Minnesota is an Industry Leader

From advanced manufacturing and life sciences to agriculture and clean technology, Minnesota is home to businesses as diverse as our workforce.

Join leaders like 3M, Cargill, Polaris, and Medtronic in the Star of the North.

12th Annual Maker Fair Minnesota Hand Crafted Market

Maker Fair Minnesota is one of Southern Minnesota's largest celebrations of handmade goods. There are no mass produced items sold at Maker Fair Minnesota. Every item sold by our vendors is made by hand and is one of a kind! The event also features local food trucks, goodie bags, and activities for kids.Come join us on October 12th, 2024 at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds in Saint Peter, MN from 9 AM to 4 PM! Admission is $5 per car or $1 per person for walk-ins. Please note, cash is the only accepted form of payment.

The Eagles Nest, LLC

Friendly Faces, Tasty Food, Superior Service
Find it all at our local restaurant in Regal, MN!

If you’re looking for delicious, hand-crafted food, you don’t have to search far and wide. Head on over to The Eagle’s Nest Bar and Grill for all your favorites, like juicy burgers or flavorful fish tacos.

NOW OPEN for Breakfast – Full breakfast menu starting at 9am every Sunday

North Of North Resort & Outfitters

North Of North Resort is located on MN Highway 1, just 10 miles south of Ely. The resort is surrounded by the Superior National Forest wilderness and is approximately a mile from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Unlike many resorts in Ely or elsewhere in MN, North of North Resort is at the edge of one of the world’s largest dark sky sanctuaries, where you can view the northern lights and the Milky Way.

Do Business in Minnesota

In Minnesota, we build what matters. We are a state of problem-solvers, innovators, and legacy-makers. Plus, the state’s strong foundation of workforce talent, innovation, infrastructure, and technology fuels business success and growth. Learn why you should do business in the Star of the North.

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Wood Carving Class

Chippewa County Historical Society presents a Wood Carving Class with Joe Hauger. This wood carving class offers the tools and techniques you need to bring your imagination to live!

Pre-registration is required, call 320-321-2532 or email [email protected]

Cost: $30.00 per person

All ages are welcome, students under 14 must have an adult attend (adult is free if not carving). 

Welcoming Week

A community celebration bringing our community together. Focusing on different cultures, getting the next generation involved in our community, and maintaining a healthy community.

Papa D's Dinner and MGLX food & drink food trucks will be providing food and drinks. We will also have an ice cream social serving a variety of ice cream and root beer floats.

Entertainment will be held on the Gazebo.

Swensson Farm Horse Power Event

Horse Power Event is held annually the second Saturday in September. Horse drawn demonstrations including plowing, cultivating, mowing, potato digging, raking, and more are featured. Inside the family home lefse, butter, cider making and other demonstrations are held. Additional artisans may include loom weaving, spinning wheel, wood carving, rug making, and more. Inside the Barn and throughout the grounds additional activities and displays are featured. This one of a kind annual event is held at the Swensson Farm Museum, and runs from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is charged for non-members.

Snapshot Saturdays: WPA at Lindbergh Historic Site and Park

Every second Saturday of the month, October-April, the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum will host a virtual free, program on its Facebook page.

Learn the history of the Works Progress Administration’s work at both our historic site, and the Lindbergh State Park!

Speaker: Site Staff

This is a virtual event that will be livestreamed on the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum Facebook page.

Snapshot Saturdays: The Aviator’s Wife

Every second Saturday of the month, October-April, the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum will host a virtual free, program on its Facebook page.

In honor of women’s history month, tune in to learn about the life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Her achievements, writings, family life, and experiences as Charles Lindbergh’s wife.

Speaker: Site Staff

This is a virtual event that will be livestreamed on the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum Facebook page.