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Long before there was light rail, buses or subways, trains pioneered the concept of mass transit. The railroad system was vital to the development of the United States -- and one man in Owatonna does not want us to forget its place in history.
Dusty, a shih tzu dog, was recognized as the March volunteer of the month at Johnson Memorial Health Services.
There was a time when nearly every town had a barber shop. As salons and other retailers expanded, the number of old-time barber shops began to shrink. But in the middle of Blaine, there is still a piece of Mayberry.
Minnesotans looking to strike it rich may not need to look any further than the Iron Range. Last year, the DNR announced the discovery of gold grains and small gold deposits up near Lake Vermillion.
Underwear is often an afterthought in our day-to-day life, but it gets a little more attention at the Minnesota History Center. There are more than 3,200 historic pieces in the center's basement, dating back nearly 200 years.
Minnesota is home to the largest ball of twine, the biggest gingerbread house and the largest cow collection in the world.
Many dairy farmers never get to see their customers enjoying their products. But for a family near Brooten, that is a thrill they experience every day.
Jen Tavernier, 33, is among a growing group of athletes embracing ninja warrior training. She found this form of fitness about a year ago while watching American Ninja Warrior, a show in which athletes race through a difficult obstacle course.
A February morning on Lake Minnetonka is calm and clear. But it's not long before you spot a streak of orange in the sky, and hear the rush of skis on snow.
Minnesota may not have the towering mountains, but there is a strong climbing community.
Minnesotans often think they need to travel to major cities to see famous artwork. But in reality, you do not have to travel far to see original works by the likes of Van Gogh and Picasso.
One man from Big Lake is trying to create the world's largest sculpture. Roger Hanson is about halfway to his goal.
Many in the Somali community turn to the Karmel Plaza in Minneapolis for traditional clothing, food and other goods. Known as the Somali mall, most of the customers and business owners are of east African descent but all are welcome.
Minnesota State Park is its own winter wonderland. You can find evidence of wildlife everywhere in its serene surroundings. A pair of cascading waterfalls are the only interruptions to the January quiet. The waterfalls used to be the park's main attraction. But in September that changed, when new residents arrived – Minneopa bison.
Logically, we think that every beginning has an end, and that a time consuming task will eventually see its conclusion.
