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.
We're down to Minnesotans' four most-loved lakes. Vote now in the first battle: Lake Superior v Lake Pepin.
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.
Mahmud Kanyare, a refugee from Somalia, fell in love with nature during a sixth-grade camping trip that transformed his life.
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).
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.
Kab is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
The northern Minnesota lake as made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
This island-filled lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
Minnewaska is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
This southeast Minnesota lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
The 40,000-acre lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
The west metro lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
The Great Lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
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.
It's your last chance this winter for viewing frozen waterfalls, and the DNR has a guide for seeing it all in three days.
After thousands of votes poured in, your top 20 most-loved Minnesota lakes are here. Vote now for your favorite.
New research analyzes how much nutrition is "lost" when farmland is used to raise and feed animals, rather than grow plants for human consumption.
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.
Two experts joined MPR News host Mike Mulcahy to discuss the health of our state's prized lakes and answer your most pressing questions.
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.