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Bear-Sized Giant Beavers Once Roamed North America, and They’re Now the Official State Fossil of Minnesota
The large, extinct creatures roamed the Twin Cities area more than 10,000 years ago and could grow to more than 200 pounds ...
In ranking of college football rivalries, where does Wisconsin-Minnesota stand? It's not the only Badger State rivalry on the list
The University of Wisconsin gets mentioned twice on The Athletic's list of great college football rivalries. And there's a ...
Some communities won’t fly new state flag: ‘It’s not a greater Minnesota flag’
Old Glory is the only flag flying outside Detroit Lakes City Hall. You won’t see the Minnesota state flag — the retired one ...
Minnesota State Trooper dies in off-duty South Dakota lake accident
The Minnesota State Patrol is mourning the unexpected death Trooper Mollie McClure. The State Patrol says McClure died in an ...
Slain lawmaker becomes 1st woman to lie in state at Minnesota capitol as suspect appears in court
Melissa Hortman is the first woman to lie in state, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Next to the Hortmans ...
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Minnesota has gotten more than 2,500 design submissions for its new state flag. There are a lot of loons | CNN
Minnesota is asking for help in redesigning its state flag. Its residents have taken the creative task to heart, submitting more than 2,600 ideas – filled with stars, hockey sticks, a tater tot ...