Point Lake #MNGFO2018
Perfect sunset for fishing in the morning.
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MayDay Parade and Festival 2018
Another MayDay Parade and Festival has come and gone, but how incredible it was! The free event takes place in the Powderhorn neighborhood in South Minneapolis. It has been produced by In the Heart of the Beast Theater (HOTB) since 1975, taking place the first Sunday of May. The festivities bring out more than 50,000 […]
Dish: Cuisine for Change Gala
This past Thursday was the 15th anniversary of Second Harvest Heartland’s signature fundraising gala; Dish: Cuisine for Change. Held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul, the event included gourmet cuisine from 20+ local chefs, wine and cocktail tastings including shrimp and grits from the Oceanaire Seafood Room; farro and arugula salad from […]
North Pole Restaurant
The North Pole Restaurant has been a fixture in Newport, Minnesota for decades. The restaurant began in 1947 as a soda fountain in Village Drug on 21st Street in Newport. Customers could get fountain service while they waited for their prescriptions to be filled. Robert E. North (Bob) purchased the place and renamed it Newport […]
Madden’s on Gull Lake
“I love everything Minnesota.” – Seann William Scott [Actor, Comedian, Producer, Minnesotan] Pictured: Wilson Bay, Voyageur
The Lynhall
The Lynhall in Minneapolis is a hybrid of a coffee shop, bakery, full bar, and an upscale restaurant. It’s a LynLake neighborhood favorite brunch spot with a rustic, cozy, and inviting ambiance. The comfortable, bright, warm, welcoming space has a mix of communal dining tables and cafe seating complete with a fireplace, a magical hallway […]
American Swedish Institute: The Fantastical Worlds of Kim Simonsson
I was lucky enough to attend the preview party at the American Swedish Institute’s newest exhibit, The Fantastical Worlds of Kim Simonsson. We began by stepping inside the “moss-covered”, fairytale-like imagination of Finnish artist/sculptor, Kim Simonsson, filled with life-sized, “moss-covered” children, animals and other mysterious characters. The American Swedish Institute exhibition displays 35 selections of […]
Victor’s 1959 Cafe
Victor’s 1959 Cafe just off Grand Ave, brings a little piece of Cuba to south Minneapolis. The snug hole-in-the-wall was originally a Shell gas station in the 1920’s and later operated as a Dairy Queen until it became Rick’s Ol’ Time Café. Victor’s has since become a fast favorite and Cuban go-to. They serve up […]
“The 1968 Exhibit” at the Minnesota History Center
If you are interested in history, you need to check out the “The 1968 Exhibit” at the Minnesota History Center. 1968 was a pivotal year. ‘68 saw the Tet Offensive, the turning point of the Vietnam War, the assassinations of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, the rise of Black Power, […]
Carver Junk Co at HOME
If you are in search of something to do this weekend, I recommend checking out Carver Junk Co’s CJC@HOME event in Victoria. Taking place at one of Stonegate Builders latest homes, the event showcases all of the incredible products you would usually find at Carver Junk Co.’s stores but staged in a way that brings […]
Dorothy Ann Bakery and Cafe
These beauties are from Dorothy Ann Bakery and Cafe in Woodbury. The delightful bakery goes all out for different holidays making it my must stop for Easter/Passover. So the story goes, St. Paul baker Ed Durin and his wife Dorothy Ann owned several bakeries. In 1951, when Ed was retiring, Walter Grochowski purchased one of […]
Roundhouse Brewery
Located in the historic Northern Pacific Center on Brainerd’s eastside, the Roundhouse Brewery takes its name from the railroad building with a circular or semicircular shape used by railroads for servicing and storing locomotives. The taproom includes the exposed brick and historic look that is part of the Clock Tower, once headquarters to the Northern […]
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, also known as Kathio Site, is a Minnesota state park on Mille Lacs Lake in Onamia. The park contains 19 identified archaeological sites, including Petaga Point, making it one of the most significant archaeological collections in Minnesota. The earliest site dates to the Archaic period and shows evidence of copper […]
Last Turn Saloon
Before 1914 there were 35 saloons in downtown Brainerd, most notable the “Last Turn Saloon” on the corner of 4th and Front, for it was the last chance to stop along a long line of liquor houses before you were again in the woods. Imagine Brainerd’s version of “Cheers”. From outside you are immediately greeted […]
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Located east of Brainerd, near the towns of Crosby and Ironton, Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is part of the Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area system. Across 800 acres and skills challenge areas, CCSRA hosts over 25 miles of singletrack trail riding making it world-class for mountain biking. This park is endorsed by the […]
Crosby’s Serpent
The city of Crosby is on the shores of Serpent Lake so it’s no surprise that Kahnah’ bek, the Asian-inspired Lake Serpent pictured would reside there. Well, it could also be because Serpent Lake is inhabited by a mythical sea serpent (albeit a less likely scenario). Birthed in 1977, the beautiful stand-out is made of […]
Ice Fishing on Lake Mille Lacs
Roughly 100 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, Mille Lacs Lake (also called Lake Mille Lacs or Mille Lacs) is one of Minnesota’s most popular fishing lakes. It is Minnesota’s second-largest inland lake with many species of fish including walleye, northern pike, muskie, jumbo perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black crappie, burbot, and […]
Cuyuna Brewing Co.
Crosby’s Cuyuna Brewing Company is one of the newest additions to unique brewers in the north woods. Nick and Laura Huisinga started Cuyuna Brewing Company in the fall of 2016 in Crosby after successfully crowdfunding. Choosing the historic Young Building, which formerly housed a doctor’s office, George Crosby’s offices and Minnesota Power, they made sure […]
Red Raven
Red Raven is a full service bike shop and cafe in Crosby near the Cuyuna Recreation Area. With super friendly staff, RR opened their doors in October 2016. The cute, garage-style shop has plenty of eclectic seating, whether you are waiting to buy a bike, get your’s services, rent one or just sit and have […]
North Country Cafe
The North Country Cafe in Crosby is the quintessential family kitchen style, hometown breakfast joint. Charming because of the genuine, friendly service, but famous for their cranberry wild rice bread, homemade cinnamon rolls, caramel apple waffle with pecans and stuffed-to-the-brim hashbrowns. If that doesn’t sound like comfort food, I don’t know what does! Fun tidbit: […]