In the ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes, it’s difficult to discern which is the clearest. Making the determination becomes even more challenging when the number of lakes that straddle the Minnesota/Canada border are included, because that increases the total number of lakes in the state to 14,380. Thankfully, the University of Minnesota monitors the clarity of … Read more
BĒT Vodka: MN Craft Spirits BĒT Vodka Taking Root in Growing MN Craft Spirits Market BĒT Vodka is made exclusively from sugar beets and crafted to be a sweet liquor for drinking neat. Minnesota is the top sugar beet state in the nation, producing a third of all beets grown in the U.S. With the … Read more
Northern Rail Traincar Suites Northern Rail Traincar Suites: Two Harbors, MN An amenity not typically seen by typical box car passengers, however at Northern Rail you’re a welcome stowaway with electric fireplaces and adirondack chairs. Keeping true to the original box cars used in its unique suites Northern Rail flips graffiti into art. Stay the … Read more
Collecting Antique Red Wing Pottery Collecting Antique Pottery: Red Wing Style Red Wing Union Stoneware Company jug with its tell-tale capacity label and “Red Wing” seal in red. Red Wing’s distinctive pottery has now become an international collector’s item. Those passionate about Red Wing pottery and stoneware can join the Red Wing Collector’s Society, which … Read more
Unique Minnesota Holiday Gifts Unique MN Holiday Gifts: 5 Shopping & Dining Getaways It’s the holiday season and the annual hunt for unique Minnesota holiday gifts is on! Nothing beats a handcrafted or one-of-a-kind holiday gift made in Minnesota. You won’t find these treasures at the mall or big box stores, and these meaningful finds … 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
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’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
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