Minnesota Explorer - Unique Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day!

 

 

Plan a romantic winter getaway for Valentine's Day!           
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PLAN A ROMANTIC WINTER GETAWAY
Sometimes the most romantic winter vacation is a quiet, cozy, firelit retreat. Check out a few places to inspire your next getaway.
 
 
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HOW TO SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
Celebrate Black History Month while shopping small, hiking through gorgeous landscapes, sampling award-winning cuisine, and more!
 
 
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10 WAYS TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY
Here are 10 unique ways to enjoy a #OnlyinMN Valentine's Day, from igloo dining to candlelight strolls.
 
 
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EXPLORE AMAZING ART MUSEUMS
Renowned Twin Cities museums and lesser-known gems in greater Minnesota boast amazing collections of art from thousands of years ago to today -- plan your next getaway around these must-see museums.
 
 
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FEBRUARY EVENTS
Please note that some areas of the state have minimal snowcover and ice — before traveling, please call ahead to confirm all outdoor events.
 
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2024 ELY
WINTER
FESTIVAL

February 1-11
Ely

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FROZEN
RIVER FILM
FESTIVAL

February 4-11
Winona

 
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2024
POLAR FEST
DETROIT LAKES

February 9-25
Detroit Lakes

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LOPPET COOP FIS CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD CUP
February 17-19
Minneapolis

 
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WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
February 20-March 17
St. Paul

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WINTER BEER DABBLER
February 24
St. Paul

 
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PHOTO OF THE MONTH
An image a winter sunset on Homer Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness by Scott Slocum

This month's featured photo: Winter sunset on Homer Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness by Scott Slocum.

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