Most of the U.S. is open again as COVID numbers keep dropping. But there are still areas that are suffering financially under COVID restrictions. One of those areas is right here in our region, and now their plight is getting the spotlight on Capitol Hill. Lake of the Woods Tourism Executive Director Joe Henry testified this week in front…
It’s the first fully-vaccinated, CDC-guideline-approved, social-distancing-free live, in-studio event in more than a year for the Morning Show, and boy is it right up our alleys. One of our favorite returning guests, Unglued’s Ashley Morken, brought us crafts, beer, beer-related crafts, locally-produced candy, tequila, and more goodies to get us ready for this weekend’s Summer Craft Fest. It’s been on…
We are just over a month away from the return of the Red River Valley Fair. COVID forced organizers to cancel in 2020. But they’re back this year, with a few key changes. This year’s fair is longer, running 10 days from July 9th through the 18th. Also, some of this year’s concerts will be ticketed You’ll still be…
A lot of us picked up new hobbies during the height of the pandemic. I tried cooking more. I got into puzzles for a while. Over the weekend I stumbled upon a fantastic way one person made use of their quarantine. Check out this painting. It’s hanging on the wall at Spanky’s Stone Hearth restaurant, a fancy restaurant next to…
Our final Discover Minnesota virtual road trip heads to the county that claims to have more lakes than any other county in the country. Otter Tail County will be hosting the Governor’s Fishing Opener on some of those lakes from May 13th through the 15th. There are one 1,048 lakes in the county, along with 22 communities, numerous resorts,…
Alexandria, Minnesota makes the most of its claim to the the birthplace of America, no matter how dubious that claim is. Alexandria is just over 100 miles from Fargo on I-94. The area boasts more than 350 lakes, along with plenty of biking options along rail-to-trail paths. But it’s history that makes Alexandria really stand out. The shield on…
Tuesday, the Discover Minnesota series heads to one of the most beautiful places in our region. Park Rapids has a unique downtown, with extra wide streets you can park down in the middle of. But the area is surrounded by nearly unmatched natural beauty. There are hundreds of lakes within 25 miles of Park Rapids. The city lies just…
The people in this South Dakota spot call it a hidden gem, highlights by a gift left by a famous artist. Discover South Dakota took a trip to Watertown. The city sits near two different lakes, which provides plenty of fishing and recreation. There are two breweries and a bustling downtown shopping scene. But the crown jewel of the…
We are branching out in our virtual road trips for the next week. We will be discovering our part of South Dakota, starting with Sisseton. Perhaps the most iconic site in Sisseton is the Nicollet Tower, a 75-foot observation tower that offers a view into three different states. The Sisseton area also offers a plethora of outdoor opportunities. Aaron…
A young woman with an impressive resume is helping fellow Native American students learn how to succeed in college. Kilyn Parisien from the Turtle Mountain Reservation visited the KVRR morning show nearly four years ago. Then, she was a beauty queen who wanted to be a surgeon. Things changed while she navigated life as the first person in her…
