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SPRING/SUMMER 2019 TECH-ING THROUGH THE GREAT OUTDOORS

BY LORENA ARMSTRONG-DUARTE

inding activities that everyone in your family deems Ffun is a challenge. It certainly is in my household, which balances the interests of two boys under 5, an introverted writer mom and a nature-loving archaeologist at , photos courtesy MN DNR dad. And because one of our sons is on the autism spectrum, crowded spaces and new experiences pose a challenge. You log your found caches, pick up fun mementos Enter geocaching. In its simplest terms, geocaching is and can even make your own caches for others to find. a scavenger hunt, one done using your cell phone or a GPS Geocaching makes for outings that are exciting, unique, device. It’s a global phenomenon with millions of active caches and often take you to unexpected places. all over the world—and thousands right here in Minnesota. In Minnesota, we’re fortunate to have a great deal of Caches can be anything from a simple log with a guestbook, natural beauty to explore, and the Minnesota Department to a box containing small toys, stickers, or other swag. of Natural Resources uses geocaching as a way to encourage Seeking out hidden treasure must be hardwired into the everyone to get out into nature. human genome, because no matter the circumstances, all There are 82 geocaches hidden at Minnesota state parks four of us get positively giddy when we find a cache. The and trails, and the DNR allows people to rent GPS kits free boys want to see the cool toys and trinkets inside the cache, of charge. They also curate special geocaching adventures, while the grownups get to smugly check off the elusive like the current Aquatic Quest, that focus on a specific geocache as “found.” topic. Past adventures have included everything from the Geocaching has been particularly valuable for our son on Geocaching History Challenge (where collectible cards the spectrum. Like almost half of all kids on the spectrum, provided fun facts about the history of the location where he exhibits “wandering behavior,” which means he will they were found) to the Geocaching Wildlife (where wander off, run away, and not stop when you tell him. cards focused on the animals that live in that habitat). Geocaching has helped curb that behavior greatly, because it Of , not everyone is a nature buff, and that’s OK combines a lot of the things that many kids on the spectrum as far as geocaching is concerned. Urban geocaches can be love: technology, a clearly defined goal and a reward at the as challenging and fun as any found in a state park, and end. It is every occupational therapist’s dream, and for our you’ll find them everywhere from humble playgrounds to family, it has been a complete game changer. distinguished historic buildings. So how do you get started? The easiest way to play is to “ bugs” are another variation on geocaching that download the official Geocaching app (available on Android is especially fun for road trips. Think of travel bugs like and iPhone). While there is a premium membership with game pieces moving across a board—each bug has a goal added features, the free version has everything you need to (“this travel bug wants to go to Duluth”), and it’s your job get started and can keep you busy for years to come. to carry the bug for part or all of its journey. The app will show you a of all the caches in your So whether you’re planning your family’s next camping area. Pick one and the app will get you close, but not too trip or an urban adventure, be sure to check for geocaches close: After all, the fun is in checking behind trees, looking along the way or at your destination. Be it down the block under logs, and combing the ground for the hidden cache or across the state, geocaching will give you new insights— and its unknown contents. If the cache contains swag, take Park staff helps a young geocacher at State Park and a whole lot of fun—no matter where you explore. ■ what you want and leave something else behind—an old toy your kids no longer play with, for example. 4

The Covington Inn on The Historic Calumet Inn the St. Paul riverfront, in Pipestone photo by Altamish Osman

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comfy bed, a quiet room and a hot shower are at the PARK LODGING Guests of the Jailhouse Historic Inn in Preston can stay in top of many travelers’ lists when looking for a place the former sheriff’s quarters, the detention room or even the A The only full-service lodge within a Minnesota state park, to stay. But for those seeking a truly unique experience, cell block, which sleeps up to five “inmates” in semi-private Douglas Lodge at was built in 1905 and many lodging properties throughout Minnesota offer jail cells. Other former jails have been turned into B&Bs in features a spacious lobby and stone fireplace, with additional sleeping quarters, history and other quirks that can’t be Wykoff and Taylors Falls. lodging in suites and cabins nearby. There’s no need to found anywhere else. Moored on the Mississippi River with the St. Paul skyline rough it here, with a restaurant that serves three meals a day, as its backdrop, the Covington Inn is one of the country’s few HISTORIC INNS wireless Internet access, and heat and air conditioning. floating bed-and-breakfasts. Each of the four rooms feature A 13-mile boat ride is the only way to reach the historic Part of the historic 1885 Fitger’s complex, which includes private baths, deck access and fireplaces, and breakfast is Kettle Falls Hotel, located within Voyageurs National the brewery, multiple restaurants, shops and a salon, Fitger’s cooked in the galley and served in the stately salon. Park near the Canadian border. Built in 1910 by a timber Inn in Duluth boasts unique guestrooms with views of either The oldest continually operating lighthouse on the North baron, the hotel has a storied past, particularly during the the city or . Step outside for direct access to the Shore of Lake Superior was transformed into the Lighthouse Prohibition days, and the original on-site saloon retains Lakewalk, where Canal Park and the Duluth Rose Garden B&B in 1999, with three rooms in the keeper’s quarters its uneven wood floors with pockmarks from the loggers’ are a 15-minute stroll in either direction. plus the skiff house a few steps away. Maintained by the hobnail boots. Opened in the 1920s as an exclusive private club, Grand Lake County Historical Society, the lighthouse’s beacon still Marais’ Naniboujou Lodge now welcomes guests to bask in TRAINS, BOATS & AUTOMOBILES flashes three times a minute, 24/7, and the light tower and the beauty both inside and surrounding the property. With You don’t have to ride the rails to experience life on the two other buildings on the property are open for tours. Lake Superior on one side and Judge C.R. Magney State Park train. In addition to rooms in the main house and cottage, Most of the rooms at Winona’s Express Suites Riverport on the other, the lodge offers a respite from daily life, with the Stop Bed & Breakfast in New York Mills has four Inn are standard hotel fare, with the exception of two: The no phones, TVs, Wi-Fi or reliable cellphone service. The freestanding train cars that have been transformed into one- ’57 and ’59 Chevy suites, which feature retro decor and real gorgeous dining room, with its Cree Indian design and 20- of-a-kind accommodations. Options range from the cozy Chevy convertibles that have been transformed into beds. foot stone fireplace, is a destination in itself. red caboose with a queen-size Murphy bed to the Viking Lay back and pretend you’re at the drive-in, and enjoy the For fans of history—and ghost stories—Pipestone’s Car, equipped with a double whirlpool, two-person sauna, views of Sugar Loaf bluff from the attached patio. Historic Calumet Inn is worth a trip to the southwest fireplace and wet bar. In Two Harbors, the Northern Rail Find your own unique accommodations at corner of the state. Built in 1888 out of Sioux quartzite, the ■ Traincar Inn features 17 guest rooms inside two rows of exploreminnesota.com/places-to-stay. formidable building anchors Pipestone’s historic downtown. boxcars. Some rooms feature period furnishings with accents like Dating back to 1869, the former Fillmore County Jail lives clawfoot tubs and vintage wallpaper. Ask about Room 308 on as a historic inn in southeast Minnesota’s Bluff Country. on the town’s Saturday night ghost walks. 5

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GET A GRIP ON MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE TWIN CITIES

BY NATALIA MENDEZ

mong outdoor adventure-seekers, Minnesota is Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Arevered for its many off-the-grid excursions such photo courtesy of Dakota County as paddling the Boundary Waters, pedaling the Mississippi River Trail and trekking the Superior Trail. But the -St. Paul area is no slouch when it comes to adventure, either: You’ll find more than 85 miles of mountain bike trails throughout the Twin Cities. Whether you’re seeking a serene roll or a challenging help riders and bikes across one perennially flooded section thrill, there’s no shortage of trails to explore in Minneapolis- of beach. It cannot be overstated how much this experience St. Paul. Here are three to get you started. feels like it was lifted straight out of the classic “ THEODORE WIRTH PARK Trail” computer game, but with better scenery. Due to its location, River Bottoms is more wild and For visitors looking to get rad within the city limits, you natural than most trails in the Twin Cities. Great blue can’t do much better than Theodore Wirth Park. Located herons, swans and other waterfowl, eagles and hawks are on the western edge of North Minneapolis—just outside of commonly spotted, and only add to the splendor of this downtown—Theo’s rustic, wooded environment makes it great trail. easy to forget you’re in the heart of a bustling city, but the glimmering Minneapolis skyline is never far from sight. LEBANON HILLS The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park, Theo’s trails are defined by snug tree clearances and photo by Loppet Cycle Works With all the trails Lebanon Hills has to offer, riders of frequent switchbacks, which means it can be a cakewalk every skill level are sure to grin while pumping pedals at this or a thriller depending on your speed. It’s a great place to versatile off-road park in the suburb of Eagan, just down the practice your bike handling, and can be the place to gain MINNESOTA RIVER BOTTOMS road from the . the confidence boost needed to fall in love with mountain An enchanting canopy of green greets riders who mosey Showcasing 12 miles of singletrack, the beginner and biking. Trails at Theo range from flowy and smooth, to through the River Bottoms trail, a local favorite within intermediate paths at Leb are relatively open and flowing, tight and twisty, with a few advanced features such as rock riding distance of Mall of America. The River Bottoms with just enough gradual climbs to keep your heart pumping. gardens and log skinnies thrown in for good measure. consists of nearly 17 miles of single- and doubletrack trails Like Theo, Leb’s trails are wooded—but clearance isn’t so The North and South loops snake through trees and that hug the edges of the Minnesota River, stretching from tight as to make beginners worry about dinging a handlebar feature rock gardens that are ridable at speed, or walkable for southwest Bloomington to . on a tree if they let loose. Riders can practice railing berms, beginners. The Southwest loop has a looser feel, with smooth Riders flow gently through trees, under graffiti-adorned cruising through lower-grade rock gardens and getting as berms, rollers and a few drops to keep you on your toes. For highway underpasses and through breathtaking, shockingly much air as they dare with a few jumps, too. more of a roller-coaster sensation, head to the Glenwood green walls of tall horsetail reeds in the summer. Due to Advanced riders should check out the “More Difficult,” Loop. After a punchy climb, riders careen down the hillside its relaxed, relatively flat topography, the River Bottoms “Most Difficult” and “Extremely Difficult” trails, the last via a series of high-speed berms and finish right where they is perfect for an adventure date, solo trip or family dirt of which is only accessible after navigating the previous started, daring riders back up the hill for one more ride. excursion. For those desiring a workout, swaths of washed- two. These trails dial up the difficulty with log step Visit Theo’s new outdoor center, The Trailhead, for up sand afford ample opportunities to drop into a low gear ladders, rock gardens, high skinnies and other tricky bicycle rentals, repairs and even a plate of Southern cuisine and mash to your heart’s content. obstacles. For riders who can handle the challenge, these from Cajun Twist, its in-house restaurant. Trail , Venture deep enough into the foliage along the path and are some of the most advanced—and rewarding—trails in water, lockers, studio classes, showers and a sauna are all you’ll encounter the trail’s iconic wooden raft, installed to the entire Twin Cities. ■ available inside (some fees apply). 7

