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Finding Minnesota: St. Croix Chocolates For Valentine’s

Never does chocolate get as much attention as it does right now — the days leading up to Valentine’s Day.

2012/02/05

Finding Minnesota: Historic Hubbell House

For a town of just 1,200 people, Mantorville has had a lot of famous visitors.

2012/01/29

Finding Minnesota: Muffuletta’s Beer Cheese Soup

The 1977 Beer Cheese Soup at Muffuletta in St. Paul has been on the menu since day one. That was 35 years ago and the recipe hasn’t changed.

2012/01/22

Finding Minnesota: Model Railroad Museum

When St. Paul gets light rail service in 2014, both downtowns will have passenger trains back.

2012/01/15

Finding Minnesota: Snow Sculptors To Compete In China

In less than three weeks, the St. Paul Winter Carnival will be in full swing. But right now an even bigger celebration is taking place in China, where two Minnesotans look to sculpt snow competitively and get inspired.

2012/01/08

Finding Minnesota: North Shore Ice Bar

Many years, the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior would be pretty icy by now. But if it’s not on the rocks, you’ll find plenty of ice at a bar, just a short walk away.

2012/01/01

Finding MN: ‘Oval’ Offers Winter Rec If Weather Refuses

We know that many of you have some time off from work this week and that the kids are home from school until after New Year’s. That means you may be looking for a place to have some family fun.

2011/12/25

Finding Minnesota: 834 Nativity Scenes

You know the story of Mary, who had to stay in a manger because there was no room at the inn. Now we have the story of Helen, who’s running out of room at home — because it’s overflowing with mangers.

2011/12/18

Finding Minnesota: Behind The Scenes Of ‘Nutcracker’

One of the most popular shows on stage this time of the year is “The Nutcracker.” And here in the Twin Cities, there are about nine different dance companies performing it this month.

2011/12/11

Finding Minnesota: Rent-A-Reindeer

By now, you’ve heard of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen but how about Sophie, Yukon, Chestnut and Jingles?

2011/12/04

Finding Minnesota: Steve’s Meat Market

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to get ready for a flurry of additional holiday meals leading up through New Years.

2011/11/27

Finding Minnesota: Inside DoodleTown Toys

The back roads of Sherburne County are about 3,000 miles shy of the North Pole. But that’s where you’ll find another kind man in his workshop, making toys year-round.

2011/11/20