Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, shaped like an arrowhead, is a natural wonder, boasting stunning lakes, forests, and the ...

Underwater turbulence from wakesurfing can "adversely" impact Minnesota’s lakes, according to a highly anticipated study by ...

Northern Minnesota's waters and wetlands offer ideal conditions for toxic mercury to thrive. It's a decadeslong problem ...

Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," is a land of endless exploration and captivating experiences. From the tranquil beauty of its natural landscapes to its vibrant cultural scene, this state ...

Fishing in Central Minnesota is heating up as anglers adapt to warm waters and busy lakes, with early mornings and evenings ...

Minnesota’s iconic lakes are facing serious environmental stress. In central Minnesota, half of the natural shoreline barriers that filter runoff and protect water quality have disappeared. In ...

March 28, 2013 / 5:56 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (WCCO) -- Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." But the DNR says the state's water supply is becoming a concern.

Minnesota lawmakers have set aside millions of dollars over the past several years to buy development rights near the center of the state — where the lakes are most at risk.

Minnesota's lake are seeing very low ice coverage earlier than usual due to a very warm winter. wakr10/Getty "Lake ice out began in earnest at the end of February to the beginning of March.

In 2005, Tom Jones, a large-lake specialist with the Minnesota DNR, reported finding only four zebra mussels from 60 dives. By 2011 he was finding an average of 1,000 per square foot.