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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Welcome to Minneapolis, Minnesota!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/welcome-to-minneapolis-minnesota--4724174</link><description><![CDATA[Hello from the land of the twin cities - Minneapolis and St. Paul. They are considered the two largest cities in Minnesota. The city of Minneapolis once ranked as number one in Entrepreneur magazine and is considered as the state of entrepreneurs. It headquarters the fifth highest concentration of some of the Fortune 500 companies, including Target, Best Buy, Xcel Energy, Northwest Airlines and Medtronic. The city is landscaped with modern skyscrapers and has the second biggest economic center in the Midwest after Chicago. Licenses:Photo Minneapolis, Minnesota by Doug Kerr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 _______Podcast based on audio guide Welcome to Minneapolis, Minnesota! Author: Travel Communications In the podcast format you may enjoy stories remotely; if you go out and experience the audio tour on location it is adviced to use the izi.TRAVEL application that really guides you and plays stories automaticly based on your position]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4724174/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Society &amp; Culture</category><copyright>Copyright izi Distribution Services</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg</url><title>Welcome to Minneapolis, Minnesota!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/welcome-to-minneapolis-minnesota--4724174</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:42:25 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>izi Distribution Services</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Hello from the land of the twin cities - Minneapolis and St. Paul. They are considered the two largest cities in Minnesota. The city of Minneapolis once ranked as number one in Entrepreneur magazine and is considered as the state of entrepreneurs. It...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hello from the land of the twin cities - Minneapolis and St. Paul. They are considered the two largest cities in Minnesota. The city of Minneapolis once ranked as number one in Entrepreneur magazine and is considered as the state of entrepreneurs. It headquarters the fifth highest concentration of some of the Fortune 500 companies, including Target, Best Buy, Xcel Energy, Northwest Airlines and Medtronic. The city is landscaped with modern skyscrapers and has the second biggest economic center in the Midwest after Chicago. Licenses:Photo Minneapolis, Minnesota by Doug Kerr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 _______Podcast based on audio guide Welcome to Minneapolis, Minnesota! Author: Travel Communications In the podcast format you may enjoy stories remotely; if you go out and experience the audio tour on location it is adviced to use the izi.TRAVEL application that really guides you and plays stories automaticly based on your position]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Episode 17: Walker Art Center</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-walker-art-center--42629651</link><description><![CDATA[Finally, we are here! The Walker Art center in Minneapolis features multidisciplinary, contemporary, and visual and performing arts exhibits. It is included in the "Big Five" museums for modern art in Minnesota. This art museum had once served as a personal art gallery of Thomas Barlow Walker, a lumberman in the 1870s. It became an official public art gallery in the 1920s. The building was originally designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes. Later on, Swiss architects created a shimmering aluminum-mesh fascia for the art museum. The Walker Art Center had its major expansion in 2005 for new gallery space, a theater, restaurant, shop and space for special events. Due to comprehensive arts experiences and programming, it has become one of the most favorite art museums. The Minnesota Arts Council was approved to control the building on Lowry Hill, together with its art collection in the 1930s. Efforts have been made to create a civic art center and Daniel Defenbacher became the first director of the Walker Art Center. The art center is supported in part by a grant given by the Minnesota State Arts Board from the general as well as arts and cultural fund of Minnesota. The continuity of this art center is attributed to the constant flow of new and progressive contemporary artwork.Thank you for your attention and have a nice day!Photo Minneapolis MAY2012 Walker Art Center ext 4 by Mark B. Schlemmer is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3414dd92-1497-47fc-afb8-aff3365a817d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:03:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629651/62e78afb_4d41_4fde_ae4e_99b73dde7626.mp3" length="1152730" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Finally, we are here! The Walker Art center in Minneapolis features multidisciplinary, contemporary, and visual and performing arts exhibits. It is included in the "Big Five" museums for modern art in Minnesota. This art museum had once served as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Finally, we are here! The Walker Art center in Minneapolis features multidisciplinary, contemporary, and visual and performing arts exhibits. It is included in the "Big Five" museums for modern art in Minnesota. This art museum had once served as a personal art gallery of Thomas Barlow Walker, a lumberman in the 1870s. It became an official public art gallery in the 1920s. The building was originally designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes. Later on, Swiss architects created a shimmering aluminum-mesh fascia for the art museum. The Walker Art Center had its major expansion in 2005 for new gallery space, a theater, restaurant, shop and space for special events. Due to comprehensive arts experiences and programming, it has become one of the most favorite art museums. The Minnesota Arts Council was approved to control the building on Lowry Hill, together with its art collection in the 1930s. Efforts have been made to create a civic art center and Daniel Defenbacher became the first director of the Walker Art Center. The art center is supported in part by a grant given by the Minnesota State Arts Board from the general as well as arts and cultural fund of Minnesota. The continuity of this art center is attributed to the constant flow of new and progressive contemporary artwork.Thank you for your attention and have a nice day!Photo Minneapolis MAY2012 Walker Art Center ext 4 by Mark B. Schlemmer is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>72</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 16: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-minneapolis-sculpture-garden--42629659</link><description><![CDATA[One of the crown jewels of the Minneapolis park system is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. It is an 11-acre park which is located near the Walker Art Center. It is connected to Loring park and Basilica of Saint Mary. You can find the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry here! It has also become a popular destination because it displays more than 40 works of art from Walker's Art Center’s famous collection. You can definitely enjoy walking around and exploring this sculpture garden. It had once served as a civic and cultural center. Later on, the land was transformed into floral gardens for 50 years! In1908, the land was used for sport recreation through mildly-improved playing fields. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was established in the 1980s. The landscape architects were Quinnel and Rothschild. The amazing pieces were nicely integrated into the gardens. A fountain was designed by the couples Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is an excellent family location and should never be missed. It’s great for taking nice pictures, for fun summer walk, a picnic and just getting fresh air. The indoor botanical garden as well as the giant carp by Frank Gehry is definitely a must-see! It has been recognized as one of the largest urban sculpture gardens in the U.S, with 40 permanent art installations. However, many sculptures were removed because the garden is under construction. It also includes the Cowles Conservatory where you can find more flora and sculpture. The renovation of the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden campus is indeed an ambitious project. It aims to create a campus with the urban green space. Although it is currently limited, it is still worth visiting. The Walker galleries, cinema, and theater will stay open during the course of construction. If you're searching for something unique in Minneapolis, but you don't have a lot of time, the sculpture garden is worth the stop!Photo Minneapolis Sculpture Garden by FaceMePLS is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b1dca6c3-cae9-41be-82e1-299d9143f3ef</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:02:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629659/85feb0cc_524d_4c4c_8fca_1cdf76c74b93.mp3" length="1619172" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the crown jewels of the Minneapolis park system is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. It is an 11-acre park which is located near the Walker Art Center. It is connected to Loring park and Basilica of Saint Mary. You can find the iconic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the crown jewels of the Minneapolis park system is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. It is an 11-acre park which is located near the Walker Art Center. It is connected to Loring park and Basilica of Saint Mary. You can find the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry here! It has also become a popular destination because it displays more than 40 works of art from Walker's Art Center’s famous collection. You can definitely enjoy walking around and exploring this sculpture garden. It had once served as a civic and cultural center. Later on, the land was transformed into floral gardens for 50 years! In1908, the land was used for sport recreation through mildly-improved playing fields. