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Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

The Rydell National Wildlife Refuge is an 2,120-acre (9 km2) National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Minnesota, located in Woodside Township, Polk County, just west of Erskine in northwestern Minnesota. It was established in 1992, and receives more than 7,800 visitors each year. The refuge is a combination of maple/basswood/oak forest, wetlands, tallgrass prairie and bogs. Wildlife comes first on national wildlife refuges; all human activities must be compatible with the needs of wildlife. Six activities are encouraged when appropriate: hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education and interpretation. The refuge visitor center provides information about refuge wildlife and serves as the starting point for the 7-mile (11 km), paved and gravel, trail system. Five trails are open to hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing. Observation blinds and gazebos on the trails offer opportunities to watch and photograph wildlife. Transportation for people with disabilities is available by prior arrangement. Rydell’s diverse habitats support a variety of wildlife species. Waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and swans, rely on the wetlands and the surrounding grasslands and woodlands for feeding and nesting. Trumpeter swans, on Minnesota’s threatened species list, were re-introduced to the area prior to its becoming a refuge and now nest here each year. Bald eagles and osprey hunt on the refuge, and gray wolves are occasionally seen. Resident species include white-tailed deer, black bear, ruffed grouse, barred owl, pileated woodpecker, long-tailed weasel, red fox, river otter, and beaver. Tours provided by the Friends of Rydell Refuge Association on electric golf carts are available by prior arrangement. Rydell NWR provides an annual deer hunt for people with disabilities which accommodates nearly 20 hunters. Rydell National Wildlife Refuge's objectives include: Provide nesting, feeding and resting habitat for waterfowl and other migratory woodland and grassland birds Serve as a regional destination for environmental education opportunities Provide woodland and prairie habitat for resident wildlife Provide opportunities for wildlife observation and outdoor recreation External links Rydell National Wildlife Refuge website This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Saint Agatha's Conservatory of Music and Arts

St. Agatha's Conservatory of Music and Arts or the Exchange Building, located on Exchange Street in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, was Minnesota's first fine arts school, established by Ellen Ireland, Eliza Ireland, (sisters of John Ireland) and Ellen Howard. The 1908–1910 building was designed by John H. Wheeler. References External links Media related to Saint Agatha's Conservatory of Music and Arts at Wikimedia Commons St. Agatha's Conservatory photos at the Minnesota Historical Society
Saint Anthony Main

Saint Anthony Main is a stretch of buildings on Main Street across from Saint Anthony Falls in the Marcy-Holmes and Nicollet Island/East Bank neighborhoods of Minneapolis. The area is part of Southeast, Minneapolis, as it was originally the Main Street through the township of St. Anthony, Minnesota prior to most of that township's annexation in 1872. It opened as a festival marketplace in the 1980s. In 1968, Architect Peter Nelson Hall purchased Pracna, which at the time was a machine shop, revitalized it back into a restaurant, and brought a focus in Minneapolis back to the Riverfront. This started a revitalization movement on Main Street. The area underwent a resurgence during the condominium boom in the early 2000s with several condo projects built in and around the area. It is now home to a movie theater, four bars and restaurants, a small cafe, design firms, and a Segway tour operator. Buildings and sights Saint Anthony Main sits on the other side of Central Avenue from Riverplace, a housing and office complex. It fronts the river at Saint Anthony Falls, the only waterfall on the Mississippi River, and sits across from the Main Street Station, host of the Water Power Park, which opened in Spring 2007. Some of the buildings in the area date from the 1850s when the Village of Saint Anthony on the northeast side of the Mississippi River was still separate from Minneapolis itself. Several are contributing properties to the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District: Pracna Building, 117 Main Street SE (1890, now Pracna on Main) Salisbury & Satterlee Company Complex, 201-205 and 219 Main Street SE (1885, now Vic's Dining and Tuggs) Upton Block/ Union Iron Works, 129 Main Street SE (1855) Martin and Morrison Block, 127-129 Main Street SE (1858) There are newer buildings in the area such as Phoenix on the River and the Mill and Main apartments and the Stone Arch Apartments complexes. The Pillsbury A-Mill was renovated and converted into new apartments including the A-Mill Artist lofts. References External links Riverplace office complex in Minneapolis MN Saint Anthony Main website www.StoneArchBridge.com www.StAnthonyFalls.com www.NicolletIsland.com Entourage Events Group website Minneapolis Event Centers website Photographs of area around Saint Anthony Main Archived October 30, 2005, at the Wayback Machine, from About.com Sold Down the River Article on Riverfront Development
Saint Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church

