Travel
How safe is air travel in Minnesota, the U.S. and the world?
Despite recent headlines, U.S. commercial airline travel has become increasingly safe.
February 18, 2025
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: Branson rental is a complete nightmare with bugs and dog urine
Mary Brewer’s vacation rental in Branson, Mo., is a mess. Why can’t she get a refund?
February 5, 2025
Midwest Travel
Gunflint Lodge celebrates 100th anniversary with new Northern Lights Lodge
The northern Minnesota resort’s newest building rises on the site of a 1936 log cabin lost to fire.
January 23, 2025
Politics
Amtrak’s Borealis route gets $38M federal funding boost to ensure service for next six years
The funding for the route, which goes between St. Paul and Chicago, was secured by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum.
January 10, 2025
Midwest Travel
In search of the best saunas around Lake Superior
On a 750-mile road trip through the heart of sauna culture in the United States, a writer looks for the perfect combination of steam, heat and cold.
December 31, 2024
Travel
PBS host Samantha Brown reveals two Midwest winter favorites
Plus: Conde Nast Traveler’s top destinations for 2025 include Greenland, Vietnam, Germany and Argentina.
December 11, 2024
Midwest Travel
Great Lakes ships draw superfans to Duluth for storm season
A busy port and moody skies make the “November gales” a special time to watch massive “lakers” and oceanbound “salties.”
November 9, 2024
Midwest Travel
New in Kansas City: An immersive children’s lit museum, a women’s soccer stadium and Thai barbecue
The Rabbit Hole and CPKC Stadium are just two reasons why K.C. should be on family travelers’ radar right now.
November 1, 2024
Duluth
Duluth’s Haunted Ship plays on its lore in last gasps of tourist season — and Forbes likes it
The made-over William A. Irvin got a shoutout on a Top 7 list of “Scariest Haunted Houses.”
October 28, 2024
Midwest Travel
In Cuyuna, you can peer into deep mine lakes on board a clear kayak
Crystal Kayaks and crystal-clear waters make for a perfect fall journey in Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.
October 19, 2024
Midwest Travel
Climbing Eagle Mountain, the highest point in Minnesota
Moderately challenging hike was the pinnacle of a North Shore family fall weekend.
October 11, 2024
Outdoors
The northern lights may be visible in Minnesota on Thursday and Friday night. Here’s how to chase them.
Here are tips for getting a glimpse of the elusive aurora borealis during the next solar storm, with sky-watchers saying celestial conditions are ripe for an unusually active season.
October 9, 2024