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JUNE Before traveling to an event, please call the contact number to con rm the dates. 1-2 Austin APRIL 27 Hastings Three Rivers Antique and Flea Market, Mower Birding Festival, Carpenter Nature Center, County Fairground, 507-433-1868 March 22-April 30 651-437-4359 1 Comfrey Apple Valley 27-28 St Cloud An Evening Look at the Carvings kickoff, Farm Babies, Minnesota Zoo, 952-431-9200 Minnesota Makers Fair, River’s Edge , 507-628-5591 4-6 Lutsen Convention Center, 302-428-0410 1-2 Elk River Sweetwater Shakedown, Papa Charlie’s, 27-28 St Paul Farm Animals Weekend, Oliver Kelley Farm, 218-406-1340 Prior Affair Monthly Maker Market kickoff, 763-441-6896 4th of July reworks over Lake Minnetonka, 5-7 Shakopee BlackStack Brewing, 612-369-2932 photo by Andrew Lopez 1-8 Hawley Spring Festival, an Arts and Crafts Affair, 28 Austin All the Minnesota towns listed here, and likely many more, are celebrating Rodeo Fest, Hawley Rodeo Grounds, Canterbury Park, 402-331-2889 218-483-3331 Taste of Mower County, Holiday Inn, Independence Day with parties and fireworks, plus plenty of food, music and 6 Austin 507-433-8994 family fun. Most are on the Fourth of July (Thursday). For a more complete list 1-2 Jackson Taste of Nations, 507-433-0686 28 St Paul Town & Country Days, 507-847-3867 with details and contact information, visit 6 Vergas Bandwidth Community Band Festival, exploreminnesota.com/fourthfireworks. 1 St Paul Maple Syrup Fest, Vergas Event Center, Landmark Center, 651-292-3225 Afton Eagan Madison Prinsburg WaterFest, Phalen Regional Park, 218-342-2091 651-900-3285 MAY Albert Lea Elk River Mankato Sleepy Eye 11 Alexandria Alexandria Ely Maynard Spicer 2 St Paul Taste of Douglas County, Holiday Inn, Grand Old Day, Grand Avenue, 651-699-0029 1 Duluth Austin Excelsior Minneapolis St Joseph 302-460-7911 Shark Watching Society Bon res kickoff, Baudette Fairmont New Ulm St Peter 5 Nisswa 12 Little Falls Glensheen, 218-726-8910 Turtle Races kickoff, 218-963-2620 Night with the Fishing Pros, Falls Ballroom, Brainerd Grand Marais Nisswa Stillwater 1 St Anthony Crane Lake Ham Lake Owatonna Waconia 5 Perham 302-616-2011 Spring Bird Hikes kickoff, Silverwood Park, Turtle Races kickoff, 218-346-7710 12-14 Lutsen 763-694-7707 Crosslake Harmony Park Rapids Wahkon Lakes Lakeville Pequot Lakes White Bear Lake 5 Winona Mountain Meltdown, Lutsen Mountains, 2-4 Fairmont Lakeview Drive Inn Cruise Nights kickoff, Duluth Luverne Perham Worthington 218-406-1340 Citywide Garage Sale, 507-235-3303 507-454-3723 13 Bloomington 2-5 St Paul 6-8 Milan Robot Day, The Works , Festival of Nations, RiverCentre, Spoon Gathering, Milan Village Arts School, 952-888-4262 651-647-0191 11 St James 19-26 Duluth 302-734-4807 13 Ceylon 3-5 Austin Hot Dog Days, 507-375-3333 Dylan Fest, citywide, 218-391-6299 7-8 Albert Lea Community Days, 507-235-8585 Austi-Con, Minnesota National Guard Armory, 11 Thief River Falls 19 St Anthony Eddie Cochran Weekend, 507-373-2316 13 Onamia 507-437-4563 Uff Da Day, Pioneer Village, 218-686-3184 Geocaching for S’mores, Silverwood Park, 7-9 Boyd 763-694-7707 Kid Crafts: Bead a Ring, Mille Lacs Indian 3-4 Winona 11 Two Harbors Good Time Days, 302-855-2242 Museum, 302-532-3632 Mid West Music Fest, various locations, Open House, , 21 Henderson 7-8 Fairmont 218-226-6372 Classic Car Roll-In kickoff, 507-248-3691 13 Preston 507-452-0735 Interlaken Heritage Days, various locations, Trout Season ‘Opener’ House, National Trout 4 New Ulm 16-18 Detroit Lakes 23-25 Lake Benton 507-235-8585 Center, 507-765-2452 Mai Fest, Morgan Creek Vineyards, Festival of Birds, 218-847-9202 Larry Olsen Music Fest, Larry Olsen Farm, 7-8 Fergus Falls 507-368-9627 14 St Paul 507-947-3547 16 Lakeville SummerFest, Kirkbride Park, 218-998-3003 Urban Expedition, Landmark Center, 4 Plainview Taste of Lakeville, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 24-26 Alexandria 7 Hutchinson 651-292-3225 952-985-4640 Ole Oppe Fest, Big Ole Central Park, Carley Bluebell Festival, various locations, Dairy Day Celebration, Library Square Park, 302-834-3030 20 Lino Lakes 507-534-2229 16-19 Lanesboro 320-587-5252 Family Celebration, 763-324-3350 4 St Paul Bluff Country Gathering, Lanesboro 24-27 Schroeder 7-8 Kandiyohi Community Center, 507-467-2696 Art Along the Lake, North Shore, 218-387-2524 20 Roseville Cinco de Mayo, Cesar Chavez Street, Kandi Is Dandy Days, citywide, 302-212-2978 651-223-7400 Earth Day Celebration, Harriet Alexander 17-18 Austin 25-27 St Paul 7-8 Nisswa Nature Center, 651-792-7012 Midwest Myotonic (Fainting) Goat Show, Memorial Day Weekend, Historic Fort 5 Minneapolis Scandinavian Folk Music Festival, various Mower County Fairgrounds, 507-433-1868 Snelling, 612-726-1171 20 Spicer MayDay Celebration, Powderhorn Park, locations, 218-764-2994 612-721-2535 Earth Day & Recycled Outdoor Gear Sale, 17-19 Ely 27 Alexandria 8-9 Excelsior Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Working for , International Center, Memorial Day Parade & Service, 10-12 Lake City Art on the Lake, Excelsior Commons Park, Center, 302-354-5894 218-365-4695 302-763-3161 Spring Warbler Weekend, Hok-Si-La Park, 952-474-6461 26 Deerwood 651-340-3487 17-19 Houston 27 Cannon Falls 8 Fairmont Taste of the Cuyuna Lakes, Ruttger’s Bay Bluegrass Festival, Cushon’s Peak Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, 10-12 Lake Elmo Borderline Cruisers Classic Car Show, Lake Lodge, 218-454-8020 Campground, 507-864-8109 507-263-2289 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival, 507-235-6356 26-28 Marietta County Fairgrounds, 612-961-9625 17-19 Minneapolis 27 Hinckley 8-9 Grand Marais Salt Lake Birding Weekend, 952-595-9265 Art-A-Whirl, Northeast Minneapolis, Memorial Day Program, Hinckley Fire 10-12 Rochester Boundary Waters Expo, Bearskin Lodge, 612-788-1679 Monument, 302-384-7837 26-28 St Paul Gold Rush, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 218-388-2292 507-269-1473 Minnesota Horse Expo, Minnesota State 17-19 Preston 27 Jackson 8 New York Mills Fairgrounds, 952-922-8666 Preston Trout Days, 507-765-2153 Memorial Day Parade, 507-847-3867 11-12 Brainerd Great American Think-Off, New York Mills 26-28 Winona Rock, Gem & Mineral Society Rock Show, 18 New Ulm 27 Onamia Cultural Center, 800-423-4571 Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, Bluff Country Studio Art Tour, various Bacchus Fest, Morgan Creek Vineyards, Memorial Day Powwow, Mille Lacs Indian 9-16 Buffalo locations, 651-307-6373 218-829-4992 507-947-3547 Museum and Trading Post, 302-532-3632 Buffalo Days, 763-682-4902 27 Chaska 11-12 Minneapolis 18 Whalan 27 Proctor 9 New London All About Dogs, Minnesota Landscape Wordplay, The Loft Literary Center, Standstill Parade, Main Street, 507-467-2696 Memorial Day Observance, Proctor Area Smokin’ for the Link Rib Fest, Goat Ridge Arboretum, 952-443-1400 612-215-2575 Community Center, 218-348-1452 Brewery, 302-354-5465 MNExp-Mar17-2019MM.qxp_Layout 1 2/14/19 2:49 PM Page 1 9 10-16 Hutchinson 21 Pine River Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival, Duck Races kickoff, Pine River Dam, 302-587-5252 218-587-4000 10-16 Montevideo 21-23 St Paul Fiesta Days, 302-269-5527 Back to the ’50s Weekend, Minnesota State 11-16 At water Fairgrounds, 952-925-4848 Atwater Festival Days, 302-974-8760 22-23 Elk River 12-15 Faribault Dairy Days Weekend, Oliver Kelley Farm, Heritage Celebration, 507-334-4381 763-441-6896 12-15 Paynesville 22-23 Minneapolis Town & Country Days, Paynesville High Twin Cities Pride Festival, , Now Playing! School, 320-243-3233 612-255-3260 12-16 Perham 22 Pelican Rapids Turtle Fest, 218-346-7710 International Friendship Festival, Sherin Park, 12-16 Winona 218-863-1221 Steamboat Days, Levee Park, 507-452-0735 22 Scandia 14-16 Canby Midsommar Dag, Gammelgarden Museum, 651-433-5053 Hat Daze, Central Park, 507-223-7295 14-15 Little Falls 22-23 Wayzata Wayzata Art Experience, 952-473-9595 Dam Festival, Maple Island Park, 302-632-3664 23 Minneapolis Get ready to have 14-16 Minneapolis Uptown Food Truck Festival, 763-220-2380 Stone Arch Bridge Festival, 952-473-6422 26-30 Dawson the time of your life! 14-16 Morton Riverfest, 302-769-2981 Lower Sioux Wacipi, east of Jackpot Junction 26-30 Spring eld Casino, 507-697-6185 Riverside Days, various locations, 507-723-3508 Jessica Fredrickson Jessica 14-15 Winsted 27-29 Brainerd Winstock Festival, Festival Lakes Jam Music Festival, Brainerd Grounds, 302-485-4287 International Raceway, 218-821-4575 15 Crosslake 27 Little Falls White sh Chain Antique & Classic Wood Boat Rock the Park, Maple Island Park, Rendezvous, Moonlite Bay, 218-692-3575 302-632-0960 15-16 Mankato 27 Walker Minnesota Air Spectacular, Mankato Regional Crazy Days, 218-547-1313 Airport, 507-385-6660 28-July 4 Austin 15 Minneapolis Freedom Fest, Band Shell Community Park, 952.934.1525 ChanhassenDT.com Midsommar Celebration, American Swedish 507-437-4561 Institute, 612-871-4907 28-30 Henderson

