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Mother's Day Events and Ideas
Mother's Day is Sunday May 11 2008. Where are you going to do for your Mom? Here's a guide to events, brunches, places to take mom to. And here's some great places to buy Mom a gift, a card, or some flowers. Happy Mother's Day!

May 2008 Events Calendar
May 2008 Events Calendar for Minneapolis and St. Paul: Events and Festivals in Minneapolis and St. Paul in May 2008

The Mill City Museum
Minneapolis' nickname is the Mill City. So it's only appropriate that there is a museum on the banks of the Mississippi celebrating the city's milling heritage. The Mill City Museum is a modern building in the ruins of a historical mill celebrating the mills and mill workers who laid the foundations of the city of Minneapolis.

The Mall of America
The Mall of America in Bloomington, south Minneapolis, is the biggest mall in the country, packed with megastores, boutiques, restaurants, entertainment and attractions for all the family. Get your credit cards, your walking shoes and get set to shop till you drop and play all day at the Mall of America.

Getting a Driver's License
New residents of Minnesota who wish to drive have 60 days to apply for a Minnesota driver's license. Here's how to apply for a Minnesota driver's licence.

Maternity Clothing Stores
A list of maternity clothing retailers and stores in Minneapolis and St. Paul: a guide of where to shop for maternity dresses, jeans, shirts and more in the Twin Cities.

The Science Museum
The Science Museum of Minnesota is a large science and technology museum on the bank of the Mississippi in downtown St. Paul. The Science Museum of Minnesota has notable Paleontology, Weather, Electricity, Anthropology and Natural History displays, and a seasonal outdoor garden.

Hiawatha Light Rail
The city of Minneapolis has a modern, rapid light rail line connecting the Minneapolis downtown area with the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, and Mall of America in Bloomington. Here's a guide to using the Hiawatha Light Rail line.

Skyways
Minneapolis skyways and and St. Paul's skyways link buildings in each cities downtown. Minneapolis' skyways and St. Paul's skyways are climate-controlled and wonderful for getting to places without braving the cold or the heat. Here's a guide to, and maps of Minneapolis' skyway system and St. Paul's skyway system.

International Dining On Grand
St. Paul's Grand Avenue is packed with restaurants serving food from every corner of the world. Here's a list of the 10 best international restaurants on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.

The Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis is a stunning modern building. The Guthrie Theater has three stages for plays staring renowned actors. The Guthrie Theater building has dramatic open spaces, bars, restaurants and cafes that are open all day to the public. The Guthrie Theater is a must-see place in downtown Minneapolis, either to see a play at, or to admire the architecture, and the wonderful views over downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River.

Fort Snelling
Fort Snelling is an 18th century military fort on the banks of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, between the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here is a guide to the history of Fort Snelling, and information for those who wish to visit the historic Fort.

Downtown Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis has it all - nightclubs, restaurants, museums, theatres, history, shopping, skyscrapers and the Skyway and Light Rail to link it all together. Here's a guide to what to see, where to go in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota

Riding the Bus
Metro Transit operates buses and light rail services in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities metro area. Here's how to ride the bus in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Official Mpls Neighborhoods
The city of Minneapolis is divided into 11 communities, each of which are divided into several neighborhoods. Here's a list of Minneapolis's official communities and neighborhoods.

Vintage Clothing Stores
Vintage clothing has never been more fashionable. We in stylish Minneapolis and St. Paul knew how fab vintage is, well before vintage clothes became mainstream, so we are lucky to have several excellent vintage clothing stores here in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here's a list of vintage clothing stores in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Il Vesco Vino
A review of Il Vesco Vino. Il Vesco Vino is an elegant Italian restaurant on Selby Avenue in St. Paul's Summit Hill neighborhood.

The MIA
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a world-renowned art gallery and museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here's a guide to visiting and enjoying the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Summit Hill Walking Tour
A walking tour of St Paul's historic Summit Hill neighborhood. This section of the tour heads down Summit Avenue, past impressive Victorian mansions.

Cafe Juliahna
Cafe Juliahna, formerly known as the Old Man River cafe, is in St. Paul's West Side. You'll find a friendly vibe, live music, organic food, and a warm welcome for everyone at Cafe Juliahna.

New Residents Driving
New drivers in Minneapolis and St. Paul have to register their cars, get a Minnesota driver's license, and prepare for winter driving. Not to mention getting to grips with the quirks of driving in the Twin Cities. Here's an overview of driving a vehicle in the Twin Cities for new residents of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Choo Choo Bob's
Choo Choo Bob's Train Store is 4000 square feet of nirvana for train lovers. All ages of train fans are welcome here, from toddlers to serious hobbists, everyone is catered for at Choo Choo Bob's Train Store in Merriam Park, St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Raptor Center
The Raptor Center, part of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine, rescues, treats, rehabilitates and releases injured raptors, and houses raptors who can't be released into the wild. The Raptor Center is open to visitors, and holds events throughout the year for the public to meet their birds. Here's a guide to the work of the Raptor Center.