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was established in the 1980s. The landscape architects were Quinnel and Rothschild. The amazing pieces were nicely integrated into the gardens. A fountain was designed by the couples Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is an excellent family location and should never be missed. It’s great for taking nice pictures, for fun summer walk, a picnic and just getting fresh air. The indoor botanical garden as well as the giant carp by Frank Gehry is definitely a must-see! It has been recognized as one of the largest urban sculpture gardens in the U.S, with 40 permanent art installations. However, many sculptures were removed because the garden is under construction. It also includes the Cowles Conservatory where you can find more flora and sculpture. The renovation of the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden campus is indeed an ambitious project. It aims to create a campus with the urban green space. Although it is currently limited, it is still worth visiting. The Walker galleries, cinema, and theater will stay open during the course of construction. If you're searching for something unique in Minneapolis, but you don't have a lot of time, the sculpture garden is worth the stop!Photo Minneapolis Sculpture Garden by FaceMePLS is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>102</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 15: Loring Park</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-loring-park--42629664</link><description><![CDATA[Loring Park is one of the largest parks in the city. The park has a small lake known as the Loring Lake, but formerly known as Johnson’s Lake. The surrounding buildings of this park still date back to the 1900s. This park is also a usual venue for diverse cultural and national events such as The Twin Cities Pride Festival.Photo Loring Park - Minneapolis, Minnesota by Doug Kerr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b970abc4-e3cd-45c7-9a9d-61a99235ef9f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:01:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629664/2542440b_e12d_4552_a112_37d849c2175e.mp3" length="266239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Loring Park is one of the largest parks in the city. The park has a small lake known as the Loring Lake, but formerly known as Johnson’s Lake. The surrounding buildings of this park still date back to the 1900s. This park is also a usual venue for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Loring Park is one of the largest parks in the city. The park has a small lake known as the Loring Lake, but formerly known as Johnson’s Lake. The surrounding buildings of this park still date back to the 1900s. This park is also a usual venue for diverse cultural and national events such as The Twin Cities Pride Festival.Photo Loring Park - Minneapolis, Minnesota by Doug Kerr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 14: Minneapolis Convention Center</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-minneapolis-convention-center--42629652</link><description><![CDATA[The Minneapolis Convention Center is located in downtown Minneapolis. It is near the Orchestra Hall and just a block away from the Nicollet Mall. This convention center can host multiple events and it offers advanced technical tools and modern architecture. Aside from attending local business meetings, holiday parties and fabulous events, there are also other great things that you can do at the convention center. It is the best location in Minneapolis to enjoy food, art, shopping and even sports.Dining places at the Convention Center vary from American, Asian, European, German, French, Irish/British, Italian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Greek and Organic cuisines. Barbecue, steak and seafood, sushi restaurants and coffee shops at the convention center are also well-visited. There are many great restaurants near the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Bonfire Grill, La Belle Vie, Manny’s Good Steak, Chamber’s Kitchen are all easy walking distance from the Convention Center. If you need a good breakfast, you can go to Hell's Kitchen by the convention center, Keys Cafe downtown and Dunn Brothers. You may also want to try Masa, a high-end Mexican restaurant or Vincent, for French cuisine. You can also take a shopping spree at the convention center. Take note, tax free shopping on all top quality apparel and shoes! How is that? That’s a really big deal and Fortune 500 store is the best mall. For art lovers, visit world-class art museums like the Science Museum of Minnesota where you can explore new worlds. The Walker Art Center is also one of the best contemporary art museums; it is also worth visiting. You may also want to check out festivals and fairs or watch at the Guthrie Theater. You can stay active with sports and outdoors at the Minneapolis Convention center. Why not? Minneapolis is also known as the City by nature. More so, it has become the fittest and most bike-friendly city in America.Photo Minneapolis 053 by Holly Higgins is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0c982dc8-1b92-4d42-a847-3c515cfa13d7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:00:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629652/f9ec3efc_3964_4551_b502_706687f69ac1.mp3" length="1667656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Minneapolis Convention Center is located in downtown Minneapolis. It is near the Orchestra Hall and just a block away from the Nicollet Mall. This convention center can host multiple events and it offers advanced technical tools and modern...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Minneapolis Convention Center is located in downtown Minneapolis. It is near the Orchestra Hall and just a block away from the Nicollet Mall. This convention center can host multiple events and it offers advanced technical tools and modern architecture. Aside from attending local business meetings, holiday parties and fabulous events, there are also other great things that you can do at the convention center. It is the best location in Minneapolis to enjoy food, art, shopping and even sports.Dining places at the Convention Center vary from American, Asian, European, German, French, Irish/British, Italian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Greek and Organic cuisines. Barbecue, steak and seafood, sushi restaurants and coffee shops at the convention center are also well-visited. There are many great restaurants near the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Bonfire Grill, La Belle Vie, Manny’s Good Steak, Chamber’s Kitchen are all easy walking distance from the Convention Center. If you need a good breakfast, you can go to Hell's Kitchen by the convention center, Keys Cafe downtown and Dunn Brothers. You may also want to try Masa, a high-end Mexican restaurant or Vincent, for French cuisine. You can also take a shopping spree at the convention center. Take note, tax free shopping on all top quality apparel and shoes! How is that? That’s a really big deal and Fortune 500 store is the best mall. For art lovers, visit world-class art museums like the Science Museum of Minnesota where you can explore new worlds. The Walker Art Center is also one of the best contemporary art museums; it is also worth visiting. You may also want to check out festivals and fairs or watch at the Guthrie Theater. You can stay active with sports and outdoors at the Minneapolis Convention center. Why not? Minneapolis is also known as the City by nature. More so, it has become the fittest and most bike-friendly city in America.Photo Minneapolis 053 by Holly Higgins is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>105</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 13: W Minneapolis - The Foshay</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-w-minneapolis-the-foshay--42629660</link><description><![CDATA[If you find yourself in downtown Minneapolis, the Foshay is the best place to stay. Located on Marquette Avenue, the luxurious skyscraper hotel has a remarkable interior with cutting edge designs. The interior is made of African Mahogany, Italian marble, etched glass, and has gold plated doorknobs and faucets, silver and gold ceiling, three busts of American president George Washington, a terrazzo, and hand wrought iron. The outside top facade of the building screams the name “Foshay”. The namesake came from the name of the owner, builder and businessman Wilbur Foshay who amassed his wealth through three companies he built up. It was modeled after the Washington Monument which Foshay admired as a young art student. It was completed in 1929. The building has 34 floors, stands 447-feet high plus the antenna so that’s a total of 607-feet. The building was constructed months before the Wall Street Stock market crashed in the 1920’s. The Foshay tower became the tallest tower in Minneapolis for more than 40 years. During the building’s grand opening, twenty thousand guests were invited. Most of them were cabinet members, congressmen and senators. Many of the guests were also accommodated with an all-expense paid trip. To entertain them, several half-nude dancers were hired and each guest was given a gold pocketwatch.In 2006, the building was transformed from Mr. Foshay’s office tower into a 230 room hotel. An interesting discovery was found during the renovation when a worker replacing the ceiling which was to be the hotel’s lobby found the original ceiling intact with its elaborate engravings and embossed with numerous logos. The name was then changed to W Minneapolis – The Foshay and the observation deck was converted from the meeting room to a sky bar.Photo DSC_0183.12.10 The W @ Foshay by Joe Bielawa is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">57031c14-41c1-484d-af8b-81c73c768ad5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:59:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629660/a1c6040d_451b_4d47_b2f7_20a836c74039.mp3" length="1590751" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you find yourself in downtown Minneapolis, the Foshay is the best place to stay. Located on Marquette Avenue, the luxurious skyscraper hotel has a remarkable interior with cutting edge designs. The interior is made of African Mahogany, Italian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you find yourself in downtown Minneapolis, the Foshay is the best place to stay. Located on Marquette Avenue, the luxurious skyscraper hotel has a remarkable interior with cutting edge designs. The interior is made of African Mahogany, Italian marble, etched glass, and has gold plated doorknobs and faucets, silver and gold ceiling, three busts of American president George Washington, a terrazzo, and hand wrought iron. The outside top facade of the building screams the name “Foshay”. The namesake came from the name of the owner, builder and businessman Wilbur Foshay who amassed his wealth through three companies he built up. It was modeled after the Washington Monument which Foshay admired as a young art student. It was completed in 1929. The building has 34 floors, stands 447-feet high plus the antenna so that’s a total of 607-feet. The building was constructed months before the Wall Street Stock market crashed in the 1920’s. The Foshay tower became the tallest tower in Minneapolis for more than 40 years. During the building’s grand opening, twenty thousand guests were invited. Most of them were cabinet members, congressmen and senators. Many of the guests were also accommodated with an all-expense paid trip. To entertain them, several half-nude dancers were hired and each guest was given a gold pocketwatch.In 2006, the building was transformed from Mr. Foshay’s office tower into a 230 room hotel. An interesting discovery was found during the renovation when a worker replacing the ceiling which was to be the hotel’s lobby found the original ceiling intact with its elaborate engravings and embossed with numerous logos. The name was then changed to W Minneapolis – The Foshay and the observation deck was converted from the meeting room to a sky bar.Photo DSC_0183.12.10 The W @ Foshay by Joe Bielawa is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>100</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 12: Capella Tower</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-capella-tower--42629656</link><description><![CDATA[The Capella Tower was once an office tower known as 225 South Sixth. It is a skyscraper and one of the most prestigious properties in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was opened in 1992 together with the first bank place that also served as the headquarters of the first banking system. The Capella Tower is also recognized as one of the biggest buildings in Minneapolis. Its ranking as the tallest building is still in argument. It was originally built one foot shorter out of respect to the IDS Center. But in 2005, contractors had furtively added 14 inches of height to the Capella, making it taller than the main roof of IDS Center. In the same year, the IDS counted the 4.9 m tall window washing garage built on its roof in 1979 as part of its actual height, making it taller than the Capella Tower.The Capella Tower was originally nicknamed as the Halo Building because it looks like it has a twinkling crown. It has a distinct illuminated semicircle on top which looks stylish. However, it is not just a decoration, it actually houses an antenna farm and communications network. The building has six-story cubes and several round towers which resemble the diverse styles of structures in downtown Minneapolis. In 2008, the longtime occupant of the building Capella Education Company and owner of fast-growing online Capella University signed an expanded lease that will change the name of the Halo Building to Capella Tower. The original works of art still appear in every corner of the first and second levels which definitely adds attractiveness and splendor to the tower’s interior. You can find farmer’s markets, Peace Coffee, fitness center, hair salon, art gallery, marble fountain and restaurants inside the Capella Tower. The conference center of the building also includes audio and visual systems as full compliment.Photo Capella Tower above the skyline by Randy Stern is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a900f9e4-155b-4767-b731-cc02c65bac4b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:58:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629656/432899aa_fdbd_45f7_baef_550b34405c1a.mp3" length="1567763" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Capella Tower was once an office tower known as 225 South Sixth. It is a skyscraper and one of the most prestigious properties in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was opened in 1992 together with the first bank place that also served as the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Capella Tower was once an office tower known as 225 South Sixth. It is a skyscraper and one of the most prestigious properties in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was opened in 1992 together with the first bank place that also served as the headquarters of the first banking system. The Capella Tower is also recognized as one of the biggest buildings in Minneapolis. Its ranking as the tallest building is still in argument. It was originally built one foot shorter out of respect to the IDS Center. But in 2005, contractors had furtively added 14 inches of height to the Capella, making it taller than the main roof of IDS Center. In the same year, the IDS counted the 4.9 m tall window washing garage built on its roof in 1979 as part of its actual height, making it taller than the Capella Tower.The Capella Tower was originally nicknamed as the Halo Building because it looks like it has a twinkling crown. It has a distinct illuminated semicircle on top which looks stylish. However, it is not just a decoration, it actually houses an antenna farm and communications network. The building has six-story cubes and several round towers which resemble the diverse styles of structures in downtown Minneapolis. In 2008, the longtime occupant of the building Capella Education Company and owner of fast-growing online Capella University signed an expanded lease that will change the name of the Halo Building to Capella Tower. The original works of art still appear in every corner of the first and second levels which definitely adds attractiveness and splendor to the tower’s interior. You can find farmer’s markets, Peace Coffee, fitness center, hair salon, art gallery, marble fountain and restaurants inside the Capella Tower. The conference center of the building also includes audio and visual systems as full compliment.Photo Capella Tower above the skyline by Randy Stern is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>98</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 11: IDS Center</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-ids-center--42629663</link><description><![CDATA[Here we are at the IDS center. The tallest sky scrapper in the entire state. This building used to be 775.5 feet tall until a garage for window washing equipment was added on top of the building. Now the building stands at a dizzying height of 795.5 feet. If you were to include the communication spires at the top of the building, it would add up to 910 feet in total, making it the highest point in the entire Minneapolis.This however is being challenged by the Capella Tower. In fact a lot of people are arguing about this matter. It even involved an entire organization of people who mediates disputes regarding cases like this. The Organization is known as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. You got that right. There is an entire council