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Arts and Culture

Things to Do in Red Wing, Minnesota

September 30, 2024December 3, 2023 by Kristin Henning
Red Wing Minnesota river town

Red Wing Minnesota, a classic river town with historic sites and great parks and trails. Stay at the St. James Hotel and enjoy the shopping.

Categories Arts and Culture, Cities and Towns, Hiking and Biking, History, On the Water, Southeast Minnesota Tags Red Wing

12 Museums to Visit in the Twin Cities

May 6, 2024March 21, 2023 by Tom Bartel
minnesota minneapolis walker sculpture garden

Minneapolis and Saint Paul feature a variety of museums that showcase the region’s culture, history, and art. Here are the top museums to visit in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for families and all ages.

Categories Arts and Culture, Family, For Children, Museums, Twin Cities Metro Area

Granite Falls: Minnesota River Town

July 12, 2024June 8, 2022 by Kristin Henning
Volstead House Museum Granite Falls

Small town Granite Falls on the Minnesota River features the historic Volstead House Museum, a WWII air museum, and a spirited arts community. Just over two hours’ drive from Minneapolis, it makes for an easy overnight or weekend getaway.

Categories Arts and Culture, Cities and Towns, History, Southwest Minnesota

Visit the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis

May 21, 2024November 23, 2021 by Tom Bartel
minneapolis american swedish institute main hall

One of our favorite annual sojourns is the American Swedish Institute in South Minneapolis at Christmas time. While the Turnblad Mansion is always a treat for the art and history buff in us, it’s especially wonderful when its halls are decked for the holidays.

Categories Arts and Culture, History, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags holidays

Visiting the Minnesota State Capitol

June 17, 2024October 20, 2021 by Tom Bartel
minnesota state capitol building

The Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, is, obviously, the seat of Minnesota state government. It houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the office of the Attorney General … Read more

Categories Arts and Culture, History, Twin Cities Metro Area

10 Great Minnesota Gift Ideas

July 1, 2024November 22, 2020 by Kristin Henning
baseball cap gift

Find great gift ideas from Minnesota, for your Minnesota family or far-flung friends. Suggestions include books, gear, food, and arts.

Categories Arts and Culture, Parks, Twin Cities Metro Area

30 Fascinating Fun Facts About Minnesota

September 24, 2024November 14, 2020 by Tom Bartel
shovel point tetteguche state park

Here are some interesting and fun facts about Minnesota covering natural resources, history and commerce. There’s a lot about water, naturally.

Categories Arts and Culture, History

The Science Museum of Minnesota

March 21, 2023November 2, 2020 by Tom Bartel
minnesota science museum dinosaur

Saint Paul’s Science Museum of Minnesota is one of the premier attractions for children in Minnesota. So many levers to pull, wheels to turn, and buttons to push.

Categories Arts and Culture, Family, For Children, Museums, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Saint Paul

What to Do in Minneapolis and Saint Paul

November 13, 2024September 1, 2020 by Kristin Henning
mississippi river kayakers

A semi comprehensive list of things to do and see in Minneapolis and Saint Paul: museums, restaurants, biking, music, and more.

Categories Arts and Culture, Cities and Towns, Food and Drink, For Children, Museums, Resorts and Getaways, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Minneapolis, Saint Paul
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