This Minnesota Festival 'Celebrates' A Charming Small Town's Rail History
By Trent Jonas|Published August 30, 2023
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Trent Jonas
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
The charming Lake Minnetonka community of Wayzata has hosted James J. Hill Days since the 1980s. This small-town Minnesota festival celebrates Wayzata’s rail history, which included a somewhat contentious relationship with man of honor, rail magnate James J. Hill.
I always enjoy Wayzata’s James J. Hill Days and make a plan to visit every couple years or so. Pro tip: Bring along some of your own snacks, so you don’t overindulge on all the tempting festival foods.
Have you been to James J. Hill Days? Tell us about it in the comments!
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