St Paul Condo Guide

St Paul, Minn.

Big for the St Paul Tech industry and downtown St Paul real estate, Seattle-based supercomputer maker Cray, Inc. is moving headquarters to the Galtier Plaza downtown.

Minnesota Public Radio reports that the big move will probably come near November and occupy more than 51,000 sq. feet of the Galtier in a lease signed for 10 and a half years.

The St Paul Tech Industry welcomes the addition, and the downtown business and real estate communities are excited for a potential boost in the relocation of 225 Cray employees.

With a little more than a month left of summer, there are still plenty of ways to get outdoors and enjoy the season.

Examiner writer Marie Malinowski offers a list of mountain biking trails around Minnesota. Whether you’re a veteran mountain biker or just cutting your teach in to sport, there’s something for everyone on this list.

If you feel like switching gears, there are plenty of great backpacking trails around the state. TheBackpacker.com offers a listing and reviews of several favorite trails.

Some of us, however, would honestly rather see the trees and squirrels in a nice painting…with a drink in our hand. For those, I suggest checking out some of the great rooftop patios and outdoor dining locations around the cities. CityPages offers its top 25, but some of our favorites include Stella’s Fish Market and Lord Fletcher’s.

Also, here is a great list of outdoor art shows around the area by Midwest Weekends

The first stirrings of work are beginning on the upcoming light-rail system to downtown St Paul. Work crews are relocate utilities, such as water, sewer and energy - around St Paul to accomodate construction work. St Paul residents can expect slow-downs and closures along 4th Street between Minnesota and Jackson.

Construction is slated to begin next year with the light-rail service expected to start in 2014.