Archive for 2023

About 40 minutes southwest of Minneapolis along Hwy 169 sits the lovely city of Belle Plaine. Situated along the Minnesota river, this quintessential small town has a rich history and a steadily growing population. Named by Minnesota Territorial Supreme Court Judge Andrew Chatfield in 1853, Belle Plaine is French for “Beautiful Prairie.” Along with the…

As you drive through the neighborhoods of Minneapolis and St. Paul (and a few metro suburbs), you will see homes with traditional aluminum awnings and door canopies, or hoods. These classic, distinctive awnings are a permanent decorative addition that can be customized to complement any style window or doorway. Acme Awning has long offered horizontal-design,…