Discover Something New at Home in Minneapolis

Minneapolis skyline and stone arch bridge at dusk with Mississippi River in foreground. — **Alamy**

Minnesota's two favorite conversation topics remain unchanged: the weather's still weird; the Vikings still abysmal. The past year has mostly been a matter of anticipation and discussion of what's coming soon: a new light-rail line connecting Minneapolis and Saint Paul (next summer) and massive redevelopment in Minneapolis' Downtown East, including a new Vikings stadium.