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You can follow the real Oregon Trail through western Nebraska — and you won't die of dysentery
Historic sites Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff preserve the historic trail's distinctive landmarks in the Nebraska panhandle.
Why Taylors Falls is a quintessential Minnesota-Wisconsin day trip
On a summer visit, the St. Croix River village is full of old favorites and never-before-tried gems.
Southwest Airlines to abandon open seating and offer new upgrades
The airline also plans to begin redeye flights starting on Valentine's Day 2025.
Cruise lines tackle decarbonization
Also: The No. 1 resort in the continental U.S. is in Oceanside, Calif.; Southwest Airlines flight attendants injured by exploding soda.
An evening at the Long Drive-In, one of the last drive-in theaters in Minnesota
Long Prairie's idyllic outdoor movie shrine, now in its 68th season, is one of five remaining drive-ins in the state.
From St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago, here's where to eat if you're traveling by train
Amtrak's new Borealis rail line gives us a chance to taste the Upper Midwest.
As Delta tries to restore 'normalcy,' here's how customers can get refunds, reimbursements
The airline expects Thursday to be close to normal, but customers stranded during the past week can still get help.
Travel Troubleshooter: My Apple Vacations voucher doesn't work! Can I get a refund?
A travel adviser offered a $200 resort credit at a hotel in the Turks and Caicos. Why doesn't it work, and who is responsible?
In Duluth, you can take a vintage train up the St. Louis River, then paddle back
The sightseeing railroad and water trail follow the restored river estuary — but watch the weather.
What is Duluth's superior beer? We rank the Twin Ports area's many breweries.
The nine most popular taprooms to visit include older favorites and popular newcomers.
Nonstop flights from MSP to Paris during the Olympics are as low as 20,000 points
Air France and Delta losses are resulting in some slashed airfares and credit card point redemptions.
Home swapping is the new Airbnb alternative
Also: Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan is a great Midwest beach; Barcelonans soak tourists with water guns.
Travel Troubleshooter: My flight to Buenos Aires was moved up nine hours, and now I can't take it
Customer asks Aerolineas Argentinas to cancel her ticket and issue a refund. Its response: silence.
Travel Troubleshooter: I got downgraded to economy on a flight to New Zealand, so do I get a refund?
After American Airlines downgrades Margarethe Hoenig on her flight, it promises her a partial refund. Then it says it can't.
Want to go paddling or tubing on a river this holiday weekend? Check the water levels
Many kayaking, canoeing and tubing outfitters are shut down because of flooding, but a few spots remain open for business.
Delta adds service from Minneapolis to laid-back Tulum, Mexico
Also: "The Bear" food tour of Chicago; tracking Airbnb vs. hotel prices in the Midwest.
Bison, prairie and small-town charm draw visitors to Blue Mounds and Luverne
Come for the bison herd at the state park. Stay for the bicycling, eats and nostalgia around nearby Luverne, Minn.
Travel Troubleshooter: Italian airline loses her luggage, but won't fully reimburse her shopping receipts
Jacqueline Bartolini spent $992 in Italy after an airline loses her luggage. It wants to reimburse her for just $733, but she wants the airline to cover everything.
A quicker way to renew your passport online
Also: "White Lotus" filming spurs another red-hot travel destination.
Delta Air Lines adds routes to Aruba, St. Maarten from MSP
The Atlanta-based airline is also increasing its service from MSP to Grand Cayman and San Juan, Puerto Rico.