The Visit Minnesota Blog

Feb 5, Minnesota Jokes Winter

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:03:29 GMT

Minnesota jokes winter is just one of the challeges we face by laughing at Minnesota winter jokes.

Feb 4, How to Make Snowshoes

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:33:45 GMT

Learn how to make snowshoes and snowshoe bindings. Traditional snowshoes are made the way early Minnesotans made them.

Feb 4, You Know You Are A Minnesotan If..

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:26:24 GMT

Ways to Know You Are a Minnesotan and Other Minnesota Jokes

Feb 4, Minnesota Recipes and Minnesota Foods

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:10:42 GMT

Enjoy Minnesota recipes and traditional Minnesota foods from a variety of Minnesota cultures.

Feb 4, Minnesota Jokes and Stories

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:55:33 GMT

Minnesota jokes and stories: Ole and Lena jokes and more. We can take the jokes that are on us!

Feb 4, Minnesota Resorts and Lodges

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:32:54 GMT

Minnesota resorts and lodges offer the kind of Minnesota resort vacations our state made famous. Family vacation resorts in all parts of Minnesota offer family fun and relaxation.

Feb 4, Minnesota Hot Dish Recipes

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:47:46 GMT

Minnesota hot dish recipes are among the most famous of Minnesota recipes. The Minnesota hot dish is the subject of many jokes and even the title of a book.

Feb 4, Romantic Getaway in Minnesota

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:58:14 GMT

Make your hearts beat faster! Plan a romantic getaway in Minnesota. Share a luxury hotel or bed and breakfast. Take a romantic day trip.

Jan 24, Minnesota Ski Resorts

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:02:44 GMT

Minnesota ski resorts are wonderful winter vacation destinations in Minnesota.

Jan 24, Minnesota Ski Resorts Spirit Mountain

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:42:33 GMT

Visit Minnesota ski resorts Spirit Mountain area near Duluth Minnesota for family fun activities in winter.

Jan 23, Facts About Minnesota and Minnesotans

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:30:42 GMT

Fun facts about Minnesota and Minnesotans will add to your enjoyment of a Minnesota vacation.

Jan 23, Ojibwe Art and Artists

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:24:59 GMT

Ojibwe art and artists and Ojibwe oral traditions combine to teach the tribal history to new generations.

Jan 22, Winter Vacation Ideas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:33:12 GMT

Exciting winter vacation ideas in Minnesota might include a long list of winter sports to enjoy. Or your best winter vacations might be a cozy winter cabin getaway.

Jan 22, Zippel Bay State Park

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:59:18 GMT

Discover the beauty of Zippel Bay State Park. This Minnesota State Park nestles on the shore of Lake of the Woods at the tip of the Minnesota Arrowhead region.

Jan 22, Minnesota Winter and Minnesota Winter Vacation Ideas

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:47:03 GMT

A Minnesota winter is a time of joy for many of us. We look forward to the first day of winter though winter in Minnesota comes long before the date on the calendar.

Jan 22, Best Winter Vacations

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:18:19 GMT

The best winter vacations for you depend on whether you want to get out into the snow and cold or if you want winter vacation ideas that will keep you away from the cold.

Jan 22, Minnesota State Fish

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:29:14 GMT

The Minnesota state fish is the walleye. The popularity of walleye fishing Minnesota lakes is one reason that the walleye was chosen as one of our Minnesota state symbols.

Jan 18, Winter Survival Kit

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:43:34 GMT

Here's how to create a winter survival kit that will give you more winter driving safety and security.

Jan 17, Minneapolis Nightlife - Minneapolis Entertainment

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:30:46 GMT

Minneapolis nightlife can be favorably compared to most cities of their size. Minneapolis entertainment is legendary for its scope and quality.

Jan 17, Minneapolis Entertainment

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:22:49 GMT

Minneapolis entertainment will take you to our great theater district and arts culture as well as the best Minneapolis nightlife hotspots. We have lots of Minneapolis tourism ideas for kids.

Jan 16, Winter Weather Predictions

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:15:43 GMT

Check the latest winter weather predictions and winter forecast.

Jan 15, Spam Recipes

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:15:52 GMT

Spam recipes are a Minnesota tradition. The company that created Spam is in Ausitn Minnesota and you can visit their museum when you visit Minnesota.

Jan 15, List of Winter Sports to Enjoy in Minnesota

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:14:15 GMT

Explore a list of winter sports and winter activities in Minnesota.

Jan 15, Minnesota Festivals Winter

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:23:03 GMT

Get outdoors to celebrate Minnesota festivals winter fun and Minnesota winter activities.

Jan 13, Winter Destinations in Minnesota

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:41:06 GMT

The coolest winter destinations are found in Minnesota! We'll help you plan a Minnesota winter getaway full of action and relaxation.

Jan 13, Lefse Recipe

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:08:45 GMT

Lefse recipe: Traditional potato lefse recipes and where you can buy ready-made lefse

Jan 13, Minnesota Travel Guide Forum

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:54:10 GMT

Use the Minnesota Travel Guide forum to share your Minnesota travel tips and get info about Minnesota tourism from others.

