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[herbiehusked]

Hello, Gopher Fans!

This group of Huskers is making the trip to Minny for next Friday's matchup between the Gophers and Huskers. We'll stay out by the MofA, but plan on navigating the train system to and from downtown and over to campus.

What suggestions do you have on some can't miss spots for food, drink, and football in your city? Any campus favorites? We'll arrive to town about midday on Friday and will stay through the weekend. Wishing we could stick around for Vikings/Eagles, but will have to be on the road.

We are looking forward to checking off Huntington Bank Stadium and a competitive game between the Gophers and Huskers! All the best and thanks for your time.

Herbie

 

[UpAndUnder43]

Welcome! You’ll have a great time.

Campus should be fun pregame and you shouldnt have issues with fans. It’s not like Nebraska in terms of scale but fans do show up.

I like Stub and Herbs on campus pregame. The stadium has food and drink deals beforehand also.

 

[Ope3]

Hello, Gopher Fans!

This group of Huskers is making the trip to Minny for next Friday's matchup between the Gophers and Huskers. We'll stay out by the MofA, but plan on navigating the train system to and from downtown and over to campus.

What suggestions do you have on some can't miss spots for food, drink, and football in your city? Any campus favorites? We'll arrive to town about midday on Friday and will stay through the weekend. Wishing we could stick around for Vikings/Eagles, but will have to be on the road.

We are looking forward to checking off Huntington Bank Stadium and a competitive game between the Gophers and Huskers! All the best and thanks for your time.

Herbie

My suggestion as far as the Light Rail (train) to and from the game, I think it works just fine pre-game but my experience taking it back to that area for a night game is a nightmare. The connection at the Vikings stadium (Blue Line) can be really hit and miss that time of night.

Even when it works great you are looking at an hour-long trip, but I have had it take over 2 hours once (no joke).

Keep in mind Paul McCartney is also playing at the Vikes Dome so it's going to be a cluster no matter what option you choose. Maybe that will mean they have more south bound Blue Line trains. However, if it was me, I would be strongly looking at Uber/Lyft from campus back to the MoA area.

If both events end at roughly the same time...Uffda.

As far as eating establishments, if you want to feel at home you should check out Lyon's Pub downtown which is only a block away from the Light Rail station. They even have a Husker flag outside.

Have fun.

 

[Schnauzer]

There are some places closer to the stadium that are great with more of a campus vibe but in terms of a great variety with easy parking but still within walking distance... I recommend the Market at Malcolm Yards. It is a large food hall where anyone in your party should be able to find something they like to eat and you can pour your own beer whenever you want a refill. It is also less than a block from the Surly Brewery and a distillery so there are plenty of options to wander to and from. I can't get into our tailgate lot as early as I'd like on a work night so when we have Thursday or Friday games, we go to Malcolm Yards for food and drink prior to abbreviated tailgates. There was that season opener game a couple years ago vs Nebraska on a Thursday night and we saw plenty of Husker fans in both Surly and Malcolm.

It is about three blocks east of the stadium with plenty of free parking and not far from a rail stop.

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[Gopher 461]

Hello, Gopher Fans!

This group of Huskers is making the trip to Minny for next Friday's matchup between the Gophers and Huskers. We'll stay out by the MofA, but plan on navigating the train system to and from downtown and over to campus.

What suggestions do you have on some can't miss spots for food, drink, and football in your city? Any campus favorites? We'll arrive to town about midday on Friday and will stay through the weekend. Wishing we could stick around for Vikings/Eagles, but will have to be on the road.

We are looking forward to checking off Huntington Bank Stadium and a competitive game between the Gophers and Huskers! All the best and thanks for your time.

Herbie

USB Stadium has a big name concert the same night as the game. I would suggest using the Blue line from MOA very early and do some research on a pre game eating/drinking venue; there are a bunch within walking distance of the USB station. Then walk back to the USB station and take the Green line from USB over to Huntington Bank. The challenge will be after the game, which should end around 10:30 (7-10:30) and get you back to USB before 11:00. The concert probably gets out at the same time which means the USB train station where the Blue/Green intersect will be a madhouse with the schedule changing late at night. Having said that an Uber may be just as chaotic as the area will be packed with auto traffic. Just be safety conscious on the Blue line going back to MOA; shouldn't be a problem as you will have many riders, but pay attention.

 

[SkerzFan]

Great recommendations in here. I was in town for the '23 season opener. Had a good time. Plenty of good spirited banter in the stadium which i love. Outside the stadium we had a great time with Gopher fans before and after. Definitely worth the trip.

 

[Unregistered User]

Hello, Gopher Fans!

This group of Huskers is making the trip to Minny…

What suggestions do you have…

One suggestion is to not call it “Minny”

Not trying to sound dickish, or confrontational at all. I married a Lincoln native and Nebraska alum, and don’t have any hate for the Huskers. It’s just that about 98% of us HATE that name.

