From buttery leather moccasins to rugged adventure gear, Minnesota offers a wide range of locally made goods that'll appeal to just about anyone on your gift list. Here are some worth seeking out this holiday season.
From international flavors and pro sports in the Twin Cities, to the historic charm of Rochester, to outdoor adventures in Duluth and beyond, you won't want to miss what Minnesota's cities have to offer.
2026's 3M Open is set to hit Blaine's TPC Twin Cities course on July 20-26
Saunas were first introduced to Minnesota by Finnish immigrants who moved here in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Since then, they’ve become as Minnesotan as walleye and wild rice.
Here's how to experience them firsthand, along with a look at some of the state's elevated spa experiences.
The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) links the Minnesota-Wisconsin border in Jay Cooke State Park to far northern Minnesota — nearly to Canada. It’s maintained by volunteers from the Superior Hiking Trail Association and features beautiful, sweeping vistas of Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains.
Northeast Minnesota is home to the Mesabi Iron Range, a name that evokes the region’s unique landscape.
There’s still active mining here, but some of the closed mines have been repurposed into beautifully rugged recreational escapes for golf, hiking, biking and other activities designed for adrenaline-seekers.
Here’s a sampling of just some of the things to do on a three-day visit to Northeast Minnesota.
More than a century ago, Midwesterners from as far away as Kansas City and St. Louis began traveling to Brainerd, then a railroad hub 130 miles north of Minneapolis, to escape the relentless summer heat. Minnesota’s Lake Country, then largely undeveloped, offered a temperate climate, a picturesque setting and endless possibilities.
Geocaching is like a global scavenger hunt for the modern era — a great way to explore the outdoors whether you're with a small group of friends or your entire family.
Here is how to experience the phenomenon first-hand in Minnesota, starting with a simple definition....
