Living in the Twin Cities is a pretty cracking affair , but take a protracted list of apps to make it easier for you to get around , find some food and boozing , and all around live your life ? Well , that ’s even better . We all recognise the big ones : Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and Snapchat . You know , the ones we can not and will not endure without . But there are a number of other apps indispensable for living in the MSP area if you desire to proceed with day-after-day liveliness . And here they are .
For transit:
Google MapsFreeiPhone , AndroidLet ’s be substantial : this is the only map app you ’ll ever ask . It works great for navigation whether you ’re driving , walking , biking , or admit public transportation . In fact , it ’s wonderful for Twin Cities Metro Transit as it gives you both bus layover and times . And it usually does a better job than Metro Transit ’s prescribed app .
TripGo : City TransitFreeiPhone , AndroidFor all you public transit user , this is a moderately whole app to have . In all honesty , Google Maps has a standardized functionality , but it ’s a pretty utile support just in case affair seem to be going sideways . It also allows you to arrange up a full day-by-day agenda to help pre - plot all of your necessary routes in advance of time .
UberFreeiPhone , AndroidThis is a nifty app for getting to and from the bar , and it ’s a heck of a lot cheaper than a cab .
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iHailFreeiPhone , AndroidLook , if you ’re one of those mass who simply insist that Uber is the fiend and the drivers are all atrocious crook and liquidator , then you could utilize this app rather . It connects you to traditional Taxi religious service and allow you to give online in a standardised style to Uber . But just to get you recognise , it ’s a batch more expensive .
Nice Ride MNFreeiPhone , AndroidThis is a corking app if you ’re an esurient Nice Ride user . It shows you where the closest bike racks are , how many bikes are available , and it even has a timer to send word you how long you ’ve had your bike . We had some issues trying to use this app ; hopefully an update will come along soon and it quits crashing .
Minneapolis Airport Flight Tracker$0.99iPhoneIf you ’re a frequent handbill , this app is priceless . Well , OK , it ’s a buck … but it ’s deserving it ! The reason it ’s so great is because it appropriate you to trail flights and learn for delays . It also help you recover various eateries and shops throughout the airport much easy than using those dumb airport function .
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Keeping in the know
Star TribuneFreeiPhone , AndroidThis is our top app pick for staying in the know when it comes to local news event . The Strib is one of MSP ’s oldest and most authentic newspapers , and now you could have it with you at all times . The Pioneer Press has an app , too , but it ’s weighed down by a ton of easy - to - accidentally - click ads , which pass water it kind of a pain .
MPR NewsFreeiPhone , AndroidAnother quality app play you the latest and bully news on both the local , national , and spheric fronts .
MPR RadioFreeiPhone , AndroidIf you like stream live talk of the town receiving set , here ’s your agency to stay in the loop . Get news , classic music , or live current The Current for all your democratic and local music demand .
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Snow AlertsFreeiPhoneThis app sends you advertise notification when a C. P. Snow emergency is declare in Minneapolis or St. Paul and yield solid visuals as to which side of the street to park on . It ’s actually a much better app than the one the city of Minneapolis put out , and it works for both cities .
metropolis PagesFreeiPhone , AndroidWhether you love or hate their content , this app easy has the best local event calendar out there ( from what we ’ve seen ) . Looking for a concert , beer fete , or some variety of natural action to do on the weekend ? Do n’t worry , you’re able to find it here .
Food & drink
ThrillistFreeiPhone , AndroidIf you ’re not using this app already , get on it . The Thrillist app is a good way to stay on top of all the good hooey we ’re bringing . Whether you want to know about all the beneficial food for thought and drunkenness news in the Twin Cities , or if you ’re just search for some fun thing do to , ensure you ’re constantly checking us out .
OpenTableFreeiPhone , AndroidNeed reservations ? Need them in a precipitation ? This app has pull through us on countless occasions as it open users a list of all the eating place in your area with open arriere pensee .
BitesquadFreeiPhone , AndroidThis is the perfect wintertime app , particularly for those night where you do n’t find like leaving your house but also do n’t need to have to fudge . No longer do you involve to rely on shitty with child mountain range pizza delivery places , because this app offers food for thought from some top eateries in the Twin Cities . Also , they deliver beer , wine , and hard liquor . Can we say convenient ?
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Thrifty HipsterFreeiPhone , AndroidThis app will help connect you to all of the glad 60 minutes and various other food and drink special going on around townspeople . It ’s particularly ready to hand when you ’re in an arena of the city you might not be all too intimate with .
UntappdFreeiPhone , AndroidWith all of the unbelievable local craft beer that we ’ve got get going on , it can be strong to keep track of what you ’ve tried and what you have n’t . This app not only help you do that , but you may also rate each beer and take notes for the future .
TC Local FoodFreeiPhone , AndroidThis app puts the farmers market right in your air pocket . After signing up , you’re able to graze all kinds of locally grown produce and marrow that can eventually get delivered ( after ordering them ) to an computer address of your choosing . While we have n’t officially tried this one out yet , it seems reasonably great – specially during these cold winter month .
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Keane Amdahl is a veteran Twin Cities author who relies on apps for his everyday survival . you may follow his antics online using the Twitter app@FoodStoned .
