Southern Minnesota - Articles by Jack and Kitty Norton

These charming Minnesota towns offer the perfect mix of history, stunning views, and small-town magic for an unforgettable getaway in 2025.

Small Town Magic: These Are Minnesota’s 9 Coziest Towns—You NEED to Visit in 2025!

A locally-owned Winona, Minnesota video game shop is hit by a break-in just before Christmas, with thieves stealing valuable items. Photos courtesy Warpzone Video Games on Facebook.

Thieves Strike Beloved Winona, Minnesota Video Game Store Just Days Before Christmas!

Step into The Lafayette, Winona, Minnesota’s new cocktail lounge on 3rd and Lafayette—where chic vibes make for a night to remember!

The Lafayette Cocktail Bar: Winona, Minnesota’s New Lounge Adds a Stylish Twist

Unravel three spine-chilling (and totally true) Amish ghost stories that blend folklore with the supernatural!

Spooky Amish Ghost Stories: Spine-Chilling and True Tales from Rural Communities!

Chaos erupted in Winona, Minnesota when an argument ended in gunfire, leaving one man critically injured and another behind bars. Cole Robert Cameron mugshot courtesy Winona Police Department.

Peaceful Morning Shattered by Gunfire! Shooting in Winona, Minnesota Shocks Locals

A young Minnesota man's solo hike in Yellowstone took a tragic turn—Austin King's final words echo as his family holds onto hope.

Minnesota Man’s Tragic Disappearance on Yellowstone Hike: Haunting Note Found

Adam Fravel mugshot. The chilling murder trial of Adam Fravel begins, as Minnesota braces for justice in the tragic case of Madeline Kingsbury's death.

Minnesota Man Faces Trial for Girlfriend’s Murder After Her Body Was Discovered in Woods

Amish horse and buggy in Minnesota. How do Amish kids thrive without computers in their classrooms? It’s all about faith, simplicity, and practical skills.

Inside Amish Schoolhouses: A Unique Approach to Education Without Computers

Minnesota man by lake. Discover the quirky charm of Minnesota's lakes with this fun countdown of 27 weird and wacky lake names that are sure to make you laugh!

Get Ready to Blush and LOL: Minnesota Lake Names Are Seriously Weird – and Kinda Dirty!

Ambulance. A head-on collision in Minnesota leaves one dead and several injured, including children, as authorities investigate the cause of the crash.

Head-On Collision in Minnesota Leaves One Dead, Several Injured – Including Children