From restaurants perfect for a date night to a night of football, beer, and drinks to family night at the movies, voters in the 2025 Grand Forks Best of the Best contest have you covered.| Homepage
National Beer Day is celebrated each Oct. 27 by Americans all over the country. Voters in eight Minnesota and North Dakota communities have recommended their favorite breweries as destinations for those wanting to join in.| Homepage
Take a drive along Highway 2 in North Dakota and find the gems waiting for you in communities from Williston to Grand Forks.| Homepage
Whether you're learning about military history at the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum or rolling the dice at Prairie's Edge Casino Resort, there's always something going on in Granite Falls.| Best of the Midwest
National Chocolate Cupcake Day is celebrated every Oct. 18, and voters in Forum Communications' annual Best of the Best contests have recommendations for where to get yours.| Homepage
The 25,000-acre Smoky Hills State Forest in eastern Becker County can be reached by taking State Highway 34.| Homepage
The cities of Spicer and New London in northern Kandiyohi County are separated by just a handful of miles, but there's plenty of entertainment and fun to be had.| Homepage
The wildlife refuge, located northeast of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, on U.S. Highway 59, was established in 1938 as a refuge for migratory birds and other wildlife.| Best of the Midwest
The leaves have begun to change their colors, and it's time to visit Maplewood State Park for stunning views of fall foliage in central Minnesota.| Best of the Midwest
Americans will celebrate National Taco Day on Oct. 7, and voters in Forum Communications' annual Best of the Best contests have recommendations on where to enjoy the best tacos.| Best of the Midwest
With its motto, "Step Inside and See the World," the theatre invites visitors and local residents alike to enjoy shows from as far away as China and as close by as its backyard.| Homepage
Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, there's a Minnesota lake resort for you.| Homepage
Visit the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society in Fargo, North Dakota, or the Reptile Gardens in Rapid City, South Dakota for end-of-summer blooms.| Homepage
If you're looking for family-friendly things to do in Mitchell, look no further. Forum staff have recommended some staff favorites for kids and families.| Homepage
The opera house opened in 1907 and still features all its original features, from Bavarian-style architecture to hand-painted murals. It is now home to a social club, "Frosty's," and weekly exhibits, movie nights, and dance classes.| Homepage
The rest area, near Lake Latoka, ranks 62nd in the United States, according to a new survey of truckers and drivers.| Best of the Midwest
You're invited to spend an afternoon ducking in and out of shops in downtown Dickinson. Finish off your night with a meal at voter-recommended restaurants.| Best of the Midwest
Ranked on patty, bread, toppings, creativity and wait staff, the competition was neck and neck, as the top four burgers all ranked within a score of .09 from each other.| Best of the Midwest
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness along the U.S.-Canada border in Minnesota is designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International, making it a perfect location to watch activity in the night sky.| Park Rapids Enterprise | Park Rapids, Minnesota
Now that the season's begun to turn, it's time to buckle up for a drive to see the fall foliage in northeastern Minnesota. Here's a few favorite spots around the Duluth area.| Park Rapids Enterprise | Park Rapids, Minnesota
International Coffee Day is celebrated Oct. 1, and voters in Forum Communications' annual Best of the Best contests know where to grab their favorite brews.| Park Rapids Enterprise | Park Rapids, Minnesota
The brewhouse moved to its current location on Highway 71 in December 2023, after eight years in downtown Willmar.| Best of the Midwest
