North Branch, MN

united states

North Branch is a Minnesota city on Interstate 35, about 45 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Highway 95 connects it to the scenic St. Croix River valley, while I-35 makes it a natural stop between the Twin Cities and Duluth. The area features rolling farmland and lakes typical of east-central Minnesota. North Branch hosts We Fest, Minnesota's largest outdoor country music festival, drawing over 50,000 visitors each August.