Exploring the Wonders of Minnesota
Three horses carrying strangers slowly came into view. The riders eased up the reins and dismounted near the First National Bank. A passer-by paused and looked at the strangers: it was rare that three well-dressed strangers would come to remote Northfield, Minnesota in the year 1876. The men entered the bank and several more strangers …
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It is strange and exciting to show off where you live to visitors when you are living in a new area because, after all, you are still basically a visitor yourself. We know that this will soon be true of us as we move later this summer, but for now we finally feel at home …
As Minnesota begins to open up, we are able to get a few more visits to other places around the state! It has made for a very different travelling experience. When we roadtrip we usually get to check out local coffeeshops and breweries, stop by odd attractions and keep a loose schedule. This trip found …
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Just like in Colorado, we’re attempting to visit all* of the professional sports teams in Minnesota. *Not professional soccer. Been there, did that, not enough of a completionist to do it again. It’s so confusing without the TV commentary. We’ve been to a Twins game, a Vikings game (which you’ll get in a Throwback Thursday …
Continuing the theme of “Katie loves all things fall” – Peter made sure to be on the lookout for a chance to see some jack-o-lanterns, and we got it at the Minnesota Zoo! We’ve had a few experiences in Denver visiting “pumpkin night” events, so we were excited to see what Minnesota had to offer! …
Adventures in Gopherland