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Insider Guide: Osmo Vanska
Despite being a transplant from far-off Finland, Osmo has grown to love the culture, recreation and dining in Minneapolis.
Osmo's Favorites in the City
Favorite place to shop for clothes and accessories
I like to shop both in downtown Minneapolis and at the Mall of America. Between the 2 locations, you can find the best of everything and an infinite number of options.
Favorite place to dine
Vincent and Spoonriver—both are fine restaurants that offer excellent cuisine, wine and a unique atmosphere.
Favorite annual event
The Stanley Cup Finals with the Minnesota Wild. I love hockey!
Favorite neighborhood
Mill District: This is my neighborhood, and I love how active it is on any given evening.
On Minneapolis recreation
Favorite lake: Lake Calhoun, beautiful surroundings right in the city
Favorite park: Gold Medal Park-It is wonderful to have a park in the heart of downtown Minneapolis and I deeply enjoy watching the seasons change here.
Riverfront paths:I love running along the Mississippi River. It's a beautiful setting that defines Minneapolis from other urban cities.
On Minneapolis's uniqueness
The people of Minneapolis are active and friendly people with an absolutely thriving cultural scene.
Place you take a visitor that makes them go "WOW!"
The many cultural offerings Minneapolis has-including the Minnesota Orchestra, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Walker Art Center and the Guthrie Theater...The list of possibilities are boundless.
The city's best-kept secret
It is not always cold here!
