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Character Challenge Course – Park Rapids, Minnesota

The Character Challenge Course – Park Rapids, Minnesota Here is an opportunity to test your skills while visiting the Park Rapids area. Are you a leader? Are you a team player? How brave are you? At the Character Challenge Course you can test all of those elements while having a blast doing it! The site was established... [Continue Reading]

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Falls International to offer improved flight schedule, By LAUREL BEAGER, Editor

Addition of morning departure, evening return expected to boost local economy An early morning flight out of Falls International Airport and an evening return from the Twin Cities is now guaranteed for at least the next two years under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation and Delta Airlines. U.S. Sen. Al Franken, who worked on... [Continue Reading]

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Gary Engberg Outdoors » Blog Archive » Minnesota Outdoor News …

gengberg April 1st, 2010 Advertise with Outdoor NewsMinnesota Outdoor News Fishing ReportApril 1st, 2010 This report is sponsored by:Zippel Bay Resort Big Six LAKE MILLE LACSA few people were sneaking on the lake early in the week, but the ice is deteriorating at a rapid pace. With wind and warm weather, ice fishing won’t be an option this weekend... [Continue Reading]

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Midwest Vacation Guide 2010 – Minnesota Monthly – April 2010 …

It’s April, also known as Cabin Fever Season, when boredom gives way to restlessness and restlessness to irritability. Get out of the house and try something exciting and new in the Twin Cities area, or drive a few hours away to a location that blends wilderness and civilization, with silences so profound you can... [Continue Reading]

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Surly Open | MNBeer – Beer from the Twin Cities, Minnesota …

Your opportunity to throw a disc around and drink some fine, local beer is coming soon. It’s the Surly Open and registration is now open! ****5/7 UPDATE: All spots are full & registration is closed.**** Rain or Shine | Dinner at 6:00pm Course: Blue Ribbon Pines Leave your balls at home, this is a disc golf tournament Cost: $35. You... [Continue Reading]

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Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Fergus Falls, MN is a tourism destination with a treasure chest full of things to do and see that make it a wonderful tourist destination. The natural environment, arts, culture and super entertainment facilities provide a great blend of opportunities. Just 2 ½ hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Fergus Falls is right on I-94 in the... [Continue Reading]

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Otter Tail Country Tourism Association – Western Minnesota

Otter Tail Country Tourism Association – Western Minnesota Are you looking for a beautiful place to spend your vacation? Do you want to swim, fish, sail or shop? If these are the goals you have then you will certainly want to spend the time in the beautiful area of the Otter Tail Country Tourism Association which... [Continue Reading]

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Visit Park Rapids – Park Rapids, Minnesota

Visit Park Rapids – Park Rapids, Minnesota There are lots of lakes in Minnesota but when you are looking for lakes, a great bike and hiking trail, festivals, golf, and more then you want to visit Park Rapids. Northern Minnesota is epitomized by the landscape in Park Rapids. The lakes are beautiful, the people friendly and... [Continue Reading]

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Aitkin’s World Famous Fishhouse Parade – Aitkin, Minnesota

Aitkin’s World Famous Fishhouse Parade – Aitkin, Minnesota Looking for something different and fun to do the day after Thanksgiving? If so, go to Aitkin and watch the Fishhouse Parade. Here you will find people ready to celebrate the coming of winter in Minnesota…and Ice Fishing! Fish houses are loaded onto trailers, put in the back of... [Continue Reading]

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Dogsledding and Skijoring and More – Apple Valley, Minnesota

Dogsledding and Skijoring and More – Apple Valley, Minnesota Enter the world of the parks in Apple Valley and you will have the opportunity to try your hand a Dogsledding and Skijoring as well as an array of other activities for both the summertime and wintertime. Dogsledding and skijoring (a winter sport where a person on skis... [Continue Reading]

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Minnesota Vikings – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings – Minneapolis, Minnesota Members of the National Football League (FGL) Northern Division of the National Football Conference the Vikings play their home games at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. For years the Vikings played at the outdoor field in Bloomington, a suburb of Minneapolis, but at the end of the 1981 season... [Continue Reading]

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Alexandria Vacation Wonderland – Alexandria, Minnesota

