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…

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…

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…

Minnesota's Best Public Golf Courses

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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…

Folks in the western part of Minnesota can get their buffet fix at Seasons Buffet at the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. The buffet is open seven days a week, with a nightly dinner service, as well as…

Folks in the western part of Minnesota can get their buffet fix at Seasons Buffet at the Jackpot…

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…

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…

Preserving Our Past: MN's Best Historical Sites

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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…

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

Mankato Farmers Market, Mankato, MN

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The Loose Moose Saloon, Mankato, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota!

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

Morgan Creek Vineyards, New Ulm, MN

Featured in The 10 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

Rounders Sports Bar & Grill, Mankato, MN

Featured in The 7 Best Sports Bars in Minnesota!

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

Impulse Dance, Mankato, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Zumba Classes in Minnesota!

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… Read More

Dacotah Ridge, Morton, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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,… Read More

Tav on the Ave, Mankato, MN

Featured in The 6 Best Spots for Wings in Minnesota!

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… Read More

Weggy’s on Campus, Mankato, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Omelets in Minnesota!

Weggy’s Mankato omelet is not unlike what many folks would call a Denver omelet, except for one thing: The addition of celery. This adds a fresh, cool crunch and a slightly bitter counterpoint… Read More

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