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
Travel
First look: Hotel Ivy’s multimillion-dollar renovation in downtown Minneapolis
The boutique hotel’s revamp draws on its history to make a new bet on downtown.
July 30, 2024
Travel
An evening at the Long Drive-In, one of the last drive-in theaters in Minnesota
Long Prairie’s idyllic outdoor movie shrine, now in its 68th season, is one of five remaining drive-ins in the state.
July 25, 2024
Eat + Drink
From St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago, here’s where to eat if you’re traveling by train
Amtrak’s new Borealis rail line gives us a chance to taste the Upper Midwest.
July 25, 2024
Travel
In Duluth, you can take a vintage train up the St. Louis River, then paddle back
The sightseeing railroad and water trail follow the restored river estuary — but watch the weather.
July 19, 2024