Saint Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church (SPR) is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Saint Paul Area Synod. The congregation gained national attention in 2001 when it ordained Anita C. Hill (not to be confused with Anita Hill of the Clarence Thomas US Senate confirmation hearings). Hill is a lesbian in a committed relationship. Under ELCA guidelines at the time of her ordination, a candidate who "self-identifi[ed] as a homosexual is expected to refrain from sexual relations." The Saint Paul Area Synod, the local ecclesiastical authority, chose to "censure and admonish" the congregation for a period of time. The congregation continued to contribute the ELCA, attending Synodical gatherings and other meetings, and was formally reinstated to the roster of congregations when the policies of the ELCA were changed in 2009. The congregation is also notable in that nearly 25% of its membership identifying as LGBT. Liturgy, preaching, and music continue to be exceptionally important to the parish as well as its continued ministries of social justice. External links SPR home page
Saint Paul College

Saint Paul College is an open-access public community college in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college enrolls about 11,000 students in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area and employs 126 full-time faculty, 116 part-time faculty, 233 staff members, and 18 administrative members. History Saint Paul College was founded in 1910 as a boys' vocational high school. The first evening trade classes were held in the basement of Saint Paul Central High School. In 1966, the college moved into its current facility and became Saint Paul Technical Vocational Institute, or Saint Paul TVI. In 2002, the college added liberal arts to its curriculum and changed its name to Saint Paul College – A Community & Technical College. Saint Paul College was home to the nation's oldest watchmaking and clockmaking programs. In its last few years, it was awarded a grant from Rolex and started offering the WOSTEP certificate, an industry wide accepted certification for watchmaking excellence. In 2019, the college briefly gained national attention when a site visit team of the college's accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), documented several reports by faculty members alleging that the college president, Rassoul Dastmozd, had a leadership style "grounded in fear and intimidation". Shortly thereafter, Dastmozd announced that he would resign on June 30. In March 2021, Deidra Peaslee was named president, becoming the college's first female president. A few months later, HLC removed the institution from probation and assigned interim monitoring after determining that the college was in compliance with its accreditation criteria. Academics Saint Paul College offers more than 100 degree, certificate, and diploma programs in career and transfer education. Campus Saint Paul College is in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood near downtown St. Paul. Its campus is 520,968 square feet with one building. In 2017, the college opened an addition, the Saint Paul College Health and Science Alliance Center, which is the primary space for the college’s STEM and health career programs. References External links Official website
Salvation Army Women's Home and Hospital

The Salvation Army Women's Home and Hospital, now The Salvation Army's Booth Brown House, is a 1912 brick Tudor Revival style building designed by Clarence H. Johnston, Sr. in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. The Salvation Army originally used it to provide housing and hospital care for unwed mothers and their children. In 1971 its focus changed to helping young women with behavioral or emotional issues. The facility now serves homeless and transitional youth. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1983 for its architecture and its significance in religion, humanitarianism, and women's history. References External links The Salvation Army's Booth Brown House Archived July 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
Sanford Center

The Sanford Center is a 4,700-seat multi-purpose arena and convention center in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States that opened in October 2010. On October 18, 2010, the venue was renamed from the Bemidji Regional Events Center to the Sanford Center after Sanford Health Systems purchased naming rights for $2 million over ten years. On Friday, October 15, 2010, the arena began hosting the home games of the Bemidji State Beavers men's ice hockey of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and Bemidji State Beavers women's ice hockey team of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, replacing the aging 2,400-seat John S. Glas Field House. Beginning with the 2014 season, the arena became home to the Bemidji Axemen of the Indoor Football League. The team was disbanded after the 2015 season. References External links Bemidji City Council advances events center design Events center a ‘go’: Pawlenty’s veto pen spares Bemidji project
Stone Arch Bridge

Stone Arch Bridge est un pont en arc sur le Mississippi à Minneapolis, aux États-Unis. Il s'agit d'un ancien pont ferroviaire, désormais utilisé par les cyclistes et les piétons. Historique Notes et références Liens externes Ressources relatives à l'architecture : American Society of Civil Engineers Structurae Portail des ponts Portail de Minneapolis et Saint Paul Portail du chemin de fer
Sartell Bridge

The Sartell Bridge is a bridge that spans the Mississippi River in the city of Sartell in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The bridge also spans a roadway, property belonging to the Sartell paper mill, and a rail line on the east side of the river. See also List of crossings of the Upper Mississippi River References Costello, Mary Charlotte (2002). Climbing the Mississippi River Bridge by Bridge, Volume Two: Minnesota. Cambridge, MN: Adventure Publications. ISBN 0-9644518-2-4.
Sartell Dam