working out which buildings are taller than the other.Well anyway, the Capella Tower was originally constructed, according to its designer, with a height of 774 feet. Then he added that the building required to have ventilation ducts and installed them, which added a total of 2 feet. With the ventilation ducts included the entire building would now be 776 feet which is 6 inches taller than the original height of the IDS center.The owners of IDS reputed this by stating that their building is taller at 795.5 which includes the window washing equipment’s garage. However the engineers of the Capella Towers countered the IDS’s claims by stating that the garage cannot be included in the building’s height as it is not an integral part of the building.Despite the controversy between the two skyscrapers, the owners of the Capella Towers are hesitant to claim the title of having the tallest building in Minneapolis even if their engineers claim it to be. The owners of the Capella Tower are happy to give the title to the more famous building, the IDS center.Photo IDS Center lower buildings by Michael Hicks is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0e2e9a47-4f26-4034-b3ff-0631a9fa5ebd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:57:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629663/721604d1_7c6b_4305_9823_1bc5dbdaa45f.mp3" length="1582810" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Here we are at the IDS center. The tallest sky scrapper in the entire state. This building used to be 775.5 feet tall until a garage for window washing equipment was added on top of the building. Now the building stands at a dizzying height of 795.5...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here we are at the IDS center. The tallest sky scrapper in the entire state. This building used to be 775.5 feet tall until a garage for window washing equipment was added on top of the building. Now the building stands at a dizzying height of 795.5 feet. If you were to include the communication spires at the top of the building, it would add up to 910 feet in total, making it the highest point in the entire Minneapolis.This however is being challenged by the Capella Tower. In fact a lot of people are arguing about this matter. It even involved an entire organization of people who mediates disputes regarding cases like this. The Organization is known as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. You got that right. There is an entire council working out which buildings are taller than the other.Well anyway, the Capella Tower was originally constructed, according to its designer, with a height of 774 feet. Then he added that the building required to have ventilation ducts and installed them, which added a total of 2 feet. With the ventilation ducts included the entire building would now be 776 feet which is 6 inches taller than the original height of the IDS center.The owners of IDS reputed this by stating that their building is taller at 795.5 which includes the window washing equipment’s garage. However the engineers of the Capella Towers countered the IDS’s claims by stating that the garage cannot be included in the building’s height as it is not an integral part of the building.Despite the controversy between the two skyscrapers, the owners of the Capella Towers are hesitant to claim the title of having the tallest building in Minneapolis even if their engineers claim it to be. The owners of the Capella Tower are happy to give the title to the more famous building, the IDS center.Photo IDS Center lower buildings by Michael Hicks is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>99</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 10: The Arts Institutes International Minnesota</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-the-arts-institutes-international-minnesota--42629665</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Arts Institutes International Minnesota where the youth’s creative potentials are honed and sharpened. It is a school for people who are into different forms of art like culinary, advertising, digital film and video production, interior design, photography, visual effects and motion graphics, and so on. The school trains students in the field of visual and practical arts.As you may already know, the Arts Institute International has two locations, one in the downtown Minneapolis at 15 South 9th street and the other one is here in this historic Pence Building.The Pence Building is a high rise registered as one of the historic sites in the city. The structure was built during 1909. This building is very important because it is a testament to the extraordinary growth of the automotive industry of Minneapolis during the early years of the 20th century. It was owned by Harry Pence who was originally from Springboro, Ohio.Photo Ai's Minneapolis facility by Student Spark is licensed under Public domain]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">43ef7cdd-3833-42b7-b612-6b26ba9bcebc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:56:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629665/dbace58f_0ad5_4583_ae32_6ee1357bfba7.mp3" length="793285" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the Arts Institutes International Minnesota where the youth’s creative potentials are honed and sharpened. It is a school for people who are into different forms of art like culinary, advertising, digital film and video production, interior...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the Arts Institutes International Minnesota where the youth’s creative potentials are honed and sharpened. It is a school for people who are into different forms of art like culinary, advertising, digital film and video production, interior design, photography, visual effects and motion graphics, and so on. The school trains students in the field of visual and practical arts.As you may already know, the Arts Institute International has two locations, one in the downtown Minneapolis at 15 South 9th street and the other one is here in this historic Pence Building.The Pence Building is a high rise registered as one of the historic sites in the city. The structure was built during 1909. This building is very important because it is a testament to the extraordinary growth of the automotive industry of Minneapolis during the early years of the 20th century. It was owned by Harry Pence who was originally from Springboro, Ohio.Photo Ai's Minneapolis facility by Student Spark is licensed under Public domain]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 9: Target Center</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-target-center--42629657</link><description><![CDATA[Now, your holiday vacation wouldn’t be complete without going to this point where most shows are being held—be it for private events, graduations, concerts, family shows, and many other events, the Target Center is the place where you want to be. The owner of Target Center is the City of Minneapolis itself but the operator of the arena is Anschutz Entertainment Group. The current and original naming rights partner of the arena is Target Corporation. The Target Center has 702 Club seats and about 68 suites. The center opened in the year 1990 and was twice renovated in the year 2004 and 2014.In the year 1990, the Timberwolves was the one who built this center and they are the original owner of the building and it was later on managed by Ogden Entertainment. In the year 1995, the Minneapolis City bought the arena and in the year 2000, Clear Channel Entertainment took up the contract. And again the management was turned to Midwest Entertainment Group in 2004.During this year, the arena was renovated. Today, the arena can accommodate over 19,000. The center lower bowl of the arena was also renovated to make it more fan friendly. Another renovation was the old score board, which was replaced with a modern score board with the 9-by-16 foot video screen. The upper deck is a luxury lounge with enhanced seats for persons with disability.Photo dscf0029 by Michael Hicks is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">acf62b90-8361-4d66-b5c2-93ee7cf5cc2e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:55:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629657/59c90ab0_60af_4f33_9fc8_53ab2a2736f8.mp3" length="1190764" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Now, your holiday vacation wouldn’t be complete without going to this point where most shows are being held—be it for private events, graduations, concerts, family shows, and many other events, the Target Center is the place where you want to be. The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Now, your holiday vacation wouldn’t be complete without going to this point where most shows are being held—be it for private events, graduations, concerts, family shows, and many other events, the Target Center is the place where you want to be. The owner of Target Center is the City of Minneapolis itself but the operator of the arena is Anschutz Entertainment Group. The current and original naming rights partner of the arena is Target Corporation. The Target Center has 702 Club seats and about 68 suites. The center opened in the year 1990 and was twice renovated in the year 2004 and 2014.In the year 1990, the Timberwolves was the one who built this center and they are the original owner of the