5 Songs About Minnesota's Most Famous Landmarks

From homegrown talent like Prince and The Replacements to superstars like The Rolling Stones and Johnny Cash, the joys of Minnesota have long been set to song. A comprehensive listing is nigh impossible, but here are a few of the most significant (and varied) pieces of Minnesota culture put into song in the past half century.

6 TV Shows That Spotlight Minnesota

Minnesota-made movies like “Purple Rain” and “The Mighty Ducks” have left lasting impressions, but Minnesota has also made an impact on the small screen. Here are six notable TV shows that feature the state in a supporting role, along with where you can pay tribute to them.

Minnesota's Most Historic Movie Theaters

Many of Minnesota's historic theaters were built for stage performances, converted for movie screenings, and lovingly restored generation after generation, from the early days of vaudeville to the latest developments in digital video. Here is where you can revisit Hollywood's heyday firsthand. 

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Minnesota Fiber Art, Shops, Farms and Festivals

From alpaca farms to yarn shops, Minnesota has one of the country's most tight-knit fiber networks. Close to 30 community leaders are spread as far south as Blue Earth and as far north as Duluth. They raise alpacas, llamas, sheep, goats, angora rabbits and even yaks for their fiber, which can be purchased raw, partially processed (called roving), as yarn, or as finished products ranging from knitted finger puppets to woven area rugs.