After years of hibernating when the snow struck, Battle Lake is leaning into winter.
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Rare parade of seven planets visible in Minnesota sky soon
The parade will be on display just after dusk Feb. 23-25. But bring binoculars.
February 17, 2025
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Drift and drive on a go-kart track on this frozen Minnesota lake
Epic Kart Racing offers karting on ice events on Minnesota lakes each winter.
February 14, 2025
High Schools
Two sophomores repeat as high school Nordic skiing champions
Logan Drevlow of Hopkins and Linnea Ousdigian of Mounds View each won in dominant fashion at Giants Ridge.
February 14, 2025
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Not your grandfather’s RV crowd: Study shows new owners are trending younger, mobile, diverse and pet-friendly
Ahead of Minneapolis RV show, dealers say more affordable RV models also help.
February 13, 2025
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Anderson: For RV owners (and wannabe owners) home on wheels often follows a winding road
Show at Convention Center will attract dreamers as well as buyers.
AuthoredDennis Anderson
AuthoredDennis AndersonFebruary 12, 2025
Outdoor Activities
A river runs through Hockeytown USA, and you can skate on it for miles.
Ice trails like the one in Warroad have become destinations for skilled hockey players and new skaters alike.
February 6, 2025
Outdoor Activities
How Minnesota became the center of the broomball universe
The action runs the gamut from indoor to out, with many of the world’s best players and teams from the North Star State.
February 4, 2025
Mankato
Family sues DNR in wrongful death lawsuit after son’s death in landslide at Mankato state park
Jack Loso, a 19-year-old college student, died while visiting Minneopa State Park on Dec. 2, 2023.
February 3, 2025
High Schools
Family of 12 makes cross-country ski racing a lifestyle and winning a hallmark
From the middle of the birth order comes Della Bettendorf, who hasn't lost a race this season for Proctor/Hermantown's high school team.
February 2, 2025
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Anderson: At DNR, Dave Trauba, a prairie guy, now oversees wildlife throughout Minnesota
Widely respected, new Wildlife Section leader must deal with habitat issues, staff morale.AuthoredDennis Anderson
AuthoredDennis AndersonJanuary 31, 2025
Outdoor Activities
Boundary Waters reservations open today: What to know about snagging a permit for 2025
The U.S. Forest Service wants to reverse a trend of paddlers stockpiling summer season entry permits to the BWCAW.
January 29, 2025
High Schools
High school equestrian and family make sacrifices on path to college scholarship
Minnetonka's Taylor Landstrom spends months in Florida each school year to continue training and competing.
January 26, 2025