Northern Lights - Scott County, MN

from Twitter user @Overnights_at_9
While it's not entirely impossible for the Northern Lights to be seen during the summer months in Minnesota, it's is rare for the Aurora Borealis to be seen this far south in late June. This photo - taken southwest of Minneapolis in rural Scott County - depicts a vibrant show overnight in a serene countryside setting.

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Jab Farm Ruins, Jordan, MN

from flickr user radio.sputnik
The Louisville Swamp area of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is apparently filled with bits of history like this one. Probably closer to Shakopee but maybe more closely associated with Jordan, intrepid hikers and photographers alike can access this area via the same entrance used for Minnesota Renaissance Festival traffic. One day soon I am bringing along my hiking shoes and camera gear and checking out this hidden gem alongside the Minnesota River.