Weir, who died in 2006, left $1.8 million to help protect Minnesota’s official state bird. Her gift is one of the largest ever given to the Nature Conservancy in Minnesota for the preservation ...

Central Minnesota has lots to offer for Valentine's Day, including truffles, home-made Belgian chocolate and toffee. Here are some sweet gift ideas.

I was in a rut. February may be the shortest month of the year, but it looms long in Minnesota. Winter was offering its charms of brilliant snow and biting cold but I wasn’t buying. Each day ...

Under a new law that took effect just more than three months ago, businesses in Minnesota can no longer sell gift cards with expiration dates or dormancy fees – fees for nonuse – something many were ...

This story about one woman's journey as a doll clothes maker is an inspiring tale of creativity and nostalgia that you can give someone this Valentine's Day.

The donation is the largest single scholarship gift in the University’s history ... Both Myrtle, a former schoolteacher, and her husband, Minnesota businessman Charles Stroud, attended the University ...

The business closed in November after its owner, Floyd Tweten, died at the age of 90. Tweten operated the store for 61 years, ...

If you think the Minnesota Zoo is strictly a summer thing, think again. The iconic Apple Valley zoo is a year-round adventure that you can enjoy even during winter, making it not only the perfect ...

A major fan-favorite in Minnesota, despite his lack of playoff success, Cousins could turn out to be the gift that keeps on giving for the Vikings. The Vikings were extremely active during the ...