Minnesota has its fair share of phenomenal sunrises and sunsets, and even sunny days. We are fortunate to also have some of the most phenomenal scenery around, with gorgeous lakes, rolling hills, endless prairies, and even stunning mountains. And occasionally, there will be a moment where the sun shines so beautifully, and so perfectly on the Minnesota scenery that it makes MN the most beautiful place on the entire Earth. Here are some of those moments, captured by some amazing MN photographers, that will take your breath away.

1. This Ensign Lake Sunset.
Flickr/Greg Gjerdingen
The reflections of the sunset's red and gold on the water make MN truly sparkle.
2. A sunrise over Lake Superior in Temperance River State Park.
Flickr/Dino Trnjanin
The sunlit water splashing against the North Shore looks magically illuminated.
3. The suns rays filtering through the trees in Minneapolis on the Mississippi River.
Flickr/Sam Catanzaro
The gleaming sun provides a mystical background for the Mississippi.
4. This sunset in Pipestone.
Flickr/Brian Jeffery Beggerly
While the sun slowly sinks behind the horizon, this field in Pipestone glows with golden light.
5. This amazing Bemidji sunset.
Flickr/Craig Myran Photography
The perfect lakeside sunset!

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6. A winter day's sun bursting through the trees.
Flickr/Ann
The snow sparkles on this beautiful snowy day.
7. This Silver Bay sunrise.
Flickr/Randen Pederson
This amazing orange glow of the morning sun lights up the bay.
8. These beautiful sun rays over the lake.
Flickr/JFXie
Nothing is more beautiful than a sinking sun spreading brilliant rays across the water.
9. A sunrise at Hollow Rock outside of Grand Portage.
Facebook/Tami Phillippi
This phenomenal purple sunrise makes the North Shore even more spectacular than normal.
10. This sunset on Gull Lake.
Facebook/Chris Olson
What's more beautiful? The amazing array of colors, or the crystal clear reflection of the sunset on the lake? We can't decide!

Living in this state we can’t help but be grateful for all of the amazing scenery we see on a daily basis. Share what you love the most about living in MN on the Only In Minnesota Facebook Page.

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