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🐟Trout, Trunks & Blowin' in the Wind

🐟Trout, Trunks & Blowin' in the Wind

Here’s what’s sizzling this weekend.

Joe Carmack
May 14, 2025

Before we get to the good stuff. As of this morning, more than 20,000 acres are ablaze in several wildfires across northern Minnesota, primarily north of Duluth. While no injuries or fatalities have been reported so far, dozens of homes and cabins have been lost. ♥️

If you're planning a trip up north this weekend, grab the “Watch Duty” app for up-to-date conditions, and be prepared for poor air quality up the Superior coast.

Stay safe!
-Joe & Haley

Your Weekend Forecast

Duluth Dylan Fest

5/18 - 5/25

Get ready to kick off Hibbing Dylan Day with a birthday bash that’ll have you tangled up in tunes (in the best way)! Join us Sunday, May 18th on the lawn of Bob Dylan’s boyhood home for live music by Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo—because what better way to say “Happy Birthday, Bob!” than with a little jam session where it all began? After that, take a stroll through Hibbing High School, a place so grand even the halls seem to hum with history. (No promises, but you might catch a “Blowin’ in the Wind” breeze.) It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s full of good vibes!

Art-a-Whirl Weekend 2025

5/16 - 5/18

Spend the day wandering through Northeast Minneapolis, where you can check out over 100 artist studios and meet more than 1,600 creators. Enjoy live music and plenty of local eats and drinks.

St. Paul Riverboat Cruise

6/25

Hop on a riverboat for a laid-back cruise along the Minnesota River. You'll enjoy a leisurely lunch while taking in scenic views of Pig's Eye Landing, St. Paul's High Bridge, and Pike Island. Register by 5/16.

Preston, MN Trout Days

5/16 - 5/17

Head to Preston for a weekend celebrating all things trout. Try your luck at the fishing course, bring the kids to the contest, or stroll through the car show. Enjoy local food, city-wide garage sales, live music, and a fireworks display to cap it all off.

Faribault Car Cruise Nights

5/15

Every third Friday of the month, head to Faribault for a relaxed evening of classic cars and good vibes. With a growing mix of vehicles on display, live music from a DJ, and tasty food vendors, it’s a great way to spend a summer evening.

When the music's playing and the sun’s shining, you know you need something delicious in hand—and Pints & Paddle has you covered. Their scratch-made American kitchen is cranking out all the summer classics, from juicy burgers to fresh, crave-worthy apps you’ll want to “accidentally” order twice. Plus, with 78 self-serve taps, you can sip your way through craft beers, cocktails, and everything in between without ever missing a beat on the patio.

And speaking of the patio—this is where the real magic happens. This week’s date night is a one-stop-shop as The Summer '25 Patio Playlist kicks off with the talented Maddie Kadlec. With live music under the stars, a relaxed crowd, and a Thursday night that feels more like the weekend, it’s the recipe for your perfect summer hangout. Food, drinks, pickleball & music—it’s all waiting at Pints & Paddle.

Get ready to roll down the windows, crank up the oldies, and cruise across Minnesota with a fry basket in one hand and a frosty malt in the other (figuratively speaking, of course—please drive safely).