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

14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

If you’re looking for a true getaway—as in get away from pretty much everything—apply for a permit to camp in the BWCAW. Inaccessible by car, most visitors paddle and portage from… 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… 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

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

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Northern Lights Music Festival

Monday, Jul 21, 2025 at 7:00pm

Northern Lights Music Festival

Washington Auditorium

Ely, MN

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Northern Lights Music Festival

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