15 Park Rapids Sauerkraut Days, citywide, 507-248-3234 Author Fest, Beagle and Wolf Books & 28-30 Lake City PROCTOR MEANS BUSINESS Bindery, 218-237-2665 Water Ski Days, Ohuta Park, 651-345-4123 15 Stillwater 28-29 Pelican Rapids Food Truck Extravaganza, Washington County Pelican Fest, 218-863-1221 Fairgrounds, 651-439-4001 29 Detroit Lakes 17-23 St James Antique and Classic Boat Show, 218-847-9202 Railroad Days, citywide, 507-375-3333 29 Duluth 20-23 Faribault Chum Rhubarb Festival, 218-720-6521 Recycled Art Sale, Paradise Center for the 29 Granite Falls Arts, 507-332-7372 Volstead Day, downtown and Volstead Home, 20-22 Granite Falls 302-309-0092 Western Fest Stampede Rodeo, Lee Mar 29 Minneapolis Ranch and downtown, 302-564-4039 , , 20-22 Pipestone 612-375-7600 Water Tower Festival, 507-825-3316 29 Perham 20-22 St Paul Rib Cook-Off, 218-346-7710 Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Mears Park, 30 Brainerd 612-308-5785 Arts in the Park, Gregory Park, 218-829-5278 20-22 Walker 30 New Ulm Moondance Jammin’ Country, Moondance New Ulm Autofest, Brown County Fairgrounds, 877-666-6586 Fairgrounds, 507-354-3410 21 Alexandria 30 St Paul Wine, Ale and Art Crawl kickoff, downtown, Ticket to the Twin Cities, CHS Field, 302-763-0102 612-695-8018 21 Faribault Car Cruise Night kickoff, downtown, JULY 507-334-4381 1-4 Cannon Falls 21-22 Harmony Cannon Valley Fair, Cannon Valley 60-Mile Garage Sale, Root River Trail towns, Fairgrounds, 507-263-3548 Bring your conference or business meeting to 507-886-2469 3 Worthington 21-22 Mankato Beach Bash, Centennial Park, 507-376-6165 Proctor for professional planning, Solstice Outdoor Music Festival, Land of 4 Fairmont Memories Park & Campground, 507-340-6809 Heritage Acres Music Festival, Heritage personal service...and FUN! 21-22 Moorhead Acres, 507-236-1257 Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Midwest Viking Festival, Hjemkomst Center, 218-299-5452 Continued on page 12 VisitProctor.com

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People Brothers perform at the 2016 Mid West Music Fest, photo by Ben Steinquist MID WEST MUSIC FEST, MAY 3-4 If Great River is the mother of Winona’s modern summer festival scene, Mid West Music Fest is its rebellious teenage son with a heart of gold. Set up similarly to Austin’s famous South by Southwest, this year’s fest will bring over 65 acts to multiple performance venues scattered throughout town. Most stages are located downtown, well within distance of one another, which makes navigating the massive schedule of shows a breeze for first-timers. Find panoramic Mississippi River views at the newly renovated Levee Park, photo by Visit Winona Venues range from the newly renovated Levee Park on the Mississippi River, to the grandiose Historic Masonic Temple, to Winona’s must-visit dive, Ed’s No Name Bar. In between shows, take some time to wander and explore the WINONA HAS BIG-TIME sights and sounds of downtown Winona, from picturesque views of Sugar Loaf bluff to the simple pleasure of an ice cream cone on a hot summer’s day. CULTURE, SMALL-TOWN FEEL Notable new-to-the-festival headliners include Nooky Jones, Graveyard Club, and hip-hop artists Longshot and Lazerbeak, who join returning favorites BY BRIAN FANELLI like Charlie Parr, Them Coulee Boys and De La Buena. Also new this year is the Women in Minnesota Music Showcase, featuring performances by Aby Wolf, Humbird hese days, it’s hard to imagine Winona without its and Annie Mack. Tvibrant summer festival scene. But until recently, THE GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE this small southern Minnesota city was home to just one multi-day summer festival: Winona Steamboat Days (June FESTIVAL, JUNE 25-AUG. 4 12-16 this year). With a six-week run that includes five theatrical Established in 1948, Steamboat Days is your productions and dozens of performances among them, quintessential Midwest summer festival. There’s a carnival, the Great River Shakespeare Festival is undeniably live music, softball tournaments, car shows, a kids fishing Winona’s biggest summer arts festival. But despite the contest, fireworks, parades—you name it, they’ve got it. name, it’s not all Shakespeare. In fact, as the festival There’s even a “captain and first mate” costume contest for enters its 16th year, only two of the five shows were kids, the winners of which get to lead the Steamboat Days penned by the Bard: “Macbeth” and “Cymbeline.” Kiddie Parade. And for over half a century, Steamboat Days The remaining three consist of an 18th century was basically the only big summer festival in town. Italian classic by Carlo Goldoni; Nilaja Sun’s one-person Fast-forward nearly 60 years to 2004, when the Great River show depicting a group of 10th graders as they attempt Shakespeare Festival showed up and changed everything. to produce a play; and Nassim Soleimanpour’s infamous The festival’s first year was small—just two productions— “White Rabbit, Red Rabbit,” which asks an actor to come but its success was undeniable. More than 10,000 people “Comedy of Errors” at the 2017 Great River on stage, open a sealed envelope and perform a play they’ve attended that year, and the festival’s popularity ushered in Shakespeare Festival. Directed by Melissa Rain never seen or read before. All five shows take place at the a new era of summer arts and music festivals in Winona. Anderson, photo by Dan Norman Performing Arts Center at Winona State University. 11

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Minnesota Orchestra performs outdoors at Minnesota Beethoven Festival, photo by Kirk Fratzke

