I went to the TC River Rats show during the Aquatennial this week, and loved the show! I try to…read moremake it each summer to see the new storyline - this year being Peter Pan. Plan on arriving early to grab free street parking + shoes you feel comfortable walking in. Seating is somewhat informal, so bring a blanket to sit on a grass hill or a chair for sitting at the top of the hill. I also always bring my dog! This is a free event to attend, but there is a collection for donations mid show + intermission for snacks and grilled items. Bring some cash to keep this local group funded and keep the magic coming back to Minneapolis each summer.

Perhaps a bit campy but this water ski team / local theatre troop puts on a family friendly show…read morethat's great fun. Punctuated by a rocking sound track this up beat show follows (loosely) the story of Peter Pan interspersed with some very talented skiing. Show starts at 7 on summer Thursdays right on the Mississippi River with plenty of space on the river bank to spread out a blanket or set up a couple of camp chairs. Free street parking is available but you may walk a bit to the main site. Tip: best viewing is near the sound booth. Cost? Zero!! But they do take up an offering at halftime to defray some expenses so bring some cash along. There's a small concession stand selling hot dogs drinks chips and candy. Highly recommended outing on a summer night in Minneapolis.

Great to meet the North Star Roller Girls at today's annual charity fundraising walk and roll, Made…read morein the Shade! Super supportive athletes who cheered on every participant, took fan photos, and brought up the cheer factor!! I hope to return to Minneapolis in the winter to catch a derby bout!

Yay! I love going to the bouts to watch the NSRD play! The games are always exciting and fun. They…read moreplay at the convention center, so be prepared to pay for parking or take public transit over. The girls are always friendly and will pose for pictures or sign autographs. Food and drinks are available through the venue for an okay price. The derby sells merch that goes to support the league too!

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.

I was visiting home for longer than a weekend and needed to get a workout in so I opted for a…read moreTuesday lift and core class at 6am. I arrived about 7 minutes early for class and the large gym space had about three people inside. The front desk was empty and there was no real way to know what to do to get checked in. I asked another person what I should do and she told me the instructor would be there any minute . A few more people came in right before class along with the instructor. The direction was to do the warm up. As someone new I expected a little bit of an overview and a warmer welcome. I introduced myself and said this is my first class so I don't know what to expect. The directions weren't much different than "warm up". I asked a few questions so I could understand the format of the class. Once I got this was strictly weight training with a circuit like format decided to just go with the flow. The workout itself was slow in the beginning, there was quite a bit of downtime and talking from other people in the class. While the workout was challenging I felt the directions and modeling were lacking. The gym itself was much like a large auxiliary gym and it appeared to be a shared space that isn't well managed because things were out of place, dusty, and someone else was trying to use the same equipment as the class during the class. Overall I think I got a good workout but there is some room for improvement to the space and operations.

Killer place for athletes that are serious. Staff is expert. Very welcoming to new people.read more

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.

Initially good vibes. Lots of folks. Thursday night football, 27 screens that I could see and ALL…read moreof them had the Bills, Lions game on. Of course it's late baseball season and our poor Twins are woefully out of the race...but 1 or 2 screens dedicated to a local team? Nope. Ordered a beer and water. Got the beer. Asked about food and with the kitchen closing in 5 minutes it was dicey!? Ordered the Devil Egg Toast, 20 minutes later, decent rendition- not spectacular. Restroom out of hand towels. Bartender charges me for an extra drink, team is not on sync quite yet. Hopefully they come around a bit. I'm up for another try.

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.

If you perform a search for Annie Glavan, you'll also see that she left her job as head coach from…read moreEden Prairie High School in 2010. The most telling part of the story is that she left immediately prior to the playoffs. Who parts ways with their coach before playoffs? A question to ask, I suppose, when you are considering joining the club.

My daughter has played one season with Club 43 as part of their 15-1's team. While not perfect, I…read morehave seen her consistent growth and improvement. The girls she plays with are really sweet and supportive of my daughter, who is new to a group who has played together for a while. Annie is intense, no doubt, but she is teaching our girls to compete in a world where too many are encouraged to perform. Their coaches, Elle and Catherine, make practice fun and engaging, but are not shy to give critical feedback when needed. At this stage of my daughter's volleyball journey (she is only a freshman) Club 43 was the step up/out my daughter really nee

This is one of the premier places to play volleyball in the Midwest, as well as hosting one of the…read moretop clubs. They recently took down the remaining indoor soccer field, so they now have 8 courts with a lot of room around each one! The ceilings are also much higher than most places. The floor has a very expensive wood and rubber-bumper type subfloor under the sport-court, which is much better for your knees and other joints. Other places have sport-court directly on concrete which is horrible to play on. The sport-court itself is starting to show its age though, with a lot of scuffing. It appears that they're building a new room for the concessions and vending, so anyone who had complaints might get a welcome surprise for next season. A number of different teams I've coached for have played in their tourneys and power leagues, and I've also played here as an adult in their Friday night open gym, which is fun, has a variety of skill levels, and stays open late at night now!

Improved parking! Not a ton of space for team camps and limited bleachers for seating but much…read moreimproved w more parking. Good concessions. Need app to keep score when reffing

Lovely space to get some practice (or games in). Open to the public all year round. Certainly beats…read morepaying an initiation fee and the court fees on top of that! No notes to be honest.

If you play at Baseline, you must. must. must... do something for me. Go to the bleacher area and…read morecheck out the vintage University of Minnesota tennis team photos from the inception of tennis at the school. It goes WAY back and you will cry laughing. Mostly at the haircuts. As I mentioned in my previous review, I'm the biggest fan of tennis. I love it more than all sports combined. I've played in a summer WTT league here forever, but I've been playing at Baseline even more the last couple of years with USTA leagues year-round. The courts are in really good shape so I'm happy hitting here. There are changing rooms downstairs, and bleachers for my adoring fans both indoors and outdoors. They will re-string your racquet at the front desk and sell you balls if you forgot them. There's still some room for improvement and I outlined most of those things in my old review. Parking is easy ($4 at the lot in the back, which is usually empty), but it's a mess when there is a hockey game. My choices last Friday night were to wait in a 20 minute line of cars to pay $10 (and miss my court-time) or run five freezing blocks while wearing a tennis skirt. I couldn't feel my legs. Lesson learned... for this and many other reasons, beware of campus on Friday evenings.