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Celebrating Oktoberfest in New Ulm, Minnesota

Disclosure: The New Ulm Convention & Visitors Bureau facilitated our Oktoberfest experience. However, all opinions are my own. Many cities have their own Oktoberfest celebrations, but few compare to the one hosted in New Ulm, Minnesota. Not…

Schell's Brewery

Sips: Schell’s Brewery

When we headed north to New Um, Minnesota for Oktoberfest, we planned on drinking lots of beer. But the highlight of our trip was a tour of the August Schell Brewing Company. Founded in 1860, Schell’s…

Hermann the German

Meet Hermann the German in New Ulm, Minnesota

Disclosure: The New Ulm Convention & Visitors Bureau facilitated our visit to the Hermann Heights Monument. However, all opinions are my own. During our autumn visit to New Ulm, Minnesota, we enjoyed the beautiful fall leaves, sipped…

Sips: Morgan Creek Vineyards

This adventure also appeared on Minnesota Uncorked as part of this year’s 30 Days of Wine. Get in the holiday spirit by checking out the other #30DaysOfWine posts here. This fall when we headed north for a weekend…

The 2016 Olio in Iowa Holiday Gift Guide

I’ve always loved giving gifts. There’s something so fulfilling about choosing the perfect present that you know will surprise and delight someone. So I couldn’t be more excited that it’s once again holiday gift guide…

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Eats: Hi-Lo Diner

I am an enthusiastic lover of breakfast. Sweet or savory—it doesn’t matter. I love the ritual of diner breakfasts in all of their comfort and regularity, full of worn vinyl booths and steaming cups of…