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This Is The Most Minnesota Sound You’ll Ever Hear, And We Can’t Stop Listening To It

by Trent Jonas
on Mar 27
A common loon swims on water, carrying two fluffy chicks on its back. The scene is serene with a blue background.
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8 Unique Trivia Facts About Minnesota You Might Not Have Heard Before

by Trent Jonas
on Jan 14
A large, colorful statue of a lumberjack with a beard, wearing a red and black checkered shirt, against a blue sky.
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8 Surefire Signs You Have Strong Roots in Minnesota

by Trent Jonas
on Dec 5
A serene lake reflecting a colorful sky with clouds and trees along the shore, creating a peaceful landscape.
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12 Surprising Firsts That Minnesota Can Proudly Claim

by Jo Magliocco
on Oct 15
“Minnesota Welcomes You” roadside sign featuring the state outline and text, positioned near a highway surrounded by trees and grass.
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The Boundary Waters In Minnesota Is The Second-Ever U.S. Destination To Earn Its Status As A Wilderness Quiet Park

by Trent Jonas
on Apr 5
Aerial view of a lush, green landscape with numerous islands and waterways under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

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These 5 Celebrities Hail From Some Of Minnesota’s Most Charming Small Towns

Highlighting famous celebrities from small towns in Minnesota and their hometowns.

by Trent Jonas
on Mar 21
A woman with long, dark hair and red lipstick sits at a table, looking to the side in a stylish black dress.
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We Bet You Didn’t Know That Minnesota Was Home To One Of The Only Exclaves In The United States

The Northwest Angle in Minnesota is a unique geographic exclave that can only be accessed by traveling through Canada or by boat.

by Betsy Rathburn
on Aug 13
A large, colorful marker indicating the northernmost point of the contiguous USA in Angle Inlet, MN, surrounded by snow.
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14 Quirky Facts About Minnesota That Sound Made up, but are 100% Accurate

The Land of 10,000 Lakes is a pretty fascinating place. Here are some fun Minnesota facts non-Minnesotans might not know.

by Trent Jonas
on Jan 1
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20 Reasons Living In Minneapolis Is The Best And Everyone Should Move Here

Minneapolis offers a high quality of life with its excellent parks, bike trails, green initiatives, diverse dining, and strong community engagement.

by Meg Archer
on Dec 29
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We Bet You Didn’t Know This Small Town In Minnesota Is The Restaurant Capital Of The World

Dorset, Minnesota, known as the "Restaurant Capital of the World," offers a unique dining experience with one restaurant for every five residents.

by Trent Jonas
on Dec 9
Sign welcoming visitors to Dorset, promoting it as the "Restaurant Capital of the World" with a mayoral race mention.