Minnesota

Historic Chippewa City Historic Chippewa City: 100 Year Old Restored Prairie Town Visitors can walk among 24 restored buildings representing a late 1800s town. The town’s buildings are lined by a wooden board walk. Inside the one-room school, visitors can see actual desks, books and other historic items. The Post Office is one of the … Read more

Granite Falls Kiwanis Popcorn Stand Granite Falls Kiwanis Popcorn Stand: MN The Granite Falls, MN popcorn stand is a summer tradition that may be nearly a century old. The iconic Granite Falls popcorn stand is open nightly from May to August. Some of Granite Falls longest residents have been enjoying the fresh popped popcorn since … Read more

MN Historic Sites: Early MN History MN Historic Sites: Uncovering Minnesota’s Early History Minnesota’s first history book is written on stones at the Jeffers Petroglyphs site in Comfrey, MN. Open seasonally, Jeffers Petroglyphs preserves early Native American history dating back thousands of years. More than 2,000 carvings mark historic events and symbols important to Native … Read more

Northfield MN Winter Walk Northfield, MN Winter Walk: Main Street MN Christmas As the sun sets hundreds of luminaries lining the streets are individually lit as seen in this photograph. Shopping abounds amongst candle lit streets. Handmade wreaths of boxwood, or spongy pine at Eco Gardens is just one distinctive holiday gift you’ll see. With … Read more

Thumper Pond Resort: Ottertail, MN Thumper Pond Resort: Ottertail, MN Located near Otter Tail Lake, Thumper Pond offers access to family activities on site and numerous lakes and parks nearby. Thumper Pond Resort guests can enjoy a meal overlooking the championship golf course. The new Willy T’s Tavern and Grill offers American fare for all … Read more

Lefse: A MN Holiday Favorite Lefse: A Minnesota Holiday Favorite Lefse, a potato flatbread, is a traditional Norwegian holiday treat that is found throughout Minnesota. Wafer thin, lefse, a Norwegian flatbread, is difficult to make but once perfected is a holiday favorite for all. Fresh lefse, just coming off of the frying plate, can be … Read more

Holidazzle Parade: Minneapolis, MN Holidazzle Parade: Minneapolis’ MN Holiday Lighted Parade Each night of the Holidazzle Parade volunteers long on waiting lists don lighted costumes to march Nicollet Mall. Storybook-inspired floats, such as Pinocchio shown above, were elaboratively lighted and animated. Lighted costumes screamed holiday cheer at Minneapolis’ Holidazzle Parade on Nicollet Mall. Even lightbulbs … Read more

Zumbrota Covered Bridge Zumbrota Covered Bridge: Zumbrota, MN Wooden bridges like the one in Zumbrota served a practical purpose of extending the lifespan of the bridge. Romantic charm has drawn visitors to covered bridges for decades, marking our region’s rural history. Typical wooden bridges lasted only nine years, but designers found covering them extended the … Read more

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: MN Winter Activities The start of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in Duluth, MN attracts hundreds of racing fans. Mushers and sled dog teams race out of the starting line at the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Sled dog-athletes sleep and travel in boxes … Read more