Biking to the Great Minnesota Get-Together can be cheaper, quicker and less stressful than driving — if you can find the right route.| Streets.mn
Figuring out which neighborhood to move to is one of the best ways to induce choice paralysis. There are so many places to choose from, they all seem to have their pros and cons, and the stakes are really high if you choose a place that you end up unhappy with. After I moved two years ago, we recorded a podcast episode comparing my data-driven approach to Tim Marino‘s intuition strategy. Well, I moved again this year, and I had a new spreadsheet in my tool belt this time. I’d like to intr...| Streets.mn
Coasting south on the Bryant Avenue bikeway, riders coming from all directions coalesced with me as we approached the meeting place of Genosack’s second slow-pace ride of the summer. I learned of this ride from a few friends and dear acquaintances who have been participating since the beginning way back in September 2023. If you missed the first three, do not worry. One more official ride is scheduled on Monday, September 8. And if, like last year, the weather is kind, the group might throw...| Streets.mn
Jeremy Stomberg, aka John Maddening, won the Streets.mn Podcast crew over with his playful Nerd Nite talk, “Finding Your Time in Place.” Enjoy this nostalgic, laughter-filled trip through history–and through Jeremy’s brain. Links Jeremy’s Nerd Nite presentation video and slide deck Nerd Nite St Paul Nerd Nite Minneapolis Gale Family Library | Minnesota Historical Society NETRonline: Historic Aerials CONvergence Convention | Minneapolis, MN Sci Fi & Fantasy Con and Jeremy’s Taskmas...| Streets.mn
Introduction: Spring 2023 Through a series of lemony snickets, this past spring I found myself without a bicycle. It made me sad, as I love riding my bicycles, and at the time I was unsure if I would ever see them or my home again. After spending several days in an Extended Stay, I found a small studio apartment that would become my home for the next year. That apartment had a cute little bicycle corral. My slot was inhabited with only the cold January memory of leaving my bikes in a garage a...| Streets.mn
While Ian was on vacation, he got a delightful text from his parents asking if they could stay at his apartment to explore Minneapolis more. Let’s chat with them about how the experience went! Links Our episode about Warmshowers The Wedge Adventure Book Attributions Our theme song is Tanz den Dobberstein, and our interstitial song is Puck’s Blues. Both tracks used by permission of their creator, Erik Brandt. Find out more about his band, The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, on their website. Thi...| Streets.mn