The Sartell Dam is a dam across the Mississippi River in Sartell, Minnesota in the United States. The dam was used to generate hydroelectric power for the adjoining Sartell Paper Mill before it burned down in 2012. The dam is referred to as the Champion Dam in official documentation. Construction of the structure was begun by the Watab Pulp and Paper Company in 1907 and finished in 1911. Seven workers died during construction, most from drowning as a result of washouts on the site's cofferdam. A cave-in on the dam's west end also killed the son of the project's foreman. The dam was constructed of wooden planks, local granite, and field stones as well as 25,000 barrels concrete. Between 1960 and 1964, the dam was rebuilt by the St. Regis Corporation which had purchased the adjoining paper mill in 1946. The mill and dam are currently owned by Verso Paper. Construction of the dam resulted in the formation of Little Rock Lake approximately five miles (8 km) upriver. The dam itself is 20 feet tall. References External links Verso Paper Sartell Mill
Sea Foam Stadium

Sea Foam Stadium is the football field on the campus of Concordia University, Saint Paul in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It opened in 2009, and seats about 3,500 spectators. The stadium includes a football/soccer field with artificial turf, running track, scoreboard, lights, bleachers, parking, concession facilities, locker rooms, weight room, press box, outdoor plaza, and inflatable dome, somewhat resembling a marshmallow, during the winter months. As of August 2023, the stadium has a Daktronics videoboard and speaker on the north end-zone. The stadium cost a total of $14.5 million to construct and is named so because of a $5 million donation by Sea Foam Sales Company. The stadium also hosts the Ultimate Frisbee Association's (UFA) Minnesota Wind Chill, who have been playing their home games at Sea Foam since 2019. Most noticeably, it was the location of the Central Division Championship game of the 2024 (UFA) season, where the Wind Chill defeated the Madison Radicals 23-14, eventually leading that season to win the UFA Championship. References
Minneapolis Armory

Das Minneapolis Armory ist eine ehemalige Einrichtung der US-Nationalgarde im Stadtzentrum von Minneapolis, Minnesota. Das Gebäude wurde 1936 fertiggestellt und befindet sich seit 1985 im National Register of Historic Places. Der Bau des Minneapolis Armory war ein Projekt der Public Works Administration innerhalb des New-Deal-Programms von Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mit Baukosten von knapp 800.000 US-Dollar war es das teuerste PWA-Projekt in Minnesota. Das 24 Meter hohe Gebäude wurde von dem aus St. Paul stammenden Architekten P.C. Bettenburg im Stil der Streamline-Moderne entworfen. Neben der Nutzung zu Lagerzwecken wurde es in Spitzenzeiten von über 27 Einheiten als Ausbildungs- und Erholungsstätte genutzt. Seit dem Ende der 1930er Jahre bis in die 1970er Jahre wurde das Gebäude auch als Ort für zivile Veranstaltungen wie Konzerte, Parteiveranstaltungen und Sportevents genutzt. Die Minneapolis Lakers trugen zwischen 1948 und 1959 vereinzelt, in der Saison 1959/60 alle ihrer Heimspiele im Minneapolis Armory aus. Die Nationalgarde nutzte das Gebäude bis 1980. Im Jahr 1989 kaufte es der Hennepin County für 4,7 Millionen US-Dollar. Es bestanden Pläne, das alte Gebäude abzureißen und dort ein neues County-Gefängnis einzurichten. Die Minnesota Historical Society setzte im Januar 1993 vor dem Minnesota Supreme Court durch, den Abriss des historischen Gebäudes zu stoppen. Nachdem verschiedene Pläne über die weitere Nutzung verworfen worden waren, verkaufte der Hennepin County 1998 das Gebäude für 2,6 Millionen Dollar an ein privates Unternehmen, um darin ein Parkhaus einzurichten. Als Auflage musste der Käufer zustimmen, dass die historische Substanz erhalten bleibt und die County-Verwaltung einen Veterans Memorial Garden einrichten darf. Weblinks Facts Sheet zum Minneapolis Armory (englisch; PDF-Datei; 415 kB)
Minneapolis Armory

