Articles Tagged with Minneapolis

When a reporter asked Minneapolis native Prince Rogers Nelson why he continued to live in Minnesota even after becoming a global superstar, the Purple One responded: “It’s so cold, it keeps the bad people out.”…

Northeast Minneapolis is an eclectic place — artsy but laid-back, hip yet cozy. For decades, it was known as a working-class neighborhood full of Eastern European immigrants, dive bars and a church on seemingly every…

With holidays around the corner, thoughts turn to seeing your extended clan — especially if you haven’t recently celebrated with them. Up the ante for family time this season, and plot a getaway to U.S….

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are below-the-radar sorts of towns, rarely the center of attention but endlessly intriguing once you get to know them. They’re places filled with cozy neighborhoods and natural…

No need to leave your pup at home when you head out for a vacation. These dog-friendly destinations around the U.S. love your four-legged BFF just as much as you do, and there are plenty…

We’re already knee deep into fall, and you know what that means—the holidays are right around the corner. But if you’d rather forgo grandma’s house on Thanksgiving or treat yourself to a trip in general,…

While summer is still in full swing for many, before you know it, the leaves will be changing colors, painting cities in beautiful hues of red, orange and yellow. Savor the best of sweater weather…

When asked why he made his hometown the headquarters of his musical kingdom, Minneapolis’ native son — that self-described “purple Yoda,” Prince — quipped, “It’s so cold it keeps the bad people out.” That might…

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life,” was the mesmerizing opening line of the ground-breaking 1984 album “Purple Rain.” Nothing would be the same after we heard that….

Minneapolis is known for its Scando-accented lifestyle, its once-enviable music scene, and its many lakes sprinkled throughout the urban landscape. But if you do a double-take, you’ll see something fascinating: art. Lots of it. From…