 

[caliGopher]

USB Stadium has a big name concert the same night as the game. I would suggest using the Blue line from MOA very early and do some research on a pre game eating/drinking venue; there are a bunch within walking distance of the USB station. Then walk back to the USB station and take the Green line from USB over to Huntington Bank. The challenge will be after the game, which should end around 10:30 (7-10:30) and get you back to USB before 11:00. The concert probably gets out at the same time which means the USB train station where the Blue/Green intersect will be a madhouse with the schedule changing late at night. Having said that an Uber may be just as chaotic as the area will be packed with auto traffic. Just be safety conscious on the Blue line going back to MOA; shouldn't be a problem as you will have many riders, but pay attention.

Or take the Green Line East after the game and grab a night cap in St. Paul and the Lyft/Uber back to the MOA.

 

[Word]

Welcome! You’ll have a great time.

Campus should be fun pregame and you shouldnt have issues with fans. It’s not like Nebraska in terms of scale but fans do show up.

I like Stub and Herbs on campus pregame. The stadium has food and drink deals beforehand also.

How early do you get to sterbs to be able to get in? Every time I try (even 2hrs early) you can't get in.

 

[Swaggerson]

Hello, Gopher Fans!

This group of Huskers is making the trip to Minny for next Friday's matchup between the Gophers and Huskers. We'll stay out by the MofA, but plan on navigating the train system to and from downtown and over to campus.

What suggestions do you have on some can't miss spots for food, drink, and football in your city? Any campus favorites? We'll arrive to town about midday on Friday and will stay through the weekend. Wishing we could stick around for Vikings/Eagles, but will have to be on the road.

We are looking forward to checking off Huntington Bank Stadium and a competitive game between the Gophers and Huskers! All the best and thanks for your time.

Herbie

Herbie,
You don’t mention your age/expectations. If you are on the younger side “Sally’s” is a blast. It will be a tight fit but drinks are flowing and folks will be wearing their colors.

Also, when I have gone to away games, I like to walk the tailgate lots. No doubt you will find some fun minded gopher tailgaters and I am sure there will be plenty of Nebraska tailgates as well.

My guess is that school (Nebraska) has a recommended bar if you want like minded folks.

Welcome! I hope the MN fans are as welcoming to you as Cornhuskers were to me a few years ago.

Confirm: No Minny.

 

[herbiehusked]

No offense intended with the Minny comment - my apologies.

We are a group of young parents (30's-40's and the kids will be staying in NE) trying to make at least one trip to an opposing B1G stadium every season until we hit them all. Minneapolis (I'm learning already!) is this year's target city. We are much more interested in the local flair (Sallys, Stub & Herbs, Lyon's all look awesome), as well as planning to hit some craft breweries throughout the day on Saturday.

Minnesota fans are great and we are looking forward to the hospitality, while welcoming the friendly banter.

The travel tips are greatly appreciated, as well! We have spent some time in The Cities, but not enough to know these tips and tricks. Thank you. We are excited to be back!

 

[Hates Monikers]

How early do you get to sterbs to be able to get in? Every time I try (even 2hrs early) you can't get in.

Wait, people actually expect to get inside? I mean, I know it happens, but don't expect it.

Also, take cash to Stub & Herb's and Buffalo Wild Wings -- they're cash only outside. And, the drink lines will be long. I'm not trying to be critical; we go to both and like them.

 

[Swaggerson]

Wait, people actually expect to get inside? I mean, I know it happens, but don't expect it.

Also, take cash to Stub & Herb's and Buffalo Wild Wings -- they're cash only outside. And, the drink lines will be long. I'm not trying to be critical; we go to both and like them.

Good call on BWW. Fun spot and if you have cash you can get a beer fairly quickly.

Herbiehusked. Also agree on Surlys…great brewery and there is a fun distillery across the street.

 

[Schnauzer]

No offense intended with the Minny comment - my apologies.

We are a group of young parents (30's-40's and the kids will be staying in NE) trying to make at least one trip to an opposing B1G stadium every season until we hit them all. Minneapolis (I'm learning already!) is this year's target city. We are much more interested in the local flair (Sallys, Stub & Herbs, Lyon's all look awesome), as well as planning to hit some craft breweries throughout the day on Saturday.

Minnesota fans are great and we are looking forward to the hospitality, while welcoming the friendly banter.

The travel tips are greatly appreciated, as well! We have spent some time in The Cities, but not enough to know these tips and tricks. Thank you. We are excited to be back!

Most Minnesotans (but not all) I know also dislike the "Minny" label. I'd put it at about 65% dislike, 10% like, and 25% don't notice or ask "what is the fuss about?"

It gets used A LOT by people outside of Minnesota but it is very rare to hear a Minnesotan say something like "I'm heading back to Minny next week."

Your plan and tradition to hit all the stadiums sounds awesome. My wife and I have been knocking off stadiums here and there (including Memorial Stadium, where we had a fantastic time tailgating after getting advice from local fans in just the way you are asking here), but still have a ways to go.