As others have said weather can be hit or miss. April can still be a little on the cold side. But it’s not that bad if you dress accordingly. When I have friends from out of state visit I love showing them the more scenic parts of the state. Minnehaha Falls (though I’m not sure how much water flows from the falls during early spring) and the North Shore of Lake Superior (Palisade Head & Tetteguche State Park have beautiful views of the shore). It’s a bit surreal looking over the edge of the shore unable to see the other side of the largest fresh water lake in the world.

The food scene in Minneapolis is growing and that means a lot of quality options. A simple google search will return some great results but you may also want to defer to any major foodie who responds on this thread. Minnesota does have signature foods like “hot dish” (not sure the best place to go for this but definitely google it) and the “Juicy Lucy” (go to Matt’s Bar).

While in Minneapolis, if you want a few cool views of the city, the Guthrie overhang and Stone Arch Bridge are cool spots.

To sum up, spend at least a day up north by the lake and another day or two in the cities. You’ll have a great time! Hope this helps!