Looked for stuff I didn’t realize I didn’t need at Ax-Man Surplus.
Category: St. Paul
SPCO
Headed over to the twin of Minneapolis for a Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra concert in the Ordway’s new concert hall.
New Soccer Stadium
Snow fell on the *other* football stadium as we walked through St. Paul’s Midway. Minnesota United will start playing soccer here when it is completed, spring 2019.
Fantastical Ice Creature
A fantastical creature, carved out of ice, celebrated winter as I walked through downtown St. Paul.
St. Paul Art Deco
Explored St. Paul’s City Hall and County Courthouse Art Deco building. The lobby is a war memorial. At the base of the huge statue, Vision of Peace, five Native Americans are depicted smoking a peace pipe.
University of St. Thomas
Cycled in shirtsleeve weather past a vaguely ecclesiastical entrance to the athletic field at the University of St. Thomas.
Bridge Under Bridge
Cycled beside the Mississippi to downtown St. Paul.
Twin Cities Model Railway Museum
Decided to cycle to a place I had never seen: the Twin Cities Model Railway Museum in its new location.
Haircuts for Two
Cycled towards St. Paul for haircuts.
Minnesota State Capitol
Toured the newly restored Minnesota State Capitol.