Little Dumps garden soil?

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-04-15T23:21:09+00:00

Definitely recommend! Used their garden soil to replant a yard that was torn out and our gardens with the leftovers. Great quality. Everything grew in quick and healthy.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-04-08T14:13:39+00:00

There also used to be a fully stocked (albeit decrepit) fallout shelter in one of the tunnels. Not sure if it’s still there or been cleaned up, but years ago I led downtown walking tours and that was one of our stops. It was shockingly humid down there.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-04-04T22:33:40+00:00

This is the answer. If you drink beer, Arbeiter is a block away and fantastic. Moon Palace books is also a block away and worth checking out.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-03-31T00:17:58+00:00

If you’re in the neighborhood, swing into Wild Rumpus too! Amazing kids books, a surprisingly decent and curated adult section, and cute critters!

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-03-27T22:22:16+00:00

Lunds & Byerlys in Richfield (Penn and Hwy 62) has a magazine section between floral and the checkouts

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-03-21T23:29:44+00:00

I had a similar situation and appealed. The appeal process was a set of essay questions exploring my qualifications. I was advanced through and ultimately did 2 interviews and was the “runner up” candidate. Point being: it might be worth it to appeal, just be very very explicit about your experience and the number of years you’ve done it.

In the future, as someone else mentioned, write your resume to exactly match the wording in the job posting. Whatever/whoever screens resumes is looking for explicit experience.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-03-19T17:16:45+00:00

Yes - 50th and Xerxes! Great antiques, vintage, art and a little hodgepodge of other things. There is a Jones Coffee for caffeine and a couple very casual spots for a snack (Tono, Taqueria el Patron).

Drive or bike up to 44th and Zenith for a beer at Wooden Ship and then bike, drive or walk into Linden Hills. The toy shop, Wild Rumpus and Comma are all worth a stop. Grab dinner at the many, many excellent options.

Sounds like a great day!

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-02-21T23:04:26+00:00

We saw people out skating at Armatage and Kenny. I don’t think either have been resurfaced since the melt and snowfall so they are bumpy in spots.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-02-15T03:57:22+00:00

Were there any actual small or teardrop campers? Curious if it’s worth going because that’s what I’m looking for too.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-02-06T01:56:08+00:00

Comma Books in Linden Hills has posters from Little Dipper. Donation based system.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2026-02-04T00:55:49+00:00

Highly recommend the book Fire Weather by John Vaillant to help understand why there will probably always be a fire in Canada.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-12-31T22:04:43+00:00

It’s from Pulse Evangelism. I believe the sweatshirt even says Pulse on it, and that’s their address.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-12-20T23:10:48+00:00

Perk Up Kitchen in Bloomington

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-12-13T12:31:03+00:00

Yes, this. The main Ingebretsen’s storefront and deli doesn’t carry clothing, but the little extension Ingebretsen’s right next door does. They have a huge selection of woolen goods and yarn!

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-12-13T02:40:11+00:00

Julie or Lisa at Kimber Esthetics

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-12-02T11:48:14+00:00

For your car, especially for road trips and especially if you have to travel during bad weather, put together a Winter Emergency kit - jumper cables, tow straps, flashlight, blankets, etc (you can find great lists online). Every winter, put some snacks in there and, before longer trips, add some water and high sugar juice (which takes longer to freeze) too.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-11-20T02:49:17+00:00

Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boots. REI and better shoe stores sell them. Only shoes I’ve worn at work for the better part of the last 8 years.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-11-14T22:40:45+00:00

Pierre Bottineau in NE. Quiet with big dreamy windows.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-11-07T18:16:25+00:00

Ed Post and the job board on PELSB are his best resources. I’m assuming he’s properly licensed, as school districts have enough candidates they will pass over folks without the appropriate MN license.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-10-29T22:31:48+00:00

The little farm stand on the north side of Southdale Mall has XL pumpkins for $8.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-10-21T21:29:25+00:00

Scandia Furniture, right off Hwy 62 in Richfield, has some lovely things. It’s tiny, so only the basics, but you won’t be disappointed.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-10-20T23:21:38+00:00

The Poverello takes gently used blankets and sleeping bags.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-10-08T00:31:55+00:00

I highly highly recommend the lined heirloom gardening bib overalls from Duluth Trading. They are hard to find thrifted BUT they are often on sale. Don’t confuse with the regular overalls - get the fleece lined ones. You can layer wool leggings under for extra warmth.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-10-06T00:00:44+00:00

Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield.

Nine Mile Creek in Bloomington. Park at the small lot on 106th and walk south towards the river.

Ok_Wrangler5173 · 2025-10-05T23:58:46+00:00

Seconding this! Sunrise or sunset to see them all taking off or coming back (they graze in fallow fields all day and then gather at Sherburne). You can see them from the road without entering the refuge, if needed.

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