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Yes, you really can major in bicycles at this Minnesota college | StarTribune

A new degree program in design and fabrication is luring students from around the globe.  Yes, you really can major in bicycles at this Minnesota College

5 Can’t Miss Day Trips to Take Over MEA Break | Minnesota Monthly

About an hour outside of the Twin Cities, Red Wing is a charming Minnesota town along the Mississippi with a historic feel, but not lacking in things to do. 5 Can’t Miss Day Trips to Take Over MEA Break

The Eclectic Sheldon Theatre | MusicInMinnesota.com

The eclectic Sheldon Theatre is the Jewel Box of Red Wing. The Eclectic Sheldon Theatre

Finding Minnesota: The Pottery Museum of Red Wing | WCCO

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Exactly 100 years ago Prohibition was ratified in the United States. Finding Minnesota: The Pottery Museum of Red Wing

To Discover A Minnesota Restaurant With Mouthwatering Rotisserie Chicken That Greets You At The Door, Head To Smokin’ Oak | OnlyInYourState.com

What’s your favorite restaurant in Minnesota? To Discover A Minnesota Restaurant With Mouthwatering Rotisserie Chicken That Greets You At The Door, Head To Smokin’ Oak

Red Wing Comes in #1 of Top Ten Minnesota Day Trips | Cities 97.1

Have you visited any of these Minnesota hidden gems? Red Wing tops the chart at #1

Red Wing strikes a chord with Great River Guitar Show | Post Bulletin

Tim Reede, a graduate of Minnesota State College-Southeast’s Guitar Repair and Building Program and organizer of the Great river Guitar Show. Red Wing strikes a chord with Great River Guitar Show

KID-FRIENDLY ROAD TRIPS FROM MINNEAPOLIS | explore minnesota

Situated on a wide, scenic section of the Mississippi River in southern Minnesota, Red Wing and its historic downtown, breathtaking natural vistas and abundance of kid-friendly activities make it an excellent destination for families. Kid-Friendly Road Trips From MPLS

Red Wing Golf Course Receives Impressive Revamp | minnesota meetings + events

“Red Wing provides a great change of scenery with something for everyone. Hiking, biking, shopping, dining and, of course, golf!” Red Wing Golf Course Receives Impressive Revamp

The Turning Tide of Red Wing | Twin Cities Business Magazine

The old established River City is crafting a future while maintaining historic traditions. The Turning Tide of Red Wing | Twin Cities Business Magazine

A Fun Getaway Town: Red Wing, MN | Perceptive Travel

It’s only about an hour heading south down the Minnesota Great River Road from Minneapolis/St Paul; the town with the name that makes you think of classic American-made leather work boots, or maybe of red-winged blackbirds. A Fun Getaway Town – Red Wing, Minnesota

25 Under-the-Radar Midwestern Towns for Girlfriend Getaways | Country Living

From Door County, Wisconsin to Hocking Hills, Ohio, your crew will love these surprising Midwestern destinations. Plus, get more great ideas for weekend getaways! Red Wing, MN is #3. 25 Under-the-Radar Midwestern Towns for Girlfriend Getaways

Our Country’s 26th President was in Welch Saturday | KTTC

Our country’s 26th president and one of the faces on Mount Rushmore, Theodore Roosevelt was in Welch Saturday, at least his impersonator was. Our Country’s 26th President was in Welch this Saturday

TPT Originals/True North: Red Wing, MN

Lace up your boots and visit Red Wing for beautiful bluffs and the Mississippi River. Find Your True North #OnlyinMN Check out this video from TPT Originals about Red Wing, MN Click Here

Business Journal | Business magnate revamps Red Wing Golf Course in turnaround effort (photos)

In addition to the clubhouse expansion and Walsh House purchase, the golf course has worked with St. Paul-based Field Guide, a communications and marketing consultancy, to update its logos and rebrand this summer, O’Neill said. Business magnate revamps Red Wing Golf Course in tournaround effort

Red Wing Golf Course: Short and Sweet | TeeTimesPress

“Those who love to play among the trees, inundated by nature, will enjoy the walks and rides up and down these fairways and the views of the bluffs constantly remind you just how close you are to the mighty Mississippi River.” Red Wing Golf Course – Short and Sweet

Five Sweet Treats You Shouldn’t Miss on the Great River Road | Experience the Mississippi River

Save room for dessert—here are some of the most iconic desserts you’ll find along the Mississippi River, from handcrafted pies to freshly fried pastries. Five sweet treats you shouldn’t miss on the Great River Road

Lovin’ Spoonful Drummer Embraces New Beat in Red Wing | Startribune

Arturi, 64, who moved to Red Wing with his Minnesota-native wife in 2010, started the nonprofit Universal Music Center in 2012. Lovin’ Spoonful Drummer Embraces New Beat in Red Wing

101 Things to Do: Red Wing Marine Museum

Editor’s note: This is the latest stop in the series 101 Things To Do. Each week through December 2020, we will select one place or activity around the region to highlight. The stories are compiled at www.rivertown101.com. 101 Things to Do: Red Wing Marine Museum

Pedals and Pit Stops: Best Spots to Bike (and Brake) in Minnesota

Call it a Tour de Taste: Backcountry bike trails and down-home cafes are a match made in Minnesota heaven. Pedals and Pit Stops: Best Spots to Bike (and Brake) in MinnesotaPedals and Pit Stops: Best Spots to Bike (and Brake) in Minnesota

Visit These 13 Minnesota Wineries and Uncork Some Fun

Getting to Falconer Vineyards is simply gorgeous. Situated on the bluffs of Red Wing, the winery offers amazing views and overlooks their beautiful vineyard. They offer a variety of live music performances, and wood-fired pizzas are available seasonally. Visit These 13 Minnesota Wineries and Uncork Some Fun.

MN Parent: 3 Epic Family Road Trips

Situated on a wide, scenic section of the Mississippi River in southern Minnesota, this city’s historic downtown, breathtaking natural-bluff vistas and kid-friendly activities make it an excellent destination for families. (And it’s only an hour drive from the Twin Cities.) Red Wing makes the list.

Travel the Northern Mississippi River Valley

Starting in Red Wing, hear about travel to the Northern Mississippi River Valley in Minnesota and Wisconsin as the Amateur Traveler talks to Dean Klinkenberg from MississippiValleyTraveler.com about this stretch of America’s mightiest river. Travel the Northern Mississippi River Valley

10 Amazing Minnesota Small Towns You Have to Visit

Even though 60% of Minnesota’s population resides in the Twin Cities, the state hosts some of the most scenic and picturesque towns in the nation. Along the way you will find historic architecture, hiking trails, festivals, farmers markets, outdoor adventures and quiet getaway. From rural outposts and lakeside villages to historic hamlets and cultural suburbs,…

Professionals Test Out Brand New Guitars Made by MN State College SE Students in Red Wing, Minnesota

RED WING, Minn. (KTTC) – Heads were bobbing, fingers drumming and feet tapping at a guitar show in Red Wing Wednesday night. It’s an annual rite of passage for a group of students at Minnesota State College Southeast, but it wasn’t the students performing. Watch the full story here.