Follow Wild Ginger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerherbalapothecary/ Like Wild Ginger on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094110699767&mibextid=LQQJ4d Check out the Wild Ginger website: https://www.wildgingerherbalapothecary.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ByZgaPrGnLwzFURdKiobbTd8dIlDgxlMzcMqsGdynXOnhyOx7-9A6wR4 Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they ...
Feb 08, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Follow Wild Ginger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerherbalapothecary/ Like Wild Ginger on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094110699767&mibextid=LQQJ4d Check out the Wild Ginger website: https://www.wildgingerherbalapothecary.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ByZgaPrGnLwzFURdKiobbTd8dIlDgxlMzcMqsGdynXOnhyOx7-9A6wR4 Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they ...
Jan 26, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Check out the 510 Art Lab in Sauk Centre Website: https://www.510artlab.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/510ArtLabSaukCentre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/510artlab/ Check out Emily's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EqiXC2d92u2xRtGTpbwrk?si=d8bae3f807374ef6 Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit onli...
Jan 19, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This week we chat with Andy Collen , Chris Pomeroy , Dean Jackson And Lo Semple about their book "Growing Up Aspen: Adventures of the Unsupervised." This conversation was one that I had the feeling could've gone on for hours if my free Zoom subscription hadn't run out. It is a great read, and I highly recommend you get a copy! Check out the book: https://amzn.to/3vCaXR2 Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to sha...
Jan 12, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Check out more on Ice Fest 2024: mnicefest.com Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmalltowntourist/ Shop My Podcast Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/abbey-thesmalltowntourist/list/SXFRAQOS5X5J?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_...
Jan 06, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Day late and a dollar short on getting this posted, but here is the holiday special for 2023! I asked my family members about their favorite Christmas gifts they ever received. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and had safe travels to and from all the places you needed to be. I look forward to more adventures together in 2024! Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live...
Dec 30, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 12
This week we are joined by my cousin (and podcast client) Megan May who runs You Matter Boutique, an online retail space that is focused on spreading love and joy to families who are looking to expand through adoption. Check out Megan's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/312obRSNf6fyXyE0orCcr6 Shop You Matter Boutique: https://youmatterboutique.com/ Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about ...
Dec 21, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 11
This week we chat with Jen and Rachel from Endless August LLC about their first year in the permanent jewelry business, and their goal of bringing small businesses together at their anniversary event on January 27th. Check out the event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1013172549788029/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the town...
Dec 14, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Shop Sweet Bay Boutique online: https://shopsweetbayboutique.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbayboutiquellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089699473424 Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.insta...
Dec 07, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Get the Journals: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Violet-Blaze/author/B0CLB7NNLW?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&fbclid=IwAR2zyYnXpHTW1tIindGl5_puRj_tJqdzLWmT661d_CHmb6_hHusPEISIuvk Be You Studios: https://www.facebook.com/beyouboudie Violet Blaze Coaching: https://www.facebook.com/vi0letblaze Shop Sweet Bay Boutique online: https://shopsweetbayboutique.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbayboutiquellc/ Facebook: ht...
Nov 30, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This week we head to Little Falls to hear all about their Christmas Tours happening this holiday season! Get all the information online here: https://www.littlefallsmn.com/events/little-falls-christmas-tours/ Shop Sweet Bay Boutique online: https://shopsweetbayboutique.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbayboutiquellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089699473424 Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town T...
Nov 16, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/sunnymarymeadow/ Megan May Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/themeganmaypodcast/ Heart of Rural America: https://rss.com/podcasts/theheartofruralamerica/ Rolling in the Deep: https://rss.com/podcasts/bobpod/ Shop Sweet Bay Boutique online: https://shopsweetbayboutique.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbayboutiquellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089699473424 Experiencing and exploring everything th...
Nov 09, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Aleah from Indie Earth in Buffalo, Minnesota is joining us today to talk about Record Store Day Black Friday and tell the story of her shop. Shop Indie Earth online: https://www.indieearthllc.com/ Follow Indie Earth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indie_earth_/ Shop Sweet Bay Boutique online: https://shopsweetbayboutique.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbayboutiquellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089699473424 Experiencing and exploring eve...
Nov 02, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Shop Sweet Bay Boutique online: https://shopsweetbayboutique.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbayboutiquellc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089699473424 Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.insta...
Oct 26, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Whit's Craft is bringing the self-pour taproom experience to St. Cloud, Minnesota. Setting up shop in the historic Whitney Building this new concept just opened October 13th. https://whitscraft.com/ Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. Visit online at https://thesmalltowntourist.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instag...
Oct 19, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week we chatted with Heidi from the Minnesota Paranormal Research Society about a recent investigation in my hometown of Long Prairie. The investigation took place at the historic Christie Home and what they found will surely make your spine shiver. We also chatted about the group, her business, and an upcoming fundraising event at the Christie Home. Get tickets for the Halloween event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJUS1ZQFI4xhfZY0iMbGkKd0x6MFh_RfAUJl5hxdfCdDgHVw/viewform?fbcli...
