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4 Convincing Reasons Minnesota Might Be the Best Place To Live for Retirees

Minnesota is a top retirement hub for its world-class healthcare and affordability. See why Minneapolis and Rochester beat traditional hotspots.

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

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

I Walked in the Footsteps of Ancient Natives on This New Minnesota Trail

Wanhi Yukan Trail at the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry in southern Minnesota is one of the state's newest trails. It explores an ancient quarry site with thousands of years of history.

by Trent Jonas
on Jul 31
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Meet the Locals

The Best of Minnesota: Twin Cities Favorites, Quirky Attractions, and Small-Town Charm

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

by Todd Walker
on Jul 8
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I Walked in Bob Dylan’s Childhood Footsteps and This Is What I Saw

Our writer visited several Bob Dylan sites in Minnesota and came away feeling nostalgic for a kinder, simpler time

by Trent Jonas
on Feb 25
A large, colorful Bob Dylan mural featuring geometric patterns and a guitar on a building in Minneapolis, MN.