Dave Overlund

Which of Minnesota's Paul Bunyan statues is your favorite?

If you've driven by one of the many pickleball courts in central Minnesota, you know just how popular the sport has become in the area. However, winter is fast approaching and with it comes the closure of the outdoor courts.

The Minnesota Vikings have long been king of the Minnesota sports scene. Sure, a Twins World Series run here or a North Stars trip to the Stanley Cup Finals may steal the spotlight temporarily, but the Vikings are at the top of the heap for the most part.

The 2022 Minnesota Vikings season took us by surprise as the team ripped off a 13-win season before (stop me if you've heard this one before) fizzling out in the first round of the playoffs. The Vikings will open the 2023 season on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at US Bank Stadium.

I have had a crazy number of jobs over the years including car washes, watch repair, retail work, serving jobs, delivery driver, day care provider.... the list is pretty long. However, I never did get a job at the Minnesota State Fair.

If you are brave enough to give them a try, there is one tried and true method for safely removing the tannins from the acorns

According to Wikipedia, Lake of the Woods covers 1,679.5 square miles and goes as deep as 210 feet, making Connor's catch nearly impossible.

When it comes to wedding venues, Minnesota has it all. I have personally been to a wedding that took place in a pole barn, one on the shore of a lake, another on a public park bluff and, of course, several at golf courses as well.

The most famous train on Earth is making an appearance in Two Harbors, Minnesota in August. Thomas the Train will bring his friend Sir Topham Hatt to Minnesota's only stop on August 11-13.

We are a hearty bunch in Minnesota who are tasked with surviving extreme cold, extreme heat and watching the Minnesota Vikings on a regular basis.