Wisconsin is best known for cheese, beer, and of course the Packers, but pie? One pie shop in the state just shocked the pie world by being named the best in the U.S.

Two Wisconsin Favorites Make National "10Best" List

In fact, two Wisconsin pie shops were just recognized by USA Today in their Reader's Choice Awards. Twenty pie shops across the country were nominated, and readers voted to decide the “10Best.”

"An American culinary tradition, pie shops offer a slice of local culture and history with every piece of pie served", according to USA Today. And these two standout spots in Wisconsin certainly do just that.

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Norske Nook Takes the #4 Spot

Ranking at #4 is Norske Nook Restaurant and Bakery, with three locations across Wisconsin in Osseo, DeForest, and Rice Lake. Since opening in 1973, they’ve built a loyal following for their full breakfast and lunch menu, but it’s their bakery that steals the show.

Known for their scratch-made pies, Norske Nook offers dozens of varieties, from fruit pies to cream pies, that can be ordered in advance or picked up from their daily premade selection.

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Stockholm Pie Shop Crowned Best in the Nation

But it's a small-town pie shop in Stockholm, Wisconsin, that took home the top honor. Stockholm Pie and General Store was just named the #1 Pie Shop in America, reclaiming its crown after winning in 2024 as well.

They serve up an impressive variety of handmade pies, and fans from around the world rave about favorites like the Caramel Apple Crunch and their rich cream pies. Yes, they ship pies globally, because apparently, pie perfection knows no borders.

So the next time you're in the mood for something sweet, think Wisconsin. It’s more than just cheese and beer, it’s home to some of the best pies in the country.

Minnesota's Best Restaurants You Can Boat Up To

Minnesota, as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, has a lot of great restaurants and bars right on the water. While there are many with beautiful lakeside views, not everyone has the option to boat up to enjoy some time at the establishment.

While this is by no means a complete list of every bar and restaurant you can boat up to in Minnesota, these are the top-rated ones according to online reviews.

NOTE: These are in no particular order.

Gallery Credit: Nick Cooper - TSM Duluth

Tour Minnesota's Fanciest Mini Golf Course - The Centennial Lakes Putting Course

While they won't call it a mini golf course, it kind of is. This 18-hole course boasts all real grass playing surfaces, natural obstacles like sand traps, boulders, and water, just like a real golf course.

The whole course looks and feels like a shrunken golf course, and it plays like one, too! The holes are long! The shortest hole is 57 feet, the longest is 125 feet, and the whole 18-hole course plays 1,662 feet.

This is no ordinary mini golf course!

Take a tour.

Gallery Credit: Nick Cooper

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