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The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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The Legend and The Quarry at Giants Ridge, Biwabik, MN

Both of Giants Ridge’s premier courses, the Legend and the Quarry are regularly ranked among the nation’s best courses by several leading golf publications. Both of these challenging courses offer a… Read More

10 Best Hair Salons in Minnesota

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Laurentian Divide Salon and Spa, Virginia, MN

For an upcoming special occasion or just to give yourself the gift of beauty, the Laurentian Divide Salon and Spa has everything you need. This salon offers nail services, massages, body treatments,… Read More

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota!

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Giants Ridge Resort, Biwabik, MN

Giant’s Ridge, one of the state’s most popular golf and ski resorts, is also a great place for couples to unplug and simply enjoy one another. Whether it’s a long hike, a paddle on a nearby lake, a… Read More

9 Best Candy Shops in Minnesota!

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Canelake’s Candies, Virginia, MN

You know a candy shop has the goods when it has stood the test of time for over 100 years. Canelake’s Candies has been a fixture of downtown Virginia since 1905 and their candies are as amazing… Read More

12 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Minnesota!

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Deepest Accessible Place in the U.S., Soudan, MN

A couple hours from Duluth, between Virginia and Ely, is the latest addition to Minnesota’s park system: Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park. Once claiming to be the deepest… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Minnesota!

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Soudan Underground Mine, Soudan, MN

A couple hours north and west of Duluth, just south of Ely and within the boundaries of Minnesota's newest state park, the Soudan Underground Mine is a testament to human determination, particularly… Read More

The Top 14 Historical Sites in Minnesota!

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Soudan Underground Mine, Tower, MN

Now located within one of Minnesota’s newest state parks, the Soudan Underground Mine was created in the late 1800s, the first iron ore mine in the state. Giving rise to the industry that lent… Read More

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

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Soudan Underground Mine, Soudan, MN

The first iron ore mine in Minnesota is now located within one of newest state parks. The Soudan Underground Mine operated for nearly 80 years, helping to lend the Iron Range its name and bringing… Read More

The 9 Best Educational Activities for Children in Minnesota!

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International Wolf and North American Bear Centers, Ely, MN

These two centers in Ely are dedicated to protecting and educating the public about the animals at the top of Minnesota’s natural food chain. The Wolf and Bear Centers use outreach and… Read More

10 Best Spa Hotels in Minnesota

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Ludlow’s Island Resort, Cook, MN

Most people wouldn’t think Minnesota would have an island getaway, but Ludlow’s Island Resort is the hidden gem you have to see. This lovely resort on an island in Lake Vermillion is the perfect… Read More

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