Free Minnesota Printables, LiveCams and Activities to Do at Home

LAST UPDATED: March 2022

Minnesota is becoming more and more homebound during this COVID-19 pandemic, which should feel like second nature for us where the air hurts our face much of the year.

But we are also a state with many fun things to do year-round, from festivals to museums to concerts and so much more!

So how do we make the most of what our state has to offer while things are cancelled or closed and we’re stuck inside?

Well, there are many FREE Minnesota-themed things to do from your home, ALL of which are educational, and I’ve compiled what I’ve found here!

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Minnesota Printables

Education.com – I put this post together a while back of some free Minnesota printables you can find, including our state flower and bird! You can also print activities for other states.

Apples4theTeacher – Free Minnesota printables, coloring pages and puzzles.

EdHelper – Many printable Minnesota worksheets, puzzles and resources.

Waterproof Paper – Free printable Minnesota maps of all kinds.

Minnesota Education and Games

My daughter helped me find these – your kids may know of some from school as well!

Minnesota Historical Society – There are many interactive and educational resources about Minnesota.

Broken Promises – An interactive history video about the Dakota people.

Minnesota Map – The name of a city, lake or river will appear at the top – click on the dot on the map where it is!

Minnesota Games – This page has a variety of Minnesota games like “Hangmouse in Minnesota” and “Fun with Minnesota Vocabulary.”

Minnesota LiveCams

Animals

DNR EagleCam Live Stream – This one is really cool. You can watch a live video of an eagle! Three eggs just hatched so this is a great time to check this out! You can also watch past videos of the eggs being laid and hatching.

DNR Falcon Live Stream – This summer you could watch two courting peregrine falcons in the nesting box. Sadly, one passed away.

International Wolf Center – Located in Ely.

Lucky Dog Pet Lodge – Located in Bloomington, this pet lodge has several indoor cameras so you can watch dogs playing live! (They sure do look like lucky dogs.) Available 7am – 5pm.

Nature

Mississippi Headwaters – Lake Mississippi in Itasca State Park.

Big Bog State Recreation Area – A live view of Upper Red Lake.

Highways

Minnesota Department of Transportation – Watch live cams on highways throughout the state.

Cities

Duluth Canal Cam – Watch the Canal Park harbor in Duluth as ships come in and out!

Duluth Bridge Cam – A nice view of the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth!

Duluth Hillside Cam – I like this one as it moves back and forth.

More Duluth LiveCams – There are many including Glensheen.

Silver Bay Marina – The water is very calming!

Burnsville – Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville.

St. Paul Live Streaming – I shared this website a while back and it’s still running strong! It has a nice view of the Cathedral of St. Paul.

Minnesota Attractions

Landmark Center – Landmark Center in St. Paul has brought back many events in-person but you can find virtual events here!

Union Depot – Union Depot in St. Paul has two live cameras where you can view passing trains and the Mississippi River.

Minnesota Concerts, Performances and Lessons

MPR – Minnesota Public Radio is the best place to listen to recordings of local performances including the Minnesota Orchestra.

MPR Classical Music Lessons for Kids – MPR has new classical kids music lessons online every day during this time!

Minnesota Orchestra – The Minnesota Orchestra has a free musician and instrument guide.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) Concert Library – The SPCO has a Concert Library online where you can enjoy free streaming and concerts online anytime! This is a great resource for anyone to watch or listen to performances.

YOUR TURN!

What Minnesota printables, games, livecams and other resources do you know of that should be added to this list?

Post in the comments below or email me at twincitiesfrugalmom@gmail.com! 

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