building and it was later on managed by Ogden Entertainment. In the year 1995, the Minneapolis City bought the arena and in the year 2000, Clear Channel Entertainment took up the contract. And again the management was turned to Midwest Entertainment Group in 2004.During this year, the arena was renovated. Today, the arena can accommodate over 19,000. The center lower bowl of the arena was also renovated to make it more fan friendly. Another renovation was the old score board, which was replaced with a modern score board with the 9-by-16 foot video screen. The upper deck is a luxury lounge with enhanced seats for persons with disability.Photo dscf0029 by Michael Hicks is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>75</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 8: Shout House Dueling Pianos</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-shout-house-dueling-pianos--42629661</link><description><![CDATA[Now this place is far different from the previous music house we’ve visited. While The Pourhouse caters to people looking for a blasting nightlife with girls, booze, and live music, Shout! House Dueling Pianos is much more formal, sophisticated and perfect for business events and romantic evenings. So why Dueling? Well, the name came from the idea of two pianists dueling over who plays better or simply to entertain the audience with the unique style of showmanship. And why the word “shout”? Because apart from what the audiences’ requested the pianists to play, the duelers would most of the time play the 90’s rock hits. Every day, this place is packed with people looking for classic night life, sumptuous food, and unique entertainment. You can choose this place as a perfect venue for the next event that you are planning—be it a bachelor party, a birthday party, weddings, or corporate events. And oh! Musicians in the house are not only limited to playing pianos. They, too, also get their hands on guitars and drums.Photo Piano by Marcos Dias is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bc8bb122-4104-46aa-bec7-516638cc6504</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:54:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629661/7c6723c3_a021_426f_bb30_cffd4904f459.mp3" length="864756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Now this place is far different from the previous music house we’ve visited. While The Pourhouse caters to people looking for a blasting nightlife with girls, booze, and live music, Shout! House Dueling Pianos is much more formal, sophisticated and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Now this place is far different from the previous music house we’ve visited. While The Pourhouse caters to people looking for a blasting nightlife with girls, booze, and live music, Shout! House Dueling Pianos is much more formal, sophisticated and perfect for business events and romantic evenings. So why Dueling? Well, the name came from the idea of two pianists dueling over who plays better or simply to entertain the audience with the unique style of showmanship. And why the word “shout”? Because apart from what the audiences’ requested the pianists to play, the duelers would most of the time play the 90’s rock hits. Every day, this place is packed with people looking for classic night life, sumptuous food, and unique entertainment. You can choose this place as a perfect venue for the next event that you are planning—be it a bachelor party, a birthday party, weddings, or corporate events. And oh! Musicians in the house are not only limited to playing pianos. They, too, also get their hands on guitars and drums.Photo Piano by Marcos Dias is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 7: The Pourhouse</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-the-pourhouse--42629662</link><description><![CDATA[If you are looking for night life here in Minneapolis, The Pourhouse will give you just that. Loud music, local band concerts, crazy dances, and of course, booze! This bar is open every day from 11 A.M. to 2 A.M. The calm city streets will immediately transform into bustling bars and pubs. And some of these nightclubs are open until the sun rises. Fees, drinks, and food are all affordable. And the people—well, you see them in the office will their smart eye-glasses, coat and tie, but here, they become the friendliest and most lively people you’ll ever met. You can also hold private events at The Pourhouse. Whether it’s a bachelor party or corporate event, you can count on this place to have your affair. And you know what you will love about The Pourhouse? There is a party bus that you can rent for a night. They own luxurious VIP services, complete with your personal transportation staff and personal concierge. The VIP coaches are equipped with 38 seats, advanced sound systems, televisions, home theater appliances, free Wi-Fi, smoke machines, wireless electronics, removable pole dance, and much more!Photo DJ by Catrin Austin is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4ac44964-b5a3-47e8-b8bc-ab0f954e7ae6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:53:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629662/e677793e_2dd9_4780_afdf_99b08693ccda.mp3" length="1000593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you are looking for night life here in Minneapolis, The Pourhouse will give you just that. Loud music, local band concerts, crazy dances, and of course, booze! This bar is open every day from 11 A.M. to 2 A.M. The calm city streets will immediately...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you are looking for night life here in Minneapolis, The Pourhouse will give you just that. Loud music, local band concerts, crazy dances, and of course, booze! This bar is open every day from 11 A.M. to 2 A.M. The calm city streets will immediately transform into bustling bars and pubs. And some of these nightclubs are open until the sun rises. Fees, drinks, and food are all affordable. And the people—well, you see them in the office will their smart eye-glasses, coat and tie, but here, they become the friendliest and most lively people you’ll ever met. You can also hold private events at The Pourhouse. Whether it’s a bachelor party or corporate event, you can count on this place to have your affair. And you know what you will love about The Pourhouse? There is a party bus that you can rent for a night. They own luxurious VIP services, complete with your personal transportation staff and personal concierge. The VIP coaches are equipped with 38 seats, advanced sound systems, televisions, home theater appliances, free Wi-Fi, smoke machines, wireless electronics, removable pole dance, and much more!Photo DJ by Catrin Austin is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>63</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 6: Minneapolis City Council</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-minneapolis-city-council--42629668</link><description><![CDATA[Right in front of you is the Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse. This structure houses the governing body of Minneapolis. The building that stands in front of you right now was designed and constructed during 1888. It is a product of the Long and Kees architectural firm based in the city. The entire building is shared by both city administrators and the county.When the building was built it claimed to have the biggest four-faced chiming clock in the world. The clock measured at an astonishing 24.5 feet. This clock is actually a little bit bigger than London’s famous Big Ben. Although it may not be the tallest building now, in the old days it was. In fact it was the tallest building in Minneapolis until the 1920’s when the Foshay Tower was erected.The Building is built from stones that weighed more than 20 tons per block. The stones used are known as Rose Granite. These granite stones are mined and quarried in Ortonville. The original plan for the building was that it was to be built with bricks. The granite stones at first were to be used only for the foundation. However, the people saw how beautiful the granite stones were and asked if the entire building could be built entirely from granite. The city agreed hence we have the structure now.This beauty however came at a price. The construction for the entire building went over the budget which was set at $1.15 million. Although it may have been over budget it is still worth all the money as we can see today.Inside the building you can see a statue that you might find interesting. That statue is dubbed as the Father of Waters. Legends says that if you rub his big toes, it would bring you good luck. Since we are already here, you might as well give it a try. Who knows, maybe it can bring you good fortune!Photo Minneapolis City Hall 2012 cropped by Jason Riedy is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9e0df961-f31f-476d-8af8-2ead2e8762ac</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:52:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629668/0162fe8d_afa1_41f0_ad57_cae939ab60fd.mp3" length="1484172" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Right in front of you is the Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse. This structure houses the governing body of Minneapolis. The building that stands in front of you right now was designed and constructed during 1888. It is a product