Best of Minnesota 2016

By Star Tribune staff Star Tribune

April 21, 2016 — 11:23am

With so much to do and see in our state, the citizenry may be wondering: "But what things are the best?" We've got your back, Minnesota. This, the fifth annual Best of MN, offers 100 answers, personally selected by Star Tribune writers.

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Waconia dream house with fish pond, car showroom and vineyard lists for $3.445 million

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How constant change helped build one of Minneapolis' most celebrated restaurants

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How constant change helped build one of Minneapolis' most celebrated restaurants

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Best of Minnesota 2016

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Critics' picks: The 9 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

The 5 best things our food writers ate this week

Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week