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…

10 Best Consignment Stores in Minnesota!

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Threads and Decor, Worthington, MN

Threads and Decor is the favorite consignment store of locals who prefer to buy their clothes, furniture, and home decor secondhand. You don't even have to leave your house, as Threads and Decor…

Threads and Decor is the favorite consignment store of locals who prefer to buy their clothes,…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 6 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 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…

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