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.
1. A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota
- material type: Vinyl
- Tubing
- Use as a feeder line off a 1/2-Inch, 5/8-Inch or .710-Inch main line
- Use as a complete circuit
- White
- 1/4-Inch by 50-Feet
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2. The King of Skid Row: John Bacich and the Twilight Years of Old Minneapolis
3. M2 Mesh Air Filtration Mask - Black - Large
Filters last roughly 40 - 60 hours before needing to be replacedDual one-way discharge valves Reduce condensationAdjustable nose clip Prevent fogging
4. Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991
- Little Brown and Company
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5. STABILicers Maxx Original Heavy Duty Stabilicers Ice Traction Cleat, 1 pair
- MAXX: Winter can be tough, but our STABILicers Maxx are tougher. This is serious traction gear for people who work and play in the outdoors. Engineered for high-performance to keep you mobile in the harshest ice, snow, and wintry conditions.
- VERSATILE: STABILicers Maxx are best-in-class and first in safety. Providing proven traction solutions, STABILicers help keep teams safe and secure. Off the job, STABILicers work great on slippery surfaces while hiking, fishing, or any outdoor activity.
- EASY WEAR AND DURABLE: 34 replaceable, heat-treated steel cleats easily attach to shoes and boots with adjustable SureFit polyester hook-and-loop bindings that hold strong, even when wet. Long-lasting soles are designed to endure the toughest environment.
- REDUCE INJURY: Reduce the risk of injury from slips and falls by providing traction in ice, snow, or other poor conditions. STABILicers unique full-sole coverage with cleats on heel and forefoot maintain traction through your natural stride.
- Made in USA: Designed and manufactured in the USA to the highest quality and performance standards, the Maxx is ideal for postal letter carriers, police, rescue teams, and crews everywhere who brave dangerous elements to get the job done.
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6. MATCC Car Snow Brush Removal Extendable with Ice Scraper and Foam Grip Detachable Snow Mover for Car Auto SUV Truck Windshield Windows
【Easy to Remove Snow】: Snow brush to remove snow on your car easily, fork design on the top to sweep more snow at one time and protect car from scratch.【Quick to Scrape Ice】Ice scraper on opposite end for removing ice and frost from windshield or windows.【270° Pivoting Head】: Car snow r...
7. YakTrax 8613 Pro Traction Cleats for Walking, Jogging, or Hiking on Snow and Ice, Large,Black
- Traction cleats that fit over shoes for safely walking, hiking, or jogging on packed snow or ice
- Made of high-strength, abrasion-resistant 1.4 mm stainless-steel coils and heavy-duty rubber; secured to shoes with durable rubber straps
- Provides 360 degrees of traction on cold surfaces for all-direction stability
- Durable rubber foot frame with removable over-foot strap ensures an excellent fit
- Tested safe from breakage in temperatures as low as -41 degrees F; available in S, M, L, and XL sizes to fit most shoes
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8. NATIONAL Brand Computation Pad, Plain on Front Side / 5 X 5 Quad on Back Side, Green Paper, 8.5 x 11" 200 Sheets (42389)
- Computation paper
- One side quad-ruled, one side plain
- Green Eye-Ease paper to help avoid eye strain
- 200 Sheets/400 Pages
- 5 x 5 quad ruling, 5 squares to an inch
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9. National Brand Computation Notebook, 4 X 4 Quad, Brown, Green Paper, 11.75 x 9.25 Inches, 75 Sheets (43648)
- Perfect binding
- Sturdy, brown pressboard cover
- Green Eye-Ease paper to help avoid eye strain
- 75 Sheets/150 Pages - Numbered
- 4 x 4 quad ruled, 4 squares to an inch
- Light blue ruling
- 100% post-consumer recycled paper
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10. Roaring Spring 5x5 Grid Engineering Pad, 15# Buff, 3 Hole Punched, 8.5" x 11" 100 Sheets, Buff Paper
Sold as a single engineering pad5x5 grid 15# buff paperDimensions: 8.5" x 11" 100 Sheets3 Hole punchedMade in the USA
11. Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time
- North Point Press
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12. Dr. Martens 2976 Chelsea Boot,Black Smooth
- THE CHELSEA: A slick, kickass look with a sure fit and easy-on, easy-off style; Made with classic Dr. Martens leather, visible stitching, grooved sides and heel-loop
- AIR-CUSHIONED: Dr. Martens famous “bouncing” AirWair soles are comfortable, oil and fat resistant and provide good abrasion and slip resistance
- MADE LIKE NO OTHER: Boots built to pound the pavement; The leather upper and sole are heat-sealed together for exceptional durability
- AUTHENTIC AS YOU: Made with classic leather that only gets better with time; Use Dr. Martens Wonder Balsam to protect the leather and keep your boots clean, soft and supple
- KICK THE NORM: From utilitarian work boot to cultural icon, Dr. Martens became a symbol of self-expression; Stand up, stand out and wear them well
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13. Calvin Klein Men's Wool Open Bottom Coat, medium grey, Large
Open bottom, zip front with hidden zipper teeth, shirt collar, single entry hand pockets with zipper closure, open cuffsInterior pockets, exterior pockets, logo branding at back neck, inner channel quilt lining
14. Reusable Grocery Canvas Bag - Shoulder Straps, Handles. (4-PACK | 19" x 15")
- LARGE: The reusable grocery canvas bag 19" x 15" holds more than a standard brown paper grocery bag. MADE IN USA
- DURABLE: Two sturdy 22-inch shoulder straps plus double-stitching on all seams create an extra strong canvas grocery bag.
