Saw the River Rats show during Aquatennial, through they also have shows other times…read more The waterskiing tricks and formations were impressive. Multiple pyramids, large groups of skiers in tandem, and flips and tricks. The performers are talented, athletic, and obviously spend a lot of time practicing. They all looked like they were having fun. Sure, there are a few misses, but that's bound to happen, and it just shows how difficult what they do is. What isn't great is the plot and show they try to build around the waterskiing. It fell flat and was overly cheesy. I also didn't understand the dance numbers. Other than the ballet ski team, I kept wondering why they wanted the water skiers to dance. Let them perform as waterskiers - this is where they shine!

Free summer event by the Mississippi River…read more The River Rats put on quite a show doing back flips, front flips, twirls, and other tricks. Bring a blanket to put on the ground and get there early so you get a good spot. Best viewing spots are the slopes closest to the hosts. If you're hungry or thirsty, $5 lands you a brat, chips, and a can of coke.

Super fun time! Haven't been in a couple years so it was nice to be back and watch! Sat on the…read morefloor for the first time but I think the upper level gives a better view. Merch selection is pretty good and the halftime entertainment is fun and kid friendly. Exciting and budget friendly activity in the Twin Cities!

There's no doubt the MN Roller Girls are a five star group, even if I have a few minor quibbles…read morewith my night out. I really think pretty much everyone in Minnesota should at tend at least once. They do a good job of explaining the rules so first timers know what is going on. *Five stars for being a first class organization, good for families, supportive of lots of cool community stuff (like the Anne Bancroft Foundation and Project for Pride in Living) *Five stars for showcasing quality woman athletes of all sizes. *Five stars for the live band dance party during halftime. *Five stars for $11 tickets plus kids 9 and under are FREE. *Five stars for beer. (Ok, I'm not a big beer drinker, but I fully support beer sales at any event. I just do. The rest of the concessions were just a bit above average in the pricey but tasty popcorn style) (I brought in my own water and snacks, they were checking bags but not closely.) But. BUT. And I wouldn't dare take away a star, but I'm old. And my kids are young. Could you turn down the volume just a tad so I can have a conversation that doesn't involve yelling?. And maybe start the main bout just a half hour earlier? I don't mean to nit pick, and I didn't for one second think about taking away a star.

First time checking out the local Jordan baseball team, The Brewers. Admission is cash but…read moreridiculously cheap. $3 per person or $15 for season pass. They have concessions like hot dogs, popcorn, soda and beer. Wonderfully maintained field with beautiful small town setting. Old fashioned bleachers and dug outs. You can bring chairs or a blanket to sit in the grass. You can also bring your family dog to the game. Highly recommend for good family fun.

You have a beautiful facility but those of us with mobility issues there is no elevator to get to…read morethe higher seats. In this day and age I was surprised at that.

Wow, what a facility. This ice arena is beautiful and super modern. There are two sheets of ice…read moreand plenty of other amenities. I love that the seating areas are elevated above the ice, there are really no bad seats for watching a youth hockey game. The locker rooms were clean and spacious, there is plenty of parking as well as nearby hotels and other tourist places if you are visiting for a tournament. This rink has a skate sharpener, small pro shop and a really nice concession stand. Mystic Casino is really close by, so if you are here for a tournament have a look around.

May 22 through September 11 the National Sports Center Cycling Velodrome hosts weekly bicycle…read moreracing events called Thursday Night Lights. They are only $2/person and children under the age of 12 are free. There is ample free parking available and only a few concessions. When we went there were microwaved hotdogs, pretzels, and Cold Stone ice cream; however, folks brought their own food and drinks (including alcohol). The velodrome itself is a cone-shaped wooden track for bicycle racing. The bikes are similar to road bikes except that they don't have breaks and have only a single gear. The races are insanely fast and sometimes have accidents where the racers totally wipe out. Here's a video of a women's race: http://youtu.be/OVCuexONMks There were several different kinds of races including one that involved 80 loops around the track (12 miles), 40 loops (6 miles), and many that were only a few loops. My favorite was the race where the slowest rider was eliminated every two laps. There were men and women riders and sometimes they competed in the same races. There were two sets of bleachers - one on each side of the velodrome. An announcer played music and kept us informed about points, laps, and racers. Kids walked around with buckets collecting free bets. The winners of the bets won things like gift certificates to Chili's restaurant. The Thursday Night Lights was tons of fun. It was an extremely laid back event. For example, we put our $2 into a slot in a box and nobody was monitoring if we put it in or not (we did). The bathrooms were porta potties. The races were quick and easy enough to understand. Sometimes our eyes were glued to the races and sometimes we felt comfortable making new friends and chatting amongst ourselves.

General Sports has been in business for such a long time for a reason. Their staff is very…read moreknowledgeable about the products they sell. Especially if you want hockey equipment. They are EXTREMELY patient and will bend over backwards to work with you to get the right equipment and get it to fit. Their prices are competitive with other stores and the internet plus the added bonus of truly amazing service. Another huge benefit of going there is that if you buy skates there you get free sharpening for life. At the typical $5 a sharpening that is quite a benefit. And they do a really good job a sharpening skates. Excellent repair work too on equipment.

Good selection. It's close to my place which is nice. The old ladies who works the counter is rude…read moreand entitled. I understand they will never go out of business but treat your customers with respect. Kinda sad...

I can't find a better gym for my family and I because we live a block away. We're blessed to have a…read moregreat community center. There ought to have rules for the sauna because dudes from Africa be sweating in their underwear or listening loudly to their smart phone. The world is smaller now so we have to be more compassionate towards each other

I'd easily give this 5 stars if it wasn't for the crowd that hangs out in the weight room and lack…read moreof enforcement in said weight room. The same 3 or 4 guys are hanging out in the same spots using multiple weights for 45-60 minutes every single night and slamming their weights like they're training in the Lions Den. I've been coming here since it opened but it's gone downhill lately and I'll be cancelling my membership if it doesn't get fixed. There's no point in going if the stations aren't even available for use.