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Fun Local Trivia
  1. The Guthrie Theater is the largest regional playhouse in the country.
  2. The size of the Mall of America in Bloomington roughly equals 78 football fields or 9.5 million square feet.
  3. Minnesota State Fair is a 12-day state fair that runs through Labor Day and attracts people from all around the state and neighboring areas, including Canada. The 2011 attendance was 1.7 million people.
  4. In downtown Pelican Rapids, the world's largest pelican stands at the base of the Mill Pond dam. The 15 1/2 feet tall concrete statue was built in 1957.
Notable Natives
  • Atmosphere – music band
  • Bob Dylan – musician
  • Sinclair Lewis – novelist, short story writer
  • Walter Mondale – 42nd United States Vice President
  • Prince – musician
Local Slang
  • Binder: Rubber band
  • Bubbler: Wisconsinites refer to a water fountain as a "bubbler."
  • Oh yah!: Minnesotan accent emphasizes the "O" sound.
  • Pop: Minnesotans call soft drinks "pop," not "soda."
  • Twin Cities: Minneapolis-St. Paul
  • You betcha!: You bet/of course
Points of Interest
  • Dinkytown
  • Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
  • Mall of America
  • Minneapolis Institute of Art
  • Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
  • Minnehaha Falls Park
  • Stone Arch Bridge
  • Uptown
  • Walker Art Center

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The University of Minnesota is a city of its own. There are always concerts to attend, parties to go to, coffee shops to try, and much more. The U of M and the Twin Cities are full of opportunities and possibilities for those who look for them. One can go hiking or camping, clubbing downtown, catch up with a friend in one of the many locally-owned coffee shops, attend one of many performances, go to an athletic event, or even just bike around one of the lakes, go on nature walks, and whatever else one's heart desires. Being close to downtown allows for students looking to be in the hub of activities to just hop on a bus and be on their way. Uptown has a little more of a sophisticated take on life. Students can walk around lakes, sip on some coffee or juice, and enjoy being outdoors.

Minnesota is beautiful at every time of the year. Summer brings out farmers' markets, Valleyfair, Minnesota State Fair, and other carnivals. The winter activities range from competitive skiiing to snowball fights. Fall brings about many apple orchards and pumpkin patches. Overall, the Twin Cities is the right blend of the fast urban life, the stable suburban life, and the simplistic rural life. No matter what a student prefers, he or she is guaranteed to find the local atmosphere accommodating to every mood and taste.

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Local Atmosphere at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

kales3437

School Counseling and Guidance Services '11

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Dinkytowwwnnnn

the local atmosphere at the U of M is great. dinkytown has great restaurants and late night food (mesa pizza, qdoba), fun bars with good drink specials for the poor college kid, and of course you are right in the middle of the city of minneapolis. saying that, you do have to have a brain and remember to be safe at night, but rarely did i ever feel unsafe. just be smart!

downtown and uptown minneapolis are awesome- a really great night out. however, lets say you wanted to go downtown (ahem, The Shout House dueling pianos bar, 80s night wednesday, just a hint)- you would likely have to get a cab and split fare with friends. not the easiest areas to get to but lots of fun.

minneapolis is a surprisingly expensive city as well- be prepared to do your homework on living situations and costs.

May 19, 2012

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zimme583

Environmental Sciences '13

4.6
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Best of Both Worlds

There are a ton of places to hang out and study, and since it's close to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, plenty of places to go shopping and explore for different attractions and activities. It's never a dull moment here.

May 05, 2012

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hj12309

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology '15

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Too Big to Fit in

At first, I believed going to school in Minneapolis would be beneficial for its plethora of opportunities due to its large size, but I soon found out that the size is more of a burden than a benefit. Any activities are too far away to walk to, so it is necessary to attempt to navigate the maze of a bus system, meanwhile paying overly priced tickets and getting lost.

Apr 09, 2012

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Block E
  • Calhoun Square
  • Gaviidae Common
  • Mall of America
  • Nicollet Mall
  • Southdale Center
Major Sports Teams
  • Minnesota Timberwolves: NBA
  • Minnesota Twins: MLB
  • Minnesota Vikings: NFL
  • Minnesota Wild: NHL
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Des Moines, Iowa: : 4 hours, 30 minutes
  • Madison, Wis.: : 5 hours
Did You Know?
  • Minneapolis has more golfers per capita than any other city in the United States.
  • In the early 1980s, Minnesota students Scott and Brennan Olson invented Rollerblades, as they were looking for a way to practice hockey during the off-season.

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC Rosedale 14
850 Rosedale Center
Roseville
(651) 604-9344

Landmark Lagoon Cinema
1320 Lagoon Ave.
Minneapolis
(612) 392-0402

St. Anthony Main Theatre
115 Main St. SE
Minneapolis
(612) 331-4723

Theatres at Mall of America
401 S. Broadway
Minneapolis
(952) 851-0023

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