Oct 12, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, the cool services they provide, and more. This week we catch up with a group of people who have taken their passion for mini bikes and turned it into a yearly endurance ride from Pierz, MN to Orr, MN, which is over 190 miles if you take major roads. These guys don't. They are riding back roads and testing the limits of what these ...
Oct 05, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week on The Small Town Tourist I am joined by the owner of my favorite restaurant, Jules Bistro, Donella Westphal. We get into the story of how Jules' came to be hers, the team behind the magic, and how they make everything delightfully different. Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Sep 21, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Theory Clothing Co. Boutique is bringing a fashion show and shopping experience to the Hub Supper Club on Sunday, September 24th. Get more information online: https://www.facebook.com/events/1795889880871233/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D Shop Theory Clothing Co: https://www.theoryclothingco.com/ Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcin...
Sep 07, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 23
More information and tickets for Rocktoberfest: https://www.rocktoberfestmn.com/ Presenting Sponsor for Rocktoberfest is Tiremaxx Service Centers Additional Sponsors for Rocktoberfest are: Bernick's Borgert Brandl American Door Works John and DeeDee Blattner Brenny Breth-Zenzen Fire Protection J.Maiers Kevin and Amy Kluesner Knights of Columbus Magnifi Financial Pam's Auto Rivermann Law St. Joseph Jaycees Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotif...
Aug 31, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The Little Falls Arts and Crafts fair is celebrating 50 years in 2023, and I was invited by the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce to come and learn all about it. Check out more online: https://www.littlefallsmnchamber.com/pages/artscraftsfair Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rache...
Aug 24, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week I sit down with one of the owners of Crafts Direct and Back Shed Brewing in Waite Park, Scott Schlect. Scott shares the story of both of these family-run businesses that his dad started the generations to follow carried on. Check out Crafts Direct online: https://www.craftsdirect.com/ Check out Back Shed Brewing online: https://www.backshedbrewing.com/ Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d46740...
Aug 17, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 20
My parents experienced their very first drag show at Arroy Thai & Filipino Restaurant in Downtown St. Cloud this summer. Here is how it went! Check out Arroy online: https://www.facebook.com/Arroy.mn/ Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and explo...
Aug 10, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Check out God Bless Vodka online: https://gbvspirits.com/ Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcintyresmith/Experiencing and exploring everything that makes small towns great. Abbey (The Small Town Tourist) sits down with people to share stories about the towns they live in, t...
Aug 03, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Check out more from Wholesome Living Acres online: Website: www.wholesomelivingacres.com IG: @wholesomelivingacresmnFB: Wholesome Living AcresTexting Club: 320-377-3938 text ‘join’ to our number to get all the updates and to place orders. Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmcintyresmith.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmc...
Jul 27, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week on The Small Town Tourist Podcast a hiccup in scheduling has lead to to talk about summertime FOMO or the "fear of missing out." As a self-diagnosed workaholic, this is a feeling I deal with every year around this time. I want to be everywhere and do all the things but it just isn't possible. We dig into that and I share some teasers for upcoming episodes of the pod in August. Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnj...
Jul 20, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Babbitt's Wine Bar just recently celebrated their one year anniversary in Sauk Centre. This is a place I have been meaning to get to since I heard about them last fall, and I'm so glad I finally did and got to connect with Allison Schelitzche, the owner, and have her tell the story of Babbitt's on the podcast this week. Follow Babbitt's: https://www.instagram.com/babbittswinebar/ https://babbittswinebar.com/ Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spo...
Jul 13, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Austin from Owatonna was the lucky recipient of Taylor Swift's hat at The Eras Tour in Minneapolis. He and his mom Natalie shared their concert experience story this week on The Small Town Tourist Podcast, and go into detail on what it is like to watch the show next to Taylor's parents! See Austin's videos from that night: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinandmikemn Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d46740...
Jul 06, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week on the pod we talk with Kevin Fellbaum, parks director for Ottertail County, to highlight the restoration project at Phelps Mill County Park. https://ottertailcounty.gov/location/phelps-mill/ The Summer Festival Spotlight Series will be running all summer, if there is a festival you'd like me to look into, email abbey@thesmalltowntourist.com Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efR...
Jun 29, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 13
The Swanville Midsummer Carnival is the Grand Daddy of all Central Minnesota festivals! Find out more on the event here: https://www.facebook.com/Swanvillecarnival The Summer Festival Spotlight Series will be running all summer, if there is a festival you'd like me to look into, email abbey@thesmalltowntourist.com Theme Song: "Queen of Our Hometown" by Rachel McIntyre Smith Stream it: https://open.spotify.com/track/6wxPmnjHeaxV5LkPqVEZuE?si=d467402b91b345efRachel's Website: https://www.rachelmci...
Jun 22, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 12
