Fresh apples are a sure sign of fall, and whether you enjoy picking your own or would like to buy them already picked, orchards near the Twin Cities are a fun destination. Choose an orchard with plenty of family-oriented fun, like hayrides and a corn maze, or go for a more low-key option if you'd like a relaxing afternoon. To get a taste of fall, pay a visit to one or more of the following Twin Cities-area orchards.

There's nothing like great food made from high-quality, fresh ingredients. Plenty of farms around the Twin Cities with great quality fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meats, and several restaurants around Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale that source their ingredients from those farms to make delicious meals. Here are some of the best farm-to-table restaurants around the Twin Cities.

With help from a good real estate agent, it's easy to find great Edina homes for sale or Glenwood homes for sale. What about the neighborhood, though? As important as the home itself is the community surrounding it. How do you know if it's one you'll enjoy living in and that will meet your needs? Here are some features to consider.

The Minnesota State Fair is already in full swing, but there's still plenty of time left to enjoy all that this wonderful, highly anticipated annual event has to offer! There are packed schedules daily from now through Labor Day, with hundreds of events, attractions, and activities to enjoy every day. With a convenient location near St. Paul homes for sale and Minneapolis homes for sale, this event is the perfect way to cap off the summer. Here's just a sampling of what you can look forward to when you visit the Minnesota State Fair this year.