How to Visit the 3M Open

2026's 3M Open is set to hit Blaine's TPC Twin Cities course on July 20-26

Where to Sauna Like a Scandinavian in Minneapolis, Duluth and the North Shore

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.  

How to Plan a Trip Along the Superior Hiking Trail

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.

Adventure Golfers: 72 Hours in Northeast Minnesota

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.

Leisure Golfers: 72 Hours in Brainerd

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.

How to Go Geocaching in Minnesota

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....

Must-Do Music & Art Festivals in Winona

Whether you’re a fan of bluegrass, indie rock, symphonies or Shakespeare, there’s never been a better time to visit Winona. So call some friends, pack your bags, and discover one of the Midwest’s most surprising art scenes.