Author: jeffanderson

Riverboat Tours Minnesota   People think about Minnesota as the land of over 10,000 lakes, but do not forget about all our rivers. The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota. We also have the Minnesota River in the Twin Cities area and the St. Croix just a short...

City of Robbinsdale Minnesota   The History of Robbinsdale Robbinsdale is in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Robbinsdale is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Andrew Robbins, a former state senator, bought 90 acres. The railroad came, industry like the Northern Car Company brought workers to the area. The...

Visit The Cathedral of Saint Paul The Cathedral of Saint Paul is the fourth building to bear this name. First began as a humble log chapel in 1841 overlooking the Mississippi River. The building doubled in size and had the first Bishop in 1855. They formally proclaimed...

City of Saint Paul, Minnesota The History of Saint Paul Saint Paul is in Ramsey County, Minnesota https://www.minneapolismn.gov/. Saint Paul is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area and is the largest city. It is the 2nd most populous city in the state of Minnesota. Together with...

Visit The American Swedish Institute The Minneapolis Museum of Art established in 1910. Designed to be a gathering place for all people to share the Swedish experience. It includes the Swan Turnblad Mansion and the Nelson Cultural Center. Which was completed in 2012.   Created the Turnbald family...

City of Minneapolis Minnesota   The History of Minneapolis City of Minneapolis Minnesota is in Hennepin County.  Minneapolis is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area and is the largest city. It is the most populous city in the state of Minnesota. Also, the seat of Hennepin County...

Visit Minneapolis Museum of Art The Minneapolis Museum of Art established in 1883 to bring arts into the lives of the community. 1889 it moved into its first permanent space. In 1915 the current building opened the doors. It is one of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts...

City of Vadnais Heights Minnesota   The History of Vadnais Heights Vadnais Heights is in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Vadnais Heights is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Vadnais Heights is a second-ring suburb. First settled by French Canadian families in the 1840’s. In 1858 it joined White Bear...

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Visit James J. Hill House, in St. Paul Minnesota! The James J. Hill House was built by railroad magnate James J. Hill. Completed in 1891. It is near the astern end of Summit Ave and within site of the Cathedral of Saint Paul. It is a...