I had a great experience taking golf lessons with Zach. He's easy to work with, always on time, and…read moreflexible if you ever need to reschedule. More importantly, he does an excellent job coaching in a way that's easy to understand. One of the biggest improvements Zach suggested was simply by adjusting the ball position in my stance--a small change that made a noticeable difference in my accuracy. Zach focuses on practical adjustments that actually translate to better shots on the course. As a bonus, I even got to watch him make his first-ever hole-in-one during one of our lessons! He showed me exactly how he did it... unfortunately, I wasn't able to duplicate the feat. Whether you're just starting out or looking to fine-tune your game, Zach is an excellent coach. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their golf game.

Great service. Great stuff. Great place. I always have a great experience when I visit Mend.read more

Finally, a fly shop in Minneapolis. And finally, a review of it on Yelp (years after it opened)…read more Mike, the owner and sole employee, is always in there. He's got a big beard and a big personality and isn't a salesman. He'll tell you exactly what you need if you want help--sometimes recommending the lower priced items over higher priced items because he's a genuine dude out to make fly anglers vs. make a buck. I've bought countless bugs from him. A rod. A waist pack. I think a t-shirt at some point. I've drank his free beer at the occasional, random store parties he decides to throw on a whim. It's a beautiful store. He even sells American made jeans if you decide that on your way to the river, you not only need bugs but also some raw denim for whatever reason.

Boring and expensive! Trying to get in was a nightmare as you had to electronically purchase…read moretickets at a kiosk with the printer was not working and it would send you an email confirmation. From that you had to follow a link to open scan code to get in but it would not open and would not let us in even though could see we purchased tickets by the email. 19 minutes later finally got code to open and was let in to see the lack of variety, might as well call this the pontoon show! What a disappointment as 90 % of the boats were pontoons priced at $60,000 to $150,00. Boring and not much to see

First time here at the MN boat show! Parking was easy to find - craft Bar is the first stop -…read more pizza, wraps , beer on tap and almost ready to walk they the exhibits!!nice size boat shoe - lots of pontoons

Nice open and spacious park. Good open areas to run around play and have picnics. Quiet even in a…read moresuburban area. Nice ponds

Want to run an ultramarathon in Minnesota? You're in luck! This race is a good one and supports the…read morelocal community too. I was looking for a Minnesota ultramarathon event for my 2nd round 50 states marathon quest and came across FANS 24 / 12 hr ultramarathon. It's held annually normally at Normandale Lake Park in Minneapolis, MN typically either May or June time frame. FANS stands for Further Achievement through Network of Support, which basically is a mentorship program for local area MN high school students to bridge high school and college. Funds raised from the FANS ultra races go to support this amazing mentorship program. With that said, I decided to pick this race for my Minnesota. I registered online and the registration fee can vary when you register. As mentioned above, every penny goes to the FANS scholarship program. You can also help fundraise too. I arrived at Normandale Lake Park on a brisk Saturday morning in June. There was a threat of thunderstorms, but thankfully nothing showed up. We used the park loop around the lake as our course, which was less than 2 miles around. The mission was to clock as much miles / loops You can do in your allotted time you signed up for. Easier said than done! The scenery was nice and there was ample inspiration throughout the day. I just needed to pick up At least a marathon distance for me to include this race in my quest goal. Ended up with 50km, which is also nice. The park was serene and well maintained. I enjoyed the aid stations and the main timing area, where you end up meeting the coolest people. The overall experience here at the 2024 FANS 24 / 12 hr ultra was fantastic and amazing. The race atmosphere was electric and there was a bunch of participants who eventually made it to 100 miles that weekend. I was in awe really. The aid stations were continually stocked with runner's favorites and it was a pleasure to be able to do this versus not. The loops were not too long but had some varied scenery so that we weren't too bored with that. At the end of the day, it was the total mileage that is what we came to Minneapolis for. 50km isn't too bad honestly. Just depends on your goal and what you want out of the race. The weather was near perfect, although I wanted it to be colder during the day. It was around 60's F and the warmest it got was around 80 mid afternoon before it cooled down for the evening. There was a tent city where many families and friends of those who were participating set up tents. They provided aid and other forms of assistance and support for the runner. For me though, I was glad that the race had a "tent for the tent less", which basically is a tent where I could just put my luggage there for the duration of the event. They had packet pick up the day before and on race morning. I decided to pick up on race morning. After getting settled and meeting friends, we were escorted to the start line 5 min before the official start, and then off we went in a mass start. It was a magical thing. The FANS 24 / 12 hour ultramarathon is held annually at Normandale Lake Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota usually in May or June. They have online registration, which requires a credit card. They also encourage you to fundraise for the FANS scholarship too, but it's not required. As far as race day parking, Normandale Lake Park has one large parking area, which most people use and is basically directly across tent city, packet pick up, and the medical tent. If you don't drive, there is always Uber and Lyft if you need it. After the race, if you stick around and they do encourage you to stick around, they serve breakfast to all participants and race volunteers. This year's FANS scholarship recipients were on hand to help Serve and distribute the food and drinks to everyone. They also got up to speak about how the scholarship program has helped them individually to bridge high school into College. It was nice and rewarding to come here to race for a good cause. And so, if you are looking for a starter ultra distance race event or planning to go further than your last known distance past the marathon, consider this ultramarathon in Minneapolis, MN. Weather can be a little iffy, but it can be amazing when everything is ideal. Of course, pouring rain isn't too good but somehow people love it. This race is a good one for your first ultra marathon. Give it a try. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Run more! Support local! A+

This greenway connects Nicollet Mall with Loring Park. It was opened in 1979 and was designed by M…read more Paul Friedberg, who also designed nearby Peavey Plaza. The Plaza is maintained by the city's Public Works Department and the nonprofit Loring Greenway Association. It is popular with dog owners from the surrounding neighborhood and joggers. It spans about 1,500 linear feet and is like a mini park. You will find bike racks, tables, and chairs, and a picnic table shelter sprinkled along the Greenway. There is also a small playground just off of it. It is a new playground that was installed last year and is very nice. The park features two fountains, one at the Nicollet Mall entrance and one halfway along the greenway. However, the fountains were not operating during my visit. The greenway is very well-maintained. The Greenway is known for its gardens. The Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District has awarded the Greenway a Greening & Public Realm Award for its gardens 13 times, most recently in 2024 in teh Large Greenspace catagory. The Greenway is scheduled to undergo major improvements in 2028, including making it ADA-compliant and making it easier and safer for people of all ages and abilities to ride their bikes. This is not only a nice transit path, but a decent place to hang out for a bit and relax.

Nice small neighborhood park tucked in a quiet neighborhood off off Highway 252 in Brooklyn Park…read more Good and easy place to take kiddos.

Great city park in Colombia Heights. Decided to check this tucked in park. Unique outdoor gym with…read morecool blue art in the middle of the park. Nice walking trail that wraps around the small lake, and open field area. Definitely recommend if in the area.