Minnesota is filled with options on where to go – the tough part is narrowing down where to start! Here are some ideas to get you moving towards your next big Minnesota adventure. We have a list of cities, a breakdown of major regions of the state. Following the list of Cities are the most recent stories from each of nine major sections of the state. Click on the heading to see more on each region.
List of Cities, in Alphabetical Order
- Bemidji
- Crookston
- Duluth
- East Grand Forks
- International Falls
- Mankato
- Marshall
- Moorhead
- Red Wing
- Redwood Falls
- Rochester
- St. Cloud
- Winona
- Worthington
Northern Minnesota has more forests than the southern portions of the state. Northwestern Minnesota is primarily flat agricultural land where lots of sugar beets are grown. The central part of the northern portion of the state is largely woodlands, including Itasca State Park and Bemidji. The eastern portion of northern Minnesota includes the Hibbing iron range and extends to Lake Superior, including Duluth.
Here is the most recent article for each region. To see more articles, click on the box with the region’s name.
Includes the region around East Grand Forks, Baudette and Thief River Falls
Includes the region around Bemidji, International Falls and Grand Rapids
Includes the region around Ely, Hibbing, Duluth, and Grand Marais
Central Minnesota extends from Fargo/North Dakota along both sides of the I-94 Corridor through the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to the nearby Wisconsin border. The central portion of the state is largely small to moderate sized towns, lakes and farmland until you get to the metro Twin Cities area.
Includes the region around East Grand Forks, Baudette and Thief River Falls
Includes the region around Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs
Southern Minnesota has a strong farming influence across the entire area. Rochester is of course known for the Mayo Clinic. There are scenic bluffs, caves, meandering biking paths and lots more to explore.