On top of the packed performance schedule, Great River also hosts the world’s only 28-furlong race (slightly longer than 5K), a weekly series of Saturday morning “Front Porch” conversations with scholars, performers and Minnesota Marine Art Museum overlooks the Mississippi River community members, and plenty more. MINNESOTA BEETHOVEN Shut Down Third Street, Sept. 21 FESTIVAL, JUNE 30-JULY 21 Back for its second year, Shut Down Third Street is poised to be Winona’s newest annual tradition. In a 2010 review for The New Yorker, music critic Produced by Winona’s hip, local music production Alex Ross famously described the Minnesota Orchestra as house Treedome, year one brought 13 bands and 3,000 “the greatest orchestra in the world.” Under the expertise festival-goers to the scenic river city—and organizers of music director Osmo Vanska, they’ve performed in are confident year two will be an even bigger draw. grand halls around the globe, from Finland to New York, Last year’s main stage hosted six bands including earning international acclaim at every turn. Once a year, Minneapolis indie-pop darlings Early Eyes and all- at the Minnesota Beethoven Festival, you can see them grown-up teenage prodigy Lydia Liza, while the Rockey Jewelry for an insider’s look at Winona’s vibrant perform in the Winona Middle School auditorium (a very remaining seven bands played after-parties around scene of makers, with handcrafted art and goods from over nice middle school auditorium, to be sure). town. The River City Ballroom Dancers also held free 20 Minnesota artists. In a way, that’s the Minnesota Beethoven Festival in a group dance lessons in the early evening, culminating Just up the street, be sure to visit Art of the Rural’s nutshell: some of the world’s best musicians performing with a swing dance party on the streets accompanied national headquarters, The Outpost. Exhibitions at The the world’s greatest symphonies in venues you wouldn’t by live big band music. Organizers say this year’s Outpost range from Afrofuturist multimedia installations expect. This year’s performers include violinist Joshua festival will follow a similar format. to rural photojournalism projects, but the core message Bell, organist Olivier Latry, the Manhattan Chamber To help Shut Down Third Street stand out from the that links them all together is a focus on the value, nuance Players, pianist Yekwon Sunwoo and the Grammy Award- rest of Winona’s crowded festival scene, organizers and diversity of contemporary rural communities. winning Parker Quartet, who will play two shows at the double down on what they’re convinced is the city’s No visit to Winona is complete without a trip to the beautiful Minnesota Marine Art Museum. strongest asset: its community. In addition to the music, Minnesota Marine Art Museum. The museum has played a Treedome hands out prize raffle punch cards in front DIXIELAND JAZZ FESTIVAL, JULY 13 pivotal role in Winona’s emergence as an arts and cultural of its Third Street production studio—get your card center, anchoring the city’s reputation as a hub of creativity Established in 1987, the Dixieland Jazz Festival has been punched at enough downtown businesses and win since opening its doors in 2006. Its permanent collection a Winona institution for over 30 years, and this beloved artsy prizes from the Minnesota Marine Art Museum includes an incredible array of original pieces by Van toe-tapping tradition shows no signs of slowing down. and other venues. Its appeal is simple: Admission is free, family picnics are Gogh, Picasso, O’Keeffe and more, all housed in a sleek, modern building overlooking the Mississippi River. The encouraged and, if you want to sit, it’s BYO lawn chair. The Boats and Bluegrass Festival, Sept. 26-29 festival is held on the Winona State campus, “on the green museum also regularly hosts traveling exhibits, gallery near the performing arts center,” or in the nearby science tours and special programming, including $1 admission You can’t talk about Winona music festivals without lab atrium if there’s rain. the second Saturday of every month. mentioning Boats and Bluegrass. Held on the beautiful Time your trip right and you can attend the Dixieland Winona also lays claim to two major universities, Prairie Island Campground just a short drive from Jazz Fest, Minnesota Beethoven Festival and Great River Winona State and Saint Mary’s, both of which boast downtown, the festival’s two main stages and group Shakespeare Festival all in the same weekend. Sure, you impressive arts programming. The long-running Page campgrounds are surrounded on three sides by the won’t be able to see all of the incredible productions taking Series at Saint Mary’s has brought world-class dance, Mississippi River. Not only does the festival’s close place around town, but you can say that about nearly any music and theater to Winona for more than 30 years, while proximity to the river provide a scenic, au natural summer day in culture-rich Winona. the many venues of Winona State are so deeply ingrained background for the music, it also makes leading the in the city’s arts culture, it’s hard to know where to start. festival’s namesake boat tours a breeze. AN ARTSY TOWN YEAR-ROUND You’ll also find an abundant gallery scene, live music On Friday and Saturday of the festival, Winona Winona’s artistic pedigree lives on year-round thanks to venues galore, and numerous historical sites and State staff lead educational group canoe trips into its vibrant community of working artists, world-class art throughout town. the backwaters of the Mississippi, with all necessary museums, and even the city streets themselves: The entire Whether you’re a fan of bluegrass, indie rock, equipment (canoe, paddles and life vest) included in downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic symphonies or Shakespeare, there’s never been a better the cost of a weekend pass. Music begins Thursday Districts. As you walk its wide, tree-lined sidewalks, your time to visit Winona. So call some friends, pack your evening and continues through Sunday morning, with a eyes can’t help but linger on the intricate architectural bags, and discover one of the Midwest’s most surprising lineup of more than 40 groups and (hopefully) as many flourishes and stained-glass windows of the city’s historic art scenes. ■ washboard solos. banks, churches and storefronts. Wander your way to Jovy 12 Continued from page 9 26-28 Kerkhoven 3 La Crescent Town and Country Days, downtown, Lizfest, Abnet Field, 507-895-2800 4 Waseca HAVE A FIELD DAY IN THE 302-264-5701 3-4 Minneapolis Lakefest Music Festival, Clear Lake Park, 26-27 Minneapolis Powderhorn Art Fair, Powderhorn Park, 507-461-2604 ‘WALLEYE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD’ Twin Cities Carifest, West River Road, 612-767-3515 5-6 Remer 612-239-8384 3-4 Owatonna Bigfoot Days, downtown, 218-566-1680 BY DANA HERNANDEZ 26-28 Montgomery Iowa/Minnesota Pirate Festival, Morehouse 6 Pelican Rapids Kolacky Days Czech Festival, Memorial Park Park, 507-451-7970 Classic Car Show, 218-863-1221 and downtown, 507-953-0094 3-4 Park Rapids 7 Nevis 26-27 Nevis Antique Tractor & Engine Club Field Days, Pig Races, Muskie Park, 218-652-3115 Muskie Days Music Festival, 218-652-3115 Club’s East 40 Ground, 218-732-5100 9-13 Hackensack 26-27 New Ulm 3 Pequot Lakes Sweetheart Days, First Street, 218-675-6135 Crazy Days, downtown, 888-463-9856 Choke Cherry Festival, Lions Club, 11-13 Clara City 27 Duluth 218-838-8002 Prairie Fest, 302-847-2114 All Pints North, Bayfront Festival Park, 4 Fergus Falls 11 Dorset 218-722-4011 Classic Car Show, Kirkbride Grounds, Boardwalk Crazy Days, citywide, 218-732-7565 27 Grand Rapids 218-332-5425 11-14 Two Harbors Northern Cruisers Weekend of Wheels Car 4-12 New Brighton Heritage Days, downtown, 218-830-0897 Show, IRA Civic Center, 218-259-3799 Stockyard Days, Long Lake Regional Park, 11-13 Worthington 27-28 Hutchinson 651-636-4504 International Festival, Nobles County The World Ploughing Competition, Baudette Minnesota Pottery Festival, Clay 6-8 Morgan Government Center, 507-372-2919 Lake of the Woods is best known for its premier fishing and outdoor adventures, Gallery & Pottery, 302-587-2599 Farmfest, Gilfillan Estate, 507-637-2828 12-14 Canby but the region is also home to over 40,000 acres of agricultural land and a strong 27-28 Minneapolis 7 Little Falls Cobra Fest, 507-223-7775 farming community—fertile growing conditions for the World Ploughing Competition, Loring Park Art Festival, 612-203-9911 Green Fair Folk Festival, St. Francis Campus, 302-632-2981 12-13 Edgerton which comes to Baudette Labor Day weekend. 28 Excelsior Edgerton Dutch Festival, 507-442-7891 The international competition was last held in the in 1988, and 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance, Excelsior 8 Park Rapids Commons, 925-925-4848 Water Wars, downtown, 866-237-7779 12-13 Hinckley holding its long-awaited return to the U.S. in Minnesota is a huge deal. “This event will Corn & Clover Carnival, 302-384-7837 be attended and watched closely by thousands of people around the world, including 30-Aug 3 Duluth 8-11 Richmond Spirit Valley Days, West Duluth, Minnesota Bluegrass August Festival, El 12-13 Hutchinson a very strong U.S. and Canadian agricultural-minded audience,” says Joe Henry, 218-391-3696 Rancho Mañana Campground, 651-456-8919 RiverSong Music Festival, Masonic West executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism. River Park, 503-807-9442 31-Aug 4 Grand Marias 8 -11 Vergas Upwards of 30 professional ploughing teams from around the world will compete Fisherman’s Picnic, downtown/, Looney Daze, 218-342-2091 12-13 Jackson in conventional and reversible ploughing contests, with criteria including straightness, Rhythm of the River Music Festival, Ashley 218-387-2524 8 Walker weed control, crown, uniformity and finish, each hoping to take home the coveted Park, 507-847-3867 Crazy Days, downtown, 218-547-1313 international championship. Spectators will have the chance to observe teams AUGUST 8 Waseca 12-13 Minneapolis compete in both stubble and grassland contests. , 612-333-1381 1-3 Alexandria Meat-a-Palooza, Farmamerica, 507-835-2052 Not only is ploughing vital for producing food for communities across the globe, Crazy Days, downtown, 302-763-0102 9-11 Duluth 12-13 Prior Lake but the demands of a professional competition allow for improvements across the Lakefront Music Fest, Lakefront Park, 1-3 Detroit Lakes Bayfront Blues Festival, Bayfront Festival industry, and help foster an understanding of agriculture’s economic significance. 952-445-1660 WE Fest, Soo Pass Dude Ranch, 800-493-3378 Park, 218-722-4011 The main event runs Aug. 30-31, followed by the U.S. Nationals ploughing contest 12-14 Trimont 1 Little Falls 9-11 Grand Portage on Sept. 1. Other activities surrounding the main events include displays, exhibitions, FunFest, Anderson Park, 507-236-0755 Raise the Roof Pig Roast and Dance, Linden Rendezvous Days & Powwow, Grand Portage a vintage farm showcase, a horse ploughing demonstration and other entertainment. 13 Anoka Hill, 302-616-5580 National Monument, 218-475-0123 For more information, visit . Riverfest & Craft Fair, downtown, lakeofthewoodsmn.com 1-4 Mankato 9-11 Minneapolis 763-421-7130 RibFest, Vetter Stone Amphitheater, Twin Cities Polish Festival, St. Anthony Main, 13 Pierz 507-389-3000 612-963-7755 18-20 Walker 20 Duluth 1-3 Montevideo Freedom Fest, Genola Ball Park, , Moondance Fairgrounds, Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival, 9-10 Nisswa Crazy Days, 302-269-5527 Crazy Days, downtown, 218-963-2620 302-468-6925 877-666-6586 Bayfront Festival Park, 218-525-8099 13 Winona 1-4 Northfield 9-11 Remer 19-20 Eagan 20-21 Duluth Vintage Band Festival, downtown, Dixieland Jazz Festival, Winona State Duluth Airshow, Duluth International Airport, Harvest Festival, citywide, 218-566-1680 Scottish Fair & Highland Games, Central Park, 507-581-0553 University, 507-452-0735 952-994-8355 218-628-9995 9-11 St Paul 14 Owatonna 2-3 Duluth Irish Fair of Minnesota, Harriet Island, 19-21 Hastings 21-28 Dilworth City on the Hill Music Festival, Bayfront Steele County Historical Society Loco Daze, Dilworth Community Center, 651-645-0221 Rivertown Days, Levee Park and Jaycee Park, Festival Park, 218-591-5268 Extravaganza, Village of Yesteryear, 651-437-6775 218-287-2313 10 Crosslake 507-451-1420 2-4 Granite Falls 19-21 Madison 24-27 Minneapolis Cardboard Boat Races, Moonlite Bay, Wacipi Days, Upper Sioux Community, 218-692-3575 15-21 Rushford Dragonfest, 302-598-7301 Aquatennial, citywide, 612-376-7669 Rushford Days, Root River Trailhead, 302-564-3853 19-21 St Paul 24-28 Pine River 10 Faribault 507-864-3338 2-4 Hanley Falls Blue Collar BBQ Music & Arts Festival, Highland Fest, Highland Park, 925-925-4848 Summerfest, citywide, 218-587-4000 16-21 New London Pioneer Power Threshing Show, Machinery Paradise Center for the Arts, 507-332-7372 Water Days, downtown, 320-354-2444 19-20 St Paul 25-28 Glenwood Museum, 507-768-3522 Lowertown Blues and Funk Festival, Mears Waterama, Lake Minnewaska, 10 Hackensack 2-4 Lake Lillian Northwoods Art & Book Festival, citywide, 16-17 Pequot Lakes Park, 612-308-5785 302-634-3636 Bean Hole Days, Trailside Park, Fun Days, citywide, 302-664-4444 218-675-6181 218-568-8911 19-21 Two Harbors 25-27 Owatonna 2-4 Le Sueur Chalk.a.Lot Festival, Thomas Owens Park, Crazy Days, downtown, 507-451-7970 10 Hutchinson Giant Celebration, Legion Park, Minnesota Garlic Festival, McLeod County 17-21 Sauk Centre 218-834-6200 Sinclair Lewis Days, Sinclair Lewis Park, 25-26 Park Rapids 507-665-2501 Fairgrounds, 763-244-6659 302-352-5201 20 Anoka Crazy Days, downtown, 218-237-7777 2-4 Little Food Truck Festival, downtown, 10 Park Rapids 25 Walker Canadian Days, Spooner Park, 651-766-4029 Legends & Logging Days, Park Rapids Antique 18-21 Excelsior 763-220-2380 Crazy Days, downtown, 952-474-6461 Crazy Days, downtown, 218-547-1313 2-4 Minneapolis Tractor & Engine Club, 218-732-4111 20-21 Bemidji 26-28 Ely Uptown Art Fair, 612-823-4581 18-20 Hutchinson Art in the Park, Library Park, 218-444-7570 11-13 Duluth Crazy Days, downtown, 302-587-5252 Blueberry Art Festival, Whiteside Park, 2-4 Pennock Festival of Sail, Bayfront Festival Park, 218-365-6123 20 Burnsville Fun Days, citywide, 302-599-4546 877-435-9849 18-20 New Ulm International Festival, Nicollet Commons Bavarian Blast, Brown County Fairgrounds, 26-28 Houston 2-3 Perham 11 Fairmont Park, 952-895-4509 Hoedown Days, Cedar Street, 507-896-3863 507-233-4300 Crazy Days, 218-346-7710 Threshing Day & Antique Tractor Display, 20-21 Cannon Falls 18-21 Stillwater 26-28 Hutchinson 3 Franconia Heritage Acres, 507-236-1257 Wine & Art Festival, Hannah’s Bend Park, Orange Spectacular, McLeod County Lumberjack Days, Lowell Park, Community Collaboration Hot Metal Pour, 507-263-2289 Fairgrounds, 320-587-5252 651-351-1717 Franconia Sculpture Park, 651-257-6668 13 11 Proctor 16-17 Sleepy Eye 23-25 Norwood Young Studebaker Swap Meet and Car Show, Buttered Corn Days, Allison Park, America Proctor Fairgrounds, 218-624-5932 507-794-4731 Stiftungsfest, Willkommen Park, 952-467-1812 12-14 Cokato 17 Austin 24-25 Austin Corn Carnival, Peterson Park, 320-286-5505 River Rats Car Show, Lafayette Park, ArtWorks Festival, downtown, 507-434-0934 12-18 Crookston 507-438-6635 24-25 Jackson “A PRODUCTION Ox Cart Days, various locations, 218-281-4320 17-18 Duluth Fort Belmont Pioneer Days Celebration, 12-17 Proctor Art in Bayfront Park, 218-727-8100 507-847-3867 FOR THE AGES” Hoghead Festival, citywide, 218-624-1062 17 Fergus Falls 24-25 New York Mills — Chicago Tribune 14-18 Plainview Monarch Butter y Event, Prairie Wetlands Finn Creek Festival, Finn Creek Museum, Corn on the Cob Days, citywide, 507-534-2229 Learning Center, 218-998-4480 218-385-3339 15-18 Houston 17 Scandia 24 Nisswa Bluegrass Festival, Cushon’s Peak Spelmansstamma, Gammelgarden Museum, Gull Lake Classic Boat Show, Bar Harbor, Campground, 507-864-8109 651-433-5053 612-834-5020 15-18 Marshall 17-Sep 29 Shakopee 24 Raymond Sounds of Summer, citywide, 507-537-1551 Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Festival Harvest Festival, citywide, 302-967-4226 16-18 Chaska Grounds, 952-445-7361 24 Round Lake Art in the Garden, Minnesota Landscape 17 St Paul Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp, Round Lake Arboretum, 952-443-1400 Food Truck Festival, Mears Park, 763-220-2380 Vineyards, 507-945-1100 16-18 Goodview 17-18 Vadnais Heights 29 Albert Lea Goodview Days, downtown, 507-452-1630 Heritage Days, Community Park, 651-204-6000 Cruise to the Cove, Wedgewood Cove, 16-18 Montevideo 17 Willmar 507-373-2316 Threshing Show at Heritage Hill, One Way Festival, Robbins Island, 302-214-7015 29-Sep 2 Duluth 302-269-7507 22-25 Pine River Duluth-Superior Pride, Bayfront Festival Park, 16 New York Mills Lakes Bluegrass Festival, Cass County 218-761-0726 Corn Feed and Puppet Pageant, Cultural Fairgrounds, 218-587-4000 30 Luverne Center of New York Mills, 218-385-3339 22-Sep 2 St Paul Tractor Parade, Luverne City Park, 507-283-4061 16-18 Oronoco , State Fairgrounds, 30-31 Nimrod Gold Rush Days, 507-367-2111 651-288-4400 Labor Day Bull Bash, downtown, 218-639-3673 16-18 Ortonville 23-24 Albert Lea 31-Sep 1 Winona Cornfest, Lakeside Park, 302-839-3284 Big Island State BBQ Championship, Big Muddy Brew ‘N Que, Levee Park, 16-18 Shakopee Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 507-402-6371 507-452-2272 SMSC Wacipi, SMSC Wacipi Grounds, 23-24 Askov 952-445-8900 Askov Rutabaga Festival and Fair, Askov Fair Find a full list of county fairs Pavilion, 302-838-1561 on page 19.

