Minnesota may be known for its accent and music icon Prince, but the state is also home to pristine national and state parks, award-winning restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene.

Take MN 210, for example, which connects Duluth to Aitkin, Brainerd, and Fergus Falls before reaching Breckenridge over 200 miles away. Or Minnesota's longest state highway, MN 1, which runs from ...