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Wander MN: Treasures In the Stacks

If you happen to think about University of Minnesota libraries, you might think that they’re filled with all matter of academic works, fit mainly for college students of all levels. Of course there are tons of academic materials, but that’s far from what’s available there, and you don’t have to be an enrolled student to enjoy some of the holdings.

2013/06/12

Wander Minnesota: The Beginning of Blooms

The long winter slowed the arrival of spring and all things spring-like, including the much-needed beauty of perennial flowers and bulbs. But at last they’re making an appearance. Over the weekend, I visited the Munsinger Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud, where the bulbs were bursting out, and signs of future floral glories to come.

2013/05/22

Wander Minnesota: A Glimpse Of Spring

Spring has been taking its own sweet time arriving in Minnesota this year, much to the consternation of just about everyone. But there is a place you can visit to get a taste of what spring might eventually be like: the Spring Flower Show at the Como Park Conservatory.

2013/04/19

Wander MN: Things To Do Thanksgiving Weekend — Other Than Shop

You’ve slept off the turkey, you’re not interested in battling crowds on Black Friday, but you have free time and possibly family and friends to entertain. What is there to do this weekend? Plenty. Here is just a sampling of events taking place around the state in the days after Thanksgiving.

2012/11/19

Off the Reservation (Or Minnesota Nice) by Jim Denomie (credit: MNHS)

Wander MN: Ded Uŋk’uŋpi — We Are Here

This year marks the 150th anniversary of what is perhaps Minnesota’s darkest hour: the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. There have been a number of events surrounding this anniversary, both in the Twin Cities and in the areas across the state that were directly affected.

2012/10/18

Wander MN: What Else To See At The Fair

Obviously there’s plenty to do at the Fair (eating being one of the best choices). But besides things like rides and exhibits and parades and concerts, you might spy a group of people like this:

2012/08/30

Wander MN: Minnesota Discovery Center

There’s a lot of history to be found on the Iron Range, and one central place to get a detailed picture of it is at the Minnesota Discovery Center.

2012/06/27

Wander MN: Hill Annex Mine View State Park

Hill Annex Mine State Park, west of Hibbing on Highway 169, is a bit of an anomaly in the Minnesota State Park system.

2012/06/21

Wander MN: Finnish History In Embarrass

You may think of Embarrass as the town that often posts the cold-weather records in the winter, but it has a unique slice of Minnesota history available for visitors to the area: the Finnish Homestead Tours .

2012/06/05

Wander MN: Minnesota Museum Month

It’s May—and this year, that means it’s Minnesota Museums Month, the first—but hopefully not last—annual celebration of all that Minnesota has to offer in the way of museums.

2012/05/02

Wander Minnesota: Breaking For Spring

Schools around the metro are taking that week-long (more or less) holiday known as spring break, now through mid April. Whether going out of town isn’t in your financial picture right now, or you’d just rather stay home, here are some ideas to keep your family from going stir-crazy.

2012/03/14

Wander Minnesota: Eelpout Season

There’s no denying it’s been a tough winter for those who love winter sports and recreation, and it’s also been a hard season for communities that host cherished annual winter festivals. Some have been cancelled, others have been scaled back. But some got (barely) enough snow and ice to keep the festivities going.

2012/02/21

Wander Minnesota: A Glimpse Of The Season

We’re closing in on the big December holidays. One of my favorite places to go this time of year is the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. They know how to decorate for the holidays, and often incorporate found pieces of nature into the decorations. Given the likelihood of a brown Christmas this year, it’s heartening to find a place that can even make that look pretty.

2011/12/20

Wander Minnesota: Building The Holidays At MOA

Last week I visited the Mall of America a few times to find out something I’ve often been curious about: just how long does it take to put together those giant, beautiful trees in the Rotunda at the holidays?

2011/11/07

Wander Minnesota: A Hidden Gem In The City

Bordered on one side by the Mississippi River and the other by I-94, there’s a park in north Minneapolis that’s both beautiful and not nearly as well known as it should be.

2011/08/25

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