of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Right in front of you is the Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse. This structure houses the governing body of Minneapolis. The building that stands in front of you right now was designed and constructed during 1888. It is a product of the Long and Kees architectural firm based in the city. The entire building is shared by both city administrators and the county.When the building was built it claimed to have the biggest four-faced chiming clock in the world. The clock measured at an astonishing 24.5 feet. This clock is actually a little bit bigger than London’s famous Big Ben. Although it may not be the tallest building now, in the old days it was. In fact it was the tallest building in Minneapolis until the 1920’s when the Foshay Tower was erected.The Building is built from stones that weighed more than 20 tons per block. The stones used are known as Rose Granite. These granite stones are mined and quarried in Ortonville. The original plan for the building was that it was to be built with bricks. The granite stones at first were to be used only for the foundation. However, the people saw how beautiful the granite stones were and asked if the entire building could be built entirely from granite. The city agreed hence we have the structure now.This beauty however came at a price. The construction for the entire building went over the budget which was set at $1.15 million. Although it may have been over budget it is still worth all the money as we can see today.Inside the building you can see a statue that you might find interesting. That statue is dubbed as the Father of Waters. Legends says that if you rub his big toes, it would bring you good luck. Since we are already here, you might as well give it a try. Who knows, maybe it can bring you good fortune!Photo Minneapolis City Hall 2012 cropped by Jason Riedy is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>93</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 5: Twin Cities Food Tours</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-twin-cities-food-tours--42629666</link><description><![CDATA[A major city in Minnesota, Minneapolis comprises the “Twin Cities,” its counterpart being the neighboring state capital St. Paul. Popular for its parks and lakes, Minneapolis is home to the Mississippi River. It houses several cultural landmarks which are quite unique and interesting, and also offers pleasant food tours.Minneapolis highlights quite a few precious food gems. There’s nothing better than having a typical tour about the historic northeast Minneapolis all the while enjoying a very pleasant and relaxing eating experience along the way.For three generations already, Kramarczuk's Eastern European Deli and Restaurant has been serving great-tasting sausages.Minnesota Nice Spice is a homegrown company well-known for its blend of organic spices. The very friendly people there also advocate artists with disabilities. Punch Pizza is genuine Neapolitan pizza baked at a classic firewood oven at 900 degrees. It offers delicious pizza and very appetizing salads. You’ll also be surprised by their generosity in portions for tasting. Impressively, Punch Pizza was among the pioneer food chains that increased the minimum wage for restaurant workers to $10 an hour. President Obama even mentioned this himself in his State of the Union Address.Lunds and Byerly's Central may look like any other local grocery chain but you’ll be surprised by the delightful local artisan cheeses. A certified cheese professional will provide you samples.Gorkha Palace is another exotic restaurant you would not want to miss. The owner used to serve food at the Farmers’ Market only annually, but due to public clamor she was obliged to open this restaurant in 2010. Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian Cuisine are served.Now for dessert, there’s the Gardens of Salonica, a Greek restaurant that has been in existence since 1991.Aside from the variety of foods to try out, another great thing about these food tours is the guides, who are very smart, friendly and hospitable.Photo Cheese Curd Stand at MN State Fair by Northfielder is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b0bfb4b1-e3e8-4c9b-981a-47d28cb755b0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:51:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629666/14b14c11_420f_479a_bc6d_7ce7cb85307d.mp3" length="1761279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A major city in Minnesota, Minneapolis comprises the “Twin Cities,” its counterpart being the neighboring state capital St. Paul. Popular for its parks and lakes, Minneapolis is home to the Mississippi River. It houses several cultural landmarks which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A major city in Minnesota, Minneapolis comprises the “Twin Cities,” its counterpart being the neighboring state capital St. Paul. Popular for its parks and lakes, Minneapolis is home to the Mississippi River. It houses several cultural landmarks which are quite unique and interesting, and also offers pleasant food tours.Minneapolis highlights quite a few precious food gems. There’s nothing better than having a typical tour about the historic northeast Minneapolis all the while enjoying a very pleasant and relaxing eating experience along the way.For three generations already, Kramarczuk's Eastern European Deli and Restaurant has been serving great-tasting sausages.Minnesota Nice Spice is a homegrown company well-known for its blend of organic spices. The very friendly people there also advocate artists with disabilities. Punch Pizza is genuine Neapolitan pizza baked at a classic firewood oven at 900 degrees. It offers delicious pizza and very appetizing salads. You’ll also be surprised by their generosity in portions for tasting. Impressively, Punch Pizza was among the pioneer food chains that increased the minimum wage for restaurant workers to $10 an hour. President Obama even mentioned this himself in his State of the Union Address.Lunds and Byerly's Central may look like any other local grocery chain but you’ll be surprised by the delightful local artisan cheeses. A certified cheese professional will provide you samples.Gorkha Palace is another exotic restaurant you would not want to miss. The owner used to serve food at the Farmers’ Market only annually, but due to public clamor she was obliged to open this restaurant in 2010. Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian Cuisine are served.Now for dessert, there’s the Gardens of Salonica, a Greek restaurant that has been in existence since 1991.Aside from the variety of foods to try out, another great thing about these food tours is the guides, who are very smart, friendly and hospitable.Photo Cheese Curd Stand at MN State Fair by Northfielder is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>111</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 4: MacPhail Center for Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-macphail-center-for-music--42629654</link><description><![CDATA[The MacPhail Center for Music was named after the Founder, William S. MacPhail, who was an original member of the Minneapolis Symphony (the Minnesota Orchestra today). He first established the MacPhail School of Violin in 1970 at Minneapolis. Then later on, the school became the MacPhail School of Music and Dramatic Art. When the school needed a bigger space they moved to 1128 LaSalle Avenue, the four-story building located in downtown Minneapolis. The building was so kind that they allowed the MacPhail School of Music and Dramatic Art to expand and then offer conservatory education with the college level. And after World War II, with the help of the GI Bill, the school provided more choices and enrollments. The school gathered almost 3,000 students and has a hundred faculty. Mr. MacPhail passed away in 1962.In 1966, the MacPhail College of Music was given by the MacPhail family to the University of Minnesota. Then later on, the university changed the name of the school to MacPhail Center for the Performing Arts. The university used the school for their extension program. While the school was in the university, they started to make new ways on how to teach young children. And in the 1960s, the Suzuki method program was first launched in the whole nation. The university and MacPhail’s school worked together for almost 28 years, until the university announced that they want to work with institutions that work primarily for the college level. So, in 1994 the MacPhail Center for the Performing Arts became a nonprofit private school again. And in 2003, the MacPhail Center for the Performing Arts changed its name to the MacPhail Center for Music.Now the MacPhail Center for Music, the nonprofit education center for music, is located in the Mills District of Downtown East, Minneapolis. They have now over 13,200 music students. From 2006 they made the registration based on programming in Apple Valley at Paideia Academy. In 2007, a site was open at Birch Lake School in White Bear Lake. In January 2008, a facility flagship was first opened in Minneapolis downtown. In the month of January 2014, they opened another site at Chanhassen. And in 2015 of the same month, the MacPhail started their individual lessons at the Perpich Center for Arts Education.Photo Unique MacPhail Center for Music Building by Richie Diesterheft