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A bi-monthly lifestyle magazine sharing stories from the heart of Minnesota.

10/13/2025

Countdown is on! Submit you photos to the by October 31 for a chance to win cash prizes and be featured in our magazine.

Enter at lakecountryjournal.com (link in bio).

10/07/2025

Have you seen our latest issue?

Our theme for October/November is the sweet life. You’ll find a bevy of sweet stories including:

✨the perfect cup of coffee in Lake Country
✨the best places to get a great slice of pie
✨a recipe for pumpkin crème brûlée
✨insider info on ordering fresh donuts at The Center
✨our 2nd annual poetry contest winners
✨a beautiful home feauture
✨and so much more

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08/29/2025

A cottage built with intention, beauty, and a deep respect for place.
In our Aug/Sept issue, writer Alice J Luther takes you inside the Auxberg Cottage, a stunning build by Dotty Brothers Construction. This story celebrates craftsmanship, vision, and the timeless pull of life at the lake.
Read the full feature on p. 46.

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08/27/2025

Every lake tells a story. This month, our Featured Lake is Eighth Crow Wing—503 acres of fishing, recreation, and northern beauty.
Read the full feature in the Aug/Sept issue of Lake Country Journal.

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08/26/2025

It’s National Dog Day, and the dog days of summer are still in full swing!
What better way to celebrate than with Lake Country Journal’s annual photo contest? From loyal pups to lake sunsets, we love seeing the beauty of our region through your eyes.

Learn how to enter in the current issue, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss your chance: https://checkout.subscriptiongenius.com/lakecountryjournal.com/

08/25/2025

Summer’s grill, meet autumn's harvest.
In our Aug/Sept issue, Jamie Preuss shares a Spicy Grilled Apple Salsa that captures the best of both seasons—smoky, bright, and just the right amount of kick.
Recipe on page 76.
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08/23/2025

What does summer at the lake sound like to you?
For essayist Tatum Ketelsen, it’s the splash of cold water, siblings’ laughter, and the rhythm of waves against the boat.

Read her debut essay, Rhythms of Lake Latoka, in the Aug/Sept issue of Lake Country Journal.
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08/21/2025

is in full bloom!
Our Aug/Sept issue (p. 28) shares the story behind this beautiful flower farm and their U-Pick sunflower tradition, where every flower gathered is a piece of summer you can hold in your hands.

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08/18/2025

The stories in Lake Country Journal don’t just happen—they’re created by talented local writers who live, work, and dream in our region. This month’s Contributor Spotlight features voices that make our community shine.
Don’t miss a single issue—subscribe today and keep the stories of our lakes, towns, and people alive.
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08/11/2025

August is that quiet breath before the school year begins—the last golden stretch of summer. A jar of fresh flowers, a good view out the window, and the latest Lake Country Journal on the kitchen table… it’s the perfect way to savor the season.
Make time for yourself. Make space for stories that feel like home.

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08/08/2025

From Farm to Pint—Right Here in Lake Country!
Did you know hops are being grown just down the road in Grand Rapids, Minnesota? In our August/September issue, we visit to discover how one family turned curiosity and a love for craft beer into a thriving local business.

This is just one of the many stories celebrating the people, places, and passions that make our region unique.

Subscribe today and let Lake Country Journal deliver fresh, local stories to your doorstep all year long.
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07/16/2025

Summer evenings call for poetry by the lake . . .

In every issue of Lake Country Journal, you'll find stories, photography, and moments that feel like lakeside living. Take this poem, for example, “Making a Splash” by Sheila Helmberger, which celebrates the blooms of a Minnesota summer.

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Stories from the Heart of Minnesota

If you own a cabin in Minnesota, it’s likely somewhere in our territory. We are Lake Country. We are a bi-monthly magazine, based in Brainerd, Minnesota, that celebrates Up North living through business, lifestyle, culture, and cause. We’re the release of tension driving North, the breath of fresh air, and the dip in the water on a hot summer’s day. Our territory, natural in nature, comes to life through the stories of the individuals who live here. Have a story you’d like to share? We’re here to listen. Connect with our editor - [email protected].