Laughter, Falling Water and Time
According to the usual round up of unreliable sources, Ray Kroc found his way north to Minnesota in 1957 and opened the first McDonalds Roseville. A second franchise was in the works with Jim Zien, the owner of the Criterion on University Avenue. Kroc spent his evening time at Zien’s restaurant listening to the soothing … Read more
A warm friendly experience awaits you and your family. It’s lunch or dinner at any of the 19 Twin Cities’ area ‘Mr. Steaks”. It’s good to know that there doesn’t have to be a special occasion to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a “Mr. Steak” restaurant. But remember, any ‘Mr. Steak” can take an ordinary … Read more
Last week I took my nephew to Mickey’s Diner for lunch after spending all morning at the Children’s Museum. I think we touched every single thing in the entire place with especially long stops at the bubbles, shipping yard, and ant hill. Both of us were tired and needed to refuel after so much activity. … Read more
There’s only one girl in Minneapolis and two or three in Saint Paul I knew a girl in Robbinsdale, but she was too tall There’s only one girl in Minneapolis I don’t know any in Golden Valley There’s one out in Edina, my sister Sally There’s only one in Minneapolis She’s all I need to … Read more
Dear Edina Prairie, How’s things? Did that sore on your lip ever heal properly? Don’t worry about it. Things are pretty busy at B. Dalton’s. I spent the week closing up and boxing down the Pillsbury Center store. It was a little sad, but most of the employees are going to work for the new … Read more