Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

Spacious, customizable suites set against views of the Zumbro River are yours – whether you stay for a month or a day. We’re minutes from Graham Arena and Apache Mall and a free shuttle ride away from the Mayo Clinic and St Mary’s Hospital. Enjoy complimentary breakfast or whip up your own in your in-room kitchen before exploring the 80-mile river trail. Pets always welcome, WiFi always free.  Secured parking is complimentary in surface lots or heated underground parking.  

Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club

The Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club members and a great team of volunteers bring you the The 4th Annual Bridge the Valley Bike Rally on Sunday, August 11th, 2024 in downtown Stillwater.
Take a ride and give back! All proceeds go to support doing good in our world: Education and literacy projects, local service projects as well as international projects.

Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Discover a vibrant, story-rich experience at Rand Tower, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Located in the meticulously restored Deco-era Rand Tower, our historic hotel welcomes you with an atmosphere that celebrates our heritage and our vibrant downtown Minneapolis location. Sophisticated rooms and suites represent a contemporary embodiment of elevated comfort. Savor delicious dining, highlighted at two innovative restaurants and bars, each offering distinct points of view on modern American cuisine.

May Markets

Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May. Enjoy live music and food and beverage for purchase as you check out your favorite makers from past years and discover new ones. Markets will be in the Scarecrow Hill area and will be open rain or shine. Learn more at https://arb.umn.edu/events/may-markets. 

Grand View Lodge on Vermilion

There is no better place to enjoy your summer days than at this spacious, private, spectacular, rustic remake of the Historical 1910 Grand View Lodge located on the spectacular Lake Vermilion, MN. (Lake access only). This fabulous place is on 20 plus acres, backing to 1000's of acres of State and Federal Land, with over 600' of private lakeshore, and is accessed by boat only which creates a unique remote haven. Park your car at Timbuktu Marina where you'll have access to a public boat launch.

Irish Fair of Minnesota

The Irish Fair of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating Irish culture and our community. Every second weekend of August, we invite everyone to join us for a celebration of all things Irish with music, dance, family activities, and good craic! 

Our annual festival is recognized as one of the most family-friendly events in the Twin Cities, one of the largest and most authentic Irish festivals nationwide and an amazingly great time.

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott – Blaine

You’ll feel right at home from the moment you walk through the doors of Fairfield Inn & Suites Blaine, and find true comfort and relaxation in its modern, spacious guest rooms and suites. The hotel offers premium amenities including complimentary breakfast, high-speed wifi, indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, convenience market, guest laundry, and more. The location offers easy access to I-35W, and is situated less than one mile from the National Sports Center.

Yia Vang's Hilltribe Chicken with Kale Salad & Lemongrass Ginger Sauce Recipe

Prepared at: Chester Woods Park in Eyota, Minnesota

"We call this Hilltribe Chicken because...the Hmong people originally were from the hills of Laos and the hills of Thailand and the hills of Vietnam."

In an homage to Hmong people and culture, chef Yia Vang sets up camp kitchen in Chester Woods Park to prepare this traditional chicken dish. From the fire-roasted spice blend for the chicken to the sweet vinaigrette for the salad, it’s full-on flavor while easy to prepare. Let’s take a look.