We need your help to raise $120,000 by December 31. Will you make a donation to our nonprofit newsroom to help power your source for Minnesota news in 2026 and beyond? At MPR News, Dan Kraker reports, ...

This lakefront city is the epitome of "Minnesota nice" with beautiful, waterfront vistas, a cozy brewery, and enough outdoor ...

Map of Minneapolis (Village of Many Lakes) and St. Paul (Village along the White Cliffs) by Marlena Myles. Credit: Courtesy of Marlena Myles This story was first published by Barn Raiser and is the ...

Lakes are among the most fascinating geographical features, defined as sizable bodies of standing or slowly moving water contained within inland basins. While the boundaries between lakes, ponds and ...

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 ...

It's a fast summer, Minnesota. Make the most of yours by dipping into some of our state's vaunted 10,000+ lakes — and by enjoying the sweet towns around them. We went in search of Midwestern charm for ...

While the data is used by professionals, it can also help inform land use decisions by local policy makers and lakeshore property owners. While the data on Minnesota lakes is used by professionals who ...

Minnesota has long been a beacon for those who love life on the water. The state’s name is derived from Native American Dakota tribe words meaning ‘sky-tinted waters’, and although commonly known as ...

Minnesota’s iconic lakes are facing serious environmental stress. In central Minnesota, half of the natural shoreline barriers that filter runoff and protect water quality have disappeared. In the ...