Alexandria Vacation Wonderland – Alexandria, Minnesota If you were to blend the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, nearly limitless recreational opportunities in the water and on the land, year-round events and attractions, and a rich cultural and natural history, the result would be Alexandria. The area’s abundant lakes cry out to fishermen and pleasure boaters alike, whose... [Continue Reading]

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Brainerd Area – Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd Area – Brainerd, Minnesota Situated among some of the most beautiful lakes in the world is the community of Brainerd and the other towns that make this area a special place to visit. You can go to Pine River, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, Nisswa, Crosby, Deerwood, Lake Shore, Merrifield, Pillager, Baxter and Brainerd and... [Continue Reading]

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Northern Lights Model Railroad Assoc. & Museum – East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Northern Lights Model Railroad Assoc. & Museum – East Grand Forks, Minnesota If you are a fan of the model railroads and would enjoy seeing a top rate display then you really want to visit the Northern Lights Model Railroad Association & Museum. Here you will be able to see Lionel and HO scale model trains... [Continue Reading]

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Heritage Village – East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Heritage Village – East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The village purpose is to preserve the history of the northern Red River Valley. Once a year, during Heritage Days, the third week of every August, the village comes to life with many people and much to do! There are tours of pioneer buildings, steam engine threshing machines, museum... [Continue Reading]

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Chippewa City Historical Park and the Swensson Farm Museum – Montevideo, Minnesota

Chippewa City Historical Park and the Swensson Farm Museum – Montevideo, Minnesota The Chippewa County Historical Society of Montevideo has created a space for you to step back in time and visit a 23-building museum complex. Here you will be able to experience what life was like before all the modern conveniences of today. You will... [Continue Reading]

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness – Duluth, Minnesota

1500 Miles of Canoe Trails at Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Located in the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which contains over one million areas of wild land. It is one of the most popular places in the world for outdoor lovers to come and experience the true... [Continue Reading]

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One Room School (Ridge School) – Amboy, Minnesota

One RoomSchool (RidgeSchool) – Amboy, Minnesota There is history in this small town in southern Minnesota and the surrounding area that will bring back memories for those that take the time to visit. For instance, there is the one room school that taught kids west of Amboy for many year, in fact, up until the... [Continue Reading]

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Voyageurs National Park – International Falls, Minnesota

Voyageurs National Park – International Falls, Minnesota Way up there, next to the Canadian border is the town of International Falls. You probably hear about it on the news quite frequently during the winter as having the coldest temperatures in the nation. The people in International Falls are a wonderful group of people... [Continue Reading]

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Arctic Cat Manufacturing Plant Tour – Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Arctic Cat Manufacturing Plant Tour – Thief River Falls, Minnesota If you have ever been on a snowmobile you know the joy of having the snow fly under you, the beauty of the fresh white snow allowing you to go to places you wouldn’t normally be able to get to. You know the power, the thrill... [Continue Reading]

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Leech Lake Region – Leech Lake, Minnesota

Leech Lake Region – Leech Lake, Minnesota Now you’re talking Minnesota Lakes region! The Leech Lake region is surrounded by littler lakes filled with fish, natural beauty and other activities to keep you entertained while on vacation. Leech Lake is an area that is not over developed, it retains it’s natural charm, beauty and challenges. No mater... [Continue Reading]

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Bemidji Tourism – Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji Tourism – Bemidji, Minnesota If you are looking for great fishing, canoeing or perhaps cross country skiing in the winter or ice fishing the place to be is in Bemidji. This community has so much to offer from the beginning of the Mississippi River (where you can actually walk across the river!) at Itasca ... [Continue Reading]

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area – Northern Minnesota

Boundary Waters Canoe Area – Northern Minnesota Have you always wanted to challenge yourself in the great outdoors? Do you love to canoe? If the answer to these questions is yes then you may want to consider a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota. The BWCAW is a special area located in the... [Continue Reading]

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Forest History Center – Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Forest History Center – Grand Rapids, Minnesota Do you want first hand experience on what it was like to live in a logging camp in the 1900’s? At the Forest History Center you will have the opportunity to experience life by walking back in time to Northwoods #1, an authentically recreated white pine logging camp complete... [Continue Reading]

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Blandin Paper Mill Tours – Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Blandin Paper Mill Tours – Grand Rapids, Minnesota This tour is something that is truly interesting. It takes you through the whole paper making process with the watery pulp that eventually becomes paper to the big presses that flatten it out. It’s quite a site to see. The mill was founded in 1901 in Grand Rapids. Blandin... [Continue Reading]

