It's a fast summer, Minnesota. Make the most of yours by dipping into some of our state's vaunted 10,000+ lakes — and by enjoying the sweet towns around them. We went in search of Midwestern charm for ...

An excerpt of a new map showing Ojibwe place names and meanings on the eastern end of Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota. The final map is a collaboration of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, the Ely ...

MARIETTA, MINN. - Tens of thousands of birds look like tiny black and white specks floating on the surface of one of Minnesota’s most mysterious lakes. Peering through a monocular, Curt Vacek lists ...

This state park is a quick drive from Minneapolis, and it offers visitors a chance to hike along miles of trails while soaking in stunning water views.