There’s no excuse to not go fishing.” The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says as of Thursday, 317,411 people bought Minnesota fishing licenses , a 10% increase over last year.

Open year-round on the shores of Lake of the Woods near Baudette, Ballard's Resort has become one of the state's best places ...

Split Rock Lighthouse stands sentinel on its cliff, perhaps the most photographed landmark on the North Shore. Small towns ...

"Tariffs temporarily are going to hurt us. But in the long run, will it wake some people up?" a resident of the quirky Angle ...

Despite major damages to waterways caused by Helene, these Western NC locations were voted among 2025's best by USA TODAY ...

Canada blocks the importation of a dizzying array of goods, even if they're just going from one part of Minnesota to this odd appendage of the state. That includes mattresses, potted plants, livestock ...

This is the second time USA TODAY readers have honored the Au Sable for its fly fishing. In 2024's USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, the Au Sable River also was No. 1 in the the U.S.

Jun. 4—ST. PAUL — Minnesota's Take a Kid Fishing Weekend begins Friday, June 6, and continues through Sunday, June 8. According to the Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota residents can ...

America’s national park lodges offer a wide range of styles, sizes, history and amenities. Some, including Old Faithful Inn, the Ahwahnee and Many Glacier Hotel are familiar to most travelers, while ...

Join 500,000 anglers in Minnesota for the fishing opener amid Mother's Day. Enjoy free fishing for moms and explore over 10,000 lakes with the DNR's guidance. Skip Navigation.

Minnesota has 11,842 lakes that are 10 or more acres in size, 4,500 of which are considered fishing lakes. There are more than 16,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams.

From a former convent to historic lodges, and chic city hotels to accommodations near the some of the state’s 10,000 lakes, there are the best places to stay in the North Star State.