AN ORDWAY ORIGINAL

book by MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLE lyrics by AL DUBIN & JOHNNY MERCER music by HARRY WARREN

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Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, 612-377-2224, guthrietheater.org MUCH MORE THAN LAKES • Metamorphoses, Apr 13-May 19 • Guys and Dolls, Jun 22-Aug 25 ARTS IN THE WILLMAR LAKES AREA • Floyd’s, Jul 27-Aug 25 TWIN CITIES Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Historic Orpheum Theatre Chanhassen, 952-934-1525, chanhassendt.com BY ERICA WACKER Minneapolis, 612-339-7007, ART EXHIBITS • The Fabulous Armadillos Present Songs hennepintheatretrust.org by The Wrecking Crew, Apr 11-13 • The Play That Goes Wrong, May 7-12 Minneapolis Institute of Art • Rainy Days & Mondays: The Music of The • Dear Evan Hansen, May 28-Jun 9 Minneapolis, 612-870-3000, artsmia.org Carpenters, May 9-11 • Fiddler on the Roof, Jul 30-Aug 4 • Sieng Lee: Siv Yiv and His Wooden Horses, • Transit Authority: A Tribute to Chicago, History Theatre through Jun 23 May 24-25 St Paul, 651-292-4323, historytheatre.com • Hearts of Our People: Native Women Downtown Shakopee • Sisters of Peace, Mar 23-Apr 14 Artists, Jun 2-Aug 18 Shakopee, 952-445-1660, • Dirty Business, May 4-26 • Jonathan Herrera Soto: In Between/ downtownshakopee.org Lyric Arts Main Street Stage Underneath (Entre/Por Debajo), from Jul 19 • Rhythm on the Rails, Jul 17, 24, 31; Anoka, 763-422-1838, lyricarts.org Minnesota Museum of Aug 7, 14 • Evita, Apr 4-14 American Art Franconia Sculpture Park • A Raisin in the Sun, May 31-Jun 16 St Paul, 651-797-2571, mmaa.org Franconia, 651-257-6668, franconia.org • Legally Blonde the Musical, Jul 12-Aug 4 • Sheila Pepe: Softly...Before the Supreme • Music at Franconia, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 31 Minnesota Fringe Court, through Jun 9 Gammelgarden Museum Minneapolis, 612-872-1212, fringefestival.org Minnesota Woodworkers Guild Scandia, 651-433-5053, Rockin’ Robbins concert series, Willmar • Minnesota Fringe Festival, Aug 1-11 Eden Prairie, 612-559-6179, mnwwg.org gammelgardenmuseum.org Best known for their lakes, parks and galore, the “triplet Minnesota Jewish Theatre • Northern Woods: An Exhibition of Fine • Bluegrass and Lemonade in the Shade, cities” of Willmar, Spicer and New London share a well-kept secret. Beyond the Company Woodworking, Apr 25-28 Jun 23, Jul 28, Aug 25 boats, the bass and the bike trails, discerning visitors will find a bustling arts St Paul, 651-647-4315, mnjewishtheatre.org Minnetonka Center for the Arts Shul: A World Premiere, Apr 27-May 19 Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter scene, with enough theater, live music and art studios to please any connoisseur. Wayzata, 952-473-7361, minnetonkaarts.org Stillwater, 651-439-7128, Minnsky Theatre The largest of the trio, Willmar is still a small town at around 20,000 residents. • Abstract, Apr 12-May 9 gasthausbavarianhunter.com Minneapolis, 612-930-1517, minnsky.com • Art of the Garden, Jun 28-Jul 25 • Music in the Meadow, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 In the heart of downtown, The Barn Theatre has grown from its humble origins in • Wicked Wenches Present: Under the Walker Art Center City of Hastings an actual horse barn to staging six major productions every year. This season’s Rainbow, Jun 13-15 Minneapolis, 612-375-7600, walkerart.org Hastings, 651-480-6182, hastingsmn.gov highlights include “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” (April 4-14), “Joseph and the Mixed Blood Theatre • Five Ways In: Themes from the Collection, • Make Music Day, Jun 21 Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (June 13-30) and “The Fox on the Fairway” Minneapolis, 612-338-6131, mixedblood.com through Sep 12 Historic Orpheum Theatre (Aug. 13-23). • Roe, Mar 15-Apr 7 • Selections from the Permanent Collection, Minneapolis, 612-339-7007, Also in Willmar, the Rockin’ Robbins concert series features free, family- Ordway Center for the through Sep 21 hennepintheatretrust.org friendly concerts every Tuesday night from July 16-Aug. 6 at Robbins Island Performing Arts • The Body Electric, through Jul 21 • Mark Knopfler, Aug 30 Regional Park. For more live music, check out the West Central Concert Series at St Paul, 651-224-4222, ordway.org • Monty Python’s Spamalot, Apr 2-7 DANCE Historic Pantages Theatre the Willmar Education & Arts Center, starring 7th Avenue on April 18 and the Holy Minneapolis, 612-339-7007, Rocka Rollaz on May 7. • Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell, the The Cowles Center hennepintheatretrust.org In much smaller New London, The Little Theatre is a community and youth Musical, Jun 12-23 • 42nd Street, Jul 23-Aug 11 Minneapolis, 612-206-3600, • An Evening with Beth Hart, Apr 23 theater, concert hall and movie house all in one. This spring and summer offer thecowlescenter.org Historic State Theatre three plays: “Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Park Square Theatre • Ballet Co.Laboratory: Gentle Human, St Paul, 651-291-7005, parksquaretheatre.org Minneapolis, 612-339-7007, Singer” in April; “A Red Plaid Shirt” in May and June; and “Watson: The Last Great Apr 6-7 hennepintheatretrust.org • Majorie Prime, Apr 19-May 19 Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes” in August. For some laughs, catch The • Shapiro & Smith Dance: Notes from a • Jessie James Decker, May 2 • Heaven, May 31-Jun 23 Séance, Apr 19-20 • Celtic Woman, May 18 Winery Comedy Tour at Glacial Ridge Winery in Spicer on Aug. 16. • Agatha Christie’s Rule of Thumb, • Mixtape, May 10-12 • David Gray, Jun 15 Visual art appreciators should plan a visit around the Lakes Area Studio Hop Jul 12-Aug 25 Landmark Center LeDuc Historic Estate (June 14-15), when close to a dozen area studios open their doors to the public. Penumbra Theatre Company St Paul, 651-292-3225, landmarkcenter.org Hastings, 651-438-8480, dakotahistory.org St Paul, 651-224-3180, penumbratheatre.org • Ballet Tuesdays kickoff, Apr 16 • Summer Community Concert Series, • The Brothers Paranormal, May 2-12 Northrop Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 • Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa: D.R.E.A.M. The SPECIAL EXHIBITS Theater Mu Minneapolis, 612-624-2345, northrop.umn.edu Minnesota Bach Ensemble Tour, Jun 6 St Paul, 651-789-1012, muperformingarts.org • American Ballet Theatre, Apr 2 St Paul, 612-237-1690, mnbach.org Oratorio Society of Minnesota American Swedish Institute • Dandelion Girl, Mar 21-Apr 7 • Dreamscape, Apr 11 • Brilliant Vivaldi and Bach, Apr 6-8 St Paul, 651-488-8902, oratorio.org Minneapolis, 612-871-4907, asimn.org • Hot Asian Doctor Husband, from Aug 16 • Brownbody, Apr 27 • Bach’s Italian Inspiration, May 13 • Victoria: A Life in Music, Apr 27 • The Vikings Begin, from May 17 Theatre in the Round Players Orchestra Hall Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Minneapolis, 612-333-3010, FILM Minnesota Opera Minneapolis, 612-333-6669, mnopera.org Minneapolis, 612-371-5656, St Paul, 651-487-8200, theatreintheround.org Northrop • La Traviata, May 4-19 minnesotaorchestra.org comozooconservatory.org • Red Hot and Cole, Apr 26-May 19 • Summer Flower Show, from April 27 Minneapolis, 612-624-2345, northrop.umn.edu Minnesota Orchestra • Myra Melford Solo Piano, Apr 12 • The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, • Dance on Film Double Feature: Minneapolis, 612-371-5656, • Igudesman & Joo, May 11 May 31-Jun 23 Bittersweet and Two Seconds After minnesotaorchestra.org Ordway Center for the St Paul, 651-259-3000, • Jeeves Takes a Bow, Jul 5-28 Laughter, Apr 10 • Stephen Hough Plays Mendelssohn, Performing Arts minnesotahistorycenter.org Yellow Tree Theatre Ordway Center for the Apr 4-6 St Paul, 651-224-4222, ordway.org • Somalis + Minnesota, through Jun 9 Osseo, 763-493-8733, yellowtreetheatre.com Performing Arts • F amily Concert: The Tin Forest (Sensory • Mendelssohn and His Mentors, Apr 5-6 • : Stories from Minnesota’s • Cry It Out, Apr 12-May 12 St Paul, 651-224-4222, ordway.org Friendly), May 12 • Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony, May 24-25 Mainroom, from May 4 • Accordo with Silent Film, Apr 16 • Season Finale: Vanska Conducts Mahler’s • Mozart’s Don Giovanni and VARIETY Symphony with Martin Frost, Jun 7-9 THEATER Penumbra Theatre Company Tenth, Jun 13-Jun 15 Franconia Sculpture Park St Paul, 651-224-3180, penumbratheatre.org Minnesota Sinfonia Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Franconia, 651-257-6668, franconia.org • Reel Talk: An Oversimplification of Her Minneapolis, 612-871-1701, mnsinfonia.org Minneapolis, 612-673-0900, targetcenter.com Chanhassen, 952-934-1525, chanhassendt.com • Artist Talks kickoff, May 9 • Carrie Underwood, Jun 21 Beauty, Apr 15 • Tanya Remenikova, Apr 5-6 • Mamma Mia!, through Sep 28 Historic Orpheum Theatre Mississippi Valley Orchestra Children’s Theatre Company Minneapolis, 612-339-7007, MUSIC St Paul, 651-964-0651, missvalleyorch.com St Paul, 651-726-8240, xcelenergycenter.com Minneapolis, 612-874-0400, hennepintheatretrust.org • Cher, May 18 Cabooze • Appalachian Spring, May 5 childrenstheatre.org • Bert Kreischer, Mar 31-Apr 1 • New Kids on the Block, Jun 11 Minneapolis, 612-338-6425, cabooze.com Northrop • The Hobbit, through Apr 14 • Professor Brian Cox, May 11 • Iron Maiden, Aug 26 • Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Show, Apr 6 Minneapolis, 612-624-2345, northrop.umn.edu • Roald Dahl’s the Musical, Apr • Jim Jefferies, May 18 • John Prine, May 31 28-Jun 23 15

