Stuff about Minneapolis

Hi, I'm Paul and this is just a hodgepodge of stuff about the people, places, and events in and around Minneapolis and the Twin Cities that you may enjoy. Thanks for stopping by!

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The original concept for the Vikings’ inaugural uniforms designed by sports cartoonist Karl Hubenthal

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I was looking to adopt older guinea pigs so I could give them a loving home to enjoy for the rest of their lives. Winnie (brown) and Frankie (white) have settled in beautifully and have quickly stolen my heart. They love their treats, look forward to their daily cuddles, and are thriving in their new home.

I’m so grateful to Animal Humane Society for giving them a safe and caring place to stay while they waited for their forever home. I’m so thankful they found their way to me, and I can’t imagine life without these two sweet girls. — Ella

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Mcdonald's ad in the Skyway News (1983) via Hennepin County Library

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CyberX internet café, Lyndale Ave S & W Lake St, Minneapolis (1998)

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Smokey Minneapolis via Matt Birkholz

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Bridge jumping at Lake of the Isles via Alex Kormann

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Minneapolis Then and Now: Madison School building, 501 15th St E (1890s/Now) The Madison School is the oldest public school building still standing in Minneapolis. The school operated from this site from 1870 to 1982, the longest continuous enrollment of any school in the city.

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My husband and I talked about adopting a cat for a while. My coworkers knew I was looking at cats, and one actually recommended Animal Humane Society’s Woodbury location to me! My husband and I went on a Saturday and looked at the cats. Marvin came up and sniffed our hands! In the room, he went and jumped up on my husband’s lap right away! He started purring, too. We knew right away he was coming home with us. He only hid from us the first day, but after that, he was out and about exploring his new home. He loves to cuddle with us! I’ll come home from work, sit on the couch, and he jumps up right away and purrs while he gets pets and kisses from me. He’s very social, and our friends like to play with him when they visit. He likes following people around the house. He’s a little shadow and must be part of the action. He loves taking naps in his cat tree, where he makes a perfect circle. He’s the sweetest cat. I’m so glad he’s my first pet ever! He’s the best cuddle bug :)

— Sarah

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Fransen's Bar and Essex Hotel, 16 6th St. N.(1966) via Hennepin County Library

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Ad for Vincent Screw and Bolt Company, 124 12th Avenue S (1957) via Hennepin County Library

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Lake Harriet via Colnago Pantografata

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Boy with a hand injury from playing with firecrackers during July 4th (1937)

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Fireflies at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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