Pick A Park, Any Park
It’s tough to choose. With SO many State Parks in Minnesota and attractions within those parks, it’s difficult to choose where to go next! That said the DNR website has created a quick look chart
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Author: Bruce McKirdy
Six Beaches Near Alexandria
Alexandria’s most popular beach
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Camp Craft Cocktails, Surprise in a Jar!
There is apparently a way to make your favorite spirits even better! It’s a drink that you can make at home called a Camp Craft Cocktail. We found them at Copper Pony in Sauk Rapids
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Get Your Art Fix and Support Local Artists with GRA’s Retail Center and Free Galleries.
Where creativity meets community! When you order generic art online, you get a home or workspace that looks generic. You know, junk in – junk out. If you want something different, something local, something that
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Winstock 2023 – The Party of the 320 Happens in June
Winstock is one of the Upper Midwest’s best outdoor country music and camping festivals organized entirely by volunteers, with all proceeds from this event used to help fund private education for students from Winsted and
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You Are Here: GeoPDF
When you grow up in a family of Boy Scouts you hear things like “Always Be Prepared” and “Don’t Forget your Compass.” Well, the world has changed. If you plan to hike, bike, golf, boat,
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The Friday Fish Fry
Across the 320, it’s not hard to find a Friday Fish Fry during Lent or year round. Technically most of them are fish specials as a fish fry is an event, but lets not mince
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The Barn Theatre Willmar – 2023 Season
The Barn Theatre in Willmar is a non-profit regional community theater that draws talent and audiences from the Willmar and surrounding area. While it’s called “The Barn,” know that it’s anything but. This is a
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22 Northman Brewing: Warchata Sweet Stout
There are times that you just want a beer that sticks with you. A beer that has heft, flavor and personality. We found Warchata Sweet Stout at 22 Northman Brewing just north of Alexandria. 22
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Keeping It Real This Christmas
Since the 11th century we’ve been bringing Christmas Trees into our homes. For some, it’s a right of passage. Setting up, lighting and decorating a tree using home-made decorations from childhood brings out memories to
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The Holiday Train Rolls Through The 320!
(Press Release – Explore Minnesota) — All aboard! The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop in more than two-dozen Minnesota towns on its annual ride through the northern U.S., bringing live entertainment and Christmas cheer
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Veterans Memorials Across the 320
This is a list that will grow over time. It offers pictures of Veterans Memorials across 320 and the facilities that are onsite or nearby. They are listed in no particular order. Long Prairie There
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Jingles Bells Is On The Way
If you live anywhere near Alexandria, you’re more than aware of the Jingle Bells Telethon and its 74 years of helping folks out at Christmas. You’ve probably watched it, been in the audience or even
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Style and Warmth from Dale
There was a time when clothing had a heft, a substantial feel to it. As time has passed, they have found cheaper and cheaper ways of producing clothing, but the cost was craftsmanship. It turns
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Local Pizza: Unhinged! Pizza in Glencoe
So pizza is everywhere! It seems like every community, no matter how small, has a pizza place. Some of that pizza may be in a gas station, but the stuff is easier to find that
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Destination 320: Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
Just south of Granite Falls on Hwy 23, you’ll find the Granite Falls Municipal Airport and another Destination 320: Fagen Fighters WWII Museum. For the purpose of the article, we’re not going to go into
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Andria Theatre 2022-23 Season
Andria Theatre 2022-23 Season is here with amazing live theater at their performing arts center in Alexandria. Andria Theatre presents five live entertainment main-stage productions each season plus additional shows featuring kids performances and the
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Caffeine Tour: Willmar
Yes, it’s time once again to search a community for that liquid that makes life worth getting out of bed for. It’s the Caffeine Tour: Willmar. There are a couple of stand out options that
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It’s Good to Be the King: Gyro King
Food trucks are awesome. There is incredible variety and local owners with their own recipes. Food trucks really are something special. Except for one key problem, they move around. Sometimes finding them from one day
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Grand Casino, Grand Events – Music Festivals and More
When it’s time to take in a show, Grand Casino Concerts are always a win. Here are the latest shows on the schedule: GRAND CASINO HINCKLEY BOZ SCAGGS: OUT OF THE BLUES TOUR 2022 8
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Trains, Trains and More Trains
Maybe your kid has a thing for Thomas the Tank Engine. Perhaps you’ve been stuck at the crossing too many times and you’ve developed a strange inkling to see a train close up. Maybe you
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Bark’n Pig Pork Rub – It’ll Tickle Your Ribs
Here’s the Rub If you’re into the grilling culture, you’re already aware that there are literally hundreds of Rubs available. So why is Bark’n Pig Smokehouse BBQ Pork Rub so awesome? Well for starters, it’s
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Theatre L’Homme Dieu 2022 Season
On the north side of Lake L’ Homme Dieu in Alexandria is a small summer theater that has been producing great shows since 1961. This year is no exception. Theatre L’Homme Dieu announced their 2022
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The Johnnie Deluxe from Kay’s Midtown Cafe
There are times when you want something local, something different. Well at Kay’s Midtown Cafe in St. Cloud, you get both. Kay’s Midtown is cleverly hidden in the Midtown Square. If you’re driving east on
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4 Playgrounds Worth Exploring
There are just days when you need to take a break from the kids but can’t. When in doubt, wear them out! Here are four great playgrounds that will keep them busy for hours on
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Winstock 2022 – A Party in the 320
Winstock 2022 is more than just the nations best country music artists gathered for a two day party in Winsted Minnesota. While there are a dozen music festivals in Minnesota, this is the only one
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Dolsie’s, You Want Dolsie’s
Lets say you strike up a conversation with a total stranger at the park and ask “hey where’s a good place to have lunch?” The reply? — “Dolsie’s. You want Dolsie’s Lunch Box Grille.” Or…
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I Can Paddle, Camp, Fish and Mountain Bike
If you’ve never learned to Camp, Fish, Paddle a Canoe or ride a Mountain Bike this is your summer! The I Can Program is available at State Parks all over the Minnesota. Below is a
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Honeycat: A Small Charm That Says A Lot
When you want a piece of Jewelry that does more than accent the clothing you’re wearing, you need a good look at Honeycat Jewelry. Each Ring, Bracelet, Necklace or earring is designed to be loved;
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The Whiskey Tower
Sometimes you run into an item and think, “Well that’s just amazing! Do I need it? Who cares, it’s amazing.” If you own a tavern or home bar, the Whiskey Tower is one of those
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