For a newbie in this area, trying to figure out where Landmark Plaza starts and ends was a…read morechallenge. There really isn't an official sign that says that you are here. My touristy impression is that Landmark Plaza is the small park in front of the historic Landmark Center. The plaza connects to both Hamm Memorial Park and Rice Park. It also has a few bronze Peanuts statues. I had parked at Infor Commons. When I had stepped out of the building and crossed the street (jaywalking across a one-way street is easy), I was at Landmark Plaza. It's cute. I can see it being a small greenspace to take a break and people-watch when it's warmer. I'd guess that Rice Park has more people there when the weather is nice, so hanging out at Landmark Plaza is a good alternative. Landmark Center is pretty cool. I learned that it used to be a post office and court house. It's now a cultural centre for music, theatre, exhibitions, dance, and more. It was nice discovering Landmark Plaza on my way to a Minnesota Wild game. I enjoy such discoveries and learning about them. (105)

This is a small pocket park that looks like a walk through. It was previously the Orpheum Theatre…read moreand later a state bank. It is a half an acre and features a couple of Peanuts statues, including one of Lucy and Linus leaning on a low wall, one with Charlie Brown sitting with a dog on his lap, and another depict Schroeder playing the piano while Lucy is leaning on it, swooning all over him. If you look closely, you will see small interpretive plaques embedded in the tops of the seat walls. It is near the Landmark Center, where it gets its name from. There is paved and cobblestone walkways that are starting to break off and come apart, along with some benches to sit. You add a little green space and that is basically all the plaza has to offer. You will find metered street parking around the perimeter of the plaza. Be sure to check the meters' enforcement hours. You may not have to pay depending on when you are there. It is a decent place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city or walk your pooch. I will admit though that this is not a destination spot and will probably be visited by people that are passing by the plaza on the way somewhere else or just wanting to take a quick break of the hustle and bustle of the city.

One of the Dakota County Service Centers, this is located in West St. Paul. It looks like a newer…read morebuilding with lots of parking around the building in the parking lot. I was here escorting someone for their Covid vaccine (our first time in the building). The security guard directed us to the 4th floor for the Department of Public Health vaccination area.

Always gracious about hosting my relatives from both coasts 2x/year, and all the while reimbursing…read moremy 100 miles from this neighborhood to standing appointments at both courage centers weekly. they're keeping me in their neighborhood as opposed to filling out a form for idealized residences on a bus route employees turn over upon contact

Beautiful historical building with grey photo opportunities and a few small but exquisite museums…read moreinside! I walked into this center while attending a conference in the Saint Paul hotel across the street. I was so pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the inside is, how nice the two museums (a musical instrument museum, with amazingly beautiful old pianos, and a woodwork museum with a great collection of carved wood items) are, and how friendly and helpful the staff/volunteers were inside the center. And all of that is free to the visitors! What a wonderful opportunity to see the region's history and culture , and meet some friendly locals! I can't recommend this place enough!

Gorgeous historical building with a variety of exhibits and restored courtrooms. The woodwork…read morethroughout the building was all hand-carved, as was the stonework. A wonderful space in which to wander!

This lovely building holds quite a few opportunities for the Hennepin County resident…read more Lose my ID? Yep, no problem. Ask to get my totally bogus traffic ticket reduced? Thanks. Passports? We made an appointment and Julie was a total pro. It took a while bc dear god the forms and the check writing, but painless. Coffee shop in the hall has happy hour. Total deal. You might think this building is just the number one library tucked away in the near north burb of Brooklyn Park, but it is so much more. Bring cash for most things.

This stunning building was completed in 1871 and originally served as the courthouse for Dakota…read moreCounty. It was designed by A.M. Radcliff, one of Minnesota's first architects, in an Italian Villa style. From 1871 to September 1974, when the county commissioners had their final meeting there, the courthouse functioned as the seat of Dakota County government. In 1993, it was renamed the Hastings City Hall. It's a beautiful classic building and worth a visit. The city was named for the first elected governor of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley who served from 1858 to 1860. A military force from Fort Snelling arrived in the area surrounding Hastings during the winter of 1820 in order to protect a supply convoy that was being obstructed. Oliver's Grove was the name given to the region where Lieutenant William G. Oliver camped; a trading station was established there in 1833. A year before Minnesota was admitted to the Union, in 1857, Oliver's Grove was surveyed and organized as a city following the opening of the region for white settlement by the Treaty of Mendota in 1851. Hastings was designated as Dakota County's county seat that same year. [Review 20728 overall - 139 in Minnesota - 1710 of 2023.]

This courthouse complex has a modern design, and it offers plenty of parking for easy access to the…read moremain entrance. Security checkpoints are located at the entrances, so be sure to know what's allowed inside. The layout and signage is well done. That helps tremendously when trying to find a particular court room or office.

Ridgedale library is our 41st and final library on our Hennepin County library tour!!…read moreThis is a shared facility with the library, district court and some municipal offices. It's a fairly modern facility with open spaces and nice sight lines. An abundance of materials fill the shelves making it more likely you will find what you are seeking. I enjoyed the number of newspapers and magazines! It has a nice resources space for those seeking community assistance. Great community space and a worthwhile stop!

Went to a class that was held here today. It is a pretty large library. I didn't go into where the…read morebooks were but the classroom we had the class in was comfortable. Thank you