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![Lucky Minnesota Lottery Winner Scores Big in Rochester](http://townsquare.media/site/1172/files/2024/07/attachment-Lottery-Winner.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lucky Minnesota Lottery Winner Scores Big in Rochester
Minnesota has been buzzing with big lottery wins this year.
![Tiny Minnesota Town is Now the Gnome Capital of the U.S.](http://townsquare.media/site/1172/files/2024/07/attachment-Gnometown-USA.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tiny Minnesota Town is Now the Gnome Capital of the U.S.
In western Minnesota, there's a quaint and quirky town where, as you wander its streets, you'll quickly notice something delightfully unique about it.
![Anne Labovitz’s Illuminating Art Transforms Downtown Rochester](http://townsquare.media/site/1172/files/2024/07/attachment-Anne-Labovitz-Rochester.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Anne Labovitz’s Illuminating Art Transforms Downtown Rochester
Downtown Rochester, MN just got a little bit brighter.
![Two Minnesota Cities Now Ranked Top Recreation Spots Nationwide](http://townsquare.media/site/1172/files/2024/07/attachment-Twin-Cities-Best-Recreation.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Minnesota Cities Now Ranked Top Recreation Spots Nationwide
Two Minnesota cities have earned high marks in a national study of the top 100 places for recreation in the entire country.
![Inspiring Minnesota Veteran Surprised with Amazing Gift from Friends](http://townsquare.media/site/717/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-16T131536.689.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Inspiring Minnesota Veteran Surprised with Amazing Gift from Friends
This disabled Minnesota Marine veteran is a really inspiring person. And he just was surprised with a well-deserved gift from friends.
![New Study: Minneapolis One of the Happiest Cities in the World](http://townsquare.media/site/1172/files/2024/06/attachment-Happy-Minnesota.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Study: Minneapolis One of the Happiest Cities in the World
A renowned city in Minnesota has not only been crowned the happiest in the nation but also ranks among the top 20 happiest cities worldwide!
![Twin Cities Now One of Best Places to Visit This Summer](http://townsquare.media/site/1172/files/2024/05/attachment-Minnesota-Top-Summer-Travel-Destination.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Twin Cities Now One of Best Places to Visit This Summer
The Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area in Minnesota has been named a top 50 best summer travel destination this year.
![MINNESOTA: Top 12 Things That Moms Really Want For Mother's Day](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2021/05/attachment-RS40909_GettyImages-116626145.jpg?w=980&q=75)
MINNESOTA: Top 12 Things That Moms Really Want For Mother's Day
Quit searching Google trying to figure out what to get your mom for Mother's Day. We took a poll of moms in Minnesota and these are the top 12 things they want.
!['Now Open' Sign Up at New Store in Rochester, MN!](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2024/05/attachment-lightning-38.jpg?w=980&q=75)
'Now Open' Sign Up at New Store in Rochester, MN!
Back in December, two hardware stores closed in Rochester, Minnesota. Burggraf's Ace Hardware has been revamping those spaces and the location at 1201 Broadway Ave. S. is now open.
![Opening Date Just Announced for Popular Minnesota Pie Shop](http://townsquare.media/site/715/files/2024/05/attachment-lightning-37.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Opening Date Just Announced for Popular Minnesota Pie Shop
Get ready, foodies! One of the best pie shops in Minnesota, located in Whalan, just announced its opening day for the 2024 season.