Betsy Rathburn

Mar 2, 2025 | onlyinyourstate.com | Beth Price-Williams |Trent Jonas |Beth Copenhaver |Betsy Rathburn

Twinkling lights in our windows, the glow of the tree, waking up to cookie crumbs on a plate, an empty glass of milk, and a letter from Santa still evoke that magical feeling of Christmases past. As we grow older, we realize the real magic of the season wasn’t just about those extra touches; it was about the loved ones who made those moments happen, those who left us with an enduring love.

Jan 28, 2025 | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas |Melissa Mahoney |Betsy Rathburn |Jackie Sutherlin

For my money, there are few ways to warm up on a winter day that are better than a steaming bowl of soup. It warms your core, from the inside out, in a way that feels just perfect after skating, snowshoeing, ice fishing, or a winter hike. As much winter as we have here in the Bold North, you know there are plenty of places that serve some really superb soup. One of my favorites, though, is yum! Kitchen and Bakery, which I think offers up some of the best soup in Minnesota.

Nov 11, 2024 | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas |Betsy Rathburn

There are times when the constant buzzing and pinging of phones and tablets and laptops with email alerts, social media notifications, and message after message after message becomes... just too much. I know I can definitely get overwhelmed from being constantly connected, and while a hike in the Land of 10,000 Lakes can certainly take the edge off, sometimes the feeling is a little more acute and I need to get away from it all for a couple days... or more.

Oct 25, 2024 | onlyinyourstate.com | Trent Jonas |Betsy Rathburn

There’s a special kind of magic to fall in Minnesota. The air gets crisp, the trees put on their finest multi-colored hues, and the days beg you to head outside (albeit with plenty of shiver-inducing breezes in the forecast). This October, my best friend and I did exactly that, road tripping to Minnesota's best fall hotspots, hiking through breathtaking oceans of autumn foliage, and getting lost in the spectacular, beauty of at least a dozen of the state's 10,000-plus lakes.

Oct 21, 2024 | onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Shute |Trent Jonas |Betsy Rathburn

Some destinations and stories have become so ingrained in a community that they become lore. Each time these local legends are retold, the original lore lives on, making the past ever-present in small towns and cities across the United States. One such place is tucked away in Duluth, Minnesota. The Glensheen Mansion is not only the most visited historic home in the state, but its history is riddled with rumors, speculation, and intrigue.