Finding Minnesota: Floating Cabins On Lake Vermilion
As we get into the warm summer months, many of us will head out for a lakeside getaway up north. But instead of booking a cabin next to the water, some people vacation on the water.
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As we get into the warm summer months, many of us will head out for a lakeside getaway up north. But instead of booking a cabin next to the water, some people vacation on the water.
Memorial Day may be the only time of year that many of us will visit grave sites. Cemeteries, naturally, represent death to most people, but others are fascinated by the lives they represent and the stories of those who had a significant impact.
Of all the signs that our weather has been unusual, none is more unique than the sight of Scott Seekins -- and the fact it took him so long to change into white this year (May 10th).
This month, high school students in southern Minnesota will have a kangaroo, a fox and an armadillo in their classroom. In June, a nursing home will get a visit from a tortoise, a parrot and a dingo. It sounds strange, but it's possible because of one guy who's believed to be one of the youngest zookeepers in the country.
Minnesota has played a big role in the comeback story of the American eagle. Their numbers have increased dramatically here over the past few decades, especially along the Mississippi River.
Sturdy boots are usually considered key to a long, safe hiking trip. But some hikers strip off all the foot protection to fully appreciate the ground they walk on.
With more than 30,000 miles of trails in Minnesota, you can cover a lot of ground on two wheels. Many bikers, though, go for a bigger challenge by getting away from the pavement.
Many communities in Minnesota take pride in their oversized attractions. Red Wing, for example, has the world's largest leather boot while Darwin has the largest ball of twine. But fewer know about Fountain's claim to fame: the number of spots where the ground has collapsed.
There's a unique landmark in downtown Minneapolis that many people see but few can fully appreciate. It's a five-story mural on the side of a building near 10th and Marquette featuring oversized musical notes.
Minnesota has its share of ghost towns that people abandoned for one reason or another. When the last person leaves, though, it's not always the end of the story. Take, for example, the place that likes to call itself "the biggest little town in the world." Emmaville, Minn. northeast of Park Rapids, Minn., is back from the dead – at least for now.
When planning a summer road trip around Minnesota this year, consider checking out the world's largest lutefisk, ball of twine or floating loon. They're among the many unique roadside attractions waiting for those willing to stray off the main highway. Seth Hardmeyer, 31, grew up traveling Minnesota's back roads in his parents' station wagon. Now, he's made it a year-round hobby.
Sometimes kids need a secret hideaway to escape the worries of the world. The lucky ones have a treehouse to climb into and let their imaginations go. It turns out, big kids can rent their own secluded hideout in the trees of Wadena.
When families decide to bring home an animal, they often go for cute and cuddly. But the creature living in one Minnesota home can be demanding and difficult.
Wishing for warmer weather hasn't brought much change, so maybe goats, beer poking and even a kidnapping can help. The city of New Ulm has two big festivals on the last Saturday before Lent, designed to hasten the arrival of spring.
Radio listeners in central Minnesota occasionally hear a voice that's so unexpected and so unconventional, they have to stop and listen. It's the sweet, grandmotherly voice of Lenore Olson, selling shoes and boots just a few weeks before her 90th birthday.