is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8d8e53d8-2615-4c0d-8c4e-590737b4deef</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:50:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629654/c14ac40f_d982_44ff_86a1_23939b743670.mp3" length="2046745" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The MacPhail Center for Music was named after the Founder, William S. MacPhail, who was an original member of the Minneapolis Symphony (the Minnesota Orchestra today). He first established the MacPhail School of Violin in 1970 at Minneapolis. Then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The MacPhail Center for Music was named after the Founder, William S. MacPhail, who was an original member of the Minneapolis Symphony (the Minnesota Orchestra today). He first established the MacPhail School of Violin in 1970 at Minneapolis. Then later on, the school became the MacPhail School of Music and Dramatic Art. When the school needed a bigger space they moved to 1128 LaSalle Avenue, the four-story building located in downtown Minneapolis. The building was so kind that they allowed the MacPhail School of Music and Dramatic Art to expand and then offer conservatory education with the college level. And after World War II, with the help of the GI Bill, the school provided more choices and enrollments. The school gathered almost 3,000 students and has a hundred faculty. Mr. MacPhail passed away in 1962.In 1966, the MacPhail College of Music was given by the MacPhail family to the University of Minnesota. Then later on, the university changed the name of the school to MacPhail Center for the Performing Arts. The university used the school for their extension program. While the school was in the university, they started to make new ways on how to teach young children. And in the 1960s, the Suzuki method program was first launched in the whole nation. The university and MacPhail’s school worked together for almost 28 years, until the university announced that they want to work with institutions that work primarily for the college level. So, in 1994 the MacPhail Center for the Performing Arts became a nonprofit private school again. And in 2003, the MacPhail Center for the Performing Arts changed its name to the MacPhail Center for Music.Now the MacPhail Center for Music, the nonprofit education center for music, is located in the Mills District of Downtown East, Minneapolis. They have now over 13,200 music students. From 2006 they made the registration based on programming in Apple Valley at Paideia Academy. In 2007, a site was open at Birch Lake School in White Bear Lake. In January 2008, a facility flagship was first opened in Minneapolis downtown. In the month of January 2014, they opened another site at Chanhassen. And in 2015 of the same month, the MacPhail started their individual lessons at the Perpich Center for Arts Education.Photo Unique MacPhail Center for Music Building by Richie Diesterheft is licensed under CC BY 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>128</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 3: Mill City Museum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-mill-city-museum--42629669</link><description><![CDATA[Mill City Museum is one of the historical landmarks in the city of Minneapolis. Built in 2003, in the ruins of Washburn “A” Mill, this museum is not only intended for displaying art and ancient items, but is also the exact venue for milling flour, which is being exported to most countries all over the world.Washburn “A” Mill, the old milling center, which was built back in 1874 and was privately owned by Cadwallader C. Washburn, was once known to be the largest flour mill in the world. But in 1878, when the structure was just four years old, it had a colossal explosion, killing 18 night crewmen and four other people from neighboring locations. The explosion looked like a huge fire ball, throwing debris all of over the place, damaging several other structures nearby. For several minutes, the thunder-like explosion was said to be heard 10 miles away. In those times, the mill had the largest number of workers in the city, having 200 staff who are running the international mill. Within seconds of continuous explosions, other neighboring mills also caught on fire. The fire had gotten way out of hand so that firefighters had great difficulty stopping it. It was just the next day that the people in Minneapolis saw the catastrophic result of the horror that it happened. And in just a snap of the finger, the boisterous and largest mill in the world was put down to the ground. The following days were even more scandalous for the townspeople as several hundred rumors began spreading all over the news, which had gone internationally. Different claims were investigated until two professors experimented on how the explosion could have happened in a flour mill. They concluded that there must have been two millstones that were running dry and continually rubbing each other that then ignited a spark, spread the fire immediately all over the mill, causing the massive explosion. The once largest mill in the world had faltered to just a third of its original size after the fire. In 1880, Washburn rebuilt the mill and the structure resumed business. In the 19th and 20th century, Washburn “A” Mill was flourishing in the industry, giving a huge percentage of income to Minneapolis. In 1965, the mill was closed due to decline of demand. Another fire destroyed the abandoned structure in 1991. It was rebuilt in 2003, and this time as Mill City Museum, which you are looking at right now. Here, you will see the artifacts of the old mill that were salvaged from the fire. And yes, this structure is still milling flour that is why you can hear all sorts of noise from the workers who are dedicated to giving the world premium flour.Photo Mill City Musuem by John J Schroeder is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">09cbcfbe-6b61-4342-8100-c2bdfa676eea</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:49:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629669/a43fa929_415f_428f_bead_490ced9a00b6.mp3" length="2256978" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mill City Museum is one of the historical landmarks in the city of Minneapolis. Built in 2003, in the ruins of Washburn “A” Mill, this museum is not only intended for displaying art and ancient items, but is also the exact venue for milling flour,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mill City Museum is one of the historical landmarks in the city of Minneapolis. Built in 2003, in the ruins of Washburn “A” Mill, this museum is not only intended for displaying art and ancient items, but is also the exact venue for milling flour, which is being exported to most countries all over the world.Washburn “A” Mill, the old milling center, which was built back in 1874 and was privately owned by Cadwallader C. Washburn, was once known to be the largest flour mill in the world. But in 1878, when the structure was just four years old, it had a colossal explosion, killing 18 night crewmen and four other people from neighboring locations. The explosion looked like a huge fire ball, throwing debris all of over the place, damaging several other structures nearby. For several minutes, the thunder-like explosion was said to be heard 10 miles away. In those times, the mill had the largest number of workers in the city, having 200 staff who are running the international mill. Within seconds of continuous explosions, other neighboring mills also caught on fire. The fire had gotten way out of hand so that firefighters had great difficulty stopping it. It was just the next day that the people in Minneapolis saw the catastrophic result of the horror that it happened. And in just a snap of the finger, the boisterous and largest mill in the world was put down to the ground. The following days were even more scandalous for the townspeople as several hundred rumors began spreading all over the news, which had gone internationally. Different claims were investigated until two professors experimented on how the explosion could have happened in a flour mill. They concluded that there must have been two millstones that were running dry and continually rubbing each other that then ignited a spark, spread the fire immediately all over the mill, causing the massive explosion. The once largest mill in the world had faltered to just a third of its original size after the fire. In 1880, Washburn rebuilt the mill and the structure resumed business. In the 19th and 20th century, Washburn “A” Mill was flourishing in the industry, giving a huge percentage of income to Minneapolis. In 1965, the mill was closed due to decline of demand. Another fire destroyed the abandoned structure in 1991. It was rebuilt in 2003, and this time as Mill City Museum, which you are looking at right now. Here, you will see the artifacts of the old mill that were salvaged from the fire. And yes, this structure is still milling flour that is why you can hear all sorts of noise from the workers who are dedicated to giving the world premium flour.Photo Mill City Musuem by John J Schroeder is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>141</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 2: Mill City Farmer’s Market</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-mill-city-farmer-s-market--42629658</link><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and it is where you can find the Mill City Farmer’s Market. You can easily access the marketplace by metro bus. It nestles between the Guthrie Theatre and the Mill City Museum. It is also close to the Stone Arch Bridge and Mississippi River area. During winter, you can find the market inside the arts center once a month. The Mill City Farmer’s Market provides a map of vendors for vacationers to make their shopping experience a great one!  