Swimming the lakes isn't for everyone. The season is short, and they can be dangerous. But a plunge into the water is always a sensuous experience.

If you're looking to go off the grid and immerse yourself in nature, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is an ideal destination. Extending 150 miles along the Minnesota-Canada border, this ...

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Members of the North Dakota State University football team took part in the Polar Plunge during Polar Fest activities in Detroit Lakes on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Optional activities include an outdoor stroll, prayer and share time. For more information, please contact Bonnie Swenson at (218) 354-7616 or at PO Box 331, Barnesville, MN 56514.

Spring brings out the best in nature. That’s true whether it’s dandelions and daffodils or gorillas, giraffes and chimpanzees, all of which are likely to make a showing at the Detroit Zoo.

Detroit: Mt. Elliott Park – Gilbert Family Schooner Splash Pad, 110 Mt. Elliott St. Detroit: Riverside Park Splash Pad, 3085 W. Jefferson Ave.