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Wow, is it cold up here! My name is Jane and I’m a nurse at a branch of the Mayo Clinic in downtown Minneapolis. I mention the cold because this place is an igloo compared to the other places that my life’s journey has taken me to. I was born across the Atlantic in Fulham,Continue reading “My LakeState Story: Jane Gudahl”

The last two Friday’s we’ve been lucky enough to have some incredible local artists perform on the LakeState stage. Two weeks ago, Eli Simonson lit up the bar with his vibrant guitar solos, busting out everything from Bob Dylan to BB King. This past Friday, Jack Anderson and his band pulled out some classic jazzContinue reading “Live Music at LakeState”

If you haven’t heard by now, there’s big news at LakeState. We’re offering appetizers! We know as well as anyone that beer simply is not complete without some tasty food to compliment it. So, based off of suggestions by YOU, our customers, we’ve released a brand new appetizer menu. It includes the following: Deluxe NachosContinue reading “Appetizers and Beer: The Amazing One-Two Punch”

Here at LakeState we like to be versatile. We personally think that both beer and cider are the nectar(s) of the God’s. However, we respectfully understand that not everyone is a beer guru; and some people prefer eating apples off of trees compared to ones brewed into our delicious beverages. And that’s okay! We’re hereContinue reading “Beer vs. Cider? Pick your Player”

It’s no secret that at LakeState we have a passion for the community around us. Not just our friends Uptown, or even the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, we are proud to represent the entire state of Minnesota. Whether you’re from Alexandria or Zumbrota, we’re proud to call you our neighbor. Lets take a look at tenContinue reading “Ten Things We Love about Minnesota”

Those of you who follow us know that we are over obsessed with the great state of Minnesota. We love the Vikings, hat anything that starts with the letter W, and are more than happy to call this snowy playground our home. But our love of Minnesota isn’t just limited to sports and snow. WeContinue reading “Our Growers: Afton Apple Orchard”

I’ve lived in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area my entire life. I was born in St. Louis Park, went to school at the U, and now live in Minnentonka with my husband and two kids. When I was a junior in college I was diagnosed with with Celiac Disease. At the time it was very difficultContinue reading “My LakeState Story: Sally Erickson”

In a world where the word gluten gets tossed around just as much as selfie, Tik Tok, and Tesla, its important to know what gluten is, and more importantly, how to tell if something is actually gluten free. Gluten is a protein that can be found in the endosperm of grains. Overall, gluten makes upContinue reading “Gluten Free vs. Gluten Reduced”

Id consider myself a pretty normal Minnesota guy. I grew up in the Twin Cities, spent my summers watching the Twins, and spent my winters in an ice house on Lake Minnetonka. But there’s one thing that’s always constant regardless of the season; beer. I’ve always been an avid beer connoisseur for more reasons thanContinue reading “A Diamond in the Rough: John Smith”

Being a farmer in the Upper Midwest is a guessing game. Some years are incredibly lucrative, and some years can be an absolute disaster because of the weather. This year was a prime example of that. Even in these tough years, us farmers find a way to cope with the uncertainty and stress. Things suchContinue reading “My LakeState Story: Bob Rawss”