In mid-March, I was invited to celebrate my friend Hanna's bachelorette party in the northern town of Solon Springs, Wisconsin.
A Winter Weekend Getaway in Solon Springs, Wisconsin
Central Minnesota Woman Shares Giggles Wherever She Goes
Tina Van Herr might just hold the record for crashing the most parties in Central Minnesota. For the past 17 years, Tina has been dressing in costumes and showing up "unannounced" as part of Giggle-Gram Entertainment.
The Meaning Behind The Small Town Tourist Logo
I'm excited about this new chapter of The Small Town Tourist, the podcast and a renewed passion for writing have been so beneficial for my mental health. This logo is symbolic of Chapter 2 of The Small Town Tourist.
Deadwood, South Dakota Makes an Unexpectedly Perfect Honeymoon Location
This weekend my husband Cory and I are celebrating our first anniversary as husband and wife. We got married April 2nd, 2023 and April 4th is the anniversary of our honeymoon in Deadwood, South Dakota.
The Northern Lights Danced Across the Minnesota Sky Last Week
I've lived in Minnesota my entire life and have never seen anything quite like this. On the evening of Thursday, March 23rd the Northern Lights were visible with the naked eye across most of the state.
The Best Pickles in Central Minnesota Come from a Bar in Pierz
There's nothing quite like grocery shopping at the bar.
My Favorite Sign of Spring Popped Up at Sams Club
Mid-March has arrived in Central Minnesota, and the phrase "in like a lion" doesn't even begin to describe the weather we have had.
Swapping Radio Stories with Central Minnesota Legend John Uran
When I first started my podcast I made a wishlist of people I wanted to have as guests, and his name was added right away. John has stories for days, and I knew he would be a great guest to commemorate my time as a radio DJ.
Meat Raffle Mania: Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks in Sauk Rapids
We kicked off what we are referring to as "Meat Raffle Mania" at Rollie's Rednecks and Longnecks in Sauk Rapids. Their meat raffle is on Sunday afternoons from 4-6 PM. This week it was supporting Sauk Rapids girls' youth softball.
Change is Coming… And a Podcast is Already Here
As Tom Petty once said, "it's time to move on, it's time to get going." I'm here to announce some changes. BIG changes.
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