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 ...

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 ...

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.

Retired farmer Richard McCallson attended country school, milked cows by hand and recalls when farmers used a single-row cultivator. Perhaps that’s why the 71-year-old easily connected with t… ...

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 ...

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.

From Wisconsin to Michigan to Minnesota, these small Midwest towns offer scenic views, ... Lanesboro is sometimes called the "Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota,'' so if you're seeking an ...

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. Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal ...

Small cities across Minnesota face a significant challenge to fill vacancies in their respective agencies. According to Minnesota POST Board records, 14 law enforcement agencies have closed across ...

A Goodhue police car is parked outside City Hall on Aug. 14, 2023, in Goodhue, Minn. The small town will soon be without a police department, an exodus spurred by low pay for the chief and his ...