. Minnesota officials are also meeting with homeowners groups and citizen rights activist groups in an attempt to offer solutions and possible answers to those individuals facing foreclosure. The state of Minnesota is determined to thwart predatory lenders from illegal and unsavory lending practices. Concurrently, they officials are meeting with area[..]

Minnesota golf courses come in many varieties, from 9-hole mom and pop operations to 54-hole resort complexes. We have been discussing golf vacation destinations in Minnesota during this series of articles. Today we will highlight Dacotah Ridge in Morton, Minnesota. Dacotah Ridge is located approximately 110 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. From other regional centers it would be approximately 235 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin, 310 miles from Des Moines, Iowa or 144 miles from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dacotah Ridge is an enterprise of The Lower Sioux Indian Community. Native American run casinos have been in operation in the United States for the better part of twenty years and[..]

Minnesota golf courses come in a wide variety, from 9-hole mom and pop operations to 54-hole resort complexes and we have been discussing different destinations in this series of articles. Today we will highlight the city of Rochester in the southeastern portion of the state. Rochester is located approximately 85 miles southeast of the Twin Cities on Hwy. 52. Rochester is known worldwide as the home of the Mayo Clinic. There are plenty of places to stay and other activities to participate in while in Rochester when you are done golfing. A good reference site is which is the Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau, but we are here to primarily discuss the golf opportunities that[..]

Meadowlark Country Club is located on the southern edge of the city limits of Melrose, Minnesota. Melrose is the childhood home of my wife, and I have played at Meadowlark Country Club many times over the years. In this article, I am going to cover not only the layout of the course, but the unique sense of family that make up this and many other member owned, municipal or mom and pop operated 9-hole golf courses in Minnesota. On the day in early May that I played Meadowlark Country Club most recently, my wife and I had made the trip for her to attend a family baby shower. I thought it would be nice to mix in some golf with my father-in-law one of my brothers-in-law and a couple of[..]

A road trip through Minnesota is all about exploring the waterways. Minnesota RV lodgings are excellent and provide you with plenty of locations to stop and take in the scenery. Minnesota is known as the home of 10,000 lakes, and it is pretty easy to see why. Sprinkled among the many forests and rivers in this state are thousands of small freshwater lakes, perfect for fishing and enjoying water activities. Mountains and forests are also big draws here, with state parks being filled with places to hike and rock climb. The northern section of the state is home to wilderness areas and parks, while in the south big cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul are a draw for people who enjoy the[..]

Minnesota is a fantastic place to play golf. The many fine Minnesota golf resorts located in various parts of the state are perfect destinations for your summer get-away. Listing all the Minnesota golf resorts and their amenities would be quite lengthy and the space of this article does not permit that degree of detail. Instead I will highlight a couple of favorite Minnesota golf resort destinations, but rest assured that there are many other fine locations across the state. Perhaps the premier Minnesota golf resort destination is the Brainerd lakes area. Golf Digest magazine agrees and lists this area of Minnesota as one of the top golf destinations in the USA. Madden's, Cragun's and[..]

As you leave the Twin Cities area and drive northwest on Interstate 94 about 2 hours you come to the beautiful west-central Minnesota town of Alexandria. Along with the statue of "Big Ole" the Viking in the downtown area to greet residents and visitors there are also many wonderful lakes around the area. There are seven golf courses in and around the Alexandria area. You're sure to find a golf course that's a perfect fit for your group to enjoy! · Alexandria Golf Club 18 holes 320-763-3605 · Arrowwood Golf Course 18 holes 320-762-8337 · East Mill Nine Golf Course 9 holes 320-886-5500 · Geneva Golf Club 27 holes 320-762-7089 · Lake Miltonia Golf Club 18[..]

Popularly known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota provides useful and practical buys of used canoes. With its popular water habitat, many people go to this remarkable part of the United States to enjoy nature and experience superb canoeing activities. In reality, Minnesota's pet name is not an overstatement because it has more than 11,000 lakes situated in more than 9 acres in dimension. Not only that, Minnesota is also known for its abundance in streams and natural rivers, giving the state exquisite beauty enclosed in a water environment.For this reason, Minnesota is one of the most favored places for canoeing. Every year, more and more people are visiting the area to experience[..]

Whether you want to cuddle in front of fire during the winter months or explore the beautiful outdoors in summer, romantic destinations in Minnesota are an excellent choice. Romantic Destinations in Minnesota Minnesota is full of surprises for couples who are looking to spend some time together. From the sights and attractions of its biggest city, Minneapolis, to the small towns that make this Midwestern state so friendly, there's plenty to see and do. Choosing whether to stay in bigger town or city or a small country inn is going to determine what sort of establishment (inn, bed and breakfast or hotel) your accommodations will be in, but no matter what sort of romantic destinations in[..]

Assisted Living Owatonna, Memory Care Owatonna, Alzheimer's and Other Dementia Alzheimer's disease affects over 6 million people in the U.S. and more than 26 million people worldwide. It is the sixth leading cause of death overall in the U.S. And the number is expected to double rapidly and quadruple by 2050 as 'baby-boomers' age. In the early stages, the symptoms are loss of short-term memory of recent events and activities. It then progresses to an inability to perform basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). In progressive stages, the symptoms worsen and manifest in the following ways: * Long term memory loss * Language breakdown * Mood swings Initially, the person can be looked[..]

Everyone makes a mistake now and then. Whether driving after drinking one too many or assaulting someone during your college years, there are a number of situations in which good people make poor choices. Often, however, these offenses continue to haunt an individual as they mature and seek employment. With a host of electronic resources at their fingertips, employers have become quite sophisticated at performing background checks and potential employees. Once a criminal record is discovered, job offers quickly vanish. The good news is that Minnesota law allows an individual to seek an expungement of their criminal record. An "expungement" involves sealing or destroying a court record.[..]

From the 1860's through the 1930's, Minnesota was a travel Mecca for sportsmen and woodswomen from the east coast and the deep south. It was touted as "America's Favorite Fun-spot," "The Ideal Destination for Out-of-door Vacations," and America's Vacation Wonderland," among other fanciful titles. People from New York to Alabama climbed aboard James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway to get a glimpse of the new frontier, rumored to have more than 10,000 lakes. In the early days, the rustic areas surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul were teeming with visitors searching for pristine, natural settings. The Twin City Trolley Line ran tracks from the cities to rural communities, such as[..]