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Foo Fighters!!!

Rock band performing on a large arena stage with a tilted diamond LED screen and dramatic spotlights above a packed crowd.

Taylor Hawkins drum solo! 🥁🤘

Packed indoor arena concert with dramatic red and blue stage lighting beams over a large crowd and a drum kit on stage.
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We were here.

Weathered white painted wooden wall covered in carved and written names, hearts, and the words Rosebud and Couples Retreat 2018. Weathered white wooden wall covered in carved and written graffiti including names, hearts, initials, and doodles left by visitors White-painted wooden planks covered in layered graffiti, carved names, doodles, and handwritten messages including IVY and a bold black tag. White-painted wooden wall covered in carved and written graffiti including names, initials, dates, and short messages from visitors.
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Franconia Sculpture Park

We had a great morning exploring the Franconia Sculpture Park! We are lucky to have great public art in the Twin Cities!

A large stack of various vintage boomboxes and portable radios is arranged in a grid pattern.A large, abstract metal sculpture composed of interconnected geometric shapes stands outdoors under a clear blue sky.A translucent, greenish-blue ice formation towers against a clear blue sky, partially illuminated by the sun.A young child stands in a field facing a large reflective sculpture surrounded by tall grasses and trees.A large, white wooden structure resembling a partial wall stands in a forested area surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.A large, abstract metal sculpture with angular, spiral shapes stands on a grassy field under a clear blue sky.A vintage sign for Lorraine Motel stands against a backdrop of trees and grass.A stack of overturned canoes is set against a backdrop of tall grass and dense green trees under a clear blue sky.A tall, abstract stone sculpture stands prominently in a grassy field under a clear blue sky.
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Did my first longer interstate drive with the Tesla Model 3 and Autopilot. Car drove itself without need for override south on I-35 from the edge of Minneapolis to Faribault. Display gives good indicators to convey confidence to driver as well. Impressed. 👍🏻🤖🚗

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It’s snowing!? 🌨😧

Trees dusted with early season snow still holding autumn leaves behind a black iron fence
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This picture captures most of what I’ll remember from yesterday’s Minnesota United game. 🤬⚽️

MLS soccer players in gray and yellow jerseys clustered near the sideline while a referee reviews a VAR monitor at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular

We had a great time at the Minnesota Zoo Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular last night. I was blown away by the artistry and overall experience. It is created by Passion for Pumpkins with 5,000 pumpkins! The big, photo style pumpkins are very cool. 🎃👍🤩

A large, glowing pumpkin displays the message Welcome to Pumpkinville Pop. 5,000 surrounded by carved jack-o'-lanterns.Silhouetted figures stand before a display of illuminated jack-o'-lanterns carved with various expressions.A collection of intricately carved pumpkins are illuminated from within in a dark setting, with a large green-lit pumpkin as the focal point.A collection of glowing carved pumpkins with various expressions is arranged in a Halloween display.A pumpkin is intricately carved and illuminated with a detailed portrait of a man with wild hair and a mustache.A multitude of glowing jack-o'-lanterns are scattered in the dark, each with unique carved faces.A detailed carving of a person's face is illuminated on a pumpkin.A pumpkin is intricately carved to depict an astronaut, illuminated from within.A group of glowing jack-o'-lanterns with various carved expressions are illuminated in the dark.A carved pumpkin features the Apple logo and a person holding a smartphone, next to smaller pumpkins with carved faces.A large carved pumpkin features a detailed portrait of a person, surrounded by smaller illuminated pumpkins and artificial candles.
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Today’s Minnesota United match wasn’t the one I would have picked to be the last of the season for me, but so be it. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the new stadium next year! ⚽️

Large oval stadium under construction surrounded by dirt, pipes, and construction equipment on an overcast day.
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Excited for our final Minnesota United game of the 2018 season, and the last one in TCF Bank Stadium. Looking for some great soccer today! ⚽️👍🏻

Panoramic view of TCF Bank Stadium during a Minnesota United soccer match, with players on the field and fans in the maroon and gold seats.

Slow start for Minnesota United today. ⚽️

Minnesota United FC players in gray and opponents in yellow contest a corner kick near the goal at TCF Bank Stadium before a packed crowd.
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Umbrellas. ☂️

Dozens of colorful open umbrellas hanging upside down from the ceiling of a brick indoor market hall.