17. Connecting to Community

Blogging for this Thing:  Use at least one of these apps, in or outside your region, and write a blog post about what you think about the app and how you may be able to use it personally or professionally. If you know of another app that would fit under this Thing, tell us about it in your blog, too.

I have the MN State Fair app on my phone.  It is a real battery drainer, but the app itself is very useful for finding food, exhibit buildings, and pinpointing your location when you want someone to meet you and your are in the middle of a block or just not sure where in the fair grounds you are.
I grabbed the MN 511 app since it is always useful to know where the traffic headaches are in the metro.  Thanks for listing all or these.

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 These apps are some that maybe haven’t hit your radar.

Metronet

St Paul Connect: Apple / Android

Need to report a pothole or broken streetlight? How about graffiti, icy streets, or damage to city parks? You can do all of this and more with St. Paul Connect.

Minneapolis by Open Spaces: Apple only

This app is a great way to find great places and events in Minneapolis. You can also submit information and photos, but all items are approved by an editor before being added to the content.

Going Out: Apple / Android

Created by the Star Tribune, this app guides you through the latest happenings in the Twin Cities metro, from the hottest nightlife to family-friendly attractions.

Minnesota apps

Minnesota 511: Apple / Android

This is MnDOT’s official official traffic and traveler app. It includes statewide, real-time traffic information for interstates, U.S. routes, and state highways. Find road conditions, accidents, traffic cams and more.

Explore Minnesota: Apple / Android

This is Explore Minnesota Tourism’s official app of fun and healthy things to do all year long in the state. Find information for biking, hiking, birding, skiing, special events and more.

Minnesota State Fair: Apple / Android

For you state fair lovers, have you tried the Minnesota State Fair app? This app will help you find your way to the best foods, merchandise, events and more at the fair.

MN Museums: Apple / Android

MN Museums is your portal to all of Minnesota’s 500+ museums. Browse by name, location, or type and plan your itinerary. You can also upload your museum photos.

MPR Radio: Apple / Android

You might have the MPR News app, but do you have MPR Radio? Listen to Minnesota Public Radio anywhere you go with the MPR Radio player. This application lets you listen to all seven of MPR’s streams: The Current, Local Current, Classical MPR, MPR News, Radio Heartland, Wonderground Radio, and the Choral Stream from Classical MPR.