This plaque marks the spot where the first crossing guards helped get kids safely to school.

A lone bronze figure stands in memory of historic a 19th century land grab.

This tiny Minnesota city tried to secede from the Union as a last-ditch effort to fix its crumbling water system.

A winged-helmed, sword-brandishing tribute to German Americans.

For posterity, a singular achievement: 3,780 hours of dancing.

A garden full of metal sculptures that celebrate the double bass.

From burial ground bocce ball court.

This century-old barn is home to a homey, eclectic film festival.

Home of St. Urho, the fictional patron saint of Finland.

Each of these 87 large stones has a unique message. Together, they form part of the Minnesota Military Family Tribute.

This ambitious attraction was the brain child of a lake resort impresario, and built by the WPA.

Built in 1931, this small passageway is believed to be the first modern skyway.

Where the notorious gang lived while on the run from the FBI.

This statue of Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks immortalizes one of the greatest moments in American sports history.

A little-known memorial to servicemen and nurses killed in the line of duty during the First World War.

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

The oldest remaining frame residence in Minneapolis.

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.

During World War II the Thorp building was guarded by the OSS, FBI, and US Navy because of the top-secret bombsight being produced there.

This Minnesota-shaped forest is actually located in the state it is shaped like.

A Museum Dedicated to the Heroes That Fight Fire.

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

The first hand-illuminated, hand-written bible since the invention of the printing press.