Riverview Theater

In my opinion, Riverview is one of the top movie theaters in the Twin Cities area. It has a unique and fun 1950's vibe to it. It's the only theater I've been to that has stadium seating. The movie selection is diverse and there's something for everyone. In addition, they have 'Late-Night Cimema', which features recent blockbuster hits (Napoleon Dynamite, Moulin Rouge, etc.), as well as old favorites (The Goonies, Rocky Horror Picture Show, etc.) You're getting a lot for your $2/$3! This theater really is one-of-a-kind!

PROS: cheap, fun atmosphere, good movie selection, late-night cinema
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Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works is my favorite place to shop for new fragrances and beauty products. They sell several unique product lines in their stores, and the scents are incredible. The service is great. During my most recent visit to the Rosedale Center location (upper level), the employee who assisted me was super friendly and helpful. Some of the prices are a bit expensive, but if you catch a sale or use the coupons that are floating around, you'll score some awesome deals. I highly recommend this store!

PROS: great products, great scents, helpful staff
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Target

I've always enjoyed shopping at Target stores. They are generally cleaner and better organized than competing stores (specifically Kmart and Walmart). In my opinion, the atmosphere is better. The employees tend to be more friendly as well. The prices aren't always the cheapest, but they are competitive and affordable, nonetheless. I always find what I'm looking for, and effortlessly. The particular location I visited most recently (Midway) is probably my least favorite Target store. The parking is ridiculous. Other than that, the experience was positive. Target is a great place to shop!

Sime, Michael, DVM Suburban Animal Hospital

I took my cat here to be neutered, declawed, and to get his shots. Upon checking out several vets, this was one of the least pricey ones I came across. The staff was very pleasant and they took good care of my baby. This is a great place to check out for your animal's veterinary needs!

Victorias Secret

Victoria's Secret has some of the sexiest and most comfortable lingerie I've come across. As for quality, appearance and comfort, their stuff is awesome. The prices, however, are outrageously high-- definitely a no-no if you are on a budget or looking for affordability. The store has a line of beauty products as well and their fragrances smell amazing. This really is a fun place to browse during your typical trip to the mall. Aside from the high prices, Victoria's Secret is a great place to purchase your intimates!

Charlotte Russe

Specializing in fashion for juniors and misses, Charlotte Russe is definitely one of my favorite clothing stores. I come across lots of great sales and deals here. The clothes are awesome- very cute and trendy! The prices are affordable. It is easy to get into a fitting room quickly. The atmosphere is friendly, and so are the employees. Excellent place to shop- highly recommended!

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

For over 100 years, this health care facility has been known internationally for excelling in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents and young adults with disabilities and complex medical needs. They have a team of over 200 well-qualified physicians and other specialists. I went here after I was diagnosed with Scoliosis. I learned everything I needed to know on my condition. Everyone at Gillette is very professional and super friendly. These people know what they're doing and they make sure you're well taken care of. This facility is world class! Highly recommended!

Post Office - Rice Street

I have been to this post office on a few occasions in the past couple of months; mainly to pick-up and drop off packages. There are always parking spots available. The line moves along rather quickly. I'm in and out in a matter of a few minutes. The employees have always been friendly, patient and easy to deal with. My experiences with this post office have been postive.

JCPenney Salon

The JCPenney salons are the largest department store chain of salons in the industry. The salon offers a wide variety of services including hair cuts and styling, manicures, facials, massages, waxing and more. All the workers go through special training and are very skilled in what they do. They are always very friendly and a pleasure to deal with. The prices are competitive as well. I highly recommend indulging yourself after a day of shopping!

Best Buy

Best Buy is known as, perhaps, the best store specializing in electronics and entertainment. My most recent visit to the Roseville location was no exception. No matter what department I was in, help was always at hand and the employees were super friendly. It's the Disneyworld of electronics! My experience was a positive one.

PROS: competitive prices, friendly and resourceful workers
CONS: sometimes hard to find what you're looking for