College towns with Midwest charm and culture The Midwest is filled with lively college towns, each with its own charm, energy and student-fueled culture. Dominated mostly by schools in the Big Ten ...

Salt River Tubing is gearing up for spring and summer 2025. Here's your guide to floating the river, including prices, hours ...

When I looked to see when all of the skiing and tubing areas would be closing for the season ... That will be the two resorts that are in the very Northern area of Minnesota. Check out the schedule ...

From cheddar to swiss, Wisconsin is known for the craft of queso. Now, University of Wisconsin-River Falls runs a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant. "In Wisconsin, the cheese ...

A dream spring break in Gaylord, Michigan, means luxury, scenic views, and a private indoor pool—perfect for relaxing no ...

According to data from the Minnesota Secretary of State, all but three state counties shifted to the right in the 2024 presidential election. The exceptions were Cook, Lake and Lincoln counties.

Yes, by area, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures — but that includes 100-plus square miles of Lake Superior. The exact size of the county becomes a "philosophical" question, says one expert ...

Minnesota depends less on federal funding than just over half the other states in the country, according to a recent report from WalletHub. To find out how big the difference in federal dependence ...

University leaders hope to feature the river more prominently in an updated campus plan. (Leila Navidi/The Minnesota Star Tribune) SCSU’s campus plan includes the removal of nine buildings in ...

The figure jumped by 14% in 2022. By summer, the Apple River and lakes have wide appeal. Year-round, there's the Cattail ATV trail, and Amery Ice Arena is a hub for skaters near and far.

If nothing else, the River Walk trains you to expect the unexpected. Like I didn’t expect to see a uniformed waiter get handcuffed and trundled away by bicycle cops before I even walked down the ...

KPot Korean BBQ and Hotpot, the chain with locations mostly on the East Coast, aims to open its first Minnesota location at 13601 Grove Drive in Maple Grove. Described as “unique, hands-on all ...