We Are Minnesconsin

A Grammy winner with a famous beard made a quiet stop at a St. Paul guitar shop — and it wasn't even his first time.

A Wisconsin county sheriff's deputy recently responded to a call about a helicopter parked in a Cabela's parking lot. The pilot's reason for landing there was amazing.

St. Cloud's Clemens Munsinger Gardens ranks among Minnesota's top attractions, joining places like Itasca State Park and the Mall of America.

The job postings showed up in June, but most people probably didn't notice Spirit Halloween was coming to Miller Hill Mall until the doors swung open this week.

Why sit in traffic when you can fly? A Wisconsin man legally landed his helicopter at Cabela's after deciding the drive was simply too long.

People have been noticing these helicopters towing a strange device just above treetops in Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Here's the explanation of what they are, and what they are looking for.

School bus races happen this Saturday at the Hibbing Speedway. The night also features Midwest Mods, Hornest, Crown Vics, and the Figure 8 Enduro Race featuring DOOM.

Gas, groceries, a night under the stars — seven everyday Minnesota costs from 2016, stacked up against what they run today. The numbers tell a pretty clear story.

A parade, fireworks, car show, family activities, craft fair, and more are all in store for this year's Spirit Valley Days! Here's a look at the schedule.

From Itasca's Mississippi headwaters to the cliffs above Lake Superior, four Minnesota state parks just ranked among America's top 40 for beauty, wildlife diversity, and more. See where each one ranked, and why travelers love them.

The mall has been adding something new around almost every corner lately, and the latest addition is going to hit home for a lot of parents.

WE Fest 2026 hits Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, August 5-8 with Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett and Brooks & Dunn. Before you pack the cooler, here's what's prohibited at the gate and in the campgrounds — plus the full main stage schedule.

With tens of thousands of acres burned in this summer's wildfires in and around the Boundary Waters, here's how they rank historically in Minnesota.

Based on Google Search Trends, the most Googled definition in Minnesota for 2026 is for the word 'weather'. We, as Minnesotans, should already know that word.

From Roseau to Worthington, 39 Minnesota airports are splitting $8 million for runway, lighting and safety upgrades. See if your local airport made the list, and what the state says it means for jobs and travel.

Minnesotans were asked which restaurant chains they trust most, and the results put a familiar red roof at number one.

Culvers just landed on USA Today's top fast food burger list, and the reason comes down to one thing — fresh beef, seared to order, every single time.

The country supergroup will be in Duluth this November and tickets go on sale VERY soon.

Oh sure, we live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but there are only 17 species of snakes that call Minnesota home.

Take another look through Duluth, Minnesota's famous 'Mushroom House', aka the 'Flintstone House', that went on the market in May, 2026. The triple-dome legend ultimately sold for more than its original asking price.

From massive water bodies to smaller inland lakes, these are Minnesota's 10 most dangerous waters, with rankings determined by fatal-accident data, water traffic, and important water conditions.

The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off on August 6, and from an alligator-stacked Bayou Crunch Cup and a bratwurst-filled Cream City Cone to Color-Changing Swamp Juice, here are the best new foods and drinks that you must try.

People love how this restaurant changes its menu daily, offering entrees such as pot roast, beef barbacoa, baked chicken, pork carnitas, and lasagna. However, these dishes aren't what this Minnesota restaurant is best known for.

Minnesota homeowners, your summer lawn care could lead to big fines! Learn about Minnesota's mowing laws on yard waste, street disposal, and noise ordinances.

Think you could get in? These Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin schools are among the toughest to crack, with acceptance rates that might surprise you.

Planning to go to a movie at the theater in Canal Parks sometime soon? Staff are warning you to plan ahead.

The next 'First Street Friday' block party event is today in Downtown Duluth. Here's what is planned.

Minnesota's top 11 professional athletes are set to split around 300 million dollars next season — and the highest-paid one is only 24 years old.

The Pearson's Candy Company factory in St. Paul has been around since 1909. Sadly, the factory, which produces candies like Salted Nut Rolls, is closing.

Sweet Martha's cookies, giant buckets of fries and more deep-fried everything than you can count — turns out the rest of the country noticed.

Hot temperatures, and calm weather allow these algae blooms to show up on Minnesota lakes. They are toxic to humans, and deadly to dogs.

Yelp ranked the Minnesota State Fair No. 1 for fair food, with Wisconsin and Iowa close behind on the list.

Package theft and missed deliveries are becoming a pattern in some neighborhoods this summer — and it's not always hard to spot when something's off.

Overall, Bella is America's No. 1 dog name, but that's not the case in Minnesota. A new study crunched 500,000+ records to rank the top dog names in all 50 states. See which name topped the Land of 10,000 Lakes, plus every state's champ.

You may believe in their methodology and you may not but I think we can all agree - this is a good fall forecast!

Minnesota roads ranked second best in the country — but drivers here are still losing around five hundred dollars a year because of rough pavement.