Historic State Theatre Park Rapids Downtown The Little Theatre Riverland Theatre Minneapolis, 612-339-7007, DANCE Business Association of New London Austin, 507-433-0595, riverland.edu/theatre hennepintheatretrust.org Historic Paramount Theatre Park Rapids, 218-237-7777, New London, 310-354-2559, • Camelot, Apr 25-May 4 • An Evening with David Sedaris, Apr 27 Austin, 507-434-0934, austinareaarts.org parkrapidsdowntown.com newlondonlittletheatre.com • Mamma Mia!, Jul 25-28 • Ira Glass, May 11 • , May 8 • 2nd Street Stage Music kickoff, Jun 13 • Glorious! The True Story of Florence Rochester Repertory Theatre Maple Grove Library Minnesota Conservatory Reif Performing Arts Center Foster Jenkins, Apr 5-14 Rochester, 507-289-1737, rochesterrep.org Maple Grove, 612-543-5669, for the Arts Grand Rapids, 218-327-5780, reifcenter.org • Watson: The Last Great Tale of the • Don’t Talk to the Actors, May 3-19 hclib.org/maplegrove Winona, 507-453-5500, smumn.edu/mca • Lost 40: Folk Music, Apr 11 Legendary Sherlock Holmes, Aug 1-11 Sheldon Theatre • Storm Chasing, Apr 10 • Dance Repertory Company, Apr 12-13 • Superior Siren, Apr 18 Minnesota State University Red Wing, 651-388-8700, sheldontheatre.org • Alone at the Top, Jun 26 Page Theatre at Saint Mary’s Robbins Island Mankato • The Pigeoning, Apr 26-27 Minnsky Theatre University Willmar, 310-235-3552, willmarlakesarea.com Mankato, 507-389-2118, mnsu.edu/theatre • The Fox on the Fairway, Aug 13-23 Minneapolis, 612-930-1517, minnsky.com Winona, 507-457-1715, pagetheatre.org • Rockin’ Robbins kickoff, Jul 16 • The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Apr 11-20 Theatre B • Wicked Wenches present: Sherlock • Dreaming Under a Cedar Tree 2.0, Apr Sheldon Theatre • Brainpeople, Apr 24-27 Moorhead, 701-729-8880, theatreb.org Holmes, Apr 18-20 24-25 Red Wing, 651-388-8700, sheldontheatre.org NorShor Theatre • Cry It Out, Apr 25-May 18 • V: This is Vaudeville, Apr 26-27, • We Are The Willows, Apr 5 Duluth, 218-733-7555, norshortheatre.com Zeitgeist Arts May 31-Jun 1, Aug 23-24 FILM • Jeremy Messersmith, May 11 • Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Duluth, 218-336-1414, zeitgeistarts.com • Princess Bride Shadowcast, May 17-18 Fleet Street, Apr 4-14 Clear Waters Outfitting Company Willmar Education and Arts Center • Birds of a Feather, Apr 26-May 4 • The Government Inspector, May 9-19 Mixed Blood Theatre Clearwater, 310-558-8123, cwoutfitting.com Willmar, 310-235-8560, • Sylvia, Jun 7-22 Minneapolis, 612-338-6131, mixedblood.com • Paddling Film Festival, Apr 30 westcentralconcertseries.org Paradise Center for the Arts • Blackout Improv, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17 Faribault, 507-332-7372, Duluth Superior Film Festival • 7th Avenue, Apr 18 VARIETY paradisecenterforthearts.org Northrop Duluth, 218-722-4011, ds-ff.com • Holy Rocka Rollaz, May 7 • A Pirate’s Tale: A Swashbuckling Musical, Birak Shrine Club Minneapolis, 612-624-2345, northrop.umn.edu • Duluth Superior Film Festival, SPECIAL EXHIBITS Jun 14-23 Fergus Falls, 218-332-5425, birakshrine.com • White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of our May 29-Jun 2 • Birak Shrine Circus, Jun 18-19 Racial Divide, Apr 18 • Disney’ s 101 Dalmatians, Jul 12-13 Chippewa County Historical Society • Jam and First Avenue Present: Lovett or Pipestone Performing Arts Center A Center for the Arts MUSIC Montevideo, 320-269-7636, Leave It, Jun 7 Pipestone, 507-825-2020, Fergus Falls, 218-736-5453, fergusarts.org Central Square Cultural chippewacohistory.org • Femme Fatale: The Music of Film Noir, Ordway Center for the • World War I Exhibit, from Aug 12 pipestoneperformingartscenter.com & Civic Center • The Marvelous Wonderettes, Jun 20-30 Apr 14 Performing Arts St Paul, 651-224-4222, ordway.org Glenwood, 310-634-0400, centralsquare.org Red Rock Center for the Arts Children’s Museum of Southern • Killer Vees: Classic Country, Apr 20 Duluth, 218-740-3474, glaquarium.org Minnesota • Golden Dragon Acrobats, May 31-Jun 1 • W e Are Water MN, through Apr 22 Fairmont, 507-235-9262, redrockcenter.org • Na poleon Dynamite: A Conversation with • Patchouli: Landscape of Guitar, May 18 • Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Apr Mankato, 507-386-0279, cmsouthernmn.org Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and John Gries, Chatfield Center for the Arts Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 12-13 • Are You Smarter Than the 5th Graders?, Austin, 507-437-7519, hormelnaturecenter.org Apr 16 Jun 29 Chatfield, 507-884-7676, chatfieldarts.org Reif Performing Arts Center • Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Apr 11 • We Are Water MN, Apr 28-Jun 16 • An Evening with Jane Fonda, Jul 6 Grand Rapids, 218-327-5780, reifcenter.org Glacial Ridge Winery • Hot Club of Cowtown, May 3 Penumbra Theatre Company Reif Performing Arts Center • Dra gons Love Tacos Musical, Apr 5 Spicer, 310-796-9463, glacialridgewinery.com St Paul, 651-224-3180, penumbratheatre.org Fergus Falls Concert Association Grand Rapids, 218-327-5780, reifcenter.org • Lea ves of Grass, Apr 16 • The Winery Comedy Tour, Aug 16 • Let’ s Talk: Finding Refuge, May 13 Fergus Falls, 218-739-2407, • W e Are Water MN, from Aug 4 Silverwood Park concertassociation.net/fergusfallsmn Winona County History Center • The Jersey Tenors, Apr 5 St Anthony, 763-694-7707, Winona, 507-454-2723, winonahistory.org • Minnesota Boychoir, Apr 27 threeriversparks.org • Whitewater State Park: 100 Years in ESCAPE THE CONFINES • The Puppet Adventures of Ned the Glensheen Paradise, through Jun 12 Naturalist, Apr 14, May 19 Duluth, 218-726-8910, glensheen.org OF A HOTEL • Concerts on the Pier kickoff, Jul 3 THEATER Xcel Energy Center St Paul, 651-726-8240, xcelenergycenter.com Historic Paramount Theatre Albert Lea Community Theatre • Hugh Jackman, Jun 22 Austin, 507-434-0934, austinareaarts.org Albert Lea, 507-377-4371, actonbroadway.com • F orte Milers, Apr 14 • Bedroom Farce, Apr 18-27 AROUND THE STATE • St. Andrew’s Sisters, Apr 27-28 • Sta te Fair, Jul 11-20 Itasca Symphony Orchestra Andria Theatre ART EXHIBITS Grand Rapids, 218-327-5781, Alexandria, 310-762-8300, andriatheatre.org itascaorchestra.org • Mamma Mia!, Apr 4-14 Johnson Heritage Post Art • Itasca Orchestra with The New Standards, The Barn Theatre Gallery May 11 Willmar, 310-235-9500, thebarntheatre.com Grand Marais, 218-387-2314, Linden Hill • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor johnsonheritagepost.org Little Falls, 310-616-4959, littlefallsmn.com Dreamcoat, Jun 13-30 • Alexa Carson, Jun 7-30 • Log Jam, Jul 16-17 • Tara Lynn Austin, Jul 5-28 Duluth Playhouse Lyric Opera of the North Duluth, 218-733-7555, duluthplayhouse.org MacRostie Art Center Duluth, 218-464-0922, loonopera.com • Winnie the Pooh, May 11-26 Grand Rapids, 218-326-2697, • The Elixir of Love, Jun 14-16 • Much Ado About Nothing, Aug 8-17 macrostieartcenter.org Mankato Symphony Orchestra • Six McKnight Artists and Vernal Bogren Great River Arts Swift, Apr 5-28 Mankato, 507-625-8880, mankatosymphony.com Little Falls, 310-616-4959, littlefallsmn.com • Handel Messiah, May 11 • Spring Dinner Theater: Harvey, Apr 4-13 Minnesota Marine Art Museum • Horn of Plenty, Jun 1 Winona, 507-474-6626, mmam.org Great River Shakespeare Festival Muggs of Mille Lacs THE BEST VACATION • Maarten Platje: The Early History of the Winona, 507-474-7900, grsf.org U.S. Navy, May 3-Aug 18 Wahkon, 310-495-3949, muggsofmillelacs.com • Grea t River Shakespeare Festival, RENTALS MINNESOTA • Lamont Cranston Blues Band, Aug 15 • : Sleeping by the Mississippi, Jun 25-Aug 4 from May 9 Northern Light Opera Company Green Earth Players HAS TO OFFER Park Rapids, 218-237-0400, Paradise Center for the Arts Luverne, 507-283-8294 northernlightopera.org Faribault, 507-332-7372, • Drinking Habits, Apr 4-7 • The Drowsy Chaperone, Jul 26-Aug 3 paradisecenterforthearts.org Lake Benton Opera House • Ann Judkins and Heidi Jeub, Apr 1-May 6 Paradise Center for the Arts Lake Benton, 507-368-9577, lakebenton.us • Susanne Crane, Andrea Blackman and Faribault, 507-332-7372, • Arsenic and Old Lace, Apr 5-14 Elisha Marin, May 6-Jun 17 paradisecenterforthearts.org • Shrek the Musical, Jul 25-Aug 4 LUXURY ESTATES | LAKE CABINS | CITY LOFTS • Aretha: Honoring the Queen of Soul, Apr 27 Winona County History Center Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum • The Music of Patsy Cline with Joyann Winona, 507-454-2723, winonahistory.org Walnut Grove, 507-859-2358, walnutgrove.org BOOK ONLINE NOW Parker Band, Jun 28 • The Art of Fine Furniture, Jun 15-Aug 15 • Wilder Pageant, Jul 5-20 MINNESTAY.COM 16

