MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --We are fortunate to have a lot of natural features that make Minneapolis a special place to live and work. But, you have to admit, it's rather odd to find a 48-acre island in the ...

As a teenager in the '70s, Dorothy Sams was fascinated when she first visited Nicollet Island, a 48-acre slice of nature floating in the Mississippi River between downtown and northeast Minneapolis.

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Nicollet Island is perhaps the most unusual park in a city known for its parks. The 48-acre sliver of land in the Mississippi River by downtown is home to a secluded enclave of historic homes sitting ...

As the Mississippi River flows steadily through the heart of Minneapolis, Nicollet Island lies between the riverbanks, ...

MINNEAPOLIS - A piece of Minneapolis history is shining brightly again. On Saturday evening, the Grain Belt sign on Nicollet Island was re-lit. The sign has been dark since 1996. Schell's Brewing ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- The idea of "afternoon tea" comes with a lot of history, and it may even seem a little stuffy to most of us. But one spot in Minneapolis is looking to change that. Nicollet Island ...

Remember that familiar quote from George Santayana?: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Of course, everyone does. Like to see it at play? Just look to the current ...

MINNAEPOLIS -- Nicollet Island Inn Hotel and Restaurant in Minneapolis shares its Crème Brulee French Toast recipe. Thanks to Ryan and Juan and all of the folks at the Nicollet Island Inn. Nicollet ...