For the sake of the rest of us, can you please identify WHICH city it is you hate?

If it's Washington, DC, I'm behind you 100%!

That is awful....can't ppl just be kind for kindness' sake...geesh....

Were you planning on moving when you bought a house - or are you just now? That really sux Jo, how are you? Not stressing out too much? Because that's not good for you or the baby - Is there a way they can track the cheque to find out who cashed it or anything, so you can get it back - do you have to open a new account etc I know it's alot on top of everything else but try not to let it stress you out too much ok. Love You - take care!!!

Bad man Although, 134.07 seems like an odd amount of write a check for, wonder what he bought...

Sorry to hear of your unfortunate experience.

>>This is after I handed the guys all the cash I had in my pocket as a thank you for helping me

Terrible.

Jo, that sucks! I am so sorry, you had to go through that.

The City is Minneapolis.

He did write out a second check made out to a person's name. Jo has to file a police report today. Trina - I think they decided to live in Minneapolis before that bought a house to see if they would like living there. I think they are going to go back to the "burbs' as soon as the lease is up.

I am responding because Jo can't get online as often as she likes.

I hate Minneapolis, no kindness in this city. I can't wait until our lease is up, I am never living here again. The guy wrote another check for $235 to a Maquise Washington. We find out about any more checks presented today. Blah!
We have to open a new account, It is really messing things up right now because we are in the process of applying for a home loan, and they look at all our bank accounts, and since we have a freeze on that account its a big headache.

Danny~ We requested copies of the checks written out, I will post when I find out where or who those jerks decided to use the stolen money.

I like where I live now, but I would have no problem moving to Saint Paul if the situation arose.  I have lived in Saint Paul for a total of five years of my life, and I love it.  I'd love to live in Hamiline-midway, Saint Anthony Park, Como, Grand Avenue, or Highland Park.  In fact, that is where my wife and I are "musing" to spend our retirement.  (I would be a little worried about exposing my kid to the "influences" in the local public schools there, but I have met some real go-getters when I student taught at Highland Park and Central.  However I am a bit more confident in the Monticello system.)

That said: if you choose to live in a larger city, it is wise to choose among the nicer neighborhoods to live in.

For instance: Marcie Holmes and Nokomis are reasonably nice neighborhoods in Minneapolis.  Uptown is interesting for young people, but not necessarily a place for families.  The area around Minnehaha Falls is pretty nice too.

Of course, I'd much rather live in Saint Paul than Minneapolis.  I know my way around better, plus it is more aesthetically pleasing.

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Somewhat of a change of topic: The best Minnesota city to live in is?

My vote goes to Roseville.

(...However, knowing what I know now -due to proximity- Saint Cloud is also a fantastic place!)

Joey -where are you? What's been happening? Hows the bub and house/job hunting - How are YOU?