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Granite Falls: Minnesota River Town

June 9, 2022June 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

The Lac qui Parle Mission and State Park

July 29, 2022June 6, 2022 by Tom Bartel
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The Lac Qui Parle Mission provides a glimpse into some of the earliest interactions between the Indians of the Upper Minnesota River area and the first white settlers, including Joseph Renville, who was instrumental in creating a system of writing the Dakota language.

Categories Hiking and Biking, History, Southwest Minnesota, State and National Parks

The Upper Sioux Agency State Park

June 8, 2022June 6, 2022 by Tom Bartel
upper sioux agency state park yellow medicine minnesota confluence

Created as one of two Indian agencies created by the Sioux treaty of 1851, the Upper Sioux Agency is now a state park with history exhibits and nice hikes.

Categories Hiking and Biking, History, Southwest Minnesota, State and National Parks

Visiting the Fort Snelling Historic Site

June 2, 2022June 1, 2022 by Tom Bartel
minnesota fort snelling overview

Located at the juncture of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, Fort Snelling is a lesson in early Minnesota History.

Categories History, Museums, State and National Parks, Twin Cities Metro Area

A Walk to Coldwater Spring National Park Site

May 6, 2022May 3, 2022 by Tom Bartel

It’s an easy walk around the historic Coldwater Spring National Park Service site near Fort Snelling and Minnehaha Creek.

Categories Hiking and Biking, History, Parks, State and National Parks, Twin Cities Metro Area Tags Mississippi River

Visit the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis

May 6, 2022November 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

November 8, 2021October 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

Destination Duluth MN: Best Things to Do and See

October 25, 2022September 17, 2021 by Kristin Henning
Things to do see duluth

Duluth Minnesota on Lake Superior deserves more than a drive-by on the way to the North Shore. This port city offers many scenic walks , family attractions, good food, fun shopping, and historic sites. Best things to do and see in Duluth MN

Categories Cities and Towns, Family, Food and Drink, For Children, History, Museums, North Shore, Northeast Minnesota, Resorts and Getaways Tags Duluth

30 Fascinating Fun Facts About Minnesota

May 6, 2022November 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

Walking the Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

May 6, 2022October 11, 2020 by Tom Bartel
minnesota lindbergh state park wpa water tower

The hike at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park will take you to a spot on the Lindbergh farm where Charles landed his first plane.

Categories Central Minnesota, Hiking and Biking, History, Parks, State and National Parks
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