Hanlontown
Hanlontown, IA · Lifestyle
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This Minnesota Chocolate Shop on the Mississippi Is Still Making Fresh Chocolates by Hand
A chocolate turtle in this shop can come with its own pitch about real endangered turtles. I love that a candy counter might teach you something while it tempts you. The chocolates are made fresh, and some are shaped to honor the wildlife that lives along the river. Then there’s a back room where the windows look straight out at the Mississippi.
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Some of the Lightest Popovers in the State Come Out of an Old Minnesota Department Store Tearoom in Rochester
A coconut cake with its own name sits in a glass case, and people plan whole meals around saving room for it. That cake is called Bunnie’s, and it may be the most talked-about dessert in its corner of Minnesota. The kitchen opens at 7 every morning and keeps...
Faribault Daily News
Mighty Fine! Coffee Co. opens new drive-thru location
Mighty Fine! Coffee Company opened its drive-thru location Monday at 127 14th St. NW, Faribault, after working to keep the building intact to preserve its history. The new location also has a counter inside and seating for those who want to order their drink that way. Lines of cars go through the drive-thru despite a broken speaker, according to co-owner Nathaniel Cunningham. “The community’s been real nice to us, and a lot of people are happy to see us here,” Cunningham said. In previous reporting from the Faribault Daily News, fellow co-owner Jordan Brennan said he wanted to revitalize the building — which previously held a laundromat — and protect the town’s history. Although the building needed a remodeling on the inside, the only change to the outside was to pain the walls green. Also a major part of the reopening plan was keeping the original sign post outside of the building. The Faribault City Council voted to allow the coffee shop to use the sign to advertise the drive-thru. “We kept the sign that’s been there for about 70 years, so we have a new sign coming up here in the middle of November,” Cunningham said. While the drive-thru
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Opening of a rapidly growing coffee-shop chain
7 Brew, a swiftly-growing chain of drive-thru-only coffee and beverage stands. The growing chain is popular due to quick and friendly service in the drive through, massive customization options for everyone’s specific preferences, and high-energy branding culture. 7 Brew originally got its name from having 7 original flavors, but...
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Uncover The Best-Kept Secret In Minnesota At This Stunning, Impossibly Well-Hidden State Park
There are secrets worth keeping, and then there are secrets so good that keeping them starts to feel like a crime against humanity. Whitewater State Park near Altura, Minnesota, falls firmly into that second category. Tucked into the limestone bluff country of southeastern Minnesota, this park has been quietly delivering...
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This Minnesota River Town’s Eagle Center Lets You Watch Bald Eagles Up Close All Winter
A bald eagle has a wingspan wider than most people are tall, and in one small Mississippi River town you can stand just a few feet from one. Nobody needs binoculars, a boat, or a lucky break to make it happen. Southeastern Minnesota has a riverside spot where rescued eagles...
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Wingstop holds grand opening at new Rochester location
(ABC 6 News) — Wing lovers have something to celebrate as Wingstop has officially opened its doors in Rochester. The arrival gives those local to Rochester a new spot to grab their favorite flavors. The location is Wingstop’s 13th in Minnesota and 141st nationwide. It is a new option that is a lot closer to […]