This Charming Minnesota Dairy Store Will Become Your New Favorite Destination
By Betsy Rathburn|Published January 17, 2019
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
For the longest time, Minnesotans were accustomed to crossing the eastern border into Wisconsin for two things: beer and cheese. New laws allowing alcohol sales on Sundays in Minnesota have slowed that traffic, but there are still many who can’t resist the cheese. If you’re one of those people, that may change when you hear about the charming dairy store in Minnesota that will become your new favorite destination.
The Hastings Dairy Store is a creamery right on the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin. You'll find it at 1701 Vermillion St., Hastings, MN 55033.
The Hastings Dairy Co-op Creamery started more than 100 years ago in 1913. Seven years later, the creamery started bottling milk. After that, the company kept growing.
And don't forget to top off your visit with a cup of soft serve! Chocolate and vanilla are everyday flavors, but there's often a special flavor as well. No matter what, this cool treat is delightfully tasty no matter the season.