Lake Country Journal Magazine

Lake Country Journal Magazine A bi-monthly lifestyle magazine sharing stories from the heart of Minnesota.

✨ NEW ISSUE ✨Much of life moves in cycles. Work and rest. Summer and fall. Leaving and coming back. ​Our August/Septemb...
08/01/2026

✨ NEW ISSUE ✨

Much of life moves in cycles. Work and rest. Summer and fall. Leaving and coming back.
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Our August/September issue explores that rhythm.
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Our cover story dives into the heritage of processing Minnesota wild rice into perpetuity. (Read it via the link in our bio.)
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Then pick up the print version for the scoop on pump tracks, the revival of Last Turn Brew Pub in Brainerd, a lineup of triathlons that make the most of Lake Country, and so much more.
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And be sure to subscribe for the very best in local lifestyle and lore.

Countdown is on! Ten days left to enter the Lake Country Journal poetry contest!For rules and to submit your poem, go to...
05/22/2026

Countdown is on! Ten days left to enter the Lake Country Journal poetry contest!

For rules and to submit your poem, go to https://www.lakecountryjournal.com/poetrycontest

This year's contest is hosted in collaboration with Blue Cottage Agency and Verse Like Water, the visiting poet program at Central Lakes College

When is the last time you had grapefruit? Local recipe creator Cara Lanz (Midwestern HomeLife) is about to change that w...
05/19/2026

When is the last time you had grapefruit? Local recipe creator Cara Lanz (Midwestern HomeLife) is about to change that with her Tart & Tangy Grapefruit Bar recipe. It's a fresh twist on classic lemon bars, "but with zesty grapefruit taking center stage."

Pretty and puckery, it's the perfect thing to bake for summer potluck season. Afterall, what Midwesterner doesn't love a good pan of bars?

Find the recipe on page 76 of our April/May issue.

Did you know we have a recipe in every issue? Subscribe for more mouthwatering recipes from the heart of Minnesota at lakecountryjournal.com

Our favorite way to start the week.
05/18/2026

Our favorite way to start the week.

05/15/2026

Your poem could be printed in an upcoming issue of ✨

Enter by May 31 at lakecountryjournal.com

This year’s contest is hosted in collaboration with and Verse Like Water, the visiting poet program at

Winning poems will be published in the Oct/Nov ‘26 issue of For rules, guidelines, and to enter, visit lakecountryjourn...
05/09/2026

Winning poems will be published in the Oct/Nov ‘26 issue of

For rules, guidelines, and to enter, visit lakecountryjournal.com

Slow Saturdays start here. Join the moment with a subscription at lakecountryjournal.com (link in bio).
05/09/2026

Slow Saturdays start here.

Join the moment with a subscription at lakecountryjournal.com (link in bio).

05/06/2026

Sometimes you just want to smile. We’ve got reading material for that.

Snag your copy at lakecountryjournal.com

Our poetry contest deadline is at the end of the month! Fighting blank page syndrome? Fear not! The contest theme is a g...
05/05/2026

Our poetry contest deadline is at the end of the month!

Fighting blank page syndrome? Fear not! The contest theme is a great way to get the creativity flowing. Stop your scroll, open a page, jot down “well-rooted” and list all the images and moments that come to mind. You might be surprised where it takes you.

Winning poems will receive cash prizes and will be published in the Oct/Nov issue of Lake Country Journal.

Submit your poem by May 31, 2026 at lakecountryjournal.com (link in bio). We can’t wait to read what you write. (Psst! It doesn’t have to rhyme.)

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CASH PRIZES! We have two local contests currently accepting submissions: our annual poetry contest (deadline 5/31) and p...
04/28/2026

CASH PRIZES! We have two local contests currently accepting submissions: our annual poetry contest (deadline 5/31) and photo contest (deadline 10/31).

Learn more and submit at lakecountryjournal.com.

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