As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Minnesota’s six National Park Service (NPS) units are open but visiting them isn’t the experience the public might expect. Email newsletter ...

When to expect the warmest air, where the rain chances really are, and what to plan for this weekend across Minnesota.

From the column: "We would crash directly into a wave and the whole boat would suddenly go airborne, leaving us weightless ...

This Minnesota town has it all. Cast a line or kayak on the lake, peruse vintage cars or art, or try your hand at rock ...

Tucked among the famous Brainerd Lakes, Nisswa offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and lake access for weekend getaways. The town sits near Gull Lake, Lake Nisswa, and dozens of other lakes, ...