Lanesboro is tucked into the bluffs of southeastern Minnesota like a hidden gem waiting to be found. The Root River flows gently through town, bringing paddlers and tubers during the warm summer days.

Lanesboro is known as the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Minnesota, with charming places to stay in historic homes. The Root River State Trail brings bicyclists from all over to ride the flat, scenic ...

Lake whitefish are a special kind of fish species, and they cannot survive in many states, which means we need to take care ...

By Candyce H. Stapen Treat yourself and your family to a dazzling night sky ablaze with stars, planets and nebulae, a sight ...

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into ...

No. 6 Oregon puts its Bowl Subdivision-leading 10-game road win streak on the line Saturday when it visits Iowa in the spotlight game on this week's Big Ten schedule.

When a major U.S. paper producer decided over the summer to shut two of its plants, citing the drop in demand for paper amid the coronavirus pandemic, it sent reverberations through a region that is ...

Native-run Midwest All-Star Wrestling fills a niche for up-and-coming talent and fans who seek accessible venues. The promoter also cultivates a diverse roster of talent.

A house in Ely has extensive damage after a fire on Monday morning, according to the Northland Firewire. Multiple agencies, ...

"Critical mineral mining proposals dot northern Minnesota’s landscape — notably, New Range Minerals in Hoyt Lakes and Twin Metals in Ely — each attracting environmental scrutiny and political heat," ...

Stools line the counters, regulars trade the day’s news, and the scent of bacon on the griddle sets the pace. Plates come stacked with pancakes, crisp hash browns, and eggs cooked to order, all served ...