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Two Harbors Lighthouse Station – Duluth, Minnesota

Two Harbors Lighthouse Station – Duluth, Minnesota This lighthouse was first lit on April 14, 1892. The Two Harbors Lighthouse was built to provide safe passage into the harbor and as a result Two Harbors became the major shipping point for the iron ore from the Mesabi Range in the early 1900’s. Four... [Continue Reading]

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Active Mine Company Tours – Hibbing, Minnesota

Active Mine Company Tours – Hibbing, Minnesota The life of an iron ore miner is something that few will ever have the opportunity to experience but here you can try it on for yourself, if even for just a little while. At the Hibbing Taconite mine you can take a tour on selected Wednesdays and Thrusdays... [Continue Reading]

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Minnesota Museum of Mining – Chisholm, Minnesota

Minnesota Museum of Mining – Chisholm, Minnesota If you have ever wondered about the world of iron ore mining, the hard work, the machinery and all that goes into bringing the ore to the consumer then you may truly enjoy a trip through this museum. It gives you and opportunity to actually climb aboard equipment used to... [Continue Reading]

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Charter Fishing in Minnesota – Duluth, Minnesota

Charter Fishing in Minnesota – Duluth, Minnesota When you think of fishing on the big lakes in Minnesota you probably wonder how you will be able to find the fishing spots that will award you that big one to take home or to get a picture of and then throw back. Well, maybe you want to... [Continue Reading]

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Mille Lacs Lake – Minnesota

Mille Lacs Lake – Minnesota Mille Lacs Lake has something for everyone from fishing and swimming in the summer to snowmobiling in the winter. Maybe you want to cross country ski. It’s all available at Mille Lacs Lake. There are a number of activities available in the area besides fishing or sitting and relaxing on the... [Continue Reading]

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Otter Trail Scenic Byway – Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Otter Trail Scenic Byway – Fergus Falls, Minnesota Take the time to visit this 150 mile "loop" which features an area rich in tradition and beauty from more than 1,000 lakes and wildlife-filled wetlands to 19th century flour mills and spectacular roadside scenery. This scenic byway is designated for its cultural, historical or natural significance.... [Continue Reading]

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Minnesota Military Museum – Camp Ripley, Minnesota

Minnesota Military Museum – Camp Ripley, Minnesota Nowhere in Minnesota are the experiences of military men and women so vividly captured and interpreted as at the Minnesota Military ... [Continue Reading]

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Paul Bunyan and Babe – Brainerd, Minnesota

Paul Bunyan and Babe – Brainerd, Minnesota Minnesota is known as the home of the great Paul Bunyan and his oxen Babe. They make thier home at Paul Bunyan Land at This Old Farm Pioneer Village 7 miles east of Brainerd on highway 18. Paul Bunyan is the world’s largest talking animated man, he has been... [Continue Reading]

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St. Cloud State University – St. Cloud, Minnesota

St. Cloud State University – St. Cloud, Minnesota St. Cloud has one of the outstanding colleges in Minnesota with over 175 academic programs, having more than 1000 international students from 90 different countries enableing students to get a world wide experience and learn about other cultures right on the college campus. There are approximately 16,000 students... [Continue Reading]

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Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site – Little Falls, Minnesota

Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site – Little Falls, Minnesota You can visit the home, built in 1906, where Charles Lindbergh spent his boyhood summers and some winters at the home on the Mississippi in Little Falls. The historic site includes a completely remodeled Visitor Center, with new exhibits, films, and a gift shop, as well as... [Continue Reading]

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Art & Heritage Place – St. Joseph, Minnesota

Art & Heritage Place – St. Joseph, Minnesota This museum shows the art talent of the Benedictines. The people that come to the museum learn something new about the Sisters and the monastery with each visit. On display at the Haehn Museum are pieces of the exquisite needlework created by the Sisters during the first half... [Continue Reading]

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Minnesota Zoo – Apple Valley, Minnesota

Minnesota Zoo – Apple Valley, Minnesota The zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There are 445 species at the zoo and 2,449 animals. Learn all about the animals at the Minnesota Zoo! Explore the ... [Continue Reading]

