Brian Fischer 
Soudan Underground Mine State Park Soudan Underground State Park: Minnesota Mine Tours Guests on the historic mine tour ride the mine cart into the mine. Tour participants await other guests riding down the mine’s elevator. The historic tour takes visitors through former mine shafts. Inside the historic mine, guests experience the darkness the miners worked … Read more
Potato Days Festival: Barnesville , MN Potato Days Festival: Barnesville , MN Potato Festival Founded in 1938, Barnesville Potato Days was revived in 1991 and has run continuously since then. To celebrate an area staple, Barnesville founded its Potato Days festival in 1938 and it quickly became central to its historic downtown. Every year in … Read more
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Garden Getaway Minnesota’s Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, MN has over 12.5 miles of paths and trails. Within the Arboretum a native prairie area showcases wildflowers that bloom at different times. In the fall, visit the nearby Apple House to buy fresh apples and other locally made goods. A garden … Read more
Minnesota’s North Shore MN North Shore Scenic vistas, cascading waterfalls, quaint art galleries and some of the best hiking in the state highlight a visit to the North Shore. The region’s quickly becoming known as a culinary destination, and with relaxing resorts and numerous recreation options, you’ll quickly fill a weekend. Weekend Away: Duluth Getaway … Read more
Furs to Forests: Grand Portage, MN Grand Portage, MN: From Furs to Quiet Forests Historic Voyageur Trading Goods at Grand Portage National Monument Pelts of Beaver, Fox, and other animals drove commerical activity at Grand Portage High Falls at Grand Portage State Park is Minnesota’s highest waterfall at 120 feet. Voyageur role-players can be seen … Read more
Minnesota Red River Valley MN Red River Valley Historic downtowns, rolling farmlands and lakeside resorts dot the landscape in the Red River Valley region. Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, historic riverfronts, historic pioneer villages, and the last Viking ship to sail the Atlantic are a few of the region’s attractions. Prairie Wetlands Learning Center: Fergus Falls MN … Read more
Upper Sioux Agency State Park Upper Sioux Agency State Park: Tipi Camping Sunset at Upper Sioux Agency State Park turns fields of Bluestem prairie grasses fiery orange. Upper Sioux Agency State Park provides 18 miles of trails that wind through the tall prairie grasses. Thoroughout the warmer months the Upper Sioux Agency State Park’s wild … Read more
Andrew Volstead House: MN Landmark Andrew J. Volstead House: MN National Landmark U.S. Rep. Andrew Volstead’s house is now a National Landmark and is available for tours. Rep. Volstead’s house is now managed by the Granite Falls Historical Society. Many items owned by Rep. Volstead can be seen in the house, including his travel crates. … Read more
Central Minnesota Central MN Lakes Area It’s the region where Minnesota lakes meet farmland. Some of the state’s top resorts are found here, along with numerous recreation, shopping and dining options. World class golf courses, fishing on one of the region’s numerous lakes, wine tastings, scenic bike trails are just a few of the ways … Read more
Minnesota’s Wine Industry Matures Minnesota’s Wine Industry Matures There are now more than 632 vineyards in the state producing cold-hardy Minnesota grapes. Minnesota’s cold-hardy grapes have taken decades of development. There are now 37 wineries in the state producing more than 125,000 gallons of wine annually. Wineries like Hinterland Vineyards and Winery in Clara City … Read more