Remember that this is Minnesota.
I assume that the part of Oregon in which you live has a milder climate than Minnesota? The windy prairie can be brutal in winter, and winter can come early & stay late. The pretty, tree lined paths can become a long walk in harsh weather. The smaller campus in the city can come to be much more appreciated over time.
Obviously we don’t know if or when visits will be available this year, but as a general rule, February is a better time to visit a campus than Fall so you can see it at its worst. When a campus is at its best (summer), most students aren’t there.
My disclaimer is that different settings appeal to different people.