Midwest Travel
These eight Minnesota excursions combine leaf peeping and outdoor fun
Cruise, paddle, bike, hike or climb your way into the kaleidoscope of fall.
September 28, 2024
Midwest Travel
Art, dogs and dinner on the farm create fall fun in Eau Claire, Wis.
Enjoy apple orchards, a sculpture tour and plenty of places to eat and drink.
September 27, 2024
Twin Cities
MSP Airport to add two sensory rooms to help alleviate travel stress
Sensory or quiet rooms are an increasingly popular amenity at airports across the country.
September 26, 2024
Midwest Travel
Wisconsin is serious about its history, playful for its visitors
A Wisconsin history tour includes surprising visits to Madeline Island, Lake Geneva and the state’s version of Williamsburg.
September 13, 2024
Midwest Travel
How two Lake Michigan beach towns became a ‘little Midwestern gay mecca’
Saugatuck and Douglas, Mich., developed a reputation as the top LGBTQ+ beach resort in the Midwest.
September 5, 2024
Midwest Travel
A houseboat getaway on the Mississippi tunes in to the Great River’s rhythms
You can rent a houseboat to explore the islands, bluffs and wildlife around the Mississippi River’s Pool 9.
August 30, 2024
Midwest Travel
How my two daughters, 7 and 10, achieved ‘fossil finder’ status in Badlands National Park
A family explores otherworldly landscapes and gets a glimpse of the ancient past in this South Dakota gem.
August 24, 2024
Midwest Travel
We took weekend trips to Red Wing and La Crosse on new Amtrak Borealis
We rode the new, on-time Amtrak train service for jaunts to historic Red Wing and fun La Crosse, Wis.
August 16, 2024
Books
Need something to read on the popular new trains from St. Paul? A new book store will have you covered
Story Line Books plans to open at Union Depot in September.
August 14, 2024
Travel
9 of the best mini-golf courses for a Minnesota road trip
Big Stone Mini Golf blends art and putting fun in Minnetrista. Plus: 9 expert-chosen mini-golf shrines in the state (and La Crosse, Wis.).
August 9, 2024
Food & Culture
Don’t miss four tap-happy musicals and plays closing out summer’s dog days
“Little Shop,” “Newsies,” “English” and “The Outsider” are among the last-chance shows.
August 8, 2024
News & Politics
Why don’t Amtrak trains from St. Paul to Chicago stop in Madison, Wis.?
They just don’t. But new passenger rail service through Eau Claire is being studied.
July 31, 2024