Jan 12, Team Effort

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:24:23 GMT

My Dad and I caught this 30 inch 10.5 lb walleye right in front of my dad's house on the Rainy River near Baudette MN. My Brother Jack and I were fishing

Jan 11, Minneapolis Shopping A - Minneapolis Tourism Treat

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:50:49 GMT

Minneapolis shopping is often high on the list for those who enjoy Minneapolis tourism destinations.

Dec 31, Minnesota Wild Game and Fish Recipes

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:34:32 GMT

Minnesota wild game and fish recipes: Cooking tasty Minnesota wild game and fish

Dec 31, Online Vacation Planning

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:53:39 GMT

Take advantage of our online vacation planning. If you have questions about a Minnesota vacation, we are happy to respond with tips and ideas.

Dec 18, Holiday Lights in Phalen Park
in St. Paul Minnesota

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:01:50 GMT

One of our favorite holiday traditions in the last few years is the Holiday Lights in the Park in East Saint Paul. You get to drive slowly through Phalen

Dec 16, Minnesota State Symbols

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:43:11 GMT

Minnesota state symbols depict the beauty and quality of life in our state. Each of these symbols of Minnesota represents a facet of our culture and our abundant natural resources.

Dec 16, Minnesota State Flower - Pink and White Lady Slipper

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:16:31 GMT

Learn about the Minnesota State Flower the Pink and White Lady Slipper. Our Minnesota state symbols include this lovely and rare member of the orchid family.

Dec 10, Minnesota History

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:45:00 GMT

Learning some Minnesota history will add to the enjoyment of your Minnesota vacation. Plan to visit some of the cities and areas that figure prominently in Minnesota state history.

Dec 10, History of Minnesota

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:25:42 GMT

Minnesota history has always fascinated me. In elementary school I read Giants in the Earth by Ole Rolvaag which describes the experiences of Norwegian immigrants in the midwest.

After I was married we lived for many years in the Detroit Lakes area. During those years we purchased a rare, hard-bound copy of A Pioneer History of Becker County by Alvin H. Wilcox. At that time my husband worked as a manager at the Wilcox Lumber Company which was the family business of the descendents of the book's author.

I recently discovered that the text of this wonderful, historical book has been posted online and can be read without charge. If you would like some detailed insight into Minnesota life in the "olden days," you will find much to enjoy by reading A Pioneer History of Becker County.

When we moved into our present home in St. Paul more than 25 years ago, the former owners had left a shelf full of old books. Among the volumes is a complete set of Minnesota and Its People edited by Joseph A. A. Burnquist and published in 1924.

Dec 8, Lingonberry Recipes

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:55:43 GMT

Lingonberry recipes Scandinavian staples. Lingonberries could be kept for months at room temperature by placing them in jars of water.

Dec 7, Air Travel Cheap Fare/Air Travel Cheap Tickets

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:44:31 GMT

Book air travel cheap fare deals by doing your research on a variety of cheap travel websites. For air travel, cheap tickets are in high demand and these travel websites compete for your business.

Dec 7, Make potato lefse for Christmas

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:18:33 GMT

Scandinavian potato lefse is a traditionally Minnesota food that we most often make during the holiday season. It is simple to make and your family will love this alternative "bread" at the table. It is also a unique gift for friends and family.

Dec 6, Minnesota Family Resort

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:26:33 GMT

White Birch Resort in Northern Minnesota offers some of the best deals for a fun filled family vacation. The resort has luxury reunion homes that can

Nov 30, Are You Planning a Winter Vacation?

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:43:30 GMT

It still really doesn't feel like winter in Minnesota. Here in the Twin Cities we've only seen a few flakes of snow so far. Local weather stations tell us there is a 72% chance of a white Christmas so we're hoping! The ski resorts are making snow of course, but getting out to cross-country ski, snowshoe, or take a dog-sled tour can't happen until we get the white stuff. Once it happens, the resorts will fill up with winter sports enthusiasts. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Nov 21, Road Trip Planning Guide

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:23:47 GMT

Stash a road trip planning guide in your suitcase for your Minnesota vacations. See the best of Minnesota with our road trip vacation planning ideas.

Nov 20, Lake Superior Circle Tour

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:45:33 GMT

Take the Lake Superior Circle Tour and view Lake Superior from three state and two countries!

Nov 19, Staycation

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:59:30 GMT

What is a Staycation? A Minnesota Staycation is a stay at home vacation that offers all the fun and relaxation of any vacation trip.

Nov 18, Diary of A Snow Shoveler

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:53:48 GMT

Diary of a Snow Shoveler joke, shovel snow

Nov 16, Mississippi River Museum

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:14:49 GMT

The Mississippi River Museum in Minnesota is located at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Learn Mississippi River facts as you explore the many museums about the Mississippi River.

Nov 16, Mississippi River Source

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:12:08 GMT

The Mississippi river source is Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park. The Mississippi river headwaters is a popular Minnesota vacation destination.

Nov 14, Dayton's Bluff in East Saint Paul

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:28:21 GMT

Historic Dayton's Bluff neighborhood in east Saint Paul, MN

Nov 14, City of Austin Minnesota

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:25:38 GMT

Visit the city of Austin Minnesota with the residents who know it best as your Minnesota travel guide. Check all of our cities in Minnesota pages when planning your Minnesota vacation.