Registering a Car
If you are moving to Minnesota, and bringing your car or truck with you, you have 60 days to register the vehicle with the MN DVS - Department of Vehicle Services - in Minnesota. Here's how to register your non-commercial vehicle with the MN DVS in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The Tea Garden
Doesn't "The Tea Garden" sound refined? The Tea Garden is actually a chic Asian-inspired modern tea shop, selling bubble tea, chai tea and regular hot tea too.

Obituaries
A list of resources for placing an obituary notice in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Also, resources for finding an obituary for a person in the Twin Cities.

Minnehaha Park
Minnehaha Park is 193 acres of parkland where Minnehaha Creek meets the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Minnehaha Park has a famous waterfall, Minnehaha Falls, and sculptures of Hiawatha and Minnehaha. It also has an off-leash dog park, restaurant and picnic area. Find out more about visiting Minnehaha Park and Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis with this guide.

Common Good Books
Common Good Books: A Review Of Common Good Books in St. Paul

Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe
Izzy's Ice Cream parlor and factory on Marshall Avenue is one of the best places in St. Paul to satisfy your sweet tooth. Izzy's Ice Cream serves up fresh hand-made ice cream and wonderful desserts. Here's the scoop on Izzy's Ice Cream in St. Paul.

Isles Bun and Coffee
Isles Bun and Coffee shop is a tiny but wonderful bakery and coffee shop just off Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

The Sample Room
The Sample Room is a restaurant in a 19th century Saloon on the banks of the Mississippi in Minneapolis. The Sample Room serves fresh, made-from-scratch meals as regular entrees, or mini sample portions.

Music in Minneapolis/St. Paul
A guide to the music scene in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Where to listen to music, a guide to the Twin Cities' most famous artists and hot tips for new and emerging bands, where to shop for records. From opera to rave, from childrens's music to the hottest nightclubs, it's all here.

Speeding Tickets: St. Paul
You have been pulled over by the police, and the police officer has given you a speeding ticket. What now? Here's how to pay fines, contest a speeding ticket, and a way to keep speeding tickets off your driving record in St. Paul and Ramsey County.

The Bibelot Shops
The Bibelot Shops are a chain of independant gift stores with four locations across Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The OptiCom System
What are the white lights on Minneapolis' and St. Paul's traffic signals? It's a system to change the traffic signals when an emergency vehicle is approaching, and the white strobe light flashes to warn other drivers. Here's how the Opticom system works, and what to do if you see the white light lit, or flashing, at an intersection.

The Cathedral of St. Paul
The Cathedral of St. Paul is a magnificent 100-year-old Roman Catholic church in downtown St. Paul. It is an inspiring place to visit and has much to admire. Here's a guide to the history, architecture, and worship at St. Paul's Cathedral.

lakecalhoun
Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis has a wide range of sport and leisure activities in summer and winter. Find out more about summer swimming, winter ice fishing and more with this guide to Lake Calhoun.

The Basilica of St Mary
A guide to the Basilica of St Mary, a century-old church in Minneapolis.

The Purple Onion
The Purple Onion is a large coffee shop and cafe in Minneapolis' Dinkytown. The Purple Onion has good food, good coffee and a friendly atmosphere.

The Works, Edina
The Works in Edina is a Science and Technology Museum. The Works is located in the Edina Community Center. Here's a guide to visiting The Works.

A Piece of Cake Bakery
A Piece of Cake Bakery: A dizzying array of cakes, bars, buns, pastries, cupcakes and brownies are on display to tempt you in A Piece of Cake Bakery in St. Paul's Summit Hill.

March 2008 Events
A calendar of events in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul in March 2008.

summithillneighborhood
The Summit-University neighborhood is one of the oldest parts of the city of St. Paul. Find out more about the history and attractions of St. Paul's Summit Hill neighborhood with this guide.

Special Events at MIA
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has a phenomenal permanent collection of over 80,000 objects from all around the world. The museum also hosts special exhibitions and events. Here's a guide to happenings at the MIA.

Linden Hills
Linden Hills is an attractive neighborhood in the southwest of Minneapolis. Find out about the attractions, housing, people and businesses of Linden Hills with this guide to the neighborhood.

