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La Crosse, Wis., serves up beer, history and scenic views
La Crosse, Wis., isn't your typical Mississippi River community.
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Iran's rich history reveals itself
The Islamic Republic may not be on your bucket list of places to visit — but perhaps it should be.
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Glensheen's own Night at the Museum, with food trucks
Forget old and stuffy. The latest innovative offering at Glensheen is its own version of Night at the Museum — with drinks and food trucks.
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Why one Minnesotan loves Texas' Big Bend National Park
Dipping into a rugged landscape at Big Bend National Park in Texas.
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Twin Cities airport in pursuit of throne as 'America's Best Bathroom'
Online voting started Tuesday, with 10 public bathrooms in the running nationwide. In 2013, the bathroom at the Varsity Theater in Dinkytown came away with top honors.
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Watch Californians butcher the pronunciation of Minnesota cities
Mahtomedi? Shakopee? Faribault? What happens when six Californians are asked to sound out some of Minnesota's tougher-to-pronounce cities?
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Brooklyn writer dishes on his trip by Great Lakes freighter, finding Minnesota
In a stretch of the United States disparagingly called "flyover country," writer Porter Fox took the long way. Instead of flying over the Great Lakes and other waterways in the heart of the country, he floated on them last summer in a 740-foot freighter.
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In Kauai, Hawaii, living the plantation cottage life
Homes of plantation workers now pamper visitors with ocean views, tranquil grounds and loads of charm.
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In Roosevelt National Park, a surprising encounter with buffalo
Trip through several national parks ends with hunt for buffalo, and sense of kinship with ancestors.
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Is this the year of affordable holiday flights?
Airline tickets are like real estate: Buy when the price works for your budget, and don't look back when the market — or the prices — drop.
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Fun times in kid-friendly Mankato
Mankato hits the sweet spot with activities for both kids and adults.
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Fueling Scandinavian spirit at Norsk Hostfest in Minot, N.D.
Norsk Hostfest offers Viking re-enactments, lefse, lutefisk and huge (though polite) crowds.
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Weekend in Warsaw: Finding beauty in an ugly city
From friendly locals who speak a "leetle bit" of English to free concerts in a park, here's proof that Warsaw is worth a weekend – or more.
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