Starting just south of the metro, the southern Minnesota cities of Northfield, Faribault and Owatonna have a number of championship courses

So you headed up I-35 for the weekend. Perhaps you have a few things you are looking forward to seeing – but that drive? Ugh! Why does...

You don’t have to travel far for a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day (or any other day!). Owatonna, Minnesota (just one hour from the...

A good hardy Minnesotan knows the tried-and-true motto of there being no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. The credo has...

In your rearview mirror, is the small town of Faribault. The next stop, 19-minutes away, is the two college town of Northfield,...

You’ve just left your first stop on the Minne-Roadtrip in Owatonna, Minnesota. From there, it’s a 25-minute drive through pastoral...

The leaves are changing colors in Owatonna and we are getting ready to embrace the beautiful fall weather with exciting shopping...

Revolutionary architecture, historical museums, and international food might sound like a day in the big city. What would you say if I...

Northfield has so much to offer to bikers of all skills. From mountain biking trails to hitting the streets, there is a little something...

A sip of whiskey, a taste of gin, and 40 cupcake flavors. Let’s head to Northfield, MN for my last foodie stop on the Minne-Roadtrip....

Did someone say award winning cheese, lobster mash, and fried cheese curds? Where can you eat all these things? Maybe you are thinking...

One of the things I love about visiting small towns is sampling local foods. My post-TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange) Conference tour―the...

Life is busy, and the opportunity to get away is something couples young and old look forward to. A few days, together, just the two of...

A visit to Owatonna is typically filled with tours of historic attractions, great shopping and dining, and fun community events. For...