On a lovely Fall weekend, I took a little getaway to Hastings, MN. During my visit I stayed at the stunning The Confluence Hotel located on the riverfront in Hastings. Once the H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Company Factory, this building was restored to bring new life and create a destination along the Mississippi River. Come along as I share about my stay at The Confluence Hotel! This boutique hotel features 77 …
On a recent road trip to Fargo, ND from the Twin Cities I made a stop in Alexandria, MN to visit the Runestone Museum where the Kensington Runestone is held. Have you heard of this world renown Runestone? I’ll admit I didn’t know much about it, but after my visit I find it fascinating! The Kensington Runestone is believed to be one of the oldest records of Scandinavian exploration in …