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Ahhh winter-candlelight snow hike near Hastings

By Pam Thorsen | January 16, 2011

Combining trail adventures with a B & B stay in Minnesota is a natural way to enjoy the state.

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Stillwater Ice Cream Social

By waterstreetinn | January 15, 2011
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Little Women – Community Sing Along

By marvineggert | December 13, 2010

This weekend (Dec. 17 – 18) you can enjoy 2 special events celebrating the Christmas season in Lanesboro.  The Commonweal Theatre has masterfully adapted Louisa May Alcott’s  “Little Women” – telling the story through the perspective of a Christmas family gathering. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 16th – 22nd.  Tickets are limited so plan ahead.  [...]

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St Croix Valley Bird Banding and Snowshoeing

By Pam Thorsen | December 12, 2010

Bird banders at Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center in Hastings meet weekly to capture, record, band and release songbirds. Friday December 17th (8:30 AM to noon), the public is invited to watch. There is no admission fee but it is nice to call ahead (651-437-4359) to let them know you are coming. Donations of [...]

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Victorian Holidays at LeDuc Estate in Hastings

By Pam Thorsen | November 20, 2010

Tours of the LeDuc Estate in Historic Hastings take on a special glow this time of year (December 4-5 and 11-12). Plan to do Christmas shopping in the museum store there and find good old fashioned value in antiques, embroidered dish cloths (finished with 1860 patterns) felted purses, beaded jewelry and even rock candy and cracker bread. [...]

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St Croix Valley Inns Holiday Tour

By Pam Thorsen | November 8, 2010

Halls and parlors and even some of the bedrooms are decked out in holiday glam Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the St. Croix Valley Bed and Breakfast Inns Holiday Tour. A group of 14 inns celebrate the holidays by sharing treats, recipes and decor this special Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.   This year the $20 tickets can be purchased for either the [...]

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B&B at Winter Expo in Minneapolis

By bct | November 6, 2010

If you are looking forward to winter and live in the Twin Cities area you should plan to attend Midwest Mountaineering’s annual Winter Expo . This event is scheduled for Friday, November 19 through Sunday, November 21 at Midwest Mountaineering’s Store located at 309 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, and in large tents erected behind the store. [...]

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Alexis Bailly Nouveau just out!

By Pam Thorsen | November 5, 2010

Many will be celebrating the first wine of the 2010 harvest this weekend (November 6th and 7th ) at Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings  The Nouveau is Ready! The Wine Tasting is $10 and includes the souvenir wine glass. Live jazz will accompany the release. Each year’s Nouveau release is complimented by a unique label with original artwork by [...]

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LeDuc Estate Artist Show and Sale

By Pam Thorsen | November 1, 2010

Ambiance at the romantic gothic LeDuc estate in Hastings will be complimented for the next few weeks by works of more than a dozen talented painters, potters, photographers and carvers.Beginning November 6th and continuing to November 14th, the show will run from 10 AM to 5 PM. This annual tradition has become the opportunity for many to begin holiday [...]

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Duluth Historic Bed and Breakfast Inn Holiday Tour!!

By agthomsonhouse | October 28, 2010

   The Historic Bed and Breakfast Inns of Duluth are pleased to announce that all seven (7) Inns will be opening their doors this holiday season for another spectacular Holiday tour!  On Sunday, December 12th, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the Duluth Historic Bed & Breakfast Inns will be opening their doors to [...]

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