Dog Friendly Minnesota

You’ve decided you want to live in Minnesota to enjoy the lakes and brave the brutal winters. Perhaps you’re new to the state or just looking to relocate to a bigger/smaller city and you’ve picked St. Cloud MN!  What you need to know: The St. Cloud area includes St. Cloud & Waite Park (they kind of blob into one another). Go across the river and you’re in Sauk Rapids, with Sartell tucked in nearby. St. Joe is a few miles down the road. An hour drive will get you to the Twin Cities, Alexandria and Willmar.  St. Cloud settles along […]

Looking for something to do with your dog outside and make new friends? Check out some of the dog parks in St. Cloud MN! (Note: you will need an Off Leash Pet Exercise Areas permit to use the dog parks. The yearly cost is $20 for residents of St. Cloud or you can get a daily permit for $2. Make sure your dog has a current dog license as well!) Wilson Park / 625 NE Riverside Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56301 Located right on the river, this park has a big beach area (prepare for muddy or sandy pups!), a