Discover why the Midwest is famous for its friendliness at this Minnesota city known for its spacious parks and ...

There’s just something uniquely special about a fall getaway. The weather’s ideal for spending lots of time outdoors, and it’s “shoulder season” in a lot of places, which means fewer crowds and lower ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Good luck finding solitude at the best-known Minnesota state parks on a summer weekend. There are the people trying to find the perfect photo, the constant stopping to allow others to ...

Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from the hospital, his family said, after being shot nine times by a gunman who is also suspected of killing another lawmaker and their spouse in ...

Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share. Visitors to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park ...

Laura Schara stopped by KARE 11 Saturday to share what you'll find, including Raven and Millie plush puppies, calendars, hats, clothing and more. In addition to the store, stop by to meet the ...

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Finally! Let the sweet smell of corndogs fill the air. The Minnesota State Fair officially opened its gates for the 2025 season on Thursday at 7 a.m. Father and son, Scott and ...

Minnesota's state parks get about 11 million visitors each year. While most visitors only stay for the day, about 1.1 million camp overnight – many at one of the approximately 4,400 campsites spread ...

A restroom at a state park in northern Minnesota could be named the country's best – if it gets enough votes, that is. The restroom and shower building at Bear Head Lake State Park in Ely is one of ...

Minnesota (WCCO) -- Officials are working to restore a lake northeast of the Twin Cities after a "mechanical issue" caused nearly all the water to drain. Alice Lake in William O'Brien State Park is ...

The event will take place at the Lac qui Parle State Park Office on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Minnesota state park vehicle permits are not required at the park office. Archery in the ...

ST. PAUL — With less than a month to go, we’re counting down the days until this year’s Minnesota State Fair. And if the 2025 Fair is anything like last year, we’re not alone in anticipating our next ...