- REUSABLE: Hard-wearing and washable, this bag can accompany you time and again on all your shopping trips.
- ECO-FRIENDLY: Made from 100% recycled natural cotton. Eliminates the need for plastic bags.
- CONVENIENT: Use as a simple tote bag, shopping bag, grocery bag or simply fold flat when not in use.
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15. iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Dash & Windshield Car Mount Phone Holder Desk Stand Pad & Mat for iPhone, Samsung, Moto, Huawei, Nokia, LG, Smartphones
Easy One Touch Lock/Release: Patented easy one touch mechanism allows quick one hand open and close operationAdjustable Viewing: The newly re designed telescopic arm extends from 4 – 6. 5 inch and pivots on 225 degree arc for a variety of optimal positionsUniversal Mounting: Holds all phone and ca...
16. TechMatte Magnetic Car Phone Mount-Universal Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount Holder (Black)
- The strong neodymium magnets of this car mount are what separate it from other mounts. This Universal magnetic car mount holder produces an intense magnetic attraction that will hold most smartphones; including Samsung Galaxy S10, S9, Note 9, Note 8, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 8, HTC 10, LG G5, OnePlus 3T, Google Pixel.
- The high quality rubber construction of this car mount makes it perfect for your cars air vent. It guarantees that the base of the mount will hold firm to your air vents, to help keep your smartphone in place during most driving conditions.
- Rotate your smartphone and swivel your display as you please. The base of the magnet mount remains fixed into the air vent slats of your car and does not move allowing you to choose the best position for you.
- The minimalistic design of the magnetic car mount holder is one that allows you to place a metal plate onto the back of any smartphone. The magnetic mount phone holder plate has a smooth surface that is perfectly suitable for mounting and holding any smartphone in place.
- This Air vent universal smartphone magnetic car mount holder is easier to use than any other magnetic car mount holder due to its simple and minimalistic design. It has a sturdy rubber base and a powerful magnetic head for holding smartphones.
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17. RCA ANT111E Indoor Digital TV Antenna, Non-Amplified, 40-Mile Range
- High Quality, New, Very Durable Hdtv; Energy Star Certified; Sleek Design
- Results may vary depending upon location, distance from towers, terrain, broadcast power, etc
- Enjoy top-rated HDTV network programming and your favorite shows for Free with no monthly fee or subscription
- Supports up to 1080i HDTV broadcasts for high-quality picture and sound and FM radio broadcasts
- Integrated loop for digital and analog channels 14-69
- Dipoles extend and adjust for digital and analog channels 2-13
- No-scuff pads protect your furniture’s surface
- Designed and engineered in the USA and meets or exceeds CEA performance specifications for indoor antennas
- Note: Kindly refer manual provided for troubleshooting tips
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18. FUR WINTER Wool Blend Buffalo Check Faux Fur Aviator Outdoor Trapper Trooper Pilot Ski Hat BLK/Gry L/XL
- MATERIAL: 40% Wool, 60% Polyester;Well selected high quality faux fur and wool blended fabric
- FEATURES: Forehead fleece pad and quilted lining to protect from cold wind,a soft feel bring both luxury and comfort to your day. Metal rear size adjuster in back and two metal rings with a Velcro closure.Available in many different styles & looks, with ear flaps up or down, this classic trapper hat covers your head and ears when the temperatures drop
- OCCATIONS: Perfect for Fall and Winter daily wearing/Morning workout /Outdoor activities/Snowboarding/Skiing/Hiking/Hunting/Trapping/Any extreme cold situation etc
- CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Hand wash and lay drying only (Please avoid "Machine dryer" or "Long-time exposure under the sun" which will make the hat loose its shape and faded)
- 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Quality lasts a long time and we carry custom sizes.Note: colors may appear slightly different via website due to computer picture resolution and monitor settings
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19. Topeak Road Morph G Bike Pump with Gauge
- Used by both professional and amateur riders alike
- Made using high quality materials and components
- Tested to ensure quality and durability
- HEAD Fits Presta/Schrader/Dunlop valves
- GAUGE In-line gauge, Reads 140 psi/9.6 bar
- HANDLE T-type dual density polymer
- ADDED FEATURES Fold-out foot pad, Flexible hose Includes centerline mount bracket (Art No. TRP-3C)
- WEIGHT 220 g/7.74 oz
- BARREL Butted aluminum
- CAPACITY 160 psi/11 bar; Sport type: Cycling
- Portable on-the-go bike pump with padded T-handle
- Foldout footpad stabilizes the pump against the ground
- Flexible air hose works with awkward or tight valve placements
- Extra-long barrel; inline gauge and secure mounting bracket
- Presta/Schrader head with plastic thumb lock; weighs 0.49 pounds
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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
/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.
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:
hacketjacket over a hoodie won't cut it. A really warm hat also makes a big difference, as does long underwear.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.
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
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
I am looking at the following links
https://www.amazon.com/STABILicers-Original-Heavy-Stabilicers-Traction/dp/B009ZPVZRI/ref=pd_sbs_468_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B009ZPVZRI&pd_rd_r=QJW0ET08CVKHX7SP54MC&pd_rd_w=ztxzZ&pd_rd_wg=WT6k2&psc=1&refRID=QJW0ET08CVKHX7SP54MC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDR8M91/ref=twister_B01M5GAUDV?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
Maybe might give them a shot.. Better safe than sorry...
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
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
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QC8F7YY/ref=twister_B01J4IB63S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1