Best products from r/Minneapolis

We found 28 comments on r/Minneapolis discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 67 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.

Top comments mentioning products on r/Minneapolis:

u/ShadowL42 · 2 pointsr/Minneapolis

get new wiper blades

I had all season tires, not as good as winter tires, but better than summer tires.

get a small shovel for your car, toss a bag or 2 of road salt and/or sand in the back or on the floor in the backseat for when /if you get stuck and some weight distribution.

Get a HUGE brush for your car like this one. getting the snow off the roof of the car is a courtesy to everyone on the road behind you. Even if its a honda civic or an SUV.

also, toss your camping sleeping bag, or a large blanket in the car and leave it there, I also had an overnight bag just in case I did get stuck somewhere.

I keep a short, multi wick, jar candle and some waterproof camping matches in my car also, under the passenger seat to keep it from tipping. its an air freshener during the summer, and emergency heat/light source during the winter.(I replace every fall). and hunting hand warmer packets. .

Might want to also keep some super warm gloves IN the car as well as a warm hat and scarf in addition to what you wear every day.

u/BeaversAreTasty · 6 pointsr/Minneapolis

I have several. These are my favorite for running because I can barely feel that they are on. As for staying warm I use my cross country skiing stuff with minor modifications for really cold days like last week. For normal winter days, SmartWool tops and tights, and a breathable, easily vented running jacket works for me. Clothing and comfort is more of a personal thing, and everyone I know has totally different preferences. Basically keep your skin dry with an efficient wicking layer and work up from there.

u/ThexRuminator · 2 pointsr/Minneapolis

Yep. I just finished engineering school this spring, and I've gone through my fair share of pads.

Green Paper is by far the most commonly used engineering paper. It's fairly thin, a little less than printer paper. I mostly used this paper for scratch calculations and everyday homework.

Buff is a bit thicker, but still has the same layout. I liked using this when doing hand calculations that would be included in reports or labs.

For notebooks, look for a Lab Notebook or Engineering Notebook. There are a few options out there, and it depends if you want a spiral or bound book. Computation Notebooks held up very well, and helped preserve my notes.

u/b_r_e_a_k_f_a_s_t · 26 pointsr/Minneapolis

BENDER 63.4% 1st CHOICE


It was kind of worrying to see all of the Saralyn Romanishan signs in front of mansions in the Wedge. I'm glad the bulk of the ward stayed sane, and I hope Bender now realizes that the NIMBY vote is a lost cause, even if you court them by downzoning the neighborhood interior.

Congrats to /u/CMAndrewJohnson for winning 87% of the first choice votes in his ward.

Edit: Looks like the socialist might win in ward 3. Someone please send her a copy of Walkable City by Jeff Speck (or at least his TED talk).

u/Explodo86 · 1 pointr/Minneapolis

Another note on boots....I personally hate lace up boots in Minnesota for day to day use. Like someone said earlier, you'll take them off when you go in someone's home. You'll spend a good 5 minutes taking them off and another 5 putting them on. Find a pair that you can easily slip on and off. I got a pair just like these 2 years ago, they work perfectly

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Martens-2976-Chelsea-Smooth/dp/B001387QCI

Also find sweaters like these


http://sahalie.blair.com/p/mens-kuhl-stovepipe-pullover/43942.uts

This brand provides nice warmth without a ton of weight...IMO it allows you to kill a layer or two.

u/wildhockey64 · 1 pointr/Minneapolis

When everyone is wearing a warm jacket, you won't look out of place haha.

If you're a young professional, a good option isa black wool jacket that looks classy over work clothes, though. I have one similar to this that I was able to pick up at I believe a Marshall's for like $50.

u/beansworth · 1 pointr/Minneapolis

What you want to know about the twin cities area is that it is the metro area with the highest amount of socioeconomic segregation in the US. Meaning basically, all minorities tend to be poor, and all white people tend to be middle class. There's not really a black middle class. This feeds people's prejudices, which perpetuates the problem. It's like the white people here can't wrap their mind around the idea of an educated, well-spoken black person. (Conversely, they don't believe any white person could be poor.)

There's actually a really great book that recently came out on minority experiences in the twin cities: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/Good-Time-Truth-Race-Minnesota/dp/168134002X&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwikofva2LbNAhUEUVIKHSipDTUQFggmMAA&sig2=MNuaFVaBc32ZQ813BpvisQ&usg=AFQjCNFs0ePwqMW5xy8Fr5HKo5IZ66SrVA

Sorry for the long link, I'm on mobile.

Anyway, it can be hard. But then you can't complain because everyone is so gosh darn diddly polite about it, when you don't get that job you wanted, or you aren't taken seriously at school, or you don't get approved for that apartment, or police stop you for no reason.

So why is this? At its root, it's not about skin color. It's about fitting in. White Minnesotans see it this way--that it's the job of newcomers to change and fit in, not be yourself, not add your voice and values and culture, not bring something new, but to conform. Hell, it even took the Swedes several decades to be accepted by the Norwegians and Germans here, they were just so different.

