9 Of The Best Small Town Minnesota Fourth of July Celebrations
The heat, the hot dogs, the hoopla… the Fourth of July is coming! Arguably the quintessential summer celebration in Minnesota, the 4th is a great time to get together and practice some patriotism.
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Visit These 13 Minnesota Wineries and Uncork Some Fun
France, yes. Napa Valley, yes. Italy, most likely. Argentina, probably. Minnesota? Well, the land of 10,000 lakes may not be the first thing that comes to mind when the world thinks about great wines....
How Girl Scouts are Learning to Take on the Minnesota Wilderness
It takes a trusted canoe guide to lead a pack of Scouts through the Minnesota wilderness. One who is equipped with the knowledge and understanding of the great outdoors, can offer up safety techniques,...
20 Things To Do At The Minnesota Zoo You Didn’t Know About
I’m going to be completely transparent: As a mom of four, I figured I’d go to the zoo more often than I do. In fact, in the past ten years, I’ve only gone a...
Farm to Table: Where to Buy the Best Produce in Minnesota
Though Minnesota is known for its 10,000 lakes, it’s also the land of farm fields (26 million acres' worth, to be exact). And while gardening is one of the top outdoorsy things to do...
Get Your Grill On: The Top Meat Markets in Minnesota
There are lots of things to do in Minnesota in the summer: boating, fishing, laying by the pool or going to concerts and festivals, to name just a few. But if there’s one thing...
12 Minnesota County Fairs that You Should Absolutely Visit This Summer
County fair season is making its way around the corner!
This is the time of year where we gather with our families and friends and prepare for a good time outdoors at local county fairgrounds....
Achieving the Dream: How to Buy a Lake Cabin in Minnesota
“Going up north for the weekend!” “Leaving for the lake after work!”
If there’s one thing Minnesotans enjoy, it’s heading to a cabin for a few days of summer sun. Minnesota is famous for being...
You Need to Try These 10 MN Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
There’s a familiar saying oft-repeated by Minnesotans: “Here, we have two seasons: winter and road construction.” Despite the onslaught of traffic cones and road closures that come with warmer weather, there is a reward...
This Little Girl is Changing Lives with Lemonade
Meet Lola. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Kindergartener.
On most Saturday mornings from June to October, you’ll find this 5-year-old at the Cannon Falls Farmer’s Market, minding the till at Lola’s Lemonade.
For twenty-five cents, you’ll get a cup...
