The 8 Best Hot Dog Joints in Minnesota!

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V&M Grocery and Locker, Leota, MN

Last year, WCCO-CBS viewers declared that this unassuming grocery and meat locker tucked into the southwest corner of the state makes the best hot dog in the state. Given that Leota is far closer to…

Last year, WCCO-CBS viewers declared that this unassuming grocery and meat locker tucked into the…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Minnesota!

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Blue Mounds State Park

During the fall, enjoy what's considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the state, overlooking miles of prairie - and a bison herd. More adventurous types can try their hand scaling the nearly 2…

During the fall, enjoy what's considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the state, overlooking…

15 Best Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

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Upper Cliffline Trail, Blue Mounds State Park, Luverne, MN

One of Minnesota's premier prairie parks, Blue Mounds State Park is home to shimmering Sioux quartzite cliffs and a rolling sea of tallgrass where buffalo still roam. The Upper Cliffline Trail, which…

One of Minnesota's premier prairie parks, Blue Mounds State Park is home to shimmering Sioux…

The 15 Best Camping Spots in Minnesota!

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Blue Mounds State Park, Luverne, MN

In beautifully stark contrast to the watery Northwoods parks, Blue Mounds State Park protects one of the largest remaining swaths of prairie in Minnesota, along with shimmering hundred-foot, Sioux…

In beautifully stark contrast to the watery Northwoods parks, Blue Mounds State Park protects one…

The Top 14 Historical Sites in Minnesota!

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Pipestone National Monument, Pipestone, MN

Now a national monument, Pipestone marks the site of a quarry where Native Americans cut red stone (catlinite) from which they would carve pipes. The stone from this quarry was held sacred by several…

Now a national monument, Pipestone marks the site of a quarry where Native Americans cut red stone…

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…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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Dacotah Ridge, Morton, MN

Rees Jones designed Dacotah Ridge to complement and take advantage of Western Minnesota’s rolling prairies and hardwood forests. Built among 240 acres of mature trees and around a 14-acre lake,…

Rees Jones designed Dacotah Ridge to complement and take advantage of Western Minnesota’s…

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 10 Best St. Patrick's Day 2023 Parades and Events in Minnesota!

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade, New Ulm,MN

Head to Historic Downtown New Ulm on March 17 for some St. Patrick's Day fun! Celebrate 54 years of blarney and shenanigans with bagpipers, Irish fare, folk music, and a parade. Don't forget to put…

Head to Historic Downtown New Ulm on March 17 for some St. Patrick's Day fun! Celebrate 54 years of…

The 8 Best 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…

In beautifully stark contrast to the watery Northwoods parks, Blue Mounds State Park protects one of the largest remaining swaths of prairie in Minnesota, along with shimmering hundred-foot, Sioux… Read More

Luverne Skatepark

West End of City Park, Luverne, MN

Nobles County Fair

1612 Fairway Lane, Worthington, MN

The 2015 Nobles County Fair: Wednesday, August 12 - Sunday, August 16 Pre-Purchase Carnival Tickets at the following locations: W-2 , Hy-V... Read More

Blue Mounds State Park

1410 161st Street, Luverne, MN

Blue Mounds State Park is full of natural surprises. Start with the Sioux quartzite cliff, rising 100 feet from the plains. A bison herd grazes on ... Read More

Worthington Skatepark

Oxford Street, Worthington, MN

End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum

440 North Mill Street, Currie, MN

The Museum Today The preservation of something which is changing and often, in these areas, disappearing is the purpose of the End-O-Line Railroad... Read More

Pipestone Skatepark

440 101st Street, Pipestone, MN

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

330 8th Street, Walnut Grove, MN

Enjoy learning the history of the Ingalls family in Walnut Grove at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Gift Store. The museum's collections ... Read More

Boards and Blades Skatepark

400 West College Drive, Marshall, MN

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