Category Archives: 1-Day Adventures

Things to do in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in a single day or overnight without breaking the budget.

The 2011 Minnesota State Fair With Old Folks

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Rick Trethewey

Since the local citizens failed to cooperate and, as they do every year, stubbornly filled the streets around my sister’s house with their cars instead of using one of the dozens of nearby FREE Park and Ride locations, we were … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis Home and Garden Show

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Rick Trethewey

The annual Minneapolis Home and Garden show runs this week from Wednesday March 2nd through Sunday March 6th at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  These shows are a great way to beat the winter blues by learning how to give your … Continue reading →

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Virgin Islands Come to The Mall of America

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Rick Trethewey

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism shares this announcement of a fun event at The Mall of America in Bloomington this weekend: Experience the warmth of the U.S. Virgin Islands at the Mall of America! View costumed Carnival dancers … Continue reading →

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