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My trip to Wisconsin & Minneapolis, Minnesota (October 1991)
Wisconsin & Minneapolis
Domz2004-04-06 19:57:21
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Minneapolis
During a glorious fall season, I spend one-week in Minneapolis and Wisconsin that is simply euphoric. During the 3 1/2 days in Minneapolis, I ride on part of what appears to be about 50 miles worth of very scenic, popular, and enjoyable bicycle and pedestrian paths which weave though the city. Most of the mileage passes along the shores of the many creeks, lakes, and rivers in the city. The trails are so popular that despite the inclement weather (at least for a Floridian like me), there are large numbers of people using them. Of course, since I am here from thousands of miles away, I feel compelled to rent a bike and ride the paths. This despite my need to wear a heavy coat and gloves (it SNOWS on my biggest riding day—but I am not to be denied). I have always heard good things about the city, and am not disappointed. There are great restaurants, a lively cultural and political climate, a strong intellectual climate (due in part to the University of Minnesota), and progressive city infrastructure designs (besides the bike paths, they've done quite well with downtown renovations).
Minneapolis is a university town, a river town, and a lake town. Downtown has been revitalized and now boasts a diversity of nightlife. In the city is one of the largest universities in the U.S. (University of Minnesota). The park system, with over 100 parks, is considered one of the best in the U.S. Minneapolis has one of the largest cash grain markets in the world, and is considered the capital of upper midwest agriculture.
I am quite impressed by the waterfall at Minnehaha Park in the city. The city is by the St. Anthony Falls, the northward limit of navigation on the Mississippi River. It is a "twin city" with St. Paul. It was incorporated in 1856. The city contains four of the world's five largest grain milling companies, including General Mills and Pillsbury. The 3M Corporation is based here, and it is the
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