The Minneapolis area has a lot to offer in the way of entertainment.  Those who participated in the training found plenty to do in their off time. 

Local art museum

Shoe tree
The Mall Of America was a favorite place to visit with its four floors full of shops and indoor amusement park rides.
   
 

To enhanced the shopping experience, I rented a car for the week-end.
After shopping we realized that we probably should have rented a van instead of a car.
 
In the nearby town of Stillwater a local potter has a studio and shop.