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Meat Raffles Are on the Rise in Minnesota—Again

How a decades-old tradition has evolved into a quirky staple of Midwestern culture

Time Stands Still in Mantorville

A journey through this historic town offers nature, antiques, local character, and a few ghostly tales

Old Bar, New Tricks: Exploring Minnesota’s Historic Bars

Embark on a guided tour of some of Minnesota’s longstanding local favorites, each with distinctive history and charm

Against the Grain: The Resilience of Minnesota’s Craft Beer Scene

Despite several recent closings, local breweries are forging onward

International Falls’ Icebox Days Are Almost Upon Us

The quirky, cold-weather festival returns for its 45th anniversary Jan. 17-25

The International Festival of Owls

Giving a Hoot in Houston, Minnesota

Icebox Days in International Falls

From toilet-seat toss to group-effort cross-country skiing, one writer looks into the wonderfully weird ways International Falls celebrates winter—even as our “Icebox of the Nation” starts to thaw

More Insight from Legacy Family Members

The extended version of this month's feature on Minnesota family dynasties

Minnesota Family Legacies

Meet the multi-generational Minnesota lineages with lasting influence in business, politics, sports, philanthropy, and culture. And hear their thoughts on their family’s values and contributions to the state —plus the pressures and pet peeves of belonging to a family legacy.

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

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