Life In Minnesota

Winter in Minnesota is no joke. Marked by ridiculously cold temperatures, chilling blizzards, and cascades of sleet and freezing rain, a Minnesota winter is not one you can easily ignore or be unprepared for. It can be daunting as an adult to deal with freezing temperatures, but...

It's the best time of the year, that's right city wide garage sales in MN are scattering across the state! Minnesota garage sale “season” is generally from April-September. However, moving sales, estate sales, and consignment sales happen throughout the year. If you're like me, treasure hunting is one of my favorite...

If you want an amazing weekend full of food, wine, history, art, crafts, and outdoor fun, Red Wing, Minnesota is absolutely full of fun things to do! Red Wing is full of natural beauty along the Mississippi River, history dating back before it's formation in 1854, incredible architecture and nationally known companies that have...

If you're feeling bored and looking for something fun to do, you're in luck! We've put together a great list of fun things to do in Rochester, MN to help give you some fun new ideas. Here's our picks for 25 Fun Things To Do In Rochester, Minnesota. Rochester...

These days, it's hard to plan a get-away for a long weekend or even just a couple of days! Especially if you have children. If your heart isn't DEAD SET on packing your bags, finding reliable babysitters/pet sitters, reserving hotel rooms (all that gross time-consuming stuff)... perhaps you'd be interested in learning about...

Minnesota (in our opinion) is easily one of the best states to live in the US. But what are the best places to live in Minnesota once you're here? Four seasons and 10,000 lakes, Minnesota nice and small-town charm. Safe neighborhoods, clean schools and gainful employment. Food, fairs and family fun. What's not to like about this great state? There's a...

Rivers, lakes, old-growth forests, prairies, and of course, corn fields… there’s a reason that Minnesota is affectionately known as the North Star State and the Land of 10,000 Lakes - oofta. Thus, making camping in Minnesota, well, a given. The state boasts tons of natural beauty, from limestone bluffs and ancient American Indian burial mounds, to caves and quarries, and the...

Winter in Minnesota isn’t for the weak of heart. It’s not just the cold temperatures and heavy snowfall that are brutal – it’s also the fact that winter lasts for so long. A quality snow blower will help make your next Minnesota winter a little easier. Sure, there’s no denying that a snow blower is an expensive investment, but it’s more than...

“This should be a sad story when you think about it. But it’s not. Not entirely.” That’s how Kelly McDyre, Executive Director at Faith’s Lodge, explained why she wanted Life In Minnesota to tell this story. “Crazy enough, it is not depressing. It is energizing to be a part of people's path to hope and healing.” You see, Kelly’s nephew died in...

^^ That is Kuchen. Pronounced coo-ken, it means cake in German and holds special significance for our family. She’s the new baby at our house. Seven pounds of absolute sweetness. She’s a six-month-old Teddy Bear—half Shih Tzu, half Bichon. She just started puppy “kindergarten”, and we are working on introducing her to the world a bit more. In an...