The final 4 loved lakes: Lake Superior v Lake Pepin
We're down to Minnesotans' four most-loved lakes. Vote now in the first battle: Lake Superior v Lake Pepin.
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DNR: Smallmouth bass population of Mille Lacs 'healthy'
As the debate over how to manage the walleye of Mille Lacs has dragged on, the lake's reputation as a destination for smallmouth bass fishing has continued to rise.
Somali-American reflects: 'I didn't know what a lake meant'
Mahmud Kanyare, a refugee from Somalia, fell in love with nature during a sixth-grade camping trip that transformed his life.
8 loved lakes: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5)
After over 11,000 votes for the top 20 lakes, you've narrowed it down to Minnesota's elite eight lakes. Vote now: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5).
A St. Paul man shares his fishing tradition
Fishing is a big tradition for all kinds of Minnesotans, including many members of the Hmong community. Chu Xiong of Midwest Hmong Outdoors shares his story.
Kabetogama Lake : Sunrises, sunsets and Northern Lights
Kab is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
Crane Lake: 'The end-of-the-road town where everyone knows everyone'
The northern Minnesota lake as made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
Rainy Lake: A 'pristine, hidden paradise' on the Canadian border
This island-filled lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
Lake Minnewaska: The 'good water'
Minnewaska is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
Lake Pepin: Birthplace of waterskiing
This southeast Minnesota lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
Lake Vermilion: 'The lake of the red sunsets'
The 40,000-acre lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
Lake Waconia: An urban oasis, and home to Coney Island of the West
The west metro lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
Lake Superior: 'God-like and humbling'
The Great Lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
Mystery monkey update: Dayton's workers tried to rescue him
The son of the former customer service executive at Dayton's says there were rumors a monkey was loose in the ductwork. Employees tried to lure the monkey out, "but then (the noises) just stopped," says Gary Zumberge.
Mud can be beautiful: DNR releases guide to viewing melting state parks
It's your last chance this winter for viewing frozen waterfalls, and the DNR has a guide for seeing it all in three days.
Vote now: Speak up for your favorite Minnesota lake
After thousands of votes poured in, your top 20 most-loved Minnesota lakes are here. Vote now for your favorite.
Go vegan, save the world? Study highlights benefits of eating more plants
New research analyzes how much nutrition is "lost" when farmland is used to raise and feed animals, rather than grow plants for human consumption.
One woman's connection to the St. Louis River
Lyz Jaakola, a musician and member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, shares her special connection to the St. Louis River, which has been deemed impaired.
2 experts take stock of Minnesota's lakes
Two experts joined MPR News host Mike Mulcahy to discuss the health of our state's prized lakes and answer your most pressing questions.
Author Sara Zaske on the German art of raising self-reliant kids
Are American parents over-protective? When journalist and new mother Sara Zaske moved to Germany, she noticed that her new friends were raising self-reliant kids and avoiding the pitfalls of helicopter parenting.