Update Dec. 16: Minneapolis declares Winter Parking Rules! Minneapolis has banned parking on the even side of all residential streets until April.  See the Minneapolis website for details!

So, didja think it was gonna stay 50 degrees and sunny until Valentine’s Day? Yes, Twin Cities, the winter of 2010 has officially begun and both Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared Snow Emergencies for November 13.

You can check the official Snow Emergency websites for both cities to get the current regulations.  See Minneapolis Snow Emergency Website and the St. Paul Snow Emergency Website for details.

Both cities also have Twitter accounts set up so you can be notified of Snow Emergency declarations.  See
http://www.twitter.com/MinneapolisSnow and
http://www.twitter.com/stpaulpublicw

The Minneapolis Aquatennial 2009 from Friday July 17th through Saturday the 25th marks the 70th anniversary of The Official Civic Celebration of the City of Minneapolis with its classic array of boat races, parades, and the beauty contest – all culminating with a fireworks show on the last day on the Riverfront.  It’s a wonderful summer event for the whole family.   The theme this year is “The Best Days of Summer”, and we’re promised some good weather, too.  Don’t miss it!