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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, tourists and retirees a vigorous outdoor lifestyle.
While Minnesota doesn't have the ocean vistas that many retirees crave, it is known for having some of the kindest and most approachable residents around. It has numerous rivers and streams where many canoe and kayak. Birdwatchers enjoy the Lac qui Parle ("the lake that speaks") and Salt Lake for sightings of rare species. Fishermen have a variety of lakes to choose from for large-mouth bass fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts take part in the ample skiing, snowmobile and hiking trails.
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Flood watches, warnings in effect across Minnesota; rising waters close roads
Jun 22, 2024 7:28 pm
The National Weather Service has issued a slew of flood watches and warnings in southeastern Minnesota around Worthington and Owatonna, as well as in northeastern Minnesota, near Duluth. There are al...
Rain wraps up Saturday afternoon; flooding threatens southern, northeastern Minnesota
Jun 22, 2024 1:52 pm
The last push of steady rain and stronger storms is exiting east across southern Minnesota on Saturday morning.
Prince fans flock to downtown Minneapolis to celebrate 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain"
Jun 21, 2024 11:25 pm
Downtown Minneapolis will shut down after rush hour on Friday night, as thousands are expected to celebrate Prince and the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
Minnesota victims groups praise U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding law disarming domestic abusers
Jun 21, 2024 11:24 pm
CEO of The Battered Women's Justice Project in St. Paul applaud the U.S. Supreme Court for upholding the federal law that prohibits domestic abusers from obtaining firearms.
Grandma's Marathon goes on as scheduled despite the rain
Jun 21, 2024 11:24 pm
Grandmas Marathon officials announced on Saturday morning that the race would go on as planned, as the threat for severe weather diminished.
Minneapolis ranked best city for recent college grads
Jun 21, 2024 6:10 pm
Minneapolis has been ranked the best city for recent college graduates, according to a new study that took into consideration income, rent and social opportunities in cities across the country.
Minnesota braces for major rain events on Friday, Saturday
Jun 21, 2024 10:24 am
A flood watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening with 2-4 inches of rain expected to fall from two more rounds of storms.
Minnesota legislators push to make bald eagle the national bird
Jun 21, 2024 3:24 am
For all the national treasures we have, a national bird has never been designated ? despite the common misconception.
Minnesota native's song picked to open WNBA games on CBS
Jun 20, 2024 11:46 pm
"I love writing music for me, but I love writing music that eventually goes to other people," Emily Bjorke said.
Thanks to a kidney donation, this Twin Cities couple is running Grandma's Marathon
Jun 20, 2024 11:31 pm
When Becky and Scott DeGroot toe the line at Saturday's Grandma's Marathon, they fully anticipate the emotions of the last three years to finally hit them.
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