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.…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

Minnesota's Best Paint & Wine Spots

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Design & Wine, Mankato, MN

Design & Wine hosts public and private create and sip events throughout the Mankato area. One thing that makes sets them apart from other similar concepts is that the piece of art you take home…

Design & Wine hosts public and private create and sip events throughout the Mankato area. One…

Carl’s Corner, Essig, MN

Featured in The 6 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota!

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… Read More

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

V&M Grocery and Locker, Leota, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Hot Dog Joints in Minnesota!

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

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

Oktoberfest, New Ulm, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Festivals in Minnesota!

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,… Read More

Seasons Buffet, Morton, MN

Featured in 10 Best Buffets in Minnesota

Lower Sioux Agency, Morton, MN

Featured in The Top 15 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

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