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This Minnesota Town Makes an Ordinary Shopping Trip Feel Like a Little European Getaway
A quick errand shouldn’t feel like stepping into another country entirely. Somehow this Minnesota town pulls that off anyway. Storefronts here carry old world architecture, glockenspiel chimes and German-style facades turning a simple walk down the street into something that feels imported from somewhere overseas. Bakeries and shops lean into that theme too.
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There’s A Brewery In Minnesota That’s Basically A Pirate’s Dream Come True And It’s Absolutely Wonderful
If you’ve ever looked at a map of Minnesota and thought there couldn’t possibly be anything surprising left to discover, Boathouse Brothers Brewing Co. in Prior Lake is here to prove you spectacularly wrong. This place is the kind of find that makes you want to call someone...
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The Ole Store in Northfield
Twin Cities Live in Your Town Week is here and Northfield is stealing the spotlight in the best way possible. Just steps from St. Olaf College sits the Ole Store, a neighborhood favorite with a history going back to the 1800s that has transformed into a must-visit Nordic-inspired restaurant. Reporter Kristin Haubrich heads there to show us exactly what makes this place so special.
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One Of The Best Oktoberfests In The US Is A Two-Weekend Festival With Craft Brews And Cultural Flair In Minnesota
Oktoberfest traditions date back to October 12, 1810, when a five-day royal wedding celebration birthed the idea in the minds of Bavarians. It only took another nine years for Oktoberfest to become an official Munich event. Since then, it's been replicated in numerous towns and cities around the world, including many in America. One of the country's best is found in New Ulm, Minnesota, and takes place over the first two weekends in October every year.
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This No-Frills Minnesota Restaurant Dishes Out The Most Mouthwatering BBQ In The State
There are restaurants that spend a fortune on interior design and then serve you food that makes you wish you’d eaten at home, and then there’s Smoke in Lonsdale, Minnesota, which spends its energy on the food and absolutely gets it right. One visit to this place and...
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Marian Anderson Fine Art Prints
A vibrant new exhibit in Mankato is shining a well-deserved spotlight on the remarkable art of Minnesota’s own Marian Anderson. The nationally acclaimed artist grew up in the small towns of Nicollet and Madelia, and her self-taught, self-published work continues to inspire long after her passing in 2021. Jessica Potter Zajac, executive director of the Blue Earth County Historical Society, joined Minnesota Live to share what made Marian and her art so special.
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This Minnesota Buffet Serves A Mountain Of Seafood For One Flat Price
A flat price rarely covers this much seafood, yet this Minnesota buffet somehow keeps that promise standing without cutting portions short. Crab legs pile up generously alongside shrimp and other seafood options, refilled constantly enough that trays never sit empty for long during busy hours. Nothing feels rationed here either, plates stack as high as anyone’s willing to carry back to their table.
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In the Spotlight: ‘So Fetch’: MSU Theatre Brings ‘Mean Girls’ Musical to the Mankato Stage
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - In an episode of In The Spotlight, host Lisa Kaye goes behind the scenes of Minnesota State University, Mankato’s upcoming mainstage production of Mean Girls—the hit Broadway musical based on the iconic Tina Fey film. Kaye is joined by MFA student costume designer Vicky alongside student performers Jed (playing Damian Hubbard) and Amelia (playing Janis Sarkisian).
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Who The Folk?! Vicki Pieser
Growing up Jewish in a small town in Texas prepared Vicki Pieser for life in New Ulm, Minnesota. But nearly 60 years in rural Minnesota has proven to be exactly the right place for her, and made her the perfect person to write the book Jews in Germantown: The Diaspora in Brown County, Minnesota, for the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest. We talk about storytelling, growing up and living in a small town, and the challenges that brings to her Judaism, on this week’s Who The Folk?! Podcast!
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This Picture-Perfect Historic Town In Minnesota Will Make You Want To Pack Up And Move Today
You know that feeling when you visit a place and immediately start doing mental math about whether you could afford to live there?. Excelsior, Minnesota is going to give you that feeling, and it’s going to give it to you hard. This small, historic town on the western shore...
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This Minnesota Winery Pours Award-Winning Wines With Beautiful Lake Views
There is a spot in southern Minnesota where the land rolls gently toward a lake, the sky opens wide, and a glass of something sweet or bold sits perfectly in your hand. Most people drive past this part of the state without a second thought, but those who stop here tend to stay much longer than planned.
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In the Spotlight: From Beatles Tributes to Broadway: New Ulm’s State Street Theater Unveils Packed Season
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - In an episode of In The Spotlight, host Lisa Kaye sits down with Lori Jewell, Executive Director of the nonprofit State Street Theater in New Ulm, Minnesota, to preview an extensive upcoming lineup of live concerts, community productions, and seasonal events. Housed in the historic former...
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Pick of the Litter: Yala
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - This week’s pick of the litter is Yala!. Yala is a 5 month-old lab mix with a ton of puppy energy, eager to meet new people and make new friends. She’s still a puppy and still has some training work to do, but is sure to settle into any home that comes her way.