Q&A featuring local Buckeyes
- I wish I knew how many things there were to do and see north of the Twin Cities. There’s so much exploring to do! Also, how to cross-country ski.
- That there was an alumni group here many years before I did.
- That the winter was not as scary as I had projected.
- Be patient. Making friends here can take a long time. Put yourself in places where you’ll meet other people and have a chance to develop relationships. Minnesotans are an active bunch so meet folks while trying some Northern things like curling or pond hockey. Get a dog and take it to dog parks. Just get out and you will find community.
- Where to find friends.
- How cold the winters and how hot the summers could get…the land of extremes.
- That having the right winter gear makes all the difference.
- Where to watch Buckeye games.
- Good roads.
- How active folks are in the winter months, especially January and February. Life doesn’t stop!
- How much everyone enjoys the outdoors regardless of season!
- How sunny it is in the winter.
- The clean lakes.
- The amount of snow we get.
- That the winters are FUN! There are festivals, plenty of snow to play with, and you just need the right gear.
- Hiking
- Golfing – so many wonderful courses
- Exploring restaurants and breweries in the summer, downhill skiing and ice skating in the winter.
- Mountain biking, rock climbing, paddling, hiking etc.
- Sled dog racing
- Being on a lake
- Long walks around the lakes
- Brewery hopping
- Fishing
- Visiting state parks
- Making at day at Como Zoo and Como Town in St. Paul.
- Biking, camping, hiking, anything on the lakes etc.
- Hiking in one of the great state parks
- Minnesota children’s museum
- Free outdoor summer concerts and swimming at Lake Harriet
- Winter carnival in St Paul, State Fair
- Boating on the lakes
- Any in Ely
- There are so many – Tilia for a nice brunch.
- Hard to pick one, but we’ve been taking out from Master Noodle in St. Paul during the pandemic.
- Upscale: Lake Elmo Inn | Quick and Good: Cafe Latte
- LOLO – Stillwater
- Andiamo – romantic Italian
- Red Cow
- Day By Day Cafe in St Paul
- Matts
- Lakeville Brewery
- French Meadow Bakery
- Sawatdee
- Samz in Ely
- There are so many great microbreweries. I have visited over 100 in MN. Goat Ridge Brewing Co. in New London is really good. Great outdoor patio and excellent beer and food.
- Twin Cities – Dangerous Man
- Urban Growler in St. Paul
- Lift Bridge – Stillwater
- Red Cow
- Urban Growler
- Surly
- Lakeville Brewery
- Norseman Distillery
- Indeed
- You Bettcha
- Cribbage – a game i had never heard of before.
- Oh ya you betcha, said in as thick of a Nordic accent as possible.
- Sentences ending with ‘come with’
- Grew up here. I think it’s important to let outsiders know that when we say parking ramp, we mean the parking garage
- Could be worse
- I’ll just scoot by you here…
- Getting license plate “tabs”
- Ski-U-Mah. 20 years here and I have yet to meet a U of MN student or alum who can actually explain it.
- Hot dish
- Drink beer
- You just have to embrace winter. Invest in some warm clothes and try to enjoy winter outdoor activities.
- Get good gear and get outside!
- Dress appropriately and find a fun activity to do outside like cross country ski.
- Get outside, embrace it! And plan a spring break.
- Remote start on the car is a must. Just do it.
- Spend the money on good gear
- Buy a powerful snowblower, and pay attention to all of the advice you hear about making sure your car is well equipped for the winter.
- Gear up! The three W layers: Wicking layer next to your skin (no cotton!), Warm layer in the middle, and Wind blocking layer on top
- Several sets of gloves
- Hiking
- Festivals – So many festivals.
- Take in a game at Target Field or CHS Field. Both are beautiful parks.
- Ride a bike, walk the lakes, camp, paddle something somewhere.
- Get on a boat
- Minnesota state fair! I am obsessed with the fair and could totally help newbies plan before they go
- Ride a bicycle
- Lake swimming
- Go out on a lake
- North Woods
- The quality of life due to a lot of factors: good food, entertainment, shopping, arts, parks, nature, etc.
- It’s big enough to have opportunities to do whatever you’re interested in, but small enough that things remain accessible.
- So much outdoor fun to do.
- Progressive culture over all, love for nature and preserving it, music and art scene.
- Commitment to nature and the arts
- The lakes
- The seasons, the lakes, the love of nature My wife
- The beautiful landscapes! The land is so green and the water is so blue! That downtown Minneapolis is the perfect size – big enough to have a vibrant downtown and lots to do, yet small enough to feel manageable and see people you know.
- Outdoor life is available at every turn and everyone is so nice