Cycled past the carefully named Hennepin County Energy Recovery Center where over one-third of our county’s (population 1.3 million) waste is burned and turned into electricity and steam for district heating. More than 11,000 tons of metal are recovered annually.
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Coffee with an Earworm
On a random cycle ride, a pitstop for coffee came with an earworm.
Rainbow Run
Hundreds of runners unexpectedly surged towards us, just as we reached the middle of a bridge. The starting line for the Rainbow Run 5K was just beyond the bridge in Boom Island Park.
Pedestrian Lift Bridge
Cycled to Wisconsin across a rarity: a working lift bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. Rode in a friend’s truck part-way, then cycled the Gateway and Brown’s Creek State Trails to Stillwater where the bridge crosses the St. Croix River. A new bridge now carries vehicle traffic.
Things will be Hopping
Cycled past evidence our neighborhood is going to be hopping this weekend. (Stone Arch Bridge Festival.)
(Almost) Self-Sustaining Building
On our walk: a mill worker depicted at the Pillsbury A-Mill. Completed in 1881, it was the world’s largest flour mill for 40 years. Today the building is well-appointed artist lofts; a hydroelectric generator, combined with geothermal, produces 75% of the building’s energy needs.
Incongruous Fireplace
Walked with friends in 85° sunshine. Cooled off with a cuppa in the Emery Hotel near an incongruous fireplace.
Superior Hiking Trail, Spring 2021
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Superior Hiking Trail, Spring 2021
It felt strange, this past week, to pack our bags then drive up the interstate to Duluth. This was only the second time we’ve been away from home in almost fourteen months. In Duluth we headed for the hills to walk part of the Skyline Trail before checking into a hotel for one night. Looking…… Continue reading Superior Hiking Trail, Spring 2021
Superior Hiking Trail Spring 2021
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