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

07/01/2025

Here in Lake Country, blue harebells are in bloom—
delicate, nodding, and full of midsummer magic.
Here’s to the long light, quiet wonder, and all the wild beauty that makes this place home. From all of us at Lake Country Journal, happy July.

06/26/2025

Pink showy Lady's Slippers are blooming across Lake Country, and our cover story captures their magic.
Inside the June/July issue of Lake Country Journal, writer and photographer Kathleen Wolleat takes us on a summer journey in search of Minnesota’s rare state flower.
Grab your copy and get outside. It’s the perfect time to go looking!

06/23/2025

Summer in Lake Country is full of fleeting wonders, and we’re here to catch them all—wings, words, and warm breezes alike. Grab your copy of our newest issue, find a shady spot, and let the stories settle in.

06/21/2025

You know what they say: Go big or go home.

📷: Kathleen Wolleat, featured in our June/July '25 issue.

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06/19/2025

Rusty Crayfish are landing on plates thanks to a unique collaboration between harvesters, chefs, and environmental stewards.
In our latest issue, we follow the journey of the Rusty Crayfish from trap to table—where invasive meets inventive, and Minnesota’s wild bounty gets a second chance.

06/18/2025

Surprise! It's (Who knew?!)

Happy al fresco dining to all who celebrate.

📷: Heidi Hart, entrant in the

(Got a photo to share? Submit it to our annual photo contest via the link in our bio.)

06/12/2025

Dive into the ancient art form of Gyotaku—a Japanese technique that blends science and creativity to capture the spirit of a fish, scale by scale.

Minnesota artist Becky Albright brings new life to this time-honored tradition. Her detailed prints, like the walleye pictured here, aren't just art—they're a reverent record of experience, memory, and the waters we love.

As Becky says, “It’s a moment in time you can keep.”

Don’t miss her story in the latest issue of Lake Country Journal (Pg. 10, June/July).—A beautiful reminder that the outdoors offers not only sustenance but inspiration.

06/10/2025

Step into a delightfully remodeled Lake Placid kitchen and pull up a proverbial stool. In the June/July 25' issue of Lake Country Journal, writer Sheila Helmberger walks readers through the journey from dream to design to stunning renovation—brought to life by homeowners John and Teresa Rupkalvis and the team at T. Laurel Designers and Cabinetmakers.

06/07/2025

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06/03/2025

is the perfect time to flip back to p. 24 of our April/May '25 issue and read all about of

Then of course, join the ride and hop on a bike yourself!

"Gravel Biking: Brainerd's YMCA is a Hub for Bikers" is written by Shane Riffle and photographed by Michael Hawkins.

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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].