These 13 Minnesota Dog Parks Will Get Your Four-legged Friend’s Tail Waggin’
^^ 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...
One Scoop or Two? The Best Ice Cream in Minnesota
July is upon us here in the North Star State… and it’s bringing the heat! Minnesota is known for its temperature extremes-- cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. In the winter, we’ve devised...
A Perfect Minnesota Day Trip: The Riverwalk Market Fair
An old-fashioned street wagon selling hot, buttery popcorn… crafters and vendors displaying their wares… a bubbling fountain splashing delighted children as they dance around its edges. It all sounds so picturesque-- and well, that’s...
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is Revamped, Reconstructed and Remarkable
Minnesota is known for many things: its lakes, its agriculture, its “nice”. But two resources, in particular, seem to bring out the best in our state: its cultural community and its parks and recreation....
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...
