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shopping + dining + activities

i've got a fever and the only prescription is more patios

As the days get longer and temperatures start to rise, patio furniture makes its first appearance of the season -- and you know Minnesotans are here for it. So, pack away the winter gear, rouse your friends from their cozy hibernation and put on your sunnies at these awesome patio dining spots.

 

*BEST PATIOS IN GREATER MN* [ [link removed] ]


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Spring time, boats on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis [ [link removed] ]




the most minnesotan things to do this spring

Grab your seasonal bingo card and guess what you'll spot first: a baby goat, a walleye or a die-hard golfer teeing off in 40-degree weather. From museum-hopping to celebrating fishing opener like it’s a state holiday (because, well, it basically is), there’s no shortage of classic Minnesotan adventures this season.

 

*PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP* [ [link removed] ]






beaded earrings from Creative Native Beading [ [link removed] ]




shop local with these makers and businesses

Buying from Indigenous entrepreneurs is a great way to connect with the local Native community, support Tribal members, and help bolster the local Indian economy, sovereignty and self-determination. Offering everything from art to food to fashion, this roundup features 12 Indigenous makers and businesses to shop from.

 

*EXPLORE THESE ENTREPRENEURS* [ [link removed] ]






wildlife centers in minnesota

SPRING INTO THESE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Zoos aren’t the only ways animal lovers can see and learn about their favorite species in Minnesota! Below are a few additional ways to encounter wild animals without having to camp out in the woods.

 

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wolves

Thanks to an ongoing, decades-long effort to keep the state’s native population stable (hovering between 2,200 and 3,000 animals) the largest wolf population in the Lower 48 is right here in Minnesota. The International Wolf Center in Ely explores their complicated history through its interactive “Discover Wolves!” exhibit and a wide range of specialty programming with its five-member pack Grayson, Axel, Rieka, Blackstone and Caz.

 

*HOWL WITH THE WOLVES >> [ [link removed] ]**

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bears

Three orphaned bears, Holly, Lucky and Tasha, share 2.5 acres of natural forest and artificial dens in a viewing area at the North American Bear Center in Ely. The center is closed during the winter (a bear’s gotta hibernate) and usually kicks its season off in late April, remaining open through the end of October.

 

*GROWL WITH THE BEARS >> [ [link removed] ]*

 

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eagles

You can witness live eagles and two floors of interactive exhibits at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha. Live demos with the center’s winged ambassadors occur daily in an expanded care facility. You also can join the center’s experts for a cruise along Lake Pepin and other field trips that provide opportunities to see eagles and other waterfowl in their natural habitat (but make reservations early; these experiences tend to book up well in advance).

 

SCREECH WITH THE EAGLES >> [ [link removed] ]

 

Ruby and Rupert at the International Owl Center in Houston [ [link removed] ]

owls

Don't miss out on meeting the rescue owls at the International Owl Center in Houston, the nation’s only owl-exclusive education center! During the work day, there are usually 3-5 ambassador owls in the center - fluctuating based on whether or not an owl is interested in coming to work that day. The center’s mission is to advance the survival of wild owls through education and research.

 

HOOT WITH THE OWLS >> [ [link removed] ]

 

*DISCOVER MORE WAYS TO SEE ANIMALS* [ [link removed] ]











stars of the north

A LOOK AT PROMINENT MINNESOTANS





Portrait of Diane Moua [ [link removed] ]



Diane Moua, Chef and Owner of Diane’s Place, takes us on a tour of her top spots for international food.





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travel inspiration

YOUR ARTS & CULTURE NORTH SHORE ITINERARY

 


* Make the earth’s natural materials come alive at Lake Superior Art Glass in Duluth

 


* Give “Main Character Energy” at the storybook-vibing Cedar Coffee Company in Two Harbors

 


* Dig into “Dock to Table” fish and chips at The Fisherman’s Daughter in Grand Marais 

 

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fun fact corner

FOR THE MINNESOTA TRIVIA FANATIC

 

70 years ago, the dairy queen in moorhead invented the dilly bar and it still hand-dips them to this day!

VISIT MOORHEAD & EAST GRAND RAPIDS >> [ [link removed] ]










related content

FOOD & DRINKS TO GET EXCITED ABOUT

 

*?? Cheers at the best MPLS-STP breweries >> [ [link removed] ]*

 

*?? Sip on the tastiest non-alcoholic beer in Minnesota >> [ [link removed] ]*

 

*?? Indulge in an intimate four-course dinner at the Nordic Village >>  [ [link removed] ]*

 






"from top to bottom: Little Thistle Brewing in Rochester, photo by Paul Vincent  |  Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, photo by Paul Vincent  |  Creative Native Beading earrings, photo by Renee Belanger  |  Axl relaxing at the International Wolf Center, photo by International Wolf Center  |  One of three orphaned bears at North American Bear Center, photo by Lucy Hawthorne  |  One of the eagles at the National Eagle Center, photo by Paul Vincent  |  Ruby and Rupert at International Owl Center, photo by Pam Dimeler  |  Portrait of Diane Moua  |  Makers at Lake Superior Art Glass, photo by Paul Vincent"






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