Today and tomorrow is the 2026 Future of Southern Minnesota Lakes Conference bringing together private and public representatives to make a plan to conserve and improve our local lakes.

If there's one thing Minnesota is known for, it's water. Water is a sacred part of this state's culture and is loved year-round. Life-long memories are made on beaches and boats, wooded waterfalls ...

Your donation today will help MinnPost continue to report on the news you need. Despite the nickname “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” Minnesota has more than this number. Since the 1990s, the Minnesota ...

Question: What fish are stocked in Minnesota, and who stocks them? Answer: Most of us know that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stocks fish throughout Minnesota, but it’s not well known ...

ON FARM LAKE NEAR ELY, Minn. — Dave Setterholm steered his motorboat across Farm Lake then cut the engine along the Kawishiwi River near the edge of the Boundary Waters wilderness. Cross into the ...

As we approach the 250th birthday of the United States next July, WCCO takes a looks back through the eyes of Minnesota over those same 250 years. This month we focus on what is more than just a state ...

In the heart of rural Minnesota, surrounded by some of the most heavily farmed and drained land in the Midwest, is a vast lake with water that is remarkably clear. On Swan Lake, thick stands of ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes are part of many Minnesotans' identities — but as endearing as the lakes are, there's something strange about them too. There's inconsistency in lake ...

GRAND RAPIDS — In his 40 years as a fishing guide, Jeff Sundin of Grand Rapids has seen the lake ice season shorten firsthand. “Without a doubt, the last several years, the arrival of cold weather in ...

From its plethora of lakes to its four distinctive seasons, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" offers endless possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts. Minnesota has world-class art museums, top-rated stadiums ...

The removal deadlines are 11:59 p.m. on March 2 for southern inland waters, March 16 for northern inland waters, and March 31 ...