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Instead of Bend, Oregon, This Minnesota Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

Skip the crowds in Bend, Oregon, and discover this Minnesota town offering similar charm, terrain, and experiences.

by Trent Jonas
on Jun 17
A wooden park bench and mountain bike look out over a deep blue lake in Cuyuna Country, Minnesota.
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4 Convincing Reasons Minnesota Might Be the Best Place To Live for Retirees

by Trent Jonas
on Feb 11
Married retired couple walking together on a sunny summer evening. From behind a retired man and woman in sports clothes holding hands walking on a park walkway among green trees in Minnesota.
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People Live Their Whole Lives in Minnesota and Somehow Miss These 5 Places

by Trent Jonas
on Jan 7
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The One Thing To Do in Minnesota Before the End of the Year

by Trent Jonas
on Dec 2
The inviting front entrance of Salut Bar Américain features a classic red awning, green storefront trim, and a wooden door illuminated by warm string lights.
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It’s Christmas All Year Round in This Magical Minnesota Town

by Trent Jonas
on Nov 9
Green Christmas garlands with red ribbons and colorful lights decorate a storefront window in Nissa, Minnesota.

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Discover the Americana Town in Minnesota So Charming You’ll Want to Keep It a Secret

Lanesboro, Minnesota, is a classic Americana small town that's a popular weekend destination. You'll wish it was still a secret, but you won't regret a visit.

by Trent Jonas
on Oct 23
The Root River spills over the Lanesboro dam in picturesque Lanesboro, Minnesota, surrounded by autumn foliage.
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6 Minnesota Tourist Spots I Tried To Hate (But Ended up Loving)

Our writer was dubious about these six tourist spots in Minnesota. But he ended up loving them.

by Trent Jonas
on Oct 15
A close up of a fiberglass statue of a man with blue eyes and a black beard, wearing a dark cap and a red-and-black checked shirt beneath a blue sky.
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Need to Know

There’s No Better Time Than Fall to Visit the Dinkytown Neighborhood in Minnesota

The Dinkytown neighborhood in Minneapolis comes to life in the autumn. Visit to experience the vibrancy of students returning to the University of Minnesota, its old-school business, and for the foliage on campus.

by Trent Jonas
on Aug 27
University building with fall foliage
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History

A Farmer, a Letter, and 88 Ancient Pits: The Minnesota Trail That Almost Wasn’t

This southern Minnesota trail is one of the state's newest. It explores an ancient quarry site with thousands of years of history.

by Trent Jonas
on Jul 2
Slabs of tan limestone line a wide, graveled trail that narrows as it enters a green forest.
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Meet the Locals

Minneapolis Is Manhattan and St. Paul Is Brooklyn—A Local Explains Why It Matters

A local’s guide to St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the offbeat charm that defines Minnesota.

by Todd Walker
on Jul 9
city skyline of St. Paul, Minnesota, during sunset