Brian Fischer 
MN Romantic Getaway: Weekend Away Romantic Getaways Across Minnesota: Weekend Away Grand View Lodge offers modern cabins, an onsite spa and several dining options in a classic “up north” feel. Cru, one of Grand View Lodge’s dining options includes a 2,000 bottle wine cellar and onsite sommelier – cheers! Larsmont Cottages in Two Harbors, MN … Read more
Minnesota State Parks Minnesota’s Must-See State Parks Minnesota’s highest waterfall, at 120 feet, is aptly named High Falls at Grand Portage State Park. Cascade River State Park, with its many waterfalls and whirlpools offer many vantage points. Blue Mounds State Park, with its mixture of cliffs and prairies make it a must see. Mystery Cave … Read more
Carlos Creek Winery: Alexandria, MN Carlos Creek Winery: Alexandria, MN Carlos Creek leverages its apple orchard to make its gold metal winning Apple Cranberry Wine. Stop in for a wine tasting year round at Carlos Creek Winery. During the warmer months Carlos Creek has a welcoming outdoor patio to enjoy wine and cheese. Carlos Creek … Read more
Minnesota Fall Weekend Getaways Minnesota Fall Weekend Getaways: Ways to See the Fall Leaves This fall, head to the river bluffs and see the fall colors from the cliffs surrounding Red Wing, MN. Fall is a great time to visit a MN winery and vineyard. Have a tasting along the colorful fall vines. In Red … Read more
Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Contest Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza Ice augers whir as volunteers cut more than 20,000 holes for the ice fishing contest participants on Gull Lake. Each ice fishing contestant must bring their own equipment, ice pick and scoop – and a little luck too! On the ice fishing day, thousands … Read more
Giants Ridge: Biwabik, MN Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort: Biwabik, MN A classic log gable entryway ushers guests into Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN for summer and winter relaxation. The Quarry and The Legend offer 18-hole, par 72 golfing among a beautiful northwoods scene. Access 2,000 miles of snowmobile trails at Giants Ridge. Bring … Read more
Blue Mound State Park: MN Prairie Blue Mound State Park: Preserving the MN Prairie Tall prairie grass covers the landscape at Blue Mound State Park. A small bison range flourishes at Blue Bound State Park. Exposed Sioux quartzite crops up in several locations throughout the Park’s prairie. Sections of the Park’s trail cut along the … Read more
Vasaloppet Cross-Country Ski Race Vasaloppet Cross-Country Ski Race: Mora, MN Vasaloppet racers assemble at the starting line. Racers take off on their way to the finish line in downtown Mora, Minnesota. Racers compete on 13, 35, 42 or 58 km courses and a five-person relay race. Medals await Vasaloppet competitors as they cross the finish … Read more
The List: November 2011 Things to Do in MN in November: The List All along the North Shore’s Culinary Highway are upper-scale restaurants serving up sophisticated menus. November in Minnesota is a popular time for “Main Street” style holiday shopping festivals. With Christmas just around the corner, November is typically the month holiday decorations such … Read more
Minnesota State Parks in Winter Winter in Minnesota State Parks Minnesota State Park Camper Cabins can typically be rented year round offering many new experiences. Inside State Park camper cabins guests can relax from the outside chill and curl up with a good book and relax. Throughout Minnesota’s State Parks cross-country skiing, or skinny-skiing, is … Read more