Minneapolis: Visiting George Floyd Autonomous Zone, Downtown & St Paul 

St Paul seems to honor Charles Schulz more. This city used to have several dozens of Snoopy statues all over the city back in the late 1990s into the 2000s. Glad you saw the new bronze ones in Rice Park. The Mall of America's amusement park used to be called Camp Snoopy, today it's Nickelodeon Universe. We pronounce Nicollet as nick-lit.

The Peanuts Character Statutes were awesome to SEE! Thank you for sharing this with me.

I can appreciate your tourism videos. It’s unfortunate that with this one you missed so much about the area. As noted you missed in the downtown area the incredible music scene that is known as the Minneapolis sound. First Ave. and seventh Street entry the iconic walls that surround it. As well as the Schmidt music wall downtown which has an incredible history of Minneapolis. Also there are venues on either side of the river there. I noticed you were standing on the bridge looking at the river had you crossed over into Northeast Minneapolis you would’ve noted the Nye’s restaurant and music venue. Which has since been downsides but it’s still an institution in the area. The plethora of incredible bistros and eateries as Minneapolis is absolutely a foodie town. Also knowing that one of the truly greatest artists of our times came from Minnesota that being Prince Rogers Nelson. Paisley Park Museum, And the many iconic locations that surround the city and suburban areas that were elevated by the musical genius and putting Minneapolis on the map. Also the city of Lakes, meaning the beautiful chain of lakes that are in the uptown area, another area that unfortunately you were not able to see. Had you been near Lake of the Isles you could’ve actually seen where the actual Mary Tyler Moore house was. Also in that area is a native indigenous owned bookstore by the incredible author Louise Erdrich. As well as the incredible arts institutions such as the walker Arts Center and sculpture garden near Loring Park. Which boast one of the largest pride festivals in the country. Also the incredible mural artists throughout the city and historic theaters in the downtown area. There’s an incredible diverse cultural gathering. And I happen to be a girl who’s from Minneapolis. And I am the marrying kind, just ask my husband. Looking forward to your return trip to the area with a broader lens.

Neat looking buildings in St Paul

The city has 5 professional sports leagues, 6 if you count WNBA and that George Floyd Autonomous Zone is such a weird concept.

I’m from St Paul. There are Peanuts sculptures everywhere honoring Charles Shultz. People often venture across the city to get a picture with each one. Every sculpture is painted different and each has its own unique artist that painted them. You missed soooo many great spots in St Paul. Kinda disappointed.

Fun fact about Charles Schultz, he actually lived in my home city of Colorado Springs and drew his first sketch of snoopy on his daughters wall!

There’s snoopy character statues all over Saint Paul. As a kid, my daycare took field trips to find as many “Lucy” statues as we could.

A lot of downtown MSP is up in the skywalk level because of the horrible winters. Lots more Peanuts and Schultz stuff in St. Paul.

You miss the Sculpture Garden and Art Center near downtown Minneapolis. Hopefully, you will go up north more in the future. Duluth is a great city to visit. Then go 4 hours to the border of Canada.

I can’t believe you didn’t highlight anything about Prince 💜. I was there a few years ago and went to the club where he played. Purple Rain ☔️ was filmed there with scenes along the Mississippi River. Paisley Palace was awesome. A trip to Minneapolis is not complete without a Prince mention.

Couple of other things you missed in St. Paull. The capitol building is gorgeous. Nearby that is the gun from the USS Ward, the Destroyer that shot and sank a mini sub trying to sneak into Pearl Harbor, just a few hours before the attack. I'd also suggest looking at Duluth, MN if you ever get back up to Minnesota. Thanks for sharing!

No stop in Minnesota is complete without a trip to the Mall.

One error: there haven't been numerous murders at 38th & Chicago since George Floyd's killing. There have been some murders in the neighborhood. The memorial issue has not been solved yet.

I like most of your videos but this 1 missed the mark. Minneapolis is the city that the greatest musician of the last century was home to and his name is PRINCE! The iconic movie Purple Rain was shot in downtown Minneapolis and at the world renowned famous club FIRST AVENUE! Prince’s famous state of the art recording studio named PAISLEYPARK which is now also a museum is about 20 minutes from downtown in Chanhassen,MN. The next time you go to Minneapolis visit those 2 venues because the video is incomplete without a mention of Prince Rogers Nelson and the story of the Minneapolis sound that was a musical force and influence on the 1980’s sound in Pop and R&B music culture worldwide!

I always wanted to fly into Minneapolis in January, when it's cold. I didn't know it's such a huge city.

The Charles Schulz museum and Ice Rink is in my hometown of Santa Rosa , Calif.

That waterfall looked really beautiful! When you were in St. Paul I swear I thought I saw the Ecolab building but I'm not sure. I used to work for Ecolab and their corporate headquarters are in St. Paul. I talked to them every day out there and the people actually were "Minnesota Nice!"

I did not know Minneapolis had such tall buildings. Wow!

another funny thing Reddit said is the taxes are affordable. Minnesota has one of the most oppressive governments and taxes.

The building at 13:48 is where Mary worked, as shown in the cut to scene shots.

