15 Best Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey, MN

The trails at the Jeffers Petroglyphs historic site are not so much about the hike as the history. What makes this short loop one of the best in Minnesota is that it showcases the natural prairie…

The trails at the Jeffers Petroglyphs historic site are not so much about the hike as the history.…

The 10 Best Breweries in Minnesota!

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Schell's Brewery, New Ulm, MN

It may be strange to think that the oldest and largest brewery in Minnesota makes some of the state’s best beers, but it does. It’s flagship Grain Belt lager, the go-to cheap brew for…

It may be strange to think that the oldest and largest brewery in Minnesota makes some of the…

The Best Wineries in Minnesota!

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Morgan Creek Vineyards, New Ulm, MN

Featuring Minnesota’s only underground aging cellar, Morgan Creek makes its wines in naturally-ideal temperatures, which is apparent in its final products. On Saturday nights from May through…

Featuring Minnesota’s only underground aging cellar, Morgan Creek makes its wines in…

Our 10 Favorite Festivals in Minnesota

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Oktoberfest, New Ulm, MN

Settled by Germans, named after a German city, and home to Minnesota’s biggest brewery, New Ulm boasts the best Oktoberfest celebration in the state. Two weekends of events engulf this town,…

Settled by Germans, named after a German city, and home to Minnesota’s biggest brewery, New…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota

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Carl’s Corner, Essig, MN

Viewers of WCCO, the CBS affiliate in the Twin Cities, gave Carl’s Corner the nod for the best fried chicken in the state. And they’re probably not exaggerating. In a town with a…

Viewers of WCCO, the CBS affiliate in the Twin Cities, gave Carl’s Corner the nod for the…

Sing, Sing a Song: Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota

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The Loose Moose Saloon, Mankato, MN

You can let your hair down and your voice out two nights a week at the Loose Moose Saloon in downtown Mankato. The Loose Moose’s karaoke nights are Friday and Saturday, with alternating hosts,…

You can let your hair down and your voice out two nights a week at the Loose Moose Saloon in…

The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Minnesota!

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Mankato Farmers Market, Mankato, MN

From May through October, Mankato residents head to the east side of town (not far from Minnesota State) to feed their cravings fro fresh fruit and other produce. All goods are substantially grown or…

From May through October, Mankato residents head to the east side of town (not far from Minnesota…

The 7 Best Sports Bars in Minnesota!

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Rounders Sports Bar & Grill, Mankato, MN

With its 20, high-definition 50-inch screens and a robust collection of sports packages, there’s no better place to watch sports in Mankato than Rounders Sports Bar & Grill. They have…

With its 20, high-definition 50-inch screens and a robust collection of sports packages,…

Feel The Rhythm: Minnesota's Best Zumba Classes

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Impulse Dance, Mankato, MN

In Mankato, folks who want to dance their way to fitness will find the reasonably-priced Zumba offerings at Impulse Dance to be just what the doctor ordered. Regularly-scheduled classes and a punch…

In Mankato, folks who want to dance their way to fitness will find the reasonably-priced Zumba…

Game Day! 10 Best Wings in Minnesota

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Tav on the Ave, Mankato, MN

One of Mankato’s favorite hangouts, Tav on the Ave serves up its jumbo-sized wings in one of more than a dozen sauces. Although you can get them in unnecessary flavors like hotter than hell and…

One of Mankato’s favorite hangouts, Tav on the Ave serves up its jumbo-sized wings in one of…

Carl’s Corner, Essig, MN

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Viewers of WCCO, the CBS affiliate in the Twin Cities, gave Carl’s Corner the nod for the best fried chicken in the state. And they’re probably not exaggerating. In a town with a… Read More

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