Le Minneapolis Armory est situé à Minneapolis dans le Minnesota. Il est construit pour la Garde Nationale du Minnesota pour être leur armurerie. Il est inscrit au Registre national des lieux historiques depuis 1985. Histoire Le Minneapolis Armory accueille différents événements : des concerts, des conventions politiques et des événements sportifs. Il a été la salle des Minneapolis Lakers durant la saison 1959-1960 avant leur déménagement à Los Angeles. La Garde Nationale a cessé d'utiliser le lieu en 1980. Hennepin County a acheté le bâtiment en 1989 pour 4,7 millions de dollars, avec comme objectif de construire une prison. La Minnesota Historical Society s'est interposée afin d'empêcher sa destruction et, en 1993, la Cour suprême du Minnesota juge que la structure est protégée par la loi de l'État et ne peut pas être détruite en raison de son statut de monument historique. En 1998, le comté vend le bâtiment pour 2,6 millions de dollars à une compagnie privée pour l'utiliser en tant que parking à condition que la structure soit préservée. Le chanteur Prince, natif de Minneapolis, a tourné le clip du titre "1999" en 1982. Aerosmith y a également enregistré le clip de leur chanson "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing". Événements Références Voir aussi Articles connexes Minneapolis Lakers Liens externes Ressource relative à l'architecture : Registre national des lieux historiques Portail de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme Portail du basket-ball Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail des forces armées des États-Unis Portail de Minneapolis et Saint Paul
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The 30,700-acre (124 km2) refuge protects mixed habitat types including oak savanna, Big Woods, and wetlands. The St. Francis River flows through the eastern side of the park. Over 230 species of birds, 58 species of mammals, and 25 species of reptiles and amphibians have been recorded in the refuge. History Native American village sites dating back to 1300 CE have been found within the refuge, although the area is assumed to have been inhabited for much longer. The mixture of habitats and abundance of water bodies produced a large and diverse wildlife population. The first European settlers arrived in the 1870s. As land use was altered for agriculture, wildfire was suppressed and drainage ditches were cut. This had the effect of reducing the number of year-round wetlands and increasing the density of the wooded areas. By the 1940s conservationists and sportsmen recognized the former quality of the area and its potential for restoration. Minnesota's conservation department investigated the possibility of creating a state wildlife area. It was ultimately conceded that the state simply did not have the funds to acquire the land from its nearly 300 separate owners, and in 1960 a formal request was made to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to consider the site for federal protection. This was formally approved on May 18, 1965, and purchase of refuge lands was begun with revenue from the sale of duck stamps. Recreation In winter most of the refuge lands are open for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. From March 1 to August 31 visitor access is restricted to the following areas so that wildlife can breed without disturbance. Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive, which is open to automobiles, bicyclists, and hikers from late April through October. This 7.3-mile (11.7 km) gravel road loops through wetlands and prairie and features three observation decks and three short loop hikes. Blue Hill Trail, with three loops and a short spur to the top of 90-foot (27 m) Blue Hill, the highest point in the refuge. Mahnomen Trail, with another three interconnected loops through wooded uplands. Canoe route on a stretch of the St. Francis River and its tributary Battle Brook. Designated fishing access points. Hikers can pick berries and mushrooms for personal consumption within 100 feet of the trails. Big game, small game, and waterfowl hunting seasons are held in the fall. The entire refuge is for day-use only. Overnighting visitors are referred to a campground in the adjacent Sand Dunes State Forest. References U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge signage, brochures, and website. External links Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge official website from the USFWS.
Skinner Memorial Chapel

Skinner Memorial Chapel is a chapel and historic building on the campus of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The chapel was built in 1916, fifty years after Carleton College was founded, and was financed by a gift from Emily Willey Skinner. Her husband, Miron Skinner, had been a trustee of the college until his death in 1909. The chapel was designed by the firm of Patton, Holmes & Flinn, who had organized an architectural plan for the college and designed eight other buildings. The chapel is of English Gothic Revival design, with a Latin cross shape and a tall bell tower. The interior has a dark wood ceiling with dark beams. It hosts services from a variety of religious traditions as well as weekly Carleton functions. References External links Media related to Skinner Memorial Chapel at Wikimedia Commons
Superior Shores

Superior Shores is an outdoor water park in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States, within the Valleyfair amusement park. It is owned by EPR Properties and operated by Enchanted Parks. It is included with theme park admission. History The Panic Falls slide complex, built in 1983, was the original part of the park. Originally the area of water rides was called 'Liquid Lightning', but as more were added, the name was changed to Whitewater Country Waterpark in 1992. In late 2008, the name was officially changed to Soak City, consistent with the theming of other water parks of Cedar Fair. On September 11, 2014, Valleyfair announced a major expansion for Soak City. The main headline was slide complex with Breaker's Plunge and Breaker's Pipeline. Also added were Barefoot Beach, a kid's splash pad and sand volleyball courts. At the end of the 2023 season, Raging Rapids unexpectedly closed permanently. On August 5, 2025, Valleyfair announced that Hurricane Falls, Panic Falls Body & Speed Slides, Ripple Rapids, and Splash Station would all permanently close after August 10 and would be replaced by something else that was announced at a later date. On April 28, 2026, it was announced that the name would be changing to Superior Shores, along with a new slide complex and kiddie area. Slides and attractions Superior Shores occupies 7 acres (28,000 m2) and features a wavepool, twelve waterslides, one raft ride, and a lazy river. Defunct attractions Raging Rapids (1983 – 2023); A single person raft ride featuring waterfalls, rapids, and sharp drops and turns. The ride was removed prior to the 2024 season without announcement and has since been demolished. Panic Falls Speed Slides (1988 – 2025); Two WhiteWater 60-foot (18 m) tall Freefall speed slides. Panic Falls Body Slides (1983 – 2025); Three Technetic Industries 60-foot (18 m) tall body slides. Previously known as Liquid Lightning. References External links Official website