I own an older 18V cordless ryobi weed whip and it takes care of my yard (.25 acre lot, fully fenced, house, two stall garage, and terrace between neighbors drive) no problem, takes 2 battereies if I only do it once a month.

When the city has crow problems down here, they shoot one, and nail it to a board and place the board with the dead crow in the tree. For whatever reason the crows won’t hang out there any more.

I hope you aren’t much taller than 5’6.” A 650 cruiser is a small bike. You would get close to 50MPG’s out a bike that size which is huge with the gas prices shooting through the roof. Although, I’d have to wonder if a small car wouldn’t be better in MN given the very short riding season (if all you want it for is the commute), I even feel like the riding season is way to short in IA.

If you go with the bike don’t forget your telescoping fishing pole!