Will there be an autonomous zone for Eliza Fletcher also

You have to take the Architecture Cruise starting at Navy Pier. It is a must. And Geno’s East 🍕

When I lived in Mpls I had my first checking account at Minnehaha National Bank and had a girlfriend who in the late 60's worked as a switchboard operator in Foshay Tower. She told me that someone called and asked if they had a Sexhour there. She said, no, they donn't even get a coffee break. Sexhour was a law firm.

you should discuss the difficulty of finding parking in some of these bigger cities

I'm a transplant from Chicago but have lived here 25 years. It is gorgeous outside 7 months a year. Spectacular summer weather but the winters are BRUTAL. Lots of parks and lakes and a wide variety of things to do. Crime in the cities is up in the last two years, especially car jacking. Homeless population is low probably because of the tough winters. I've lived in Chicago and Manhattan and traveled a lot. Other than the winter weather I think Mpls is a top place to live. And you did pronounce Nicollet and Hennepin correctly. 😀

thanks it's all interesting and the music in the beginning of the video was fun to hear

6:28 Oh yeah, that's my hometown! MINNEAPOLIS!

Why didn't you comment on the lack of people downtown or give us the crime and poverty statistics? Very unusual for you Joe.

You were close to the art deco Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul housing the world's largest onyx statue. The 36' Indian God of Peace.

You could have a big discussion on the gaps. We are becoming a one sided country. No debate on covid, no debate on climate change, it's always one way.

It’s amazing how many people live in the metro area. It’s in Minnesota one of the snowiest and coldest states in the US.

This city was so beautiful up until 3 years years ago. It's really gone down hill ever since.

No capitol visit?

Used to love Minneapolis. Even took the bus there by myself. Never ever again. It’s turned into a very dangerous place and it’s very sad. Bad leadership from the governor on down

1:50 St. Paul skyline looks much more impressive than Minneapolis. Also, I wonder what city is the skyline in the far distance background? It must be a big city to be seen from so far. A perfect shot!

hey lord spoda, which is better in your opinion, denver or minneapolis

I enjoy your videos! But, a few things left out of this video. Be safe out there!

What a totally lack-luster video on the Twin Cities. You also didn't mention Prince at all, but were bent out of shape about Charles M. Schulz? Prince actually lived in Minnesota until he died. Also, why does everyone need to focus on George Floyd so much? He was ONE guy and was a transplant from Houston, Texas and was by all accounts a pretty horrible person but now Minneapolis is synonymous with the guy. It's very unfortunate.

Both of the twin cities looks very beautiful especially St Paul I was quite puzzled why there wasn't more people on the streets it seemed strange!

PRINCE! 💜

Do you have any more videos where you visit Minnesota?

Snow plow anyone? That corner looks like it's cluttered with trash.

It’s a shame that a shrine is put up for a career criminal!

From mn you neec to come back and see duluth and the museium on the edmund fitzgarld the drive up to grand maria is awesome

Milwaukee isn't dying. Your description was correct. I've lived in this area most of my life. It's got its problems but what's the benefit to us if the area "booms"? Unaffordable housing? I just accept it for what it is. No delusions of grandeur.

The black part of our society will have a difficult time in seeing changes in. black ownership, unless they successfully achieve 100%. The percentage of black population has been reported at 13% since 1973, until currently it is reported at 10.8%, Margaret Sanger is probably celebrating . As more of the younger generations continue to mix and have children the newer generations will have different perspectives when they determine what their dreams will be. Lovely work you are both doing, really enjoy it.

You didn't stay long enough to see how Rude and Crappy people are to each other there. The number one reason I moved out of state 8 years ago.

You only showed a tiny amount of Mpls.....theres way more to be seen!

Where are the people?

This area brought it on it's self. Keep George in your clueless minds. Just the kind of figure you want to be your lead!

Good morning!

Fentenal bad, Mkay?

Fentanyl Av. & Chicago

The Twin Cities are absolutely Beautiful. Never will leave Minnesota

nobody want to see mall of america! it was my first wish when i say your video! need to make an addendum to your video! lol

2:09 It wasn't a "murder" it was an overdose.

Taxes. Are high

58 square miles is not big, bro, that's smaller than Milwaukee

Another great video! Thanks!

Nick-lett like chicklett. Nicolet

The people here what the proplem

Where all the people

When I was there back in '21 you couldn't even drive through. It gave off such an eery feeling. #GeorgeFloyd

Lived in MN in younger days. Lot of drugs and yes drinking. AA was huge. I would not move back. Not my scene . The only friendships were made with other folks that had moved there

Minnesota sucks.

Sorry, not interested in anything to do with an ex-convict Black person that resisted police then paid the price. Good riddance.

such hyporisy of protestors ausing so muh violence and deaths

I love watching your travels and hearing about all the places you go through, BUT, your trip through Minneapolis (and St. Paul) sucked. Snoopy? That's all you could think about talking about? Minneapolis is one of the prettiest cities with more city parkland and lakes than anywhere else in the country. It's well known for the Parks and Lakes, FPS. Do over please.

where are the people in the down town area.? a ghost town ha ha

ha ha ...fgf.