Aside from having friendly vendors and nice market staff, The Mill City Farmer's Market in Minneapolis has become a top choice because of being a wholly organic market. During the growing season, the organically grown produce becomes overwhelmingly inexpensive at the Mill City Farmer’s Market. You will surely love buying the best goods here while enjoying the beautiful scenery. It is exciting to look around the market every week because the vegetables that they sell are based on the season. You can definitely make a feast for your eyes and your taste buds! From apples to zucchinis, the Mill City Farmer's Market is the best place to go. The maple syrup, salsa, world winning cheeses, forest honey and pickled watermelon rind in this market are the favorites of both locals and tourists. These goods are available all year round. You can buy quality brewer coffee and beans at Palmira Café. If you are looking for some great treats or gifts, don’t forget to get some chocolate or artisan baked pie in this marketplace. From hand-woven, sculpted and sewn crafts to an assortment of antiques, furniture and jewelries are available. Everything that you can find at the Mill City Farmer’s Market is great eye candy. You can also spot cooking classes, live music and clown shows when you visit the marketplace.Photo Mill City Farmer's Market by Innotata is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2f6953ac-ac9d-4223-a13a-62e5e0b1692c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:48:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629658/617e811f_bb6b_4ac2_8d9e_cf909b5d95c7.mp3" length="1565256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and it is where you can find the Mill City Farmer’s Market. You can easily access the marketplace by metro bus. It nestles between the Guthrie Theatre and the Mill City Museum. It is also close to the Stone...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and it is where you can find the Mill City Farmer’s Market. You can easily access the marketplace by metro bus. It nestles between the Guthrie Theatre and the Mill City Museum. It is also close to the Stone Arch Bridge and Mississippi River area. During winter, you can find the market inside the arts center once a month. The Mill City Farmer’s Market provides a map of vendors for vacationers to make their shopping experience a great one!  Aside from having friendly vendors and nice market staff, The Mill City Farmer's Market in Minneapolis has become a top choice because of being a wholly organic market. During the growing season, the organically grown produce becomes overwhelmingly inexpensive at the Mill City Farmer’s Market. You will surely love buying the best goods here while enjoying the beautiful scenery. It is exciting to look around the market every week because the vegetables that they sell are based on the season. You can definitely make a feast for your eyes and your taste buds! From apples to zucchinis, the Mill City Farmer's Market is the best place to go. The maple syrup, salsa, world winning cheeses, forest honey and pickled watermelon rind in this market are the favorites of both locals and tourists. These goods are available all year round. You can buy quality brewer coffee and beans at Palmira Café. If you are looking for some great treats or gifts, don’t forget to get some chocolate or artisan baked pie in this marketplace. From hand-woven, sculpted and sewn crafts to an assortment of antiques, furniture and jewelries are available. Everything that you can find at the Mill City Farmer’s Market is great eye candy. You can also spot cooking classes, live music and clown shows when you visit the marketplace.Photo Mill City Farmer's Market by Innotata is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>98</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 1: Mill Ruins Park</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-mill-ruins-park--42629655</link><description><![CDATA[The Mississippi River should definitely be on your list when in Minneapolis. The chief river of the largest drainage system on the North American continent, the Mississippi River is the fourth longest and ninth largest river in the world by discharge. Over 50 cities depend on the Mississippi River for their daily water supply. The Mill Ruins Park offers quite a view.Situated southeast of the Stone Arch Bridge on the west bank and adjacent to St. Anthony Falls, Mill Ruins Park was opened to the public on October 1, 2001. This was in celebration of the history of the 19th-century ruins of the historic mills. The mills were powered by St. Anthony Falls, the only waterfall on the entire Mississippi. It was around this time when Minneapolis was put on the map because of its export of flour both nationally and internationally.The Milling District at the Minneapolis Riverfront took full advantage of the Mississippi River in increasing flour production. The numerous mills and canals along this river are what comprised the biggest direct-drive, water-powered facilities in the entire world.You can enjoy a pleasant walk or a bike ride past the ruins of the flour mills and underneath the Stone Arch Bridge, which was turned into a pedestrian and bike trails in 1994. You can find interpretative panels along the paved trails. The Stone Arch Bridge also offers a great view of the Mississippi River.From the Mill Ruins Park, you can extend your stroll across the Stone Arch Bridge and end up on Father Bluffs Park on the east bank.You may also want to stop by at Mill City Museum and try the small café there. Go to the top of the museum and you will enjoy a good view of Mill Ruins Park.For our next stop, we will be taking a longer walk. There is a shorter route supposedly, but this way has a much better view. We can just stroll the area towards our next destination and be amazed with the panoramic view of the Mississippi River. Can you see that bridge over there? That's the Stone Arch Bridge.Photo Mill Ruins Park by miguel is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8e94249b-f216-4818-ae74-2d63dff15558</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:47:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42629655/513847a4_7931_4b54_a767_8b8b537139dc.mp3" length="1703182" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>izi Distribution Services</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Mississippi River should definitely be on your list when in Minneapolis. The chief river of the largest drainage system on the North American continent, the Mississippi River is the fourth longest and ninth largest river in the world by discharge....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Mississippi River should definitely be on your list when in Minneapolis. The chief river of the largest drainage system on the North American continent, the Mississippi River is the fourth longest and ninth largest river in the world by discharge. Over 50 cities depend on the Mississippi River for their daily water supply. The Mill Ruins Park offers quite a view.Situated southeast of the Stone Arch Bridge on the west bank and adjacent to St. Anthony Falls, Mill Ruins Park was opened to the public on October 1, 2001. This was in celebration of the history of the 19th-century ruins of the historic mills. The mills were powered by St. Anthony Falls, the only waterfall on the entire Mississippi. It was around this time when Minneapolis was put on the map because of its export of flour both nationally and internationally.The Milling District at the Minneapolis Riverfront took full advantage of the Mississippi River in increasing flour production. The numerous mills and canals along this river are what comprised the biggest direct-drive, water-powered facilities in the entire world.You can enjoy a pleasant walk or a bike ride past the ruins of the flour mills and underneath the Stone Arch Bridge, which was turned into a pedestrian and bike trails in 1994. You can find interpretative panels along the paved trails. The Stone Arch Bridge also offers a great view of the Mississippi River.From the Mill Ruins Park, you can extend your stroll across the Stone Arch Bridge and end up on Father Bluffs Park on the east bank.You may also want to stop by at Mill City Museum and try the small café there. Go to the top of the museum and you will enjoy a good view of Mill Ruins Park.For our next stop, we will be taking a longer walk. There is a shorter route supposedly, but this way has a much better view. We can just stroll the area towards our next destination and be amazed with the panoramic view of the Mississippi River. Can you see that bridge over there? That's the Stone Arch Bridge.Photo Mill Ruins Park by miguel is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>107</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a345e60f60192ba06c6e9ef3c8ff545.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