Family fishing at Itasca State Park, photo by Christy Bruggenthies

FIND YOUR FISH TALE IN THE GREAT NORTHWEST

BY LISA MEYERS MCCLINTICK

whoop, followed by laughter and excited chatter, spent a weekend in northwest Minnesota can the state’s eighth-largest lake, Acomes up from a dock along the Crow Wing Chain attest. The region is dotted with state parks known for its rarity of a of Lakes in northwest Minnesota. A few minutes later, and a national forest, legendary rivers and second lake on its Star Island. our kids scramble through pines with big grins, trailed by lakes, charming small towns, and family-run At Stony Point, the horizon my husband with his unexpected and sizeable catch still resorts replete with potlucks and communal of the state’s third-largest wriggling, its scales catching the sunlight. campfires. lake, Leech, disappears like “I had a little perch on the line,” he explains, “then this The area’s biggest attraction, Itasca State an ocean. On the smaller 5-pound northern leaped for the perch, and I caught it!” Park, draws close to half a million visitors a Lake Belle Taine in Nevis, This is a big-fish tale that’s true, and one of those year from across the globe. They make the campers drive across a surprising vacation experiences that sticks in your memory pilgrimage to Minnesota’s first state park, narrow causeway to Camper’s long after the smell of campfire washes out of your clothes. established in 1891 to protect the headwaters Paradise, a popular island that It’s also not a particularly uncommon story, as anyone who’s of the famed Mississippi River. has hosted families through Kids and adults playfully several generations. pose for photos and hop Travelers looking for from rock to rock where the more amenities should stay Mississippi begins as a small at resorts near small towns, river flowing from Lake Itasca. offering easy access to We offer affordable 1-bedroom/full From here, it wiggles and winds Shops and shoppers in downtown Park Rapids groceries, as well as family- kitchen suites, which are great through northwest and central friendly diversions such Minnesota before widening on as ice cream at Minnesoda for families and longer stays, its way south to the Twin Cities, where barge Fountain, beach toys from an old-fashioned Ben Franklin and our king whirlpool guest traffic begins and the current continues on its and sweets from Aunt Belle’s Confectionary in charming rooms are perfect for relaxing 2,500-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico. downtown Park Rapids. The Heartland State Trail, a 49-mile after a long day on the lake. Back at Lake Itasca, guides narrate boat paved bike trail, links Park Rapids to more shopping and tours, pointing out bald eagles and loons, eateries in Dorset, Nevis, Walker and Cass Lake. 231 Market Drive which are even more fun to watch from a With thousands of lakes to explore, most visitors will Perham, MN 56573 218-346-2033 rented kayak. Loons disappear in a blink want to get on the water. Boats are often available for resort when diving for fish, and call out a northern guests to rent, or from marinas and boat dealers. For an www.grandstayperham.com welcome or after-dark serenade. Park visitors all-inclusive excursion, book a day with one of the region’s • 149 guest rooms can also rent bikes and spend a day pedaling many fishing guide services. Fishing guides provide the boat, • Complimentary high-speed wireless internet to scenic spots such as Preacher’s Grove, or equipment and expertise to make your time on the water • Fitness Center and Sauna • Game room meander along the scenic drive. A fire tower fun and bountiful, whether you’re a new angler, seeking a • Volleyball, Basketball, and Floor Hockey nets rewards its climbers with views above the specific catch such as walleye or musky, or simply want to • On-site restaurant – Willy T’s trees in the 35,000-acre park. know the best spots to fish a daunting lake like Leech. Itasca offers year-round lodging, historic At Walker’s bustling marina, visitors can watch anglers seasonal cabins and that can fill come and go and see the sailboats glide by. The historic up in the summer. Another good option for Chase on the Lake resort has a restaurant with a patio campers: more than a dozen state forests and overlooking the marina, along with an on-site spa and the . Established modern guest rooms for travelers who prefer pampering to in 1908 as the first national forest east of the camping in the pines. Large indoor pool, Mississippi, Chippewa’s 1.6 million acres now Most towns also offer public docks and piers that are whirlpool, and contain 21 campgrounds, 100 backcountry perfect for kids and adults who are content reeling in wading pool sites and 160 miles of hiking trails. panfish while enjoying the serenity of a lake and the plunk 5637 Highway 29 South, Alexandria, MN 56308 We’ve watched golden sunsets shimmer of a bobber. And if you’re lucky—like we were—you’ll still (320) 763-6577 • [email protected] from sites at Beach along Cass Lake— come home with a big-fish tale to tell. ■ 17

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DESTINATIONS Flying Cloud Airport MPLS-ST PAUL AREA July 13-14 - Eden Prairie Visit Thief River Falls Saturday 9am-5pm • Sunday 9am-4pm (218) 686-9785 $ * $ www.visittrf.com 20 for adults - 5 for kids 8-17 Springfield Chamber Apple Valley of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Local: (507) 723-3508 Local: 952-432-8422 springfieldmnchamber.org Toll Free: 1-800-301-9435 TRAVEL IFORMATION www.applevalleychamber.com 888-VISITMN OR 888-847-4866 *includes one EXPLOREMINNESOTA.COM child admission www.airexpomn.org Worthington Area CVB Local: (507) 372-2919 800-627-3529 TTY Toll Free: 800-279-2919 Service for Hearing Impaired Enjoy Fishing on Bloomington CVB WorthingtonMNChamber.com 952-858-8500 Road conditions, closures, delays: Lake of the Woods www.bloomingtonmn.org 511 (Dial in Minnesota) this Summer! CENTRAL or 800-542-0220 or 511mn.org • Luxury Log Cabins On the Road: Stop at one of the state Welcome Centers along major highways, or at an information center • Boat Rentals affiliated with Explore Minnesota, located in these Lakeville Convention & Alexandria Lakes Area communities: Aitkin, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Baudette, • Guided Charters Visitors Bureau Chamber of Commerce Bemidji, Brainerd, Chatfield, Cook, Crosslake, Detroit Local: (952) 469-2020 Local: (320) 763-3161 Lakes, Dresbach, Duluth, Ely, Fargo, Grand Forks, [email protected] Toll Free: 800-235-9441 Grand Marais, Granite Falls, Hanley Falls, Harmony, Zippel Bay Resort www.VisitLakeville.org alexandriamn.org Hibbing, Hinckley, Isle, La Crescent, Lanesboro, Lindstrom, Luverne, Minneapolis, Montevideo, New Ulm, Nisswa, Orr, Ortonville, Owatonna, Park Rapids, Lake of the Woods SOUTHERN Pequot Lakes, Pelican Rapids, Pine River, Pipestone, Preston, Red Wing, Redwood Falls, Sauk Centre, Schroeder, St Louis Park, St Paul, St Peter, Thief River 1-800-222-2537 Falls, Tofte, Two Harbors, Wabasha, Walker, Warroad, Willmar, Winona www.zippelbay.com Albert Lea Convention Visit Fergus Falls & Visitors Bureau Local: 218-332-5425 Local: (507) 373-2316 Toll Free: 800-726-8959 Toll Free: 800-345-8414 VisitFergusFalls.com AlbertLeaTourism.org

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Chamber Golf Outing, Le Sueur, May 13, Explore 507-665-2501 New Ulm Golf Invitational, New Ulm, SPORTS Jun 7-9, 507-354-8896 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Chaska, Jun 18-23, 612-337-1961 Lake Osakis BIKING Power Boat Races, Crosby, Jul 27-28, 218-546-8131 3M Open, Blaine, Jul 2-7, 763-795-0800 Mayor’s Bike Ride, Willmar, May 17, Leech Lake Regatta, Walker, Aug 9-12, Craig Hom Memorial Golf Tournament, 320-235-3552 218-547-1819 Proctor, Jul 6, 218-628-6297 Minnesota Bike Opener, Park Rapids, AG Golf Open, Montevideo, Jul 8, May 18, 218-732-4111 DUATHLONS/TRIATHLONS 320-269-5527 Spring Bike Fling, Walker, May 18, Chippewa Triathlon, Cass Lake, Jun 8, Birchmont Golf Tournament, Bemidji, 218-547-1313 218-335-2689 Jul 22-27, 218-751-9215 Tour De Water, Winona, May 18, Trinona, Winona, Jun 8-9, 608-320-3346 Hometown Golf Challenge, Hutchinson, 507-450-5317 Jul 22, 320-587-5252 Walker Triathlon, Walker, Jun 9, Le Grand du Nord Gravel Cycling 218-547-1313 B&L Golf Classic, New Ulm, Jul 28-29, Classic, Grand Marais, May 25, 507-354-8896 218-387-2524 Fairmont Triathlon & Duathlon, Resorts Fairmont, Jun 15, 507-235-8585 Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, Tour de Pepin, Lake City, Jun 1, Detroit Lakes, Aug 5-11, 218-847-5790 651-345-4123 Sanford Youth Triathlon: Tri-For-Health, Jackson, Jun 21-22, 507-840-0778 Proctor Area Chamber of Commerce MS150 Bike Race, Proctor, Jun 7-8, Golf Tournament, Proctor, Aug 12, Average Jo Triathlon, Perham, Jun 29, 218-624-3641 218-393-2242 218-346-7102 Fishing Minnesota-Wisconsin River & Trails, Chamber Cup Golf Tournament, Pebble Lake Youth Triathlon, Fergus Eagan, Jun 8-15, 800-755-2453 Glenwood, Aug 19, 320-634-3636 Falls, Jul 26, 218-736-8451 Loop the Lake Festival, Bemidji, Jun 15, Schell’s Bottle Cap Golf Outing, Hoot Lake Triathlon, Fergus Falls, Jul 27, 218-444-6081 New Ulm, Aug 25-26, 507-354-8896 218-739-4439 Boating North Star Grand Prix, Stillwater, Jun 16, 925-925-4848 Northwoods Triathlon, Nevis, Aug 10, MOTOR RACES/EVENTS 218-652-2052 Shooting Star Trail Ride, LeRoy, Jun 22, Motorcycle & ATV Flat Track Races, 507-433-7571 Green Lake Triathlon, Spicer, Aug 11, 320-894-5882 New Ulm, May 18-19, 507-354-2306 Antiques Lutsen 99er, Lutsen, Jun 29-30, Street Car Showdown, Brainerd, May 952-229-7330 YWCA Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon, Minneapolis, Aug 11, 612-215-4345 24-26, 218-824-7223 Tour D’Amico, Golden Valley, Jul 4, Motorcycle Road Run, New Ulm, Jun 2, 651-399-8002 YoungLife Triathlon, Detroit Lakes, Aug 17, 218-532-2662 507-354-2306 Green Lake Road Race, Spicer, Jul 7, Ronald McDonald House Ride, New 320-894-5882 FISHING & York Mills, Jun 8, 800-423-4571 Rock ‘n’ Roll the Lakes, Albert Lea, Advantage RV Modified and King on BESA 3-D Archery Trail Shoot, Jul 13, 507-373-2316 Proctor, Jun 9, 715-392-8697 Hugo, Apr 7, May 4-5, Jun 2, Aug 4, The Hill, Habitat 500 Bike Ride, Hermantown, 651-373-4204 Jackson Nationals & World of Outlaw Jul 14-19, 612-331-4439 Sprints, Jackson, Jun 27-29, Lipmasters Fishing Tournament, 605-359-4955 Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour, Rushford, Apr 27, 507-864-7799 Eveleth, Aug 3, 218-744-1388 NTPA Power Pull Nationals, Hutchinson, Kids Fishing Clinic, Coon Rapids, May 4, Jun 28-29, 320-510-1095 Rail Trails 100 Bike Tour, Fergus Falls, 763-324-3350 Aug 3, 218-332-5425 Fender Friday WISSOTA Challenge Youth Crappie Tournament, Walker, Proctor, Jul 26, 218-348-9919 Bicycling Around Minnesota–BAM, May 5, 218-547-1313 Series, Aug 15-18, 651-335-6505 Midsummer Night of Mayhem, Proctor, Fairmont Lakes Foundation Fishing Aug 3, 715-392-8697 Cuyuna Crusher, Ironton, Aug 17-18, Tournament, Fairmont, May 18, 218-546-8131 507-235-8585 New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run, Aug 7-10, 651-638-2045 Lumberjacks and Loons Bicycle Tour, Leech Lake Walleye Tournament, Park Rapids, Aug 19-26, 651-280-7299 Walker, May 31-Jun 2, 218-547-1313 Thunder at the Lakes–NHRA Divisional Drag Race, Brainerd, Aug 9-11, Minnesota Statewide High School Lake Benton Sportsman’s Club 218-824-7223 Mountain Bike Race, Austin, Aug 24-25, Walleye Fishing Tournament, Lake 507-437-4563 Benton, Jun 1, 507-380-7388 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Brainerd, Aug 15-18, 218-824-7223 BOATING EVENTS/RACES AIM Walleye Series, Isle, Jun 8-9, 320-676-3535 American Cancer Society Races, Proctor, Aug 18, 715-392-8697 Kettle River Paddle Festival, Crow River Fishing Tournament, Sandstone, May 3-5, 651-302-1774 New London, Jun 8, 320-354-2423 Motorcycle & ATV Hill Climb, New Ulm, Aug 25, 507-354-2306 Snake River Canoe Race, Mora, May 4, Kids Fishing Contest kickoff, 320-679-2629 Hackensack, Jun 11, 218-675-6135 Silver 1000 Races, Duluth, Aug 29, 218-624-0606 Plan your Minnesota family or shing Paddle the Crow, New London, Jun 1, Lund Mania, New York Mills, Jul 12, vacation at Lake Osakis! 320-354-5894 218-371-8380 Prairie Thunder Off-Road Rally, Appleton, Aug 31, 866-866-5432 River Hopper IPA Expedition, St Cloud, Kids Fishing Tournament, New London, Jun 1, 320-558-8123 Jul 20, 320-354-2396 RUNNING/WALKING Worthington Regatta & Music Festival, BronzeBack Classic, Clearwater, www.LakeOsakisMN.com Worthington, Jun 7-9, 507-372-2919 Aug 2-3, 320-558-8123 Fountain Lake 5-Mile Run/Tiger Trot I Rocked the River Canoe & Kayak 5K, Albert Lea, Apr 13, 507-373-8228 Trip, Luverne, Jun 29, 507-283-4061 GOLF Steppin’ Out for Autism Walk, Austin, Apr 14, 507-433-4243 North Shore Water Festival, MACC Golf Open, Montevideo, May 6, 800.422.0785 Grand Marais, Jul 20-21, 218-387-2524 320-269-5527 Earth Day Hike, Waite Park, Apr 20 19

