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So You Want to Try Bikepacking?

Popular trend combines camping with biking
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Beyond Bon Iver: The Eau Claire Jazz Festival

This riverside city of Wisconsin has one of the country's finest music programs—and it shows

8 Secret Speakeasy Bars in the Twin Cities

Live out your Gatsby fantasies at these Prohibition-themed bars

Best Bets: March 20-26

Things to do this week: A circus, spirit tasting event, maple syrup-making, and more
OMC Smokehouse

Jason’s Top 5 Dining Outings to See Fall Colors

The best restaurants that skirt leafy autumn beauty in Minnesota and Wisconsin

8 Unique Airbnbs in Minnesota

On a farm, in a dome, on the Mississippi—these Airbnbs turn lodging into an exciting experience all its own
 
Marquee outside Budget Theater

Beyond Bon Iver: The Eau Claire Jazz Festival

This riverside city of Wisconsin has one of the country's finest music programs—and it shows

Inaugural Great Duluth Sweat Together Sauna Festival Heats Up Canal Park

Participants try saunas, dips in Lake Superior as part of free event

Ride Guide: Minnesota Bike Trails Across the State

Explore these miles of paved and mountain bike trails covering Minnesota's five regions
Exploring along the Manitou River

Do Go Chasing Waterfalls

In frozen form, Minnesota’s waterfalls are magical beauties—and irresistible challenges

From Our Archives: Essay: Waiting for the Russian Invasion

A Minnesotan journalist living in Ukraine reflects on Putin’s plans and a nation’s resolve
 
Bikepacking gear

So You Want to Try Bikepacking?

Popular trend combines camping with biking
Marquee outside Budget Theater

Beyond Bon Iver: The Eau Claire Jazz Festival

This riverside city of Wisconsin has one of the country's finest music programs—and it shows

Best Bets: March 20-26

Things to do this week: A circus, spirit tasting event, maple syrup-making, and more

Inaugural Great Duluth Sweat Together Sauna Festival Heats Up Canal Park

Participants try saunas, dips in Lake Superior as part of free event

Ride Guide: Minnesota Bike Trails Across the State

Explore these miles of paved and mountain bike trails covering Minnesota's five regions

Best Bets: March 13-19

Things to do around the Twin Cities this week: St. Patrick's Day parades and races, plus other activities