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Coverage of professional sports, local sports, recreation, health, fitness and wellbeing for those with an active lifestyle in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Water Parks in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities
When summer comes, outdoor water parks around Minneapolis and the Twin Cities open for kids and families to play the sunny days away. And for those who love water slides, fountains and wave pools even in the winter, there are a couple of indoor, year-round water parks in Minneapolis and in the Twin Cities.

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A Walk, a Bike Ride or a Skate Around Lake Phalen in Phalen Park, St. Paul
Lake Phalen, in Phalen Park, St. Paul, is circled with a walking trail and a cycle path. Here's a photo tour of what to see when walking or biking around Phalen Lake in St. Paul.

Going to a Minnesota Twins Game at Target Field
Going to a Minnesota Twins game at Target Field in downtown Minneapolis? If you are watching a baseball game at the Minnesota Twins new stadium, here's where to park, how to get cheap tickets, and which bars and restaurants to go to before and after the ball game. ?

Restaurants and Bars Near the Metrodome - Bars and Restaurants Near the...
Restaurants and Bars Near the Metrodome - Bars and Restaurants Near the Metrodome

The Minnesota Vikings
The official website of the Minnesota Vikings football team.

Minnesota Wild
The official website of the Minnesota Wild ice hockey team.

Gopher Sports - The Minnesota Gophers Athletics and Sports Site
The official website of the University of Minnesota's Gophers sports.

Minnesota's State Parks
The Department of Natural Resources' guide to activities and attractions at Minnesota's state parks.

Cross Country Skiing in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Around the Twin Cities
Where to go cross country skiing in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and around the Twin Cities metro area. Where the cross country ski trails are in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and where to rent cross country skis and equipment. Plus, the City of Lakes Loppet, one of the largest cross country ski events in the nation, is held in Minneapolis every February.

Best Ski and Snowboard Area Near Minneapolis and St. Paul
Where's the best place to ski near Minneapolis? Where's the best place to snowboard near Minneapolis? Share your opinions of ski and snowboard areas near Minneapolis and in Minnesota.

Ski Stores in Minneapolis - Snowboard Stores in Minneapolis
Shopping for a ski gear in Minneapolis and St. Paul? Shopping for snowboard gear? Here's a list of the best ski and snowboard stores in Minneapolis and St. Paul and the Twin Cities for ski gear, snowboard gear, Christmas gifts for snowboarders, and Christmas gifts for skiers.

When are the Minnesota Twins Playing? When are the Twins Playing in 2012?
When are the Twins playing? What are the dates for Minnesota Twins games? Here's a schedule of the 2012 Minnesota Twins games, for buying tickets, or avoiding disruption in downtown Minneapolis.

Stand Up Paddleboarding in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities
Stand Up Paddleboarding has become incredibly popular in Minneapolis and St. Paul in the last few years. Here's where to rent a stand up paddleboard, where to get lessons, where to buy a board, what lakes to go on, and more resources for stand up paddleboarders in Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities, and around Minnesota.

Where to Watch the Superbowl in Minneapolis and St. Paul
The Superbowl is Sunday February 3 in 2013. Where to watch the Superbowl in Minneapolis and St. Paul? Here's where to find Superbowl watching events, and Superbowl parties in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Snow Tubing in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Screamingly good fun, offered at local parks and ski hills, no special skills required - snow tubing is a fantastic family or grown-ups only activity. Here's where you can go snow tubing in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Hill
Welch Village is a ski and snowboard hill close to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Get stats, reviews, information on the ski hill, and ways to save money on lift tickets at Welch Village.

London 2012: Olympic Athletes from Minneapolis, St. Paul and Minnesota
There are several athletes born in Minnesota or who make their home in Minnesota, competing in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Here's a list of Minnesotan Olympic athletes, many of whom are from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Go Minnesota!

Running in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to many runners, and many beautiful places to run. Here's where to run, and how to find running routes. Independent running stores are the most knowledgeable places to get kitted out for running in the Twin Cities. And, here's how to find races and events to train for - including the biggest event on the runner's calendar, the Twin Cities Marathon.

Beaches in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities
Looking for a lake to swim in, in Minneapolis or St. Paul? Here's a list of beaches in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and around the Twin Cities.

Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding Resorts Near Minneapolis and St. Paul
A list of downhill skiing and snowboarding areas in and near to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities metro area. Ski areas in southern Minnesota usually open around mid-November, depending on the weather. Occasionally the weather has been cold enough to snow (or make snow) at the end of October, or it may be too warm until the end of November....

Roller Skating in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities
Where can you go roller skating in Minneapolis and around the Twin Cities? Here's where to find roller skating rinks and other indoor roller skating locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities.

Getting a Flu Shot in Minneapolis - Where to Get A Flu Shot in Minneapolis
Where can you get a flu shot in Minneapolis and St. Paul? The CDC recommends flu shots annually - here's where to get flu shots in Minneapolis, St. Paul and around the Twin Cities.

Adventure Races and Mud Runs in Minneapolis and St. Paul

A list of adventure races, mud runs, bike races and running races with challenges, obstacles, fire and mud in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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