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Maggie Makes the Cover of Visit Bluff Country Magazine June 17, 2026 - For Luke and Ashley Bibby, of Elgin, Minn., they found their family hiking partner back in 2014 at Camp Companion in Rochester, Minn. The day they met, Luke thought they were heading to Home Depot to run some errands.  His wife, Ashley, had a surprise in store. She had applied to adopt numerous dogs, and… Read More
1st Winner of 2026 – Winner of $1,000 Golf Certificate Announced! June 17, 2026 - On May 31, 2026, Jason Soyring, of Winona, Minn., won a $1,000 gift certificate to Rochester Indoor Golf Center in Rochester, Minn., from a drawing for the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Best of the Best contest. As Visit Bluff Country Magazine celebrates 41 years as the premier tourism publication promoting Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The… Read More
Who has the Best Pizza in Bluff Country? June 5, 2026 - Every pizza is unique and there are so many options for you to enjoy pizza in the Bluff Country area. You will find Family friendly, entertainment, outdoor seating, your favorite crusts and toppings and many other unique options. We hope you get to visit and try out these outstanding Pizza's and Flat Breads. B &… Read More
Fire in the Shire in Alma on June 6th May 28, 2026 - Visit Alma, Wisconsin on Saturday, June 6th from 10am-4pm for Castlerock Museum's annual Fire in the Shire event, a citywide celebration of all things medieval. The highlight of the day will be the various fighting demonstrations taking place on the street in front of the museum. Kazimir the Hungry will be breathing fire and swallowing… Read More
Vesterheim Offers Free Admission and Activities in June May 27, 2026 - Visit Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, for Free Second Saturday on June 13, with free admission for everyone. From 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., all ages are invited to decorate their own wooden spoon in the Museum Building. The Gyro Palace Food Truck will be onsite from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30… Read More
Celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day at Vesterheim Museum May 5, 2026 - Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, invites everyone to celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway's Constitution Day, a couple of days early on Friday, May 15. Stop by for a Children's Parade, Nordic Dancers, folk art demonstrations, a live fiddle and guitar concert with Erik Sessions and Joshua Vorvick, folk art activities, free ice… Read More

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Celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day at Vesterheim Museum

May 5, 2026

Visit Bluff Countries greenhouses, stores and restaurants this spring!

April 27, 2026

Vesterheim Welcomes Norwegian Painter Mona Strenseth for Public Presentation

April 23, 2026

Houston County High School Art Show Opens with April 25 Reception at Mainspring

April 13, 2026

The Cascading Wonders of Historic Bluff Country

April 10, 2026

Vesterheim Opens New Exhibit Featuring Artist Lars Fletre

April 2, 2026

Twin Springs Supper Club Honored as One of the Midwest’s Best Supper Clubs

March 19, 2026

Decorah Recognized in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards

March 19, 2026

Dr. Nancy Coleman Gives Online Presentation about Vesterheim Exhibi

March 19, 2026

Chloe Bischoff Connects Storytelling, Soil, and Ceramics as Lanesboro Artist-in-Residence

March 2, 2026

Vesterheim Features: The National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition

February 25, 2026

51st Annual WIARA State Ski & Snowboard Championships

February 10, 2026

Choose Chatfield for Your Next Adventure

February 2, 2026

Family Activities on Free Second Saturday at Vesterheim

February 2, 2026

Free Day for Local Minnesotans at the International Owl Center

January 5, 2026

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