Jess Fleming

Here’s a rundown of what we did on the tour, which was conducted by Collette Travel.

From dives to brewpubs to sports bars, we think burgers are the ultimate food to pair with a cold beer or tasty cocktail.

From the suburbs to more rural towns, there are good burgers to be found if you’re up for a drive.

A Rosemount brewery, a St. Paul staple, and an elegant bar.

The Lexington and Forepaugh’s are the first two eateries I think of when October comes around.

Lake Geneva, Wis., is a playground for Chicago’s wealthy, but there’s plenty to do for normies, too, and it’s a quick road trip away.

The thick, rich stew is cooked over an open flame, and many local nonprofits use it as a fundraiser.

I also couldn’t resist the Pickle Pizza at Rick’s because the line was blessedly short.

The good, the bad and the questionable: The 2025 new Minnesota State Fair foods, ranked

This year’s flavor themes were pineapple, cherry and passion fruit. There’s also some sorcery involved in a soft-serve beer.