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Minnesota State Capitol – St. Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota State Capitol – St. Paul, Minnesota The capitol is a beautiful building with a great deal of interesting history. Take a tour of the building and learn about how the laws are made, where the legislatures work and the capitol art and history information and if weather permits walk out to the golden horses. Tours leave... [Continue Reading]

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Mall of America – Bloomington, Minnesota

Mall of America – Bloomington, Minnesota Probably the top tourist spot in Minnesota (next to the lakes) is the Mall of America with its more than 520 stores, 20 sit down restaurants, 30 fast food restaurants and 36 specialty food stores there is a great choice at the mall. You can also go to a... [Continue Reading]

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Minneapolis/St. Paul Lakes Area – Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota

Minneapolis/St. Paul Lakes Area – Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota There are 929 lakes in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and one river running through the cities. The most well known and frequented lakes are Lake Calhoun, which has a pathway around the lake for skateboarding, walking or jogging and riding bike. Then there is Lake Harriet with... [Continue Reading]

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ValleyFair – Shakopee, Minnesota

ValleyFair – Shakopee, Minnesota This 90 acres amusement park with 75 rides will offer you a memorable time with your family or friends. Not only will you be thrilled with all the rides but there is entertainment too, the shows are included in the admission price so be sure to go and enjoy them. The Waterpark... [Continue Reading]

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The Science Museum of Minnesota – St. Paul, Minnesota

The Science Museum of Minnesota – St. Paul, Minnesota Sitting on the banks of the MIssissippi River in downtown St. Paul the Science Museum of Minnesota offers everyone an opportunity to explore the wonders of science, see fabulous displays and participate in activities offered. The Science Museum’s programs combine research and collection facilities, a public science... [Continue Reading]

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Minneapolis Riverfront District – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis Riverfront District – Minneapolis, Minnesota The oldest district in Minneapolis has a great deal to offer from historical sites to the hip cafe’s and theater. Walking along the river on the paved walkways will allow you to dream of how things used to be and how things will be in the future. You will enjoy... [Continue Reading]

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Mill City Museum – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mill City Museum – Minneapolis, Minnesota The museum takes you on a trip through the time when Minneapolis was growing due to them being the flour milling capital. Because of it’s domination of the milling process it was known as "Mill City." Mill City Museum is the latest addition to the ... [Continue Reading]

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Walker Art Center – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Walker Art Center – Minneapolis, Minnesota The Walker Art Center has a broad range of artistic opportunities for you to enjoy from artists in residence to dance. There is a sculpture garden for you to stroll through and classes and workshops you can take to learn about art. The exhibitions are excellent with new things being... [Continue Reading]

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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres – Chanhassen, Minnesota

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres – Chanhassen, Minnesota Join the millions that have enjoyed a great play and fabulous dinner at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Since it’s opening in 1968 the theatre have been more than 200 plays shown, it is the nations largest dinner theatre, and the largest privately owned restaurant in Minnesota. It couldn’t have succeeded... [Continue Reading]

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J & L Bison Ranch – Willmar, Minnesota

J&L Bison Ranch – Willmar, Minnesota Tour a bison ranch while traveling in Minnesota. There are 300 bison roaming over 200 acres at this ranch. Bison cows have been known ot live for as long as 42 years and have 38 calves. They can live in the cold of Minnesota winters and the heat of the... [Continue Reading]

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KRA Speedway – Willmar, Minnesota

KRA Speedway – Willmar, Minnesota This 3/8 mile banked dirt track hosts both modifieds and stock car races every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. KRA Speedway is located at the Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds. Pit Entry Fee: $20.00 Car Entry Fee: $5.00 Grandstand Admission: Child (12 and under) Free (w/ paid adult) Adult (13 and over) $10.00 Season Pass $125.00 Location: ... [Continue Reading]

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Luce Line Trail – Hutchinson, Minnesota

Luce Line Trail – Hutchinson, Minnesota What a wonderful trail of paved surface to walk, nearly 3 miles of trail to weave through the historic town of Hutchinson. Hutchinson prides itself in it’s historic preservation activities, great homes and well maintained community so the hike will be just wonderful. Stop and watch the deer, wild turkeys, ducks,... [Continue Reading]

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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel – Prior Lake, Minnesota

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel – Prior Lake, Minnesota Looking for the opportunity to go gambling when you are visiting Minnesota? You may choose to go to the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake where they have nickel slot machines to high ... [Continue Reading]

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