Fiddlin’ in the bluffs May 15, 2023 - The 23rd Bluff Country Gathering will take place in Lanesboro, Minn., May 18-21. A celebration of American traditional music and dance, the event brings masters of old time music to teach two days of workshops covering such things as fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, ukulele, singing styles, square dance calling, etc. Though the workshops are only… Read More
Norwegian for a day May 15, 2023 - By Charlene Corson Selbee You do not have to be Norwegian or a kid to enjoy Spring Grove’s Syttende Mai celebration Wednesday. May 17 through Sunday, May 21. On May 17, Norwegians celebrate the 1814 signing of the country’s constitution. In Norway Constitution Day is a party for everyone especially children. Spring Grove has planned… Read More
Trout Fishing – An activity for all ages and skill levels May 8, 2023 - By Charlene Corson Selbee Do memories of fishing as a child swirl in your head? Have you wanted to learn to fish and did not know where to begin?You may not be familiar with Bluff Country. The scenic Bluff Country region of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa offers hundreds of miles of streams of quality… Read More
The Art of Visiting Bluff Country April 27, 2023 - The Art of Visiting Bluff CountryBy Charlene Corson Selbee One-of-a-kind art studios and galleries call the picturesque landscape of Bluff Country home. Visitors will experience not only first-class art galleries, but they will have the opportunity to meet talented artists and purchase their creations. The range of artwork found in Bluff County ranges from jewelry,… Read More
Rubaiyat – Decorah’s Dining Destination April 3, 2023 - By Jason Sethre There are not many places where you feel like you're in a fancy restaurant and an art gallery, all at the same time. That's the best way to describe Rubaiyat in downtown Decorah, Iowa. This special place has been the vision of Andy and Kim Bonnet since 2007. Andy and Kim met… Read More
Winter blues, be gone! March 6, 2023 - By Charlene Corson Selbee Chase away those winter blues in Lanesboro, March 10-12, at the town’s annual Cabin Fever Fest. Three days of memory making fun – solving a mystery puzzle, consuming delicious food, enjoying craft beverages, and listening to live music. Where to start? First, book a room in the Bed and Breakfast Capital… Read More