The Louisiana Cafe
Louisiana Cafe serves breakfast and lunch in their large restaurant on the intersection of Selby Avenue and Dale Street in St. Paul. The owners manage three other restaurants, so if they are sucessful, it should be good, right? Right?

Nina's Coffee Cafe
Nina's Coffee Cafe is a neighborhood cafe and coffee shop on St. Paul's Selby Avenue, near St Paul's Cathedral, in Summit Hill. Here's a review of Nina's Coffee Cafe.

Earth Day Events 2008
Earth Day is Tuesday 22 April 2008. Lots of events are happening in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Celebrate, participate, and run for Earth Day in these events in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Minneapolis / St. Paul - Articles
An index of Articles for the Minneapolis / St. Paul guide site.

Neighborhoods of St. Paul
The city of St. Paul is divided into 17 neighborhoods. Here's a list and description of St. Paul's neighborhoods.

Cloth Diapers
Moms and dads of the Twin Cities, are you looking for a greener alternative to disposable diapers? Here's a parent's guide to shopping for environmentally friendly cloth diapers and diaper services in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Wild Rumpus
In a world of identikit chain bookstores, independent store Wild Rumpus is out of this world. Wild Rumpus is a independent children's bookstore in Linden Hills, Minneapolis, and it is as wild as they come. Here's a review and guide to the Wild Rumpus children's bookstore in Minneapolis.

The Whittier Neighborhood
The Whittier neighborhood is one of Minneapolis's oldest and most interesting residential and artistic districts. It contains the Minneapolis Institure of Arts, an exciting "Eat Street" and is rich in history. See what the Whittier neighborhood has to offer with this guide.

Jackson Street Roundhouse
The Jackson Street Roundhouse, part of the Minnesota Transportation Museum, is a restored roundhouse holding a collection of vintage trains and railroad memorabilia for nostalgic grandparents and train-loving grandchildren.

Minneapolis / St. Paul - GuideReviews
An index of GuideReviews for the Minneapolis / St. Paul guide site.

The Bon Vie Cafe
The Bon View Cafe is a charming locally owned restaurant on St. Paul's Selby Avenue. The Bon Vie Cafe in Cathedral Hill has a menu that changes twice a week, a friendly atmosphere, and delicious food. Here's a review of the Bon Vie Cafe.

Day By Day Cafe Review
A review of the Day By Day Cafe in St. Paul. Day By Day is a neighborhood cafe, restaurant and coffee shop in the West Seventh district of St. Paul.

Great Waters Brewing Company
The Great Waters Brewing Company in St. Paul brew their own award-winning beer onsite. An outdoor patio, and excellent food make this one of the nicest places in downtown St. Paul to have a beer, a meal, or both.

The Wild Onion Bar, St. Paul
Review of the Wild Onion Bar and Restaurant on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.

Bars and Clubs
Happening Minneapolis and quieter St. Paul have a host of options for a night out. Where's the best place to go? Find out with this guide to the nightlife of Minneapolis and St. Paul

Rock-Tenn vs. NAB
The Rock-Tenn factory in St. Paul recycles most of Minnesota's paper. Neighbors Against The Burner is a grass-roots group opposed to changes at the factory. Here's a background and guide to the Rock-Tenn controversy.

Govermnent in St. Paul
St. Paul's Government - The capitol, the mayor, the city council and the neighborhoods in St. Paul, Minnesota. A primer on the city and state government of St. Paul.

Twin Cities' Fire Departments
[p]An introduction to Minneapolis's Fire Department and St. Paul's Fire Department. Here you'll find basic information about the cities of Minneapolis' and St. Paul's Fire Fighting Services.[p]

The Bad Waitress Diner
The Bad Waitress is a cafe, diner and coffee shop in the Whitter neighborhood in Minneapolis. It has retro decor, unusual service, and hip staff. How bad is it? Read this review of the Bad Waitress to find out!

Residents of the Twin Cities
What is the correct name for people who live in Minneapolis? And what is the name for someone who lives in St. Paul? Here's the answers.

Minneapolis / St. Paul - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Minneapolis / St. Paul guide site.

Minneapolis / St. Paul - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Minneapolis / St. Paul guide site.

Unofficial Neighborhoods
Minneapolis is divided into 81 official neighborhoods. Unofficially, however, the residents of the city refer to different areas with different names to the official designations. Here's a guide to the attractions of Minneapolis's unofficial neighborhoods.

Sovereign Grounds
A Review of Minneapolis Coffee Shop Sovereign Grounds, a neighborhood coffee shop located in south Minneapolis.

Minneapolis / St. Paul - Before You Buy
An index of Before You Buy Articles for the Minneapolis / St. Paul guide site.