Bib overalls, stocking caps, sturdy boots and an abundance of jackets. Mark and Keith discuss the unique look for fashion-forward Wiscosota living. Field report: Mark files a driveby field report from the beautiful riverside town of Alma, Wisconsin. Honk! Honk!
Keith read her books in elementary school. Mark watched her TV show in the 70s. From Lake Pepin to Walnut Grove and beyond Laura Ingalls Wilder is a Minnesconsin/Wiscosota legend. Field report: Keith nearly freezes to death in his sleep during a failed attempt to photograph the Milky Way.
Minnesconsin is INFESTED with ticks and bugs. Mark and Keith share terrifying wood tick encounters and sudden bee attack stories. Spray yourself with Deep Woods Off and tune in. From the Essay Booth: Mark looks back on missing a rare winter event on Lake Superior.
Mark and Keith take a virtual road trip to the beautiful and historic Mississippi River town of Red Wing. Grab a backpack and climb Barn Bluff with the boys. Keith records his first walk of Season 2 with Henry... or should we call it a run?
Minnesconsin and Wiscosota are home to - not one - but two of the largest balls of twine in the world. Quaint hobbies? tourist attractions? Just plain weird? Mark and Keith discuss.
Mark and Keith investigate the origins of the region's most famous dinner: The Fish Fry. Where can you find the best Fish Fry in Minnesconsin/Wiscosota. Mark files a field report from a cross-country skiing adventure in Superior, Wisconsin.
Welcome another spectacular season of Minnesconsin/Wiscosota. Mark and Keith talk about their BIG plans for Season 2 of the Minnesconsin/Wiscosota Podcast. Keith files a field report from a winter bike ride across Lake Winnebago.
Mark and Keith discuss the best and worst of the first Minnesconsin/Wiscosota podcast season. What’s in store for season two? Tune in and find out what the boys have planned for 2022.
Mark and Keith wax up their surfboard and take listeners on a surfing adventure in the brutally cold and rocky waters of Lake Superior. Wetsuit required for this listening experience.
Yes, the podcast has gone international! Keith's nephew, Mark, is president of the Minnesconsin/Wiscosota Beijing China Fan Club and sits for an interview during a rare visit to the United States.
Keith goes camping with his friend Bob and files an extended field report from the beautiful Pattison Park in northwest Wiscosota. A rushing river, a giant waterfall and a peaceful night’s sleep. But someone forgot the camp stove. Will Keith and Bob make it back alive?
Diving falcons, hungry bears, giant eagles. You don’t have to venture deep into the woods to find wildlife in Minnesconsin/Wiscosota. Mark and Keith discuss up-close and personal encounters with critters of the northland. Essay: Mark takes a look at the Northwest Sands Auto Trail: Is this the real Minnesconsin/Wiscosota border?
Keith and Mark sample the pastries and donuts at A-Side Public House, a new hot spot in the West 7th Street neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota. Kris & Jen join in the fun.
Keith likes scones and croissants. Mark prefers donuts and cinnamon rolls. It doesn't matter where you stand on the Great Bakery Debate. In this podcast you'll find tips on the best sweets in Minnesconsin and Wiscosota. Mark files a Field Report from the Franconia Sculpture Park high above the St. Croix River.
Summer is over and it was a hot one. Mark and Keith talk about their "wild swimming" experiences in Minnesconsin/Wiscosota. Freshwater lakes, easy going streams, maybe even rivers with rapids. Minnesconsin/Wiscosota has plenty of ways to cool off with a quick dip. Field report: Keith and his friend, Tom, visit Lake Norrie for a wild swim.
Grab your life jackets, a cool drink, and some sunscreen because this week we’re going paddling in the beautiful blue – and sometimes dangerous – waters of Minnesconsin and Wiscosota. Field report: Keith stops and listens to the water. What does it say? Relax.
Mark and Keith take a road trip to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, home of the Leinenkugel Brewery, the little white rainbow bridge, and eccentric supercomputer inventor, Seymour Cray. Field report: Keith takes a paddle in Saxon Harbor and reflects on resilience in the wake of a natural disaster.
Minnesconsin and Wiscosota folks love cabins, but they do have a dark side. Keith remains bitter over a mocking he received from a near drowning incident as a youth. Mark remembers destroying the lower unit of a friend’s pontoon boat on hidden rocks. Keith fails miserably at waterskiing. Field report: Keith listens to the frogs. What are they trying to say?
It’s a live remote on two wheels! Ride along with the Minnesconsin/Wiscosota team as they bike to the St. Paul Farmers Market, purchase some produce, and head down the Mississippi River to the long lost rivertown of Lilydale.
Minnesconsin and Wiscosota are among the best places to ride a bicycle in the United States. Keith and Mark talk about the bikes they use, the places they ride, and the dangers of biking with a leashed dog. Field report: Mark crossed the border and hikes to the massive Fond Du Lac dam.