Welcome to Minnesota Family — the statewide magazine celebrating family life across Minnesota. From inspiring stories of local parents to guides on seasonal activities, recipes, and events, we bring families together with ideas, traditions, and places to explore.
Minnesota Family Festival Brings Families Together in Waite Park
Minnesota Family Festival brought families, organizations, music, games and activities together at The Park Event Center in Waite Park for a free day created to entertain and inspire families.
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Touring Minnesota in the Fall
Fall in Minnesota is a season of color, crisp air, and countless ways to explore. From river bluffs to lake country, from quiet small towns to bustling cities along Lake Superior, every region of our state has its own magic. We asked tourism leaders across Minnesota to share what makes their communities shine in autumn. Here’s what they told us. Part of our Fall in...
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Minnesota Family Festival Prize Winners Announced
Families who completed the Minnesota Family Festival Passport were entered to win prizes from Play It Again Sports and GREAT Theatre. Congratulations to the 2026 winners.
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Fall in Minnesota
Discover the magic of fall in Minnesota — pumpkin patches, apple orchards, colorful trails, and small towns waiting to be explored. From family traditions to new adventures, this guide brings together voices from across the state to inspire your perfect autumn.
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