Living in an active 55+ community offers a vibrant, social, and fulfilling lifestyle for retirees. These communities are designed with amenities and activities tailored to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Residents enjoy access to fitness centers, swimming pools, golf courses, and walking trails, promoting physical health and well-being. Social interaction is fostered through clubhouses, organized events, hobby groups, and social clubs, allowing residents to forge new friendships and maintain an active social life. Many communities also offer educational classes, arts and crafts, and volunteer opportunities, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth. The low-maintenance living, with services such as landscaping and home repairs included, provides residents with more free time to pursue their interests. Safety and security are often emphasized, creating a worry-free environment. Overall, active 55+ communities provide a supportive and engaging atmosphere, enabling retirees to enjoy their golden years to the fullest.
Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state by area in the U.S., it is the 21st most populous, with just over five million residents as of 2006. The state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and those lakes and the other waters for which the state is named, together with state and national forests and parks, offer residents and tourists a vigorous outdoor lifestyle.
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How can you help reduce stormwater runoff? Here's a few simple home hacks.
Jul 2, 2024 3:30 am
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handf...
Missing: 15-year-old girl last seen in Pine City on June 16 believed to be in western Wisconsin
Jul 2, 2024 12:19 am
Authorities in Pine County are asking for the public's assistance in finding a 15-year-old girl last seen in mid-June.
Three-time all-around gymnastics state champion traded the mat for motherhood
Jul 1, 2024 11:50 pm
Bailey DuPay won the all-around MSHSL state championship title three times in her high school career in the early 2010s while competing for Northfield High School.
Dupree Edwards overcomes brain damage from lead poisoning, advocates for others with disabilities
Jul 1, 2024 11:45 pm
Dupree Edwards has developed computer skills and a career at the U of M as a self-advocate. He goes on podcasts and makes speeches about what it's like to live with a disability.
New 50-cent fee on some package deliveries takes effect July 1 in Minnesota
Jul 1, 2024 11:36 pm
Starting Monday, Minnesotans will pay more for some large package deliveries thanks to a recent law change designed to raise more money to support road repairs.
Mississippi River crests in Red Wing as flooding impacts businesses
Jul 1, 2024 11:27 pm
City leaders are hopeful things will dry up before Red Wing River City Days, which kicks off the first weekend in August.
Olympic athletes work with psychologists to keep their head in the game
Jul 1, 2024 11:25 pm
In the 2021 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team finals because of mental health challenges. It's a common battle for athletes, especially competing at the highest level.
How a small Minnesota town honors veterans every day
Jul 1, 2024 11:07 pm
Driving through Appleton, one of the first things you may notice is there is no Main Street or First Avenue. That's because every road here is named after a fallen soldier.
After a rainy June in Minnesota, July also expected to be wetter than average
Jul 1, 2024 10:29 pm
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the data from last month and what to expect next month.
New graduates are entering a tough job market. Here are some tips to get ahead.
Jul 1, 2024 9:40 pm
Employers hiring projections for the class of 2024 are down 5.8% from last year, according to a National Association of College Employers survey. As a job seeker, you must communicate who you are and...
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