Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota has been named among the top 10 bass lakes in the U.S. Known for its smallmouth bass fishing, Mille Lacs landed the No. 8 spot on Bassmaster Magazine's annual list ...

Minnesota’s children face stark education challenges according to a new report. The 2025 Kids Count Data Book shows 69% of fourth graders in the state aren’t reading proficiently, and 66% of eighth ...

The comfort food hall of fame Minnesota kids didn’t grow up on the same foods as everyone else. While other states served up ...

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

"Greater Minnesota isn’t quite what it used to be. It’s more diverse, a great place to find a job, a region with rapidly ...

If any of this sounds familiar, you might just be one of us. Here are 8 signs you definitely grew up in Minnesota. 1. It ...

Parched concert-goers, motorcyclists and young social media influencers get new protections in Minnesota as of July 1. The big picture: A long list of laws taking effect, including changes targeting ...

Minnesota is the best state for summer road trips, with its festivals and fairs and options for outdoor recreation, a report from WalletHub says.

The Minnesota State Capitol opens for the public to pay their respects to Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark Hortman, and their dog Gilbert, in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 27, 2025.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gilbert the golden retriever was home with Democratic leader and Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband when a gunman fatally shot the couple and mortally wounded ...

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman laid in state in the Minnesota Capitol rotunda. Hortman, her husband, and their dog were killed in a June 14 attack.