From a mashed potato eating contest in Barnesville to a mustard street party in Middleton, here are 4 delightfully offbeat Minnesota and Wisconsin festivals you should visit in 2026.
The festival is free to get in, and features big names on the outdoor stage. You'll get to try award-winning ribs, and watch contestants try to beat the world record for eating pork.
Kwik Trip turned Mountain Dew into a donut, and it's so green I first thought it was a Hulk movie tie-in. But does it really taste like Mountain Dew? I bought a box to find out.
This year's Fourth Fest in at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth has a long list of live entertainment, capped off by a huge fireworks show. Here's everything on the schedule.
4th of July this year will be especially big, as we celebrate the country's 250th birthday! Here's what communities around the Northland are doing to celebrate.
There are over 230 active cat cafes nationwide, and 2 Minnesota spots, The Wired Whisker and The Cafe Meow, are in the running to be named the best cat cafe in America. Here's how to vote for Minnesota's nominees daily through June 22.
The Minnesota DNR wants to hear from anglers. Proposed special fishing regulations could change the rules for sunfish, walleye, and pike on waterbodies in six counties found throughout the state. Weigh in by September 30.
It's National Turkey Lovers' Month, but the feeling isn't mutual in Wisconsin. Wild turkeys are chasing strollers, mail carriers, and kids from Madison to Janesville. Here's why they're getting so bold and what the DNR says to do.
Football is almost back! The Vikings open 2026 training camp August 1 in Eagan, and admission starts at just $10. Here's the full practice schedule, including the night practice and joint sessions with the Ravens, plus how to get tickets.
Just when I think I've seen every cool neighborhood around Rochester, a property like this pops up and completely blows me away. Wait until you see the 1,475-square-foot room hidden inside...
Kwik Trip is celebrating its birthday today! Discover the fascinating history of how a single Eau Claire grocery store grew into a six-state convenience store empire.