Fewer than 1,000 people live in Hallock, Minn., but the northernmost town doesn't lack for vitality. From Michael "Mikey" Totleben's collectibles showcase at his Gateway Motel and Museum to craft spirits distillery Far North Spirits, the town has plenty of character, and locals are committed to seeing the community thrive. One Greater Minnesota reporter Kaomi Goetz went to Kittson County to find out more about this rural town that is defying trends.
This story was published March 21, 2019.