MN North Shore

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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

MN Red River Valley

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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

Central MN Lakes Area

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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

Red Wing Shoes: 100 Years of Setting Records

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Red Wing Shoes Red Wing Shoes: 100 Years of Setting Records Red Wing Shoes, with its retail and outlet store downtown Red Wing, makes more than boots. Home to the World’s Largest Boot, Red Wing Shoes, continues to push forward with new shoe designs. At 16 feet high and 20 feet long the World’s Largest … Read more

Minnesota Waterfalls: The North Shore

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Minnesota Waterfalls: North Shore Minnesota Waterfalls: The North Shore High Falls waterfall at Grand Portage State Park is Minnesota’s tallest at 120 feet. High Falls, a sight the Ojibwe viewed for thousands of years before early explorers saw it. The walkway to the High Falls overlook is nearly as picturesque as the falls themselves. Devil’s … Read more

MN Bluff Country

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Minnesota’s Bluff Country MN Bluff Country Quaint river towns, bed and breakfasts, apple orchards and scenic drives make Minnesota’s bluff country a destination. Tour a cave, visit the only county in Minnesota without a lake (which means fewer mosquitos!), sail Lake Pepin or watch Shakespeare in the park. Zumbrota Covered Bridge: Standing the Test of … Read more

MN Metro

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Minnesota Metro – Twin Cities MN Metro Known for arts, cultural activities, dining and numerous parks and trails, the metro offers everything you want from a big city, with endless hidden gems that you’ll want to explore. Saint Paul Hotel: Luxury St. Paul MN Hotel & Grill For more than 100 years, the historic Saint … Read more

MN Northwoods

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The Northwoods of Minnesota MN Northwoods Voyageurs National Park is the region’s gem, but it’s not all you’ll see. Visit a historic or working mine, experience world class fishing and golfing, or stay at Itasca Park’s historic Douglas Lodge. Make time to step across the spot where the Mississippi River begins, or the largest bog … Read more

MN Prairie

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Minnesota’s Prairieland MN Prairie Grasses and pastel-colored wildflowers blow in the breeze for as far as your eye can see. A visit to the Prairie will take you back to the time when the first pioneers crossed this land. See historic sites and state parks, rock climb or view a buffalo herd. Visit one of … Read more

Dorothy Molter: The Last Homestead in the BWCA

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Dorothy Molter: Root Beer Lady Dorothy Molter: The Last Homestead in the BWCA Dorothy’s Isle of Pines Root Beer, a classic, is available throughout the state. Broken canoe paddles from visitors provided a unique fence on the Isle of Pines. Molter was known for saying “kwitchurbeliakin” (quit your belly aching). Dorothy’s cabin and surrounding structures … Read more