Discover MN
What’s new around the state
Is Minnesota the Best in the Midwest?
Our wide-ranging, data-driven, totally authoritative yet dramatically
unscientific assessment of how we compare to our neighbors
The Wabasha Wander
Wind your way along the Mississippi to discover soaring eagles, homemade toys, and the inspiration for Grumpy Old Men
How Rochester 2.0 Will Transform the State
Can Rochester’s new $5.6 billion Destination Medical Center leverage the Mayo Clinic’s influence to challenge the Twin Cities as the state’s innovation hub?
Summer Drives
10 weekend adventures
Secrets of Split Rock
The original North Shore destination still beckons
Inside Glensheen Manor
Behind the scenes, up to the attic, and into the closets at Duluth’s famous mansion
The Twin Cities' Best Neighborhoods to Eat, Shop & Explore
Use this guide to the metro’s most dynamic communities to feel like a local for a day
Spring Getaways
You don't have to go far to appreciate the wonders of Mother Nature in spring. From waterfalls to unique festivals, we highlight a few of our favorite destinations
Weekend Getaways
Spend more time on vacation, and less time in the car with these weekend getaways
Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore in 10 Minnesota Cities
Where to eat, drink, and explore in 10 Minnesota Cities
Winter Getaways 2017
Embrace the winter weather while staying cozy at these 11 romantic getaways within a few hours' drive of the Twin Cities
The Minnesota Vacation Home Rental Guide
The area's 25 best private cabin getaways, via VRBO, Airbnb, and more
Breaking the Ice
Why would 11 brave Somali-American boys seek a sense of belonging in a place far outside their comfort zones, up in the Boundary Waters, in the middle of winter?
Road Trip to Taylors Falls
Home-brewed root beer, exocitc wildlife, and a funky sculpture park along Highway 8, just north of the Cities
Happy Trails in Walker
The popular fishing town on the shore of Leech lake is also at the crossroads of an abundance of biking and hiking trails
Vacationing on the North Shore
A Minnesota transplant finds comfort in an annual trip to Grand Marais
Vacation of the Year: Circling Superior
A weeklong loop reveals the many moods of the world's largest freshwater lake
The Great (Urban) Outdoors
17 ways to get your nature fix—without leaving the Twin Cities
What's Your Travel Personality?
We highlight five travel personalities and Minnesota destinations that fit those styles.
Winter Getaways 2016
Look forward to the remaining frosty months by planning a winter getaway
Winter in Winona
The Southeastern college town feels familiar—but it's full of surprises
Insider's Guide 2016
Get an inside look at favorite destinations, performances, and services in the Midwest.
Complete Winter Traveler 2015
Whether you immerse yourself in the Great Outdoors, or from indoors at a local attraction, we have you covered.
What's So Funny About Fridley?
Comedian Mary Jo Pehl doesn't joke about her hometown suburb anymore
