The “Old” North Shore Is Alive at the Julebyen Festival

Nordic tradition (read: trolls and a "herring race") comes out in kid-friendly fashion in Knife River in early December
Lambeau Field

Why Minnesotans May Love Green Bay

Hear us out! Titletown is known for its football team but offers other reasons to be a fan

Total Solar Eclipse on April 8: Travel and Viewing Tips

Advice from our editor who witnessed the 2017 event
A couple walk through manicured flower beds and water features in the Munsinger Clemens Gardens.

10 Spots in Minnesota to Enjoy Spring Flowers

Spring spreads a blanket of color across Minnesota state parks and public gardens. Visit these 10 spots to see a stunning array of flora.
The Swedish Christmas story of Saint Lucia comes alive at the Gammelgården

Living the Swede Life in the Chisago Lakes Area

The Chisago Lakes region combines hygge Nordic charm with serious seasonal indulgence
S'mores a Crowd tray by Timbr

5 Campfire Comforts to Wrap Up Summer

These locally made products celebrate late summer, from the lake to fireside s’mores
The northern lights dance above Cranberry Bay in the upper reaches of Voyageurs National Park

Summer Trip: Voyageurs National Park’s Certified Dark Skies

Minnesota’s only national park recently became a ”Dark Sky Park” committed to reducing light pollution up north
An angler fishing on Lake Superior at sunrise

Wild Ice Conditions are Perfect on Lake Superior

Anglers, skaters, others enjoy smooth ice near Duluth

Can French Immersion Camp Revive Our Bilingual Household?

One writer heads to Concordia Language Villages' camp near Bemidji to inspire a deeper love of the French language (not to mention the food)
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Top 5 Scenic Overlooks in the Twin Cities

If you want to show someone the spirit of the Twin Cities, take them to one of these places

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