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Crispy Walleye, Perch, And Catfish Have Diners Raving About This Suburban Minnesota Fish Joint
Minnesota takes its fish seriously. Ask anyone in the state about a Friday fish fry, and you will likely hear strong opinions about batter, filets, and fries. In the south metro suburb of Apple Valley, a small counter-service spot has quietly built a loyal following by serving walleye, perch, catfish, and more without any fuss. Couples who drove past it for months now kick themselves for waiting so long.
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Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener celebrates growing access to public lands
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Stir Fry Express in NW Rochester permanently closes
(ABC 6 News) — A NW Rochester restaurant has permanently closed its doors. Stir Fry Express posted a notice on its doors saying, “Sorry we missed you! Unfortunately, we are closed permanently. Thank you for your support Rochester!” The restaurant did not give a reason for why it has closed.
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The Ole Store: A Nordic gem worth the drive
Fall color season is the perfect excuse to take a scenic drive to the charming Northfield area, where a hidden gem is waiting just steps from St. Olaf College. The Ole Store is a beloved Nordic-inspired restaurant with roots stretching all the way back to the 1800s. Reporter Kristin Haubrich...
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This Unassuming Rochester, Minnesota Bakery Is Worth A Special Food-Filled Trip
Rochester has plenty of reasons to draw visitors, but few are as easy to love as a good bakery. This unassuming Rochester, Minnesota spot proves that the best pastry cases often sit behind the plainest storefronts. Loaves come out of the oven early, crackling as they cool on the racks....
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Rochester seeks artists for downtown wayfinding campaign
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester and Rochester Art Center are looking for an artist to create artwork for the city's downtown wayfinding campaign as major construction projects reshape the area. Rochester launched its "Detours Lead to Discoveries" campaign in 2026 to help people navigate downtown during construction...
The US Sun
Final days until Goodwill debuts thrift shop and unveils ‘thousands of items restocked daily’ – prices start at 99 cents
GOODWILL fans in a US state are getting another location soon, and they can expect to find fresh deals daily. The nonprofit’s regional chapters are opening around 100 new thrift shops nationwide in 2026, and more are being added to the list this fall. On October 23, for instance,...
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The Charming Little Diner In Minnesota That Serves Breakfast So Good You’ll Think You’re Dreaming
There are places you eat, and then there are places you experience, and Nick’s Downtown Diner in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, is very much the second kind. It’s the kind of diner that makes you want to call someone you care about and say, “Drop everything, we need to go here right now.”
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Thanks for signage, hike the trails
I just got back from a nature walk with my dog and noticed all the new signs on the trails behind Holzinger Lodge. There’s an entrance sign that has a colored coded map showing all the trails, biking and hiking etiquette, and trail apps. There are also updated maps, intersection markers, and directional signs that have been deployed by the city and the Winona Area Mountain Bikers (WAMB). I encourage everyone to make use of these trails. There was only one other person there besides me today (on a Monday). We are so blessed to have hiking and mountain biking trails in our city. When I was a child, my friends and I went hiking to Devil’s Cave and Kitchen Cave all the time. We had so much fun. That was before there were maintained trails. WAMB has done an outstanding job of maintaining the trails. They are to be commended. If you have children, how about taking them hiking? I saw a deer last week, a chipmunk, and a badger while hiking behind the cemetery. The trail to the quarry is especially nice as it winds through what I call the fern forest. If you don’t have children, take yourself hiking! Or give mountain biking a try. Thank you WAMB and the city of Winona for the beautiful signs.
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This Minnesota Burger Joint Started as a Humble Peanut Bar, and Its Wild Burgers Taste Even Better Than They Sound
Some of the best meals in Minnesota hide behind a plain brick storefront and a name that makes you laugh out loud. I walked in expecting a quick burger and walked out still thinking about peanut butter on beef and a ketchup made from blackberries. The floor crunched with peanut...