These are the places we call home.
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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(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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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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Alexandria’s most popular beach
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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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It’s a true downtown experience to attend a play at the Andria Theatre in Alexandria. It’s not a wonder that the main street downtown is called Broadway. While the 2021-22 season is already underway, there
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The winter may be winding down, but it’s still not time to get out in the yard yet. So we continue our list of fun things to do indoors on a cold or rainy day.
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If you love history and you like camping, have we got a Destination for you: Charles A Lindbergh State Park. Just south of Little Falls, on the west side of the Mississippi River, you’ll find
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It’s happened to all of us. You’re just sitting around the house and one of the kids or grand kids says “I want an Allosaurus.” Ah, a what? “An Allosaurus, it was from the Jurassic
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Every once in a while you see an item and think, “well that’s just cool.” These Rolling Pins are found at The Grande Depot in St Cloud. Made by a local St Cloud area artisan,
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