I love mounds park. That is where my wife and I first kissed. I would not dare walk around up there after dark though. It is truely sad that the crime level has risen in several neighborhoods around the Twin Cities 
However I still believe it to be one of the best places to live in the United States.
I know I am not the first to suggest it here, but we should organize an outing this year at the MN Renaissance Festival 
I
entered this world at Mounds Park. Well, actually the old hospital at Mounds Park. My formative years were spent just a little downriver, in the town originally known as Vermillion, but was later changed to Newport.
Sometimes I long to return to my hometown...
Currently, I find myself residing in the Northwest Suburbs, Crystal to be precise.
Is anyone is planning on going to Springcon in a few weeks? My plans are to be there on Saturday. I would also like to make a small plug for Hot Comics in New Hope. I will be helping out on Free Comic Book Day, Saturday next, if anyone is in the area, please drop by and say hello.