@johnbishop You could make a real road trip out of it and visit the nearby city of Virginia Minnesota, where the local arts league has cataloged over a dozen murals around the city, and provides a brochure explaining them, a nice short walking tour. A visit to Canelake's Candy right on the main street is a must - they make some delicious "hot air" and some great sugar-free candies. Add a final stop at Koshar's Sausage Kitchen in nearby Gilbert to fill your freezer with delicious homemade sausage, and stock up on their variety of homemade jerky...
If you wanted to do a weekend, you could then veer north to Ely, gateway to the Boundary Waters, and visit the Bear Center and the Wolf Center.
We make all or parts of that trip every summer and fall, often with our kids, and with detours to even smaller towns to visit Jerry's family.
Sue