Check out these local vacation ideas for a Minnesota getaway that takes advantage of the sunshine and the diversity of our state. Valleyfair One Valleyfair Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 ...

ST. PAUL — Eleven years after its launch, vacation home rental service Airbnb continues to pose regulatory and safety questions for Minnesota policymakers and and hospitality providers.

Minnesota is full of pristine lakes, full-service resorts, historically significant people and places, and lots of wild space. Here are 40+ things to do on your Minnesota family vacation.

Northern Rail Traincar Inn - Two Harbors, Minn. 1730 Highway 3 Two Harbors, MN 55616 (218) 834-0955 www.northernrail.net. The Northern Rail Traincar Inn is a special vacation in its own right.

ST. PAUL — Tens of thousands of vacationers will pack up their cars this week and travel to resorts, cabins and campgrounds around the state to celebrate Independence Day.

Neighbors living next to vacation home rentals in Minnesota’s most lake-rich county are hoping a new ordinance will bring some reprieve after years of large, loud parties, but some vacation ...