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We’re calling this the new Google Knowledge Update

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Tiny Planet Photos in Virtual Tours in 2022

I’ve been trying out Tiny Planet photos for virtual tours and decided we’re going to include them upon asking for all tours in 2022. They really bring out compelling visuals for people who may want to come and visit. Just a few and I love these.

Contact us to learn more and here’s to 2022!

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Sweeet. The Google 360 Street View photos helped with this. Just multimodaling around Mpls/St. Paul taking pics

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A few 360 panos from the Hennepin Ave Bridge, pre-dawn.

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A couple anti-renters don’t fully appreciate this read, but that’s cool.

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Of interest, the top 3 searched photos are: 1) A donut shop on the Mpls skyway 2) A Taco Johns on the Mpls skyway 3) A bigoted Chic fil-A at the UofM campus

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View of the lighted Nimbus close to dusk at the Mpls Central Library

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Matt and Kim on Nicollet

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I hate lists. Here’s a list.

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Because we have a new service, and we’re stoked about it.

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Selfishly, yup. Realistically, undecided.

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Name: Beth

Age: 34

Years renting in Minneapolis: 10

Neighborhood: Loring Park; previously Phillips

Rent: $905 per month

My story: My apartment is on the second floor of a blonde-brick building that was erected in 1919. From the balcony on the front of the building, I watch the sunset behind St Mark’s cathedral and listen to my neighbors across the street strum guitars. I love it here. It’s home.

I have this recurring dream in which I’ve moved into someplace shabbier and am desperate to undo it. That this dream may become reality some day is a constant worry. Since moving in just 3 years ago, my rent has gone up more than $100 per month. The owners have been doing improvements and I fear they will raise the rent astronomically as happened to long time renters in Whittier. I worry that these buildings, which are well built and nearly 100 years old, might be reduced to dust in favor of something newer and more expensive — someone who is not me.

I hope to stay on Oak Grove Street for as long as I can. During the Second World War, my great-aunt lived nearby on 18th and LaSalle. My grandmother says they often took walks down Oak Grove. Sometimes, when I’m sitting on the balcony, I like to imagine that I can look back through time and watch them walk by. I don’t think I should have to lose this home just because I don’t make at or above the ever-increasing AMI. Stability matter. Communities matter. What we need around here is more protections for existing renters, not more neighbors.

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On this day in music history: September 26, 1984 - “Purple Rain” by Prince & The Revolution is released. Written and produced by Prince, it is the fifteenth single release for the singer, songwriter, musician and producer from Minneapolis, MN. Written in early 1983, “Purple Rain” is one of three songs recorded live at First Avenue in Minneapolis on August 3, 1983, along with “I Would Die 4 U” and “Baby I’m A Star”, for the films soundtrack. The show is benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theater, and also marks then nineteen year old guitarist Wendy Melvoin’s first live performance with the band. After the initial live recording, a string section is overdubbed on to the end of the track in late August/early September of 1983 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, CA.  It is also edited down significantly from its original length clocking in at over thirteen minutes, removing one entire verse and guitar solo from the song. Before including the song on the album, Prince contacts Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain, concerned that “Purple Rain” bares some similarities to their recent hit “Faithfully”. During the call Prince tells Cain, “I want to play something for you, and I want you to check it out”. “The chord changes are close to “Faithfully” and “and I don’t want you to sue me.” Appreciative of the phone call, Cain gives Prince his blessing, telling him “I thought it was an amazing tune”, and “Man, I’m just super-flattered that you even called. It shows you’re that classy of a guy. Good luck with the song. I know it’s gonna be a hit”. Released as the third single from the soundtrack, it is backed with the non-LP B-side “GOD”. Featured in the film as a brief instrumental interlude, the single features vocals by Prince. The extended instrumental version is only released on the European 12” pressing of the single. In the US and many other countries, the 7" and 12" pressings of the single are pressed on purple vinyl, with the 7" edition coming packaged in a translucent plastic sleeve with a still image of Prince from the film on the front. “Purple Rain” peaks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the R&B singles chart on November 17, 1984. On January 28, 1985, Prince & The Revolution turn in a show stopping performance of the song on the 12th Annual American Music Awards, where the band take home three awards that evening. Prince performs the song as the finale to his half time show performance at Super Bowl XLI in 2007, with the additional and unplanned dramatic effect of it raining while the musician plays. “Purple Rain” is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.