Minnesota is often referred to as the “Land of 10,000 lakes.” The North Star State didn’t just get the name as a marketing ploy. After spending a few days here, you’ll learn quick that thi ...

Minnesota’s lakes were born millions of years ago when huge sheets of ice covered the land. These sheets of ice, called glaciers, moved back and forth over Minnesota for 2.5 million years.

According to Only In Your State, the Black Sand Beach lies in Silver Bay, Minnesota, which is about halfway between Duluth ...