Winchell Trail

The Winchell Trail is a hiking route stretching five miles along the Minneapolis side of the Mississippi River. It extends between Franklin Avenue South and East 44th Street, offering a secluded experience for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. This rustic trail provides access to the Upper Mississippi River gorge, showcasing scenic views of sandy beaches, the … Read more

Saintly City Cycling

St. Paul, when it comes to bicycling, is somewhat handicapped by her hills, and, the wheel in the Saintly city is more proportionately a business convenience than a source of pleasure. People who live in many Eastern cities would call St. Paul a paradise for wheelmen because of her well-paved streets and good roads leading … Read more

Sibyl Wilbur on a Wheel

I have had my first experience on the wheel, and it certainly shall not be the last. It must be a very trying thing t begin wheeling in a dark and dingy hall with a man leading your nag around for you and holding you up while he tells you just what to do in … Read more

Church, Scientist, Summit

Constructed in 1913, this Classical Revival church was designed by Clarence H. Johnston, Sr. for the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Saint Paul. The exterior features cream-colored brick, with a row of arches interspersed with Doric columns and pilasters on its Summit Avenue side, along with French doors on the first floor. The rear … Read more

Ramsey County Seat

St. Paul, the capital of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County, is one of the “Twin Cities” of the Upper Midwest. It serves as a commercial, industrial, and railroad center and is the head of navigation on the Mississippi River. It is a U.S. port of entry for direct importation, home to a … Read more

The Thomas Store

 Minneapolis is celebrating her semi-centennial , marking the passing of the hamlet of half a century ago to the commercial center of 1917. During the strenuous pioneer years there were few firms that withstood the financial gales , yet there is one that stands out prominently because of the stamina of its leaders; an institution … Read more

Enough for Ebenezer

Old Folks’ Haven Recently Completed at a Cost of $225,000 The Ebenezer Old Folks’ Home, located at 2545 Portland Avenue and maintained by the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America for its elderly members, will be dedicated at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The dedicatory address will be delivered by Dr. J. A. Ansgaard, president of the … Read more

Happy Holiday Inn

Comfort, Service,Convenience they’re all yours at the new Holiday Inn South in Minneapolis. 175 beautifully decorated luxurious suites, too. Free on-premises parking, air conditioning, full color TV, of course. And our heated swimming pool is a particular favorite with guests. Good lodging and hospitality are only part of the special atmosphere of the Holiday Inn … Read more