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If you're planning to head Up North this summer, you should probably expect to encounter some wildfire closures-especially in the Superior National Forest and the Arrowhead Region.

While I understand that the Land of 10,000 Lakes has no general claim to casseroles, the version known as tater tot hotdish is as much a part of

This hidden lake in Minnesota is overshadowed by the more popular lake that surrounds it, but the effort to make the visit is totally worth it.

When you live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, you'd think finding a lake that most people have never heard of would be a fairly easy task.

You can find one the best seafood buffets in Minnesota at this Bloomington restaurant.

If you search social media for the best seafood buffet in Minnesota, you've likely seen 98 Pounds Buffet in Bloomington pop up on your feed-indeed, that's how I found out about it.

A less-crowded alternative to Headlands Beach, this hidden beach in Ohio offers many of the same amenities.

Pipestone sits just outside Pipestone National Monument in Minnesota, a quieter alternative to the busier gateway towns. Here's why it's worth the stay.

Next time you're exploring western Minnesota, you'll definitely want to include this small town near Pipestone National Monument on your list of destinations.

Necedah NWR sits unassumingly between Madison and Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a wildlife refuge most pass by. It's worth the detour.