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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 9 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…

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 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…

The Top 14 Historical Sites in Minnesota!

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Lower Sioux Agency, Morton, MN

Originally established as the administrative center of a reservation for the region’s Dakota people, the Lower Sioux Agency played a pivotal part in the U.S.-Dakota war of 1862. It was the site…
Originally established as the administrative center of a reservation for the region’s Dakota…

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 7 Best Tanning Salons in Minnesota!

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Indulge Salon & Tanning, North Mankato, MN

Indulge Salon & Tanning in North Mankato is an extremely well-reviewed, full service salon and day spa that also offers tanning services. With all levels of tanning, including both UV and…
Indulge Salon & Tanning in North Mankato is an extremely well-reviewed, full service salon and…

The 8 Best Bars in Minnesota!

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Number 4 American Bar and Kitchen, Mankato, MN

Yes, Number 4 may well be the fanciest bar in Mankato, but it also exudes an air of cool that’s rare in Central Minnesota. On the other hand, that may just be the whiskey talking. And it…
Yes, Number 4 may well be the fanciest bar in Mankato, but it also exudes an air of cool…

The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Minnesota!

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Drummers Garden Center & Floral, Mankato, MN

Drummers Garden Center & floral boasts four acres of outdoor display area, along with garden products, seeds, vegetables, annuals, succulents, and more than 800 perennials. Landscaping experts…
Drummers Garden Center & floral boasts four acres of outdoor display area, along with garden…
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The 10 Best Breweries in Minnesota!

Schell's Brewery, New Ulm, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in Minnesota!
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… Read More
The 8 Best Bars in Minnesota!

Number 4 American Bar and Kitchen, Mankato, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Bars in Minnesota!
Yes, Number 4 may well be the fanciest bar in Mankato, but it also exudes an air of cool that’s rare in Central Minnesota. On the other hand, that may just be the whiskey talking. And it… Read More
The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Minnesota!

Drummers Garden Center & Floral, Mankato, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Minnesota!
Drummers Garden Center & floral boasts four acres of outdoor display area, along with garden products, seeds, vegetables, annuals, succulents, and more than 800 perennials. Landscaping experts… Read More
The 8 Best Pet Stores in Minnesota!

Pet Expo, Mankato, MN

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Pet Expo is a 28,000-square-foot, full-line pet store—the largest in Southern Minnesota. In addition to pet supplies for a wide range of furry, feathered, and scaled friends, the store also… Read More
The Top 14 Historical Sites in Minnesota!

Lower Sioux Agency, Morton, MN

Featured in The Top 14 Historical Sites in Minnesota!
Originally established as the administrative center of a reservation for the region’s Dakota people, the Lower Sioux Agency played a pivotal part in the U.S.-Dakota war of 1862. It was the site… Read More
The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota!

The Loose Moose Saloon, Mankato, MN

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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,… Read More
The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Minnesota!

Mankato Farmers Market, Mankato, MN

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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… Read More
The 9 Best Wineries in Minnesota!

Morgan Creek Vineyards, New Ulm, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Wineries in Minnesota!
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… Read More
The 7 Best Sports Bars in Minnesota!

Rounders Sports Bar & Grill, Mankato, MN

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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… Read More
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Spring Gift and Craft Show

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Odin Craft Mill, Odin, MN
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06

Odin Craft Mill Spring Show

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07

Spring Gift and Craft Show

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07

Odin Craft Mill Spring Show

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08

Spring Gift and Craft Show

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08

Odin Craft Mill Spring Show

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09

Spring Gift and Craft Show

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Jeffers Petroglyphs

Jeffers Petroglyphs
27160 County Road 2, Comfrey, MN
Jeffers Petroglyphs is a living sacred site that has been used by various cultural groups for thousands of years. Today many of the people whose an... Read More

Windom Skatepark

Windom Skatepark
4th Avenue and 17th Street, Windom, MN
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Watonwan County Fair

Watonwan County Fair
53 11th Street South, Saint James, MN
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Jackson Skatepark

Jackson Skatepark
80 West Ashley Street,First Street, Jackson, MN
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Fort Ridgely

Fort Ridgely
72404 County Road 30, Fairfax, MN
Built in 1853 as a police station to keep peace as settlers poured into the former Dakota lands, it withstood several attacks in the U.S.-Dakota Wa... Read More

Lower Sioux Agency

Lower Sioux Agency
32469 Redwood County Highway 2, Morton, MN
Established in 1853 by the U.S. government as the administrative center of the newly created Dakota reservation and the site of the first organized... Read More

New Ulm Skatepark

New Ulm Skatepark
315 1st North Street, New Ulm, MN
This park is free and open to the public.  Park hours are 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. General Rules All skaters must wear the following protect... Read More

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

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

Worthington Skatepark

Worthington Skatepark
Oxford Street, Worthington, MN
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