Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum

There were 10,635 "State Schoolers" between 1886 and 1945 -- kids orphaned, abandoned, or abused and sent to the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Relive history through the Orphanage Museum with pictures, artifacts, and personal stories. Don’t miss the newly restored Cottage 11, State School Kids' Memorial, Children's Cemetery, Flag Pole Plaza, and Rock Garden. Our outdoor audio tour will guide you across the campus, with stories of children’s lives here.

Minnesota State Capitol

Completed in 1905, the Minnesota State Capitol is used by the Minnesota governor, Supreme Court, Senate and House of Representatives. Designed by Cass Gilbert, who was known for his classical style and pioneering skyscrapers, the Capitol features the second-largest self-supporting marble dome in the world, works by important 19th- and 20th-century artists, and battle flags from the Civil and Spanish-American Wars.

Minnesota Snowmobile Rentals (MSR)

Located in Shakopee MN, where trail access is right outside of our door! Ran through Cities Edge Motorsports. We carry the most current year models ranging from: a 2 passenger touring sled to trail and performance sleds, sleds for youth and Triton Trailers, we also have all gear needed to ride available for rent!
Call for more information (952) 224-2054 ext; 4

Minnesota Sinfonia

Chamber orchestra performs FREE classical & pops concerts. Children are welcome. Performances at various Twin Cities & state-wide locations.

Minnesota Rowing Shells

We are the Twin Cities headquarters for recreational sliding seat rowing. We offer rental, lessons, sales of new and used boats, and service. Convenient Twin Cities location. Short and long term rental of the popular Alden Rowing Shell. Rowing is a great way to experience the beauty of the state's lakes and rivers. Authorized dealer for Alden Rowing Shells, Maas, Wintech and Echo Rowing Shells.

Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway

Life still moves at an unhurried pace, neighbors wave at passing cars, and visitors are embraced with old-fashioned hospitality along this nationally designated route. The Minnesota River begins at Big Stone Lake and this drive follows it along a series of roads to Belle Plaine.

Minnesota Point Pine Forest SNA

This SNA hosts a magnificent old-growth pine forest near the eastern tip of Minnesota Point, the 7-mile long sandbar that shelters the Duluth Harbor and Superior Bay from the open waters of Lake Superior. Large red and white pines are anchored in the sandy soil of beach ridges. Many are between 120 and 200 years old, their crowns rising higher than 100 feet.