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Let there be light: Xcel Energy is the state’s source for electricity. To set up your account and get started, call 800-895-4999 or visit www.xcelenergy.com
Heat waves: For a natural gas hookup call CenterPoint Energy at 800-245-2377 or visit www.centerpointenergy.com
Stay connected: Contact Qwest Communications to set up a land line at your home, 800-475-7526 or www.qwest.com
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Allied Waste (www.disposal.com) and Waste Management (www.wm.com) are two of the largest trash and recycling collectors in the Twin Cities. Allied Waste (North Metro), 763-784-2104; Allied Waste (Southwest Metro), 952-941-8394; Allied Waste (East Metro), 651-455-8634. Waste Management (Metro), 952-890-1100. Check local listings for other providers in your area.
Go vote: To register to vote, visit www.sos.state.mn.us to download a voter registration form and find your polling place. You can also register when you apply for a Minnesota driver’s license or at your polling place on the day of an election..
By Car: To apply for a Minnesota driver’s license, head to your local DMV. To find the location nearest you, visit www.dps.state.mn.us/dvs. When driving around the Twin Cities, the major north-south route through the area is Interstate 35, which divides into I-35W bisecting Minneapolis and I-35E through St. Paul. Interstate 94 goes east-west through both cities. A beltway circles the Twin Cities, with Interstate 494 looping through the southern suburbs and Interstate 694 cutting through the north.
By Bus: More than 800 buses travel more than 100 bus routes around the Twin Cities. Bus fares run from 75 cents to $3 with day, monthly and stored value passes available. For more information or to map out your own bus trip, contact Metro Transit at 612-373-3333 or visit www.metrotransit.org
By Light Rail: The Hiawatha Light Rail runs from downtown Minneapolis to Mall of America. To make for easy commutes, three Park & Ride lots are located at the 28th Avenue, Fort Snelling and Lake Street stations and offer a combined total of more than 2,800 parking spots. Fares range from 75 cents to $3.00, with rides in the downtown zone costing 50 cents. For more information contact Metro Transit at 612-373-3333 or visit www.metrotransit.org
By Taxi: More often than not, you’ll need to call ahead to catch a cab. In Minneapolis: Airport & Town Taxi, 612-721-0000; Blue & White Taxi, 612-333-3333; Green & White Taxi, 612-522-2222; Rainbow Taxi, 612-332-1615; and Minneapolis Taxi, 612-998-1555. In St. Paul: Airport Yellow Taxi, 651-644-3212; City Wide Cab Co., 651-489-1111; Diamond Cab, 651-642-1188; Green & White Taxi, 651-222-2222; and Gold Star Taxi, 651-633-0000.
Extra, extra: We have two competing newspapers in the Twin Cities: the Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscribe: 800-775-4344 or www.startribune.com) and the St. Paul Pioneer Press (subscribe: 800-678-7737 or www.twincities.com). City Pages is a free news and arts weekly that you’ll find at coffee shops, newsstands and online at www.citypages.com
Tune in: Looking for your favorite show but can’t find the right channel? Here’s a handy guide: NBC (channel 11), ABC (channel 5), CBS (channel 4), FOX (channel 9), The CW (channel 23, cable 8); and PBS (channel 2).
On the dial: Minnesota Public Radio offers news on KNOW 91.1 FM, classical music on KSJN 99.5 FM and a wide playlist on The Current 89.3 FM (www.minnesota.publicradio.org). You can also find news on WCCO 830 AM (www.wccoradio.com), news and sports on ESPN 1500 AM (www.1500espn.com) and sports radio on KFAN 1130 AM (www.kfan.com). Other options include popular music and light alternative tunes on Cities 97.1 FM (www.cities97.com) and KS95 94.5 FM (www.ks95.com), top 40 on KDWB 101.3 FM (www.kdwb.com), hard rock on 93X 93.7 FM (www.93x.com), country on K102 102.1 FM (www.k102.com) and light rock on LITE 102.9 FM (www.wlte.com). Classic rock and oldies options are 92 KQRS 92.5 FM (www.92kqrs.com) and Kool 108 107.9 FM (www.kool108.com). For hip hop, try B96 96.3 FM (www.b96online.com). You can also listen to all of these stations online.
Go digital, get online: For digital television, choose from Comcast, 800-COMCAST, www.comcast.com; DIRECTV, 888-777-2454, www.directv.com; or Dish Network, 888-825-2557, www.dishnetwork.com. Comcast and DIRECTV also offer DSL service as do Qwest (800-475-7526, www.qwest.com) and EarthLink (800-EARTHLINK, www.earthlink.net). Minneapolis' citywide wireless Internet service is growing and St. Paul has plans to go wireless in the near future too, plus many coffee shops, libraries, hotels and other spots are wireless already.
Morning Jolt: Need a pick-me-up during your first weekend in town? Keep your eye out for homegrown and chain favorites like Caribou Coffee, Starbucks, Dunn Bros. Coffee, Espresso Royale or any number of unique coffee and tea houses around.
Pizza Pie: If you want to grab a slice after a long day of unpacking, there are plenty of choices. The Twin Cities is home to the typical chains like Papa John’s, Pizza Hut and Domino’s, but also check local listings for even tastier options for carry-out or delivery: Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies, Pizza Lucé, Frankie’s Pizza, Pasta & Ribs, Papa Murphy’s Take ’N’ Bake Pizza, Green Mill and Old Chicago should satisfy a late-night craving or two.
Provisions shopping: Cub Foods and Rainbow Foods are two competing chains that dominate the market with reasonably priced, bag-your-own-groceries service in a warehouse setting. For a more upscale grocery shopping experience head to Byerly’s or Lunds, where quality is emphasized over price. Organic and natural foods can be found at the major chains and smaller markets alike, or at Whole Foods Market and independent stores like Kowalski’s located throughout the Twin Cities.
Police, Fire, Sheriff, Medical - 911
Travel Information - 511
Time and Weather - 763-512-1111
TC Tix (same-day) - 612-288-2060
Ticketmaster - 651-989-5151
Humphrey Terminal - 612-726-5800
Air Tran - 800-247-8726
Champion Air - 800-922-2606
Iceland Air - 800-223-5500
Miami Air Int. - 305-876-3600
Midwest Air. - 800-452-2022
Ryan Int. - 888-443-7926
Sun Country - 800-359-6786
Xtra Airways - 612-258-8800
Lindbergh Terminal - 612-726-5555
Air Canada - 888-247-2262
America West - 800-235-9292
American - 800-433-7300
Comair - 800-354-9822
Continental - 800-525-0280
Delta - 800-221-1212
Frontier - 800-432-1359
KLM Royal Dutch - 800-374-7747
Mesaba - 800-225-2525
Northwest - 800-225-2525
SkyWest - 435-624-3400
United - 800-241-6522
US Airways - 800-428-4322
Train Service - 800-872-7245
Light Rail - 612-373-3333
City Bus Service - 612-373-3333
Automated Bus Info - 612-341-4287
Greyhound - 800-231-2222
Super Shuttle - 800-258-3826
metroConnections - 800-747-8687
Airport Taxi - 800-464-0555
Rainbow Taxi - 612-332-1615
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