st paul food
St. Paul's Deli Legend: Cecil's Is Still Crushing It
Forget your fancy avocado toast. Cecil's Deli in St. Paul serves up colossal sandwiches with zero pretense, and honestly, they're legendary.
state fair
Forget the Fried Stuff: The Real State Fair MVP is Covered in Seeds
Everyone flocks to the fried stuff, but I'm telling you, the true magic of the Minnesota State Fair isn't edible — it's painstakingly glued together with thousands of tiny seeds.
only in mn
Spicer's Secret Stash: Best Donuts at the Gas Pump
Forget fancy bakeries, the best donuts you'll find this side of the Mississippi are at a gas station an hour from the Cities. No joke.
only in mn
Why Your Best Summer Burger Is Hiding at a Bait Shop
Forget fancy patios. The real deal for a legendary summer burger is hiding in plain sight at a bait shop just north of the Twin Cities. No joke.
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Only in MN: The Glorious Gas Station Road Trip Grub
Forget fancy rest stops. In Minnesota, the real culinary magic on your way up north happens at the most unexpected place: a small-town gas station.
fishing
Walleye Opener's Secret Sauce (and a Burger)
Forget the fancy tackle, the real Minnesota Walleye Opener starts with a greasy breakfast and a dose of local wisdom at a place you'd never find on Yelp.