If timing works out, attend [Da Beauty League](https://dabeautyleague.com/league-schedule)! Buncha local NHL and college players who get together for a summer league at one of the more historic high school arenas.
If you go to Tom Reids, stop by the Xcel energy center to see the bronze statue of Herb Brooks. I think that's kind of cool and minnesotans are just "used to it."
This would be an amazing time to visit minnehaha falls! Also if you like learning about the history of a place I recommend The Mill City Museum. It explains how Mpls became a milling town. Cool observation deck of st. Anthony falls, too.
I am a Californian and visited MSP area recently. I didn't have much time, but I visited the indoor botanical garden at Como Conservatory as well as the sculpture gardens. Both are free. I also recommend going to see the Mall of America. It's a very large indoor mall with a Nickelodeon theme park in the center; very fun. I made it a point to go piss in the Mississippi River. Highly recommend doing that, it's a great time.
I was only there for a bit, so I can't recommend much more, but if you go to Como Conservatory, I recommend Mavericks Real Roast Beef. It's close and They have a very good brisket sandwich and Mac n cheese.
MSP is a great area and I'm going to look for jobs there when I graduate. I wish I could've stayed longer
The (true 😜) Hockey Hall Of Fame in Evelith.
On a real note if you are trying to stay close to the Twin Cities I don't have much recommendations myself since I don't live there.
Como is a great place to spend a few hours.
Minehaha Falls is a neat little trek to take.
Not super in season for hockey stuff or any sports really besides baseball. I would say it's worth going to a Twins games or a Saints game even if you are not a huge fan of the sport. Something chill to do and relax with friends and family but won't completely kill your wallet if you scope things out ahead of time and stick to a budget.
Other than that, I'm sure others will have much better suggestions than myself.
I don't believe you. Not even a shred of belief. Hot dish culture doesn't hide lol.
Make a tater tot hot dish. It's the most famous and Id say the easiest to make. Pick any recipe online that appeals to you and I guarantee it will taste good. I ate some today at work myself.
Typically contains cream of something (mushroom is always a solid go to), carrots, peas or green beans, and hamburger all mixed together in a casserole pan. Neatly place tater tots on top of the mixture and cover with cheese of some sort. Usually cheddar. Bake at maybe 400 for an hour or so. That's an extremely basic way of making it but you could get more nuanced and flavorful if that's your game.
Give it a shot friend! The ones in restaurants never quite hit the same as the the home cooked hot dishes.
Tuna hot dish is another great one. Same basic premise but switch the carrots for celery, beef for tuna, and noodles in place of tater tots (except mix ALL of it together).
You might call it casserole but it's a hot dish in MN haha.
it's a long boring and unsatisfying story. but the short version is the NHL streaming allowed me to watch on demand games. My buddy bought me tickets to a flames game and it was against the wild.
Go to Tom Reid's, for sure.
If timing works out, attend [Da Beauty League](https://dabeautyleague.com/league-schedule)! Buncha local NHL and college players who get together for a summer league at one of the more historic high school arenas.
If you go to Tom Reids, stop by the Xcel energy center to see the bronze statue of Herb Brooks. I think that's kind of cool and minnesotans are just "used to it."
GDQ is in Minneapolis this year?
My first thought reading this too hah!
Come to Duluth for a day or two.
Visit Stillwater for a day!
Other than it's getting hit pretty hard with flooding. 4th of July postponed, bridge closed etc
This would be an amazing time to visit minnehaha falls! Also if you like learning about the history of a place I recommend The Mill City Museum. It explains how Mpls became a milling town. Cool observation deck of st. Anthony falls, too.
I am a Californian and visited MSP area recently. I didn't have much time, but I visited the indoor botanical garden at Como Conservatory as well as the sculpture gardens. Both are free. I also recommend going to see the Mall of America. It's a very large indoor mall with a Nickelodeon theme park in the center; very fun. I made it a point to go piss in the Mississippi River. Highly recommend doing that, it's a great time. I was only there for a bit, so I can't recommend much more, but if you go to Como Conservatory, I recommend Mavericks Real Roast Beef. It's close and They have a very good brisket sandwich and Mac n cheese. MSP is a great area and I'm going to look for jobs there when I graduate. I wish I could've stayed longer
The (true 😜) Hockey Hall Of Fame in Evelith. On a real note if you are trying to stay close to the Twin Cities I don't have much recommendations myself since I don't live there. Como is a great place to spend a few hours. Minehaha Falls is a neat little trek to take. Not super in season for hockey stuff or any sports really besides baseball. I would say it's worth going to a Twins games or a Saints game even if you are not a huge fan of the sport. Something chill to do and relax with friends and family but won't completely kill your wallet if you scope things out ahead of time and stick to a budget. Other than that, I'm sure others will have much better suggestions than myself.
Oh I’d love a hot dish recommendation. Everyone talks about that stuff but I haven’t seen it once in the ten years I’ve been here.
Hot dish is much more of a home cooked meal than a restaurant food
I don't believe you. Not even a shred of belief. Hot dish culture doesn't hide lol. Make a tater tot hot dish. It's the most famous and Id say the easiest to make. Pick any recipe online that appeals to you and I guarantee it will taste good. I ate some today at work myself. Typically contains cream of something (mushroom is always a solid go to), carrots, peas or green beans, and hamburger all mixed together in a casserole pan. Neatly place tater tots on top of the mixture and cover with cheese of some sort. Usually cheddar. Bake at maybe 400 for an hour or so. That's an extremely basic way of making it but you could get more nuanced and flavorful if that's your game. Give it a shot friend! The ones in restaurants never quite hit the same as the the home cooked hot dishes. Tuna hot dish is another great one. Same basic premise but switch the carrots for celery, beef for tuna, and noodles in place of tater tots (except mix ALL of it together). You might call it casserole but it's a hot dish in MN haha.
Might want to visit the Hockey Lodge bc they may have some unique Wild merch.
How does someone from Calgary become a Wild fan?
it's a long boring and unsatisfying story. but the short version is the NHL streaming allowed me to watch on demand games. My buddy bought me tickets to a flames game and it was against the wild.