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by J2K
March 9th, 2015, 9:58 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

The beams that will hold the pivoting doors are starting to go up on the west side of the stadium. It looks like two of them so far. You can see the round white beams on the webcam.
by J2K
March 7th, 2015, 4:16 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: DTE: Wells Fargo, Radisson Red, Edition Apts & Millwright Building
Replies: 2909
Views: 447921

Re: Downtown East Project (Ryan Companies / Wells Fargo)

I believe there will be apartments on the south side of both towers. The hotel will be on the north side of one of them. Those blank concrete walls we see on each side will be covered by the apartments/hotel.
by J2K
February 10th, 2015, 12:15 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: CHS Field (St. Paul Saints Ballpark)
Replies: 283
Views: 77279

Re: Saints Lowertown Ballpark

Yep. The field is oriented almost the perfect way. Ideally, the line from 3rd base to 1st base is south. That is why lefties are called southpaws, because they are facing south when in the stretch.
by J2K
January 29th, 2015, 1:19 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

It looks like the giant crawler crane will be hoisting one of the queen trusses on the south side of the stadium next. They are starting to place the wood planks on the ground which is forming a path to the south side of the main roof truss. The tarps are off that truss now and they are taking off t...
by J2K
January 23rd, 2015, 5:26 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 487272

Re: Nicollet Hotel Block

Most people are very disappointed because they got their hopes up that he could deliver the tallest building in Minneapolis. The IDS is still the tallest and it's over 40 years old which is ridiculous. People want progress, not the status quo.
Another 30 story high rise... Yippie!
by J2K
January 21st, 2015, 11:55 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

They are about to lift another of the main truss sections. Just two more after this one!
by J2K
January 20th, 2015, 12:21 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

[/quote] Are we really going with the "It's never affected me, so it's clearly not a problem at all" argument here? Even the lowest estimate says 300 Million birds (Highest estimate, 1 billion) are killed by buildings each year in NA. How many are killed per year by house cats? What's bein...
by J2K
January 20th, 2015, 10:07 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

How can these bird lovers be so sure? The glass side faces west. Birds migrate north and south. I'm also pretty sure their only route isn't through the stadium, lol. Let's ban house cats too, those terrible bird killing monsters! I have never seen a dead bird downtown, so it's not like there would b...
by J2K
January 16th, 2015, 5:48 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 487272

Re: Nicollet Hotel Block

I read an article that showed the height at 910' FWIW
by J2K
January 16th, 2015, 3:48 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: RBC Gateway & Four Seasons - 37 stories - 519'
Replies: 2124
Views: 487272

Re: Nicollet Hotel Block

I'm surprised one of those birds isn't crashing into the glass. LOL
by J2K
January 16th, 2015, 1:10 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

I highly suspect it's going to feel cold and sterile I should clarify myself: I based my statement on admittedly flimsy evidence, but here we go. From watching a lot of football on TV, I've noticed that a lot of the newer stadiums—especially domed ones—feel very generic and empty inside regardless ...
by J2K
January 15th, 2015, 5:16 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

I actually like the design, not to mention getting rid of that bunker of a metrodome with a giant marshmallow on top - YUCK!
by J2K
January 15th, 2015, 3:55 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

Composite photo showing the scale of the Metrodome vs. XYZabc Stadium: http://content.clearchannel.com/cc-common/mlib/612/01/612_1421245297.jpg INSANE Insane, Yes. That comparison is a bit misleading because it shows the end zone side of the metrodome and the sideline side of USBank Sta.... I mean ...
by J2K
January 13th, 2015, 5:11 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

looks like some of the high up end zone seats will have view blocked by roof truss connector look at camera 3 especially http://msfa.com/content/GALLERY/FULL/December%2012/IMG_2339.JPG This picture gives a good view of the upper level next to the truss connector. It appears that the seats will be a...
by J2K
January 13th, 2015, 12:19 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

I see a lot of purple seats in there. Can anyone verify that all the seats are going to be purple?
by J2K
December 26th, 2014, 6:01 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

The interior cameras are operational. Four of them!

http://www.vikings.com/stadium/new-stadium/webcam.html
by J2K
October 21st, 2014, 4:59 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189125

Re: Minnesota Multi Purpose Stadium

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/b ... ction.html

A cool time lapse of the progress so far from Business Journal.
by J2K
October 13th, 2014, 4:44 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: CHS Field (St. Paul Saints Ballpark)
Replies: 283
Views: 77279

Re: Saints Lowertown Ballpark

... Half the Twins roster (league minimum over $500K/year) would be in AAA ball if the team wasn't so lousy ... Yes, the Twins have been bad ... but you have no idea what you're talking about. PS. I'm excited to see the Saints play. Comparing Northern League independent baseball to MLB-affiliated c...
by J2K
October 13th, 2014, 2:42 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: CHS Field (St. Paul Saints Ballpark)
Replies: 283
Views: 77279

Re: Saints Lowertown Ballpark

I understand what you're saying about the quality of play in the Saints league but players play minor league ball for the love of the game. Their pay is very low and 99.9% of them will never reach the big leagues. Half the Twins roster (league minimum over $500K/year) would be in AAA ball if the tea...
by J2K
October 13th, 2014, 2:04 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: CHS Field (St. Paul Saints Ballpark)
Replies: 283
Views: 77279

Re: Saints Lowertown Ballpark

Saints games are great fun and are very affordable. I don't understand your hate. I'm from St Paul and always pictured a ballpark where the Gillette building once was, and now it's there!!