So join a hockey team, run some 5ks for charity, drink microbrew, wear your North Face jacket, listen to Trampled by Turtles, smile a lot, don't have opinions, don't look too ethnic, and then, maybe then, you still won't "fit in" but people will at least say you're pretty cool for a black guy, not like those others.

u/hobnobbinbobthegob · 26 pointsr/Minneapolis

An honest and well-meaning appeal:

If anyone comes to this thread because they're annoyed with plastic bag charges or plastic bag bans, please hear me out. The prospect bugged me a little at first, but then I bought a few of these.

They fit an unbelievable amount of groceries, are pretty cheap, can be painted/dyed if you want to customize them, can be folded up and stuffed anywhere in your car (that way you always have them handy when you go shopping), and are practically built for war. Not only is it cutting down on plastic waste, but it ensure's you'll NEVER have a bag tear on you while you're carrying it around. Also for us "I'm making ONE trip from the car to bring in groceries" types they're heavenly. I think I've carried four of these, loaded with around 80-100lbs of food total, and had no problem (other than my heart rate).

I know the change seems like a pain, but trust me, canvas/reusable bags are a life changer.

u/SkiRek · 1 pointr/Minneapolis

Good on ya. Thanks for reading. Stay safe out there. Here are some good docks that aren't expensive if you're looking to buy.

One with a suction cup
One that fits on a vent

u/Bluth-President · 14 pointsr/Minneapolis

Exactly. I'd recommend reading A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota. Each chapter is a different story from a different non-white person in Minnesota.

It shines a spotlight on the "disgusting" aspects of Minnesota and Minnesota nice. If you're a white Minnesotian, especially if you were born here and haven't moved around much, it's an essential read if you care at all about furthering race relations in your neighborhood.

context: To all the racists telling me to not talk down to white people, I'm a white person telling all you other white people to read this.

u/ECgopher · 1 pointr/Minneapolis

/r/cordcutters


I have [this $7 antenna] (http://smile.amazon.com/RCA-ANT111F-Basic-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B000HKGK8Y/) and it gets pretty good reception in uptown. Here's [a thread] (http://www.reddit.com/r/cordcutters/comments/27kjgy/please_help_with_vhf_channels_reception/) that helped me get better reception on the VHF channels -- specifically, using [these measurements] (http://www.kyes.com/antenna/rabbitear.html) for the rabbit ears length.

u/chairfairy · 3 pointsr/Minneapolis

For winter - what region are you coming from/what are you used to?

One of my friends when I was in Chicago moved there from Arizona and is not at all keen on the winters. (I'm not sure she plans to stay there past finishing school.)

I've only been here a couple years, but the keys to enjoying winter up here are:

  1. Have the appropriate clothes. A hacket jacket over a hoodie won't cut it. A really warm hat also makes a big difference, as does long underwear.
  2. Get outside! Join a broomball league, go cross-country skiing, visit the park... people get outside here quite a lot, even in winter. It makes a big difference, makes winter more bearable if you don't see it as some kind of trap. (I find it helps a lot that I have a dog and have to walk her no matter the temperature.)
u/girliefries · 3 pointsr/Minneapolis

The King of Skid Row- James Shiffer

I went to a photo exhibit/book release at the Mill City Museum a few years ago to see photos taken by John Bacich of the Gateway District in the 60s. The exhibit was really great.

The book linked above was released at that event and looked really interesting. I haven't read it though. Here's a CP article about the event and an interview with the author.

u/thirdstreetzero · 2 pointsr/Minneapolis

I ride 35-38s now, and 23-25s in the past and have never bought a studded tire. That bike would be perfect in the winter. If you're apprehensive, go to a shop and get some marathon winters; they're like ~$50ea on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Marathon-Winter-Studded-Allround/dp/B001K72VO0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506697732&sr=8-1&keywords=marathon+winter

u/marcoaml78 · 1 pointr/Minneapolis

yeah, the fog on monday was quite heavy. When i lived in Mexico a couple of friends used to use these masks when pollution was high, might be worth a try. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00XLNCC6S/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IRULGCTLYYGHN&colid=24KJN51SX5JEJ

u/IWinYouLoseSucka · 1 pointr/Minneapolis

No, they definitely formed in St. Paul ( https://www.allmusic.com/artist/h%C3%BCsker-d%C3%BC-mn0000639053 )

If you want some insight on Husker Du (and the Replacements), check out, Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981 - 1991. It's a great read.

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Band-Could-Your-Life/dp/0316787531

u/d3photo · 3 pointsr/Minneapolis

Ahh yes, the days of the Anti-Semite Capital of the United States. The dark days of Minneapolis where the Daytons ruled with an iron (and Christian) fist.

Also look in to "The King of Skid Row".

https://www.amazon.com/King-Skid-Row-Twilight-Minneapolis/dp/0816698295