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…
One of the premiere fishing destinations in the U.S. is ready to welcome anglers this summer. Devils Lake has a revamped downtown area, along with major events returning this year like June’s Devils Run car show. The newly-renamed White Horse Hill National Game Preserve has great hiking and a chance to get up-close to wildlife. But the city is…
A recipe from a Food Network host and chef here in our viewing area went viral last week. Molly Yeh lives on a farm near the North Dakota, Minnesota border. She hosts the show Girl Meets Farm. She introduced the world to popcorn salad. Click here for the recipe. Boy, did people react strongly. A lot of people thought…
Now that more people are getting vaccinated, this summer is looking to be busy for travel. I just got my passport photo this week. I’m hoping to head out on an adventure sometime soon. American Airlines is betting it will be able to operate a nearly normal summer schedule this year. The company is betting widespread vaccinations will result…
