Yet Fort Snelling State Park delivers exactly that with its surprisingly lovely Snelling Lake Beach. This hidden gem offers a sandy shoreline that gets packed with sun-seekers during Minnesota’s ...

Late November offers a variety of outdoor recreation options, including hiking, biking, photography, fishing and more.

From CWD testing, to hunting for venison, to taking the perfect buck to have mounted, local hunters shared their tales from ...

Most well-intentioned gardeners give a lot of thought to planting the "right" plants to nourish pollinators and other ...

Northfield nestles in southeastern Minnesota with academic charm everywhere you look. Two colleges bring youthful spirit without the usual college town chaos. Carleton College and St. Olaf College ...

One of the three African wildcats that escaped from a Berks County wildfire sanctuary Wednesday night when high winds caused a tree to crash and damage their enclosure has been captured. Ashes, a 10- ...

With their winter migration underway, nature’s largest, most recognizable birds have returned to their winter quarters in San Joaquin County, giving outdoor enthusiasts reason to celebrate. You can ...

Seattle Sounders FC (15-9-10, fifth in the Western Conference during the regular season) vs. Minnesota United FC (16-8-10, fourth in the Conference during the regular season) Saint Paul, Minnesota; ...

Alexandra Kelnik led the way for Fair Lawn with a hat trick as it topped Wayne Valley 5-2 in a Big-North-Independence divisional matchup in Fair Lawn. Fair Lawn (12-6-1) jumped out to a 3-0 lead in ...

The final night of a Halloween-themed event at Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, ended early due to "two altercations between parties," according to a park spokesperson. The park's website noted ...

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A major Duluth hospital is in ongoing negotiations with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota on reimbursement rates. Aspirus St. Luke’s terminated its contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield in what ...