15 Best Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

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Lakeview Trail/Mt. Tom, Sibley State Park, New London, MN

In an area dotted with prairie knolls, glacial lakes and hardwood forest, the Lakeview Trail and climb to Mt. Tom offers something unique: an elevated, 360-degree view. One of the highest points in…

In an area dotted with prairie knolls, glacial lakes and hardwood forest, the Lakeview Trail and…

The Best Wineries in Minnesota!

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Millner Heritage Vineyard, Kimball, MN

At Millner Heritage Vineyard, it’s all about the grapes. With a clear German and Eastern European influence in its wines, you’ll taste the difference that diligence makes when you sample…

At Millner Heritage Vineyard, it’s all about the grapes. With a clear German and Eastern…

10 Best Buffets in Minnesota

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Cornerstone Buffet & Restaurant, Melrose, MN

In the central Minnesota towns of Melrose and Sartell, hungry folks belly up at Cornerstone Buffet and Restaurant. Everyday, they offer salad, sides, dessert and all-day breakfast. Their entrees vary…

In the central Minnesota towns of Melrose and Sartell, hungry folks belly up at Cornerstone Buffet…

The 7 Best Sports Bars in Minnesota!

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Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill, Waite Park, MN

Sports fans in the St. Cloud area can head to Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill and, with the bar’s extreme satellite package, find just about any game they’re looking for. Daily specials…

Sports fans in the St. Cloud area can head to Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill and, with the…

Feel The Rhythm: Minnesota's Best Zumba Classes

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Caryn’s Studio, Waite Park, MN

Caryn’s Studio is the place to go for Zumba classes in the St. Cloud area. Apart from other offerings like Barre and TRX, Caryn’s Studio schedules as many as five Zumba classes each week.…

Caryn’s Studio is the place to go for Zumba classes in the St. Cloud area. Apart from other…

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Minnesota!

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World’s Largest Ball of Twine, Darwin, MN

Folks of a certain age will remember seeing it’s picture in the Guinness Book of World Records: The world’s biggest ball of twine (why?!) is housed in its own “museum” in…

Folks of a certain age will remember seeing it’s picture in the Guinness Book of World…

The 6 Best Thrift Shops in Minnesota!

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ThriftWorks!, Waite Park, MN

Tag poppers in the St. Cloud area can find a boatload of bargains at ThriftWorks. Operated by WACOSA, ThriftsWorks not only sells clothes, shoes, books, toys, and household items, it also puts…

Tag poppers in the St. Cloud area can find a boatload of bargains at ThriftWorks. Operated by…

The 10 Best Sports Centers in Minnesota!

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St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex, St. Cloud, MN

Operated by the city of St. Cloud, the Municipal Athletic Complex is home to two ice arenas that support hockey and figure skating, as well as open skating and lessons. Baseball and golf facilities…

Operated by the city of St. Cloud, the Municipal Athletic Complex is home to two ice arenas that…

Preserving Our Past: MN's Best Historical Sites

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Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home, Sauk Centre, MN

Sinclair Lewis, who grew up in the central Minnesota town of Sauk Centre, was the first American awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. His works, such as “Main Street,”…

Sinclair Lewis, who grew up in the central Minnesota town of Sauk Centre, was the first American…

The 10 Best Senior Discount Offers in Minnesota!

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Pebble Creek Golf Club, Becker, MN

Pebble Creek Golf Club, which is located between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud in Becker, Minnesota, offers a discounted season pass for seniors. For one flat fee, you get a cart and rounds of golf…

Pebble Creek Golf Club, which is located between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud in Becker,…

Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill, Waite Park, MN

Featured in The 7 Best Sports Bars in Minnesota!

Sports fans in the St. Cloud area can head to Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill and, with the bar’s extreme satellite package, find just about any game they’re looking for. Daily specials… Read More

Caryn’s Studio, Waite Park, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Zumba Classes in Minnesota!

Caryn’s Studio is the place to go for Zumba classes in the St. Cloud area. Apart from other offerings like Barre and TRX, Caryn’s Studio schedules as many as five Zumba classes each week.… Read More

Lake Maria State Park, Monticello, MN

Featured in The 15 Best Camping Spots in Minnesota!

Though it’s less than an hour from the Twin Cities, Lake Maria State Park feels like it’s in another world. Although you can drive into the park, campsites are only accessible on foot or… Read More

Millner Heritage Vineyard, Kimball, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Wineries in Minnesota!

At Millner Heritage Vineyard, it’s all about the grapes. With a clear German and Eastern European influence in its wines, you’ll taste the difference that diligence makes when you sample… Read More

Art Bar 39, Alexandria, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Paint & Wine in Minnesota!

Art Bar 39 has a brick and mortar location at its Alexandria café and wine bar. But it also hosts public sip and paint events across Central Minnesota, including the St. Cloud and Sauk Centre… Read More

Moon Donuts & Cafe, Buffalo, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Minnesota!

Although it already has two locations—one in Buffalo and one in Monticello— Moon Donuts is a relative newcomer on the Minnesota doughnut scene. But it’s already made quite a splash.… Read More

Cornerstone Buffet & Restaurant, Melrose, MN

Featured in 10 Best Buffets in Minnesota

ThriftWorks!, Waite Park, MN

Featured in The 6 Best Thrift Shops in Minnesota!

Tag poppers in the St. Cloud area can find a boatload of bargains at ThriftWorks. Operated by WACOSA, ThriftsWorks not only sells clothes, shoes, books, toys, and household items, it also puts… Read More

World’s Largest Ball of Twine, Darwin, MN

Featured in 15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Minnesota!

Folks of a certain age will remember seeing it’s picture in the Guinness Book of World Records: The world’s biggest ball of twine (why?!) is housed in its own “museum” in… Read More

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