LANESBORO, Minn. (WCCO)-- Funding cuts and the recession have created hard times for many actors. But somehow, a professional theater in a small Minnesota town is still thriving. Lanesboro ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --Minnesota's best-known small town may be fictional, but there are two other real towns that might just stand shoulder with Lake Wobegon. USA Today has listed among their ...

Park Rapids is your classic small town, but it has one big thing that makes it a great spot for a getaway: it's close to Itasca State Park, aka the start of the Mississippi River! This is a great ...

Small-town police departments across Minnesota are shrinking and in some cases disappearing. The profession is seeing a shortage of officers as the perception of policing suffers and city budgets ...

The Empowering Small Minnesota Communities initiative harnesses expertise from across the University of Minnesota to help ...

The Lanesboro Food Scene is A+ Let’s talk about the best places to eat in Lanesboro, MN. Tucked away in the heart of southeast Minnesota, about 125 miles southeast of the Twin Cities ...

A hidden gem in Minnesota boasts a thriving arts scene, featuring galleries, theaters, art trails, and festivals, in addition to a range of outdoor activities.

Allie and Ryan Palmer held a soft opening of Paddle On Coffee and Maker Emporium on June 30, 2023, with the hopes of having their full kitchen and drink menu ready by the end of July.

Thirty-nine Minnesota suburbs and small cities were ranked in a new nationwide study, Best Small Cities in America. Click to see where your city ranks.

Rural distilleries provide a case study in the latest thinking about econmic development in small towns, one that uses a multi-faceted approach to build economies on local strengths.

A small Minnesota city will soon be without its police force after the chief and several other officers all resigned, officials said. The Goodhue City Council approved the resignations of the ...

Lanesboro, Minnesota StevenGaertner / Getty Images This charming small town in southeastern Minnesota rests on the bluffs of the winding Root River, a popular tubing destination.