Explore Minnesota

Unravel the stories behind intriguing artifacts and learn more about Minnesota’s past at these 10 fascinating and fun Minnesota history museums.

Minnesota loves St. Patrick's Day and this weekend Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota has a list of many of the state's celebrations on Saturday and Sunday.

More than a dozen hotels and resorts have water parks of varying sizes. Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington near Mall of America features a massive, 75,000-square-foot indoor water park complete with five thrilling, all-ages water slides.

Minnesotans aren't hesitant to explore Minnesota even in the cold weather. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to talk about 10 suggestions on what to do in the state this winter.

More and more holiday events happen in Minnesota each year. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota highlights some events to see this month.

The St. Cloud area has many great shopping opportunities but St. Cloud isn't the only place to take part in Black Friday shopping in the state. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to highlight some great holiday shopping spots.

Autumn turns to winter and that means many of us will spend more time indoors. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to talk about theater options and shows available in the state over the next few months.

October is the month Minnesota pulls out all the stops with the scariest attractions from haunted houses to hayrides to ships. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON.

Fall colors are at or near peak in much of Minnesota. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to talk about when and where you can see fall colors in the state.

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple orchards are super popular in Minnesota this time of year. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to highlight some great spots to enjoy these things in Minnesota.

Summer is winding down with Labor Days only a few days away. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to highlight some activities to do in Minnesota this fall.

The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota and flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The summer is a great time to explore different parts of the river in Minnesota. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to talk about options to explore the river in our state.