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Divinely delicious – Waterloo’s Bryan’s on 4th top choice for dining

Bryan's on 4th in Waterloo, Iowa

Bryan Sink dreamed of a career in music. Fortunately for northeastern Iowa, he followed a different path in becoming Chef Bryan, creating award-winning dishes. The Iowa native opened Bryan’s on […]

Home on the range – Oklahoma City’s National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

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  As a kid, my nickname was “Cowboy.” I dressed as one every Halloween for as long as I can remember. I loved getting a new cowboy hat every year. […]

Love of racing sparks Lincoln’s Museum of American Speed

Museum of American Speed

Bill Smith loved auto racing as a youth. Once he finished college, rather than go into teaching which he had prepared to do in college, Smith pursued his love of […]

Pop a top – 12 indoor attractions to visit in the Twin Cities

12 Indoor Attractions in Twin Cities

Snow and cold temps should never discourage people from visiting Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The area, including Minneapolis, St. Paul and suburbs, offers visitors at least a dozen indoor attractions worthy […]

Mankato’s Reconciliation Park seeks to bridge gap between Native Americans and locals

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On Dec. 26, 1862, 38 Dakota Sioux men were hanged in Mankato, Minnesota, in what has been the largest single mass execution in United States history. Their crimes – which […]

When you care enough – Taking in Christmas at Kansas City’s Hallmark center

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“When you care enough” remains one of the most famous taglines for any company in the world. With Hallmark, caring means sending the right card, giving the perfect ornament or […]

Choo choo holiday: Trains highlight Kansas City’s Union Station Christmas

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You’d expect nothing less than a train-themed holiday celebration at Kansas City’s Union Station. From a mini-train ride for children to decorated train exhibits, the holiday season is in full […]

Like a Rolling Stone – Dylan, Prince honored at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame

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Some of the most famous singers and musicians hail from Minnesota. From The Andrews Sisters to Prince, the best are honored with a spot in the Minnesota Music Hall of […]

Omaha celebrates Lego-inspired Art of the Brick

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Next time a child asks you to buy them a Lego toy set, do it. You may be helping create the next Van Gogh or Michelangelo. For Nathan Sawaya, it […]

Family ties – Okahoma City mural honors Trudell brother

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It’s not often that you encounter an attraction connected to your family when you travel, but that’s what happened when we visited Oklahoma City. A mural, based on a poem […]

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