The story of the Northwest Water Carnival is part of Lakes Country Treasures, a series which takes readers down the back roads of Minnesota and to some of the unique must-see gems of lakes country.

Editor’s note: “Let’s (St)roll There” is an occasional series about ways to get to unusual or out-of-the-way places by foot, ...

Just 14 miles from the nearest road, this area holds the state's most isolated slice of nature, attracting canoeists seeking ...

There are some national parks where the experience revolves around hiking trails and scenic drives; water features—such as ...

Recent heavy rain is forcing rule changes on Minnesota lakes right before the holiday. Nearly six inches of rain fell on the ...

Green Island in Wadena, Minnesota is a 60-acre nature preserve that has surprised nature lovers in awe as they make their way ...

In one illustration, Minnesota-shaped characters are shown waving Pride flags, canoeing through a lake with wild rice. One is even holding a hot dish.

A house is by far the largest purchase most people will ever make, and it’s a transaction that will only occur a few times in ...

Several beaches along Lake Superior came under a beach hazards warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday. The advisory identified elevated risks for swimmers because of ...

Canadian wildfires are impacting Minnesota's air quality, prompting an alert statewide. Unhealthy conditions are expected for all groups in the north.

It started around 11 a.m. on May 12, 15 miles southeast of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota. The fire has burned 16,748 acres as of Sunday. The fire is 13% contained.

PEQUOT LAKES, Minn. — Wow, what a spectacular view! There's no doubt that phrase, or something similar, has been uttered countless times by those who make it to the top — or even near the top ...