Grandma’s Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, PRO GOLF TEES OFF Jun 22, 218-727-0947 Lift Bridge Road Race 10 Mile/10K/5K, COUNTY FAIRS IN BLAINE THIS SUMMER Stillwater, Jun 29, 651-383-2436 Waddle Like a Duck 5K, 10K, Half LISTED BY COUNTY THEN CITY BY ERICA WACKER Marathon, Walker, Jul 4, 218-547-1819 Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye, For an up-to-date list of county fairs, go to Crosslake, Jul 6, 218-831-2721 exploreminnesota.com/countyfairs Nisswa Firecracker Run, Nisswa, Jul 6, 218-963-2620 24-28 Wright, Howard Lake Perham Relay for Life, Perham, Jul 12, JUNE 218-346-4747 25-28 Blue Earth, Garden City 12-16 Hennepin, Corcoran Hike at Night, St Joseph, Jul 20, Aug 17 25-28 East Otter Tail, Perham 19-23 Norman, Ada 30-4 Benton, Sauk Rapids Tettegouche State Park Walk, Silver 20-23 Wadena, Wadena Bay, Jul 20, 612-850-4700 30-4 Freeborn, Albert Lea 27-30 Cass, Pine River Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 31-4 Clearwater, Bagley Walk, Two Harbors, Jul 21, 612-850-4700 27-29 Mahnomen, Mahnomen 30-3 Crow Wing, Brainerd Watonwan County Relay for Life, 27-30 Todd, Long Prairie 31-4 Pine, Pine City St James, Jul 26, 507-375-3333 28-30 Red Lake, Oklee 31-3 Pipestone, Pipestone St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon, JULY 31-4 Sibley, Arlington Stillwater, Jul 27, 651-383-2436 31-4 St. Louis, Chisholm TPC Twin Cities, home of the 3M Open, Blaine Paul Bunyan Extreme Race, Nisswa, 4 1- Cannon Valley, 31-4 Stearns, Sauk Centre Jul 27, 218-963-4353 Cannon Falls 31-4 Washington, Lake Elmo Trade the lake for the links this Fourth of July, when Minnesota will host Redwood County Relay for Life, 10-13 Aitkin, Aitkin its first PGA Tour event in a decade. The inaugural 3M Open is set to welcome Morgan, Aug 2, 404-653-5275 10-14 Polk, Fertile AUGUST some of the world’s best golfers and thousands of fans, teeing off a seven-year Jackson County Relay for Life, deal at Blaine’s TPC Twin Cities the first week of July. Jackson, Aug 2, 507-840-0937 10-14 Ramsey, Maplewood 1-4 Lincoln, Tyler Home of the 3M Championship since 1993, TPC is getting a Tour-sized Gopher to Badger Half Marathon, 10-14 South St. Louis, Proctor 1-4 Meeker, Litchfield upgrade with help from co-designer and Minnesota golf legend Tom Lehman. Stillwater, Aug 10, 651-383-2436 10-14 Winona, St. Charles 5-11 Dakota, Farmington The full roster may not be finalized until the week before the event, but Goodview Gallop, Goodview, Aug 17, 11-14 Big Stone, Clinton Masters champion Patrick Reed and Bryson DeChambeau have already 6-10 Goodhue, Zumbrota 507-452-1630 11-14 Cass, Pillager committed. In addition to the tournament, spectators will be treated to pro-am 6-11 Mower, Austin Hylla 5K Race, Proctor, Aug 17, 11-14 Clay, Barnesville 6-11 Stevens, Morris play, a massive fireworks show, gourmet food trucks, a craft beer garden, 218-624-3641 interactive kids’ activities and a to-be-announced big-name concert. 11-14 Kittson, Hallock 7-10 Becker, Detroit Lakes Tickets are $30 for practice rounds and pro-am, $45 for single-day MISC. EVENTS 11-14 Northern Minnesota 7-11 Beltrami, Bemidji tournament play, or $240 for all six days of golf action, July 2-7. Kids under 18 District, Littlefork 7-11 Brown, New Ulm are free with a paying adult, with special rates available for active military and Hillcrest Invitational Tournament, 15-21 Fillmore, Preston Fergus Falls, Apr 5-6, 218-739-3371 7-11 Carver, Waconia veterans. See the full schedule and buy tickets at 3Mopen.com. 16-21 Rice, Faribault NCAA Final Four, Minneapolis, Apr 6-8, 7-10 Kandiyohi, Willmar 17-21 Dodge, Kasson 612-777-8700 7-11 Lyon, Marshall 17-21 Hubbard, Park Rapids Midwest Extreme Snowmobiling 7-11 Mille Lacs, Princeton Stride into Spring, Bemidji, Apr 20, Superior Trail Races, Lutsen, May 18, Event, Lutsen, Apr 27-28, 218-663-7281 17-20 Lake of the Woods, 7-11 Nicollet, St. Peter 218-755-4135 218-387-2524 Corky’s Early Bird Softball Baudette 7-11 Nobles, Worthington Walk for Glendalough, Battle Lake, Uffda Challenge, Thief River Falls, Tournament, Owatonna, May 2-5, 17-21 Pennington, Thief River 7-9 Renville, Bird Island Apr 20 May 18, 218-688-2380 507-451-7970 Falls 8-11 Lake, Two Harbors Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes, Med-City Marathon, Rochester, ATVAM Ride and Roast, Isle, May 17-19, 17-20 Pope, Glenwood 8-10 Morrison, Little Falls Nisswa, Apr 26-Apr 27, 218-330-2604 May 25-26, 507-254-2703 320-676-3535 17-21 Redwood, Redwood Falls 9-11 Koochiching, Northome 4-H Clover Dash 5K, Andover, Apr 27, Memorial Day/Law Day 5K Run, Hike & Yoga, Clearwater, May 18, Jun 15 17-20 Wabasha, Wabasha 763-755-1280 Willmar, May 25, 320-222-9622 12-18 Martin, Fairmont Buffalo Championship PRCA Rodeo, 17-21 Waseca, Waseca KP Challenge Series, Duluth, Apr 27, Stillwater Half Marathon/10K/5K, Buffalo, Jun 20-22, 763-682-7032 13-17 Cottonwood, Windom 17-20 West Otter Tail, Jul 18, 218-727-0947 Stillwater, May 25, 651-383-2436 13-18 Steele, Owatonna Moondance Softball Tournament, Fergus Falls YWCA Mankato Girls on the Run, Celebration of Children 5K & 1-Mile Walker, Jun 21-22, 218-836-1055 14-18 Houston, Caledonia 18-21 Chisago, Rush City Mankato, Apr 27, 507-345-4629 Color Run, Shakopee, Jun 1, Vintage Baseball: 1860 Style, Richfield, 14-18 Itasca, Grand Rapids Global 6K for Water, Longville, May 4, 952-496-5031 Jun 22, 612-798-6140 18-21 Grant, Herman 14-18 McLeod, Hutchinson 18-21 Sherburne, Elk River 218-363-6410 Walk, Sandstone, Vintage Baseball Game, Farmington, 14-17 Murray, Slayton Jun 1, 507-380-4106 Maple Syrup Fun Run, Faribault, May 4, Jun 29, 651-460-8387 18-21 Watonwan, St. James 14-18 Swift, Appleton 507-332-7151 Lake Region Run, Fergus Falls, Jun 1, West Central Wakesurf Open, Spicer, 18-21 Yellow Medicine, Canby 14 Tri County, Mankato 218-736-8451 New Prague Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Jun 29, 320-444-0066 21-26 Roseau, Roseau 15-18 Carlton, Barnum and Kids Fun Run, New Prague, May 4, Running Wild Trail Run, Pelican Rapids, Dammen Adventure Race, Austin, 22-28 Olmsted, Rochester 15-18 Douglas, Alexandria 952-758-4360 Jun 8, 218-332-5425 Jul 13, 507-437-7519 23-28 Anoka, Anoka 15-18 Le Sueur, Le Center Run for the Roses, Alexandria, May 4, Sour Grapes Half and Half Trail Run, Vintage Baseball Exhibition, Stillwater, 23-27 Jackson, Jackson 320-846-3150 Brainerd, Jun 8, 218-829-8770 15-18 Wilkin, Breckenridge Jul 20, 651-351-1717 24-28 Chippewa, Montevideo Runnin’ in the Ruff, Milaca, May 4, Voyage North 5K & 10K, Grand Marais, 22-25 Traverse, Wheaton X Games, Minneapolis, Aug 1-4, 24-27 Faribault, Blue Earth 320-983-3140 Jun 8, 218-387-3163 612-444-8700 22-25 Southwest St Louis, 24-28 Isanti, Cambridge Bud Break 5K Run/Walk and Daffodil BK 5K Road Race, Winona, Jun 15, Ring of Fire Bull Riding Event, Parkers Floodwood 24-28 Kanabec, Mora Dash, Chaska, May 5, 952-443-1400 507-453-8366 Prairie, Aug 2, 218-338-4115 24-28 Marshall, Warren Cat Scratch Fever 5K, New London, William A. Irvin 5K, Duluth, Jun 21, Cedar Creek Disc Golf Open, Fairmont, SEPTEMBER May 10, 320-894-5882 218-727-0947 Aug 10-11, 612-850-8795 24-27 Rock, Luverne 5-8 Lac qui Parle, Madison Bookin’ on Belgrade, North Mankato, Foot Lake 4 Walk/Run, Willmar, Jun 22, Youth Outdoor Activity Day, Alexandria, 24-28 Scott, Jordan May 18, 507-345-5120 320-231-4396 Aug 25, 320-763-5315 THE BESTJOIN. DEAL MEMBERS IN HISTORY. GET

Create your own adventure at 26 MNHS historic sites and museums around Minnesota. BEGIN AT MNHS.ORG/VISIT

FOREST HISTORY CENTER OLIVER KELLEY FARM JEFFERS PETROGLYPHS GRAND RAPIDS • mnhs.org/foresthistory ELK RIVER • mnhs.org/kelleyfarm COMFREY • mnhs.org/jefferspetroglyphs

Visit a 1900-era Connect with people who lived logging camp, here in ancient times through climb the fire tower, sacred Native rock carvings made and learn about 7,000 years ago. lumberjacks in the north woods.

At Minnesota’s farmiest farm, you can meet animals, try chores, and explore the whole story of farming, past and present.

MILLE LACS INDIAN SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM & TRADING POST NEAR TWO HARBORS • mnhs.org/splitrock ONAMIA • mnhs.org/millelacs

Explore the living story Come for North Shore of the Mille Lacs Band beauty and photo ops, stay of Ojibwe and shop for the story of this world- for Native art in the famous lighthouse. trading post. EXPLORE MINNESOTA 121 7TH PLACE E, SUITE 360 MN 55101 PAUL, ST.

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