This sculpture is dedicated to Minnesota natives who served in combat.

Nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the North," this open-pit mine in Minnesota has a much shorter history.

This lone survivor of a regional franchise still slings delicious burgers and colossal servings of fries.

The largest Walleye statue in the world calls this Minnesota town home.

An abandoned fish-shaped drive-in gets a second life as a restaurant.

This double-arched masonry highway bridge is the only structure of its kind in Minnesota.

This giant fiberglass cod celebrates Madison's self-proclaimed status as the U.S. capital of lutefisk.

Thousands of people walk over this fantastic work of art every day, but how many notice it?

A giant granite cross remembers missionary Father Frederic Baraga, and his safe passage across an angry Lake Superior.

The world's largest floating loon bobs in the lake to kick off an annual festival.

One of the world's premier laboratories for hydraulic engineering research takes full advantage of the water's power.

Terraced flowerbeds and rock sculptures in the midst of the Minnesota wilderness.

Where you can photograph wild black bears without worrying about becoming dinner.

A fence constructed completely of skis on Monroe Street.

Dakota legend claims this locally iconic pinnacle was once part of a sacred burial site that was cleaved in two.

1887 era Russian Orthodox church in Minneapolis.

This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.

The fungus-shaped vintage gas station has served multiple purposes over its lifetime, and now serves ice cream.

Minnesota's oldest and deepest mine is now an underground physics laboratory.

The statue honors the booming birds Rothsay, Minnesota, is famous for.

Thousands of majestic trumpeter swans fill this park, sounding distinctly like a certain brass instrument.

A haunting army of decomposing, moss-covered stuffed animals and dolls guard this swinging truss.

Minnesota's highest point is a scenic vista marked by a plaque and armies of mosquitoes.

This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.