Stuff about Minneapolis

diligentintelligence Asked

Questiongetting stuck in mpls after getting SO wasted at a tom petty concert (darn the luck, sitting next to nam vets with killer weed.) going out the wrong side of the target center and walking halfway to bloomington before my drunk self sobered up. sleeping at the park on franklin and 35W... having a guy randomly give me lsd because i was looking haggard and sad... the guy at cheapos records letting me have the p-funk album is was looking at for free, after i told him the story. how is this a ? shrugs Answer

*nods head sympathetically, but in a “right on” sort of way*

Wow.

I don’t know how far you made it, but getting halfway to Bloomington from Target Center is a long ass walk.

Good for you.

losdelfuego Asked

QuestionAm I crazy, or do the new stadium plans completely block off 5th Street? About :08-:10 into the promo video, you can see some pretty big changes to 5th: instead of curving around the stadium and running parallel to 6th like it does now, it comes to a "T" intersection at what appears to be Kirby Pucket Dr, and just stops there. At about :18, when they show the east side of the stadium, you can see that the I94 exit ramp deviates south along what might be 11th Ave. What will happen to traffic? Answer

YOU my friend, have paid closer attention to the video http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/New-Stadium-Fly-Through/ad405006-7736-460f-82c4-58ea3ee243d3 than I have.

Traffic? I’m not sure yet, but if we all ride our bikes or take public transit, it shouldn’t be a problem. But seriously, if they close off Park and Portland for the new urban park, it could get messy without a solid plan in place.

beckylang Asked

QuestionWhat are some landmarks in North Minneapolis? We are making some art at work and want to represent some of the most iconic aspects. Thanks! Answer

Hey Becky! Sorry for my late reply, but here we go…

First off, I’ll tell you about some spots that are “North Minneapolis” but not downtown, or the North Loop. Actual Northside landmarks.

The old North Branch Library at 1834 Emerson Ave N, built in 1893
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12279886@N06/4454563541/

The Broadway Pizza caboose on West Broadway & West River Road
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23711298@N07/2618669276/

Friedman’s Shoe Store on West Broadway & 4th Street
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12279886@N06/4525782107/

The flagpole on Victory Memorial Drive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwallick/6918460514/

I’m also a fan of the old Mikro Kodesh Synagogue on Oliver & Oak Park Ave N
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12279886@N06/4464217803/in/photostream/

There is also the (old?) Hell’s Angel’s clubhouse at 3234 Washington Ave N near Lowry.

The 1908, Forest Heights Church at 2054 James Ave N
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12279886@N06/4505906840/

Hope this helps!

shakeshake-senora Asked

QuestionI left Minneapolis last July and I still miss it every single day. Answer

I like the positivity in your “question”, AND It is a city you will miss.

But the snow… THE APRIL SNOW…IT KEEPS FALLING…AND IS SUPPOSED TO FALL MOST DAYS NEXT WEEK. *break down sobbing* MAKE IT STOP, PLEASE!

*takes deep breath, wipes snotty nose on shirtsleeve* I’M GLAD YOU LIKE IT, WE LIKE YOU AS WELL!

COME BACK AND VISIT US SOON! *waves…break down crying again*

bobs-mould Asked

QuestionActually, is there anything new happening with Dillinger four? Answer

New? Not that I know of. Their “website” is by angelfire… http://www.angelfire.com/mn/dillingerfour/ and the last login on their myspace account was in 2010… http://www.myspace.com/dillingerfour. Other than that, head down to the Triple Rock Social Club and ask Eric Funk “What’s new?”.

i-have-nightmares Asked

QuestionI recently moved back to the Twin Cities, but having grown up here and leaving after high school, I really know next to nothing about the area's goings on. Could you recommend a few good events calendars along the lines of city pages, I guess, for things worth checking out in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Area on a weekly basis? Answer

What, you back?! Me and “I Have Nightmares” have been following each other since we were tumblr toddlers (four years?), so I can’t BS him with “Drive 45 minutes north to Running Aces Harness Park, that’s where all the cool kids hang out”. Now, “Check out City Pages” is a lazy answer, so I’ll throw some sites out to you that might give you a few ideas…
http://www.secretsofthecity.com/
http://heavytable.com/
http://www.letoilemagazine.com/lolomg/
and follow me on twitter, https://twitter.com/StuffaboutMpls for any updates on impromptu social media beer bashes that pop up.

Welcome home dude.

Anonymous Asked

QuestionI heard One Direction is coming back in July 2013 but doing an appearance at the mall of America as well. I would like to know and how to get tickets. Answer

If there was a Dillinger Four or Run Westy Run reunion concert going on in the Twin Cities in July 2013, I would be the guy to talk with. One Direction? Not so much. Pretty sure you can camp out on StubHub or Ticketmaster for this one.

Anonymous Asked

QuestionMy grandson has a remote control boat and wants to know if there are any indoor pools for him to practice running it as lakes still frozen? Answer

Great question, but sorry, I have no clue. Check back for comments to see if anyone has any answers on this one.

mindofcourtney Asked

QuestionSo then, what would be the busiest most overly mushy and romantically over the top thing to do for V-day in the 612? Answer

First thing, chip away the ice and purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka (if you don’t know this quote, or have never seen Purple Rain, please unfollow me now). Go have dinner at some fancy place in downtown Minneapolis (Murray’s?). Then, I don’t know, make out for a while on the Stone Arch Bridge (dress warm, it is February in Minnesota for God’s sake).

Stuff about Minneapolis = ROMANCE!

bellezabella Asked

QuestionWhat do you recommend to do in Minneapolis for Valentine's Day? Something that won't be busy or over-the-top romantic. Answer

Not busy or over-the-top romantic on Valentine’s Day? Oh kiddo, you are killing me. Alright, let me think about this… *rubs fingers on temples, enters into “Love Doctor” mode*. I GOT IT! *snaps fingers*, go to Psycho Suzi’s, they are having a “Love Me or Leave Me” party, and for $25 you get a medium pizza (pizza is awesome there) and a cocktail for each of you (or 7Up since I know you aren’t 21 ;P). And I hear Savannah Smith will be providing music with her ukulele!

If that seems like too much work, go to your nearest CUB Foods, buy a big bag of Totino’s Pizza Rolls, and rent The Lorax from the Redbox on your way out the door.

Now you know, Stuff about Minneapolis speaks the language of romance.