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

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 ...

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 has halved its 2005 levels, while the rest of the Upper Midwest has slashed emissions by 75% over that time. In some lakes, at least, the fish seem to be rebounding.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS – Lakes are a huge part of summer in Minnesota. But they can also be a breeding ground for things that make you sick. Beaches are closing down around the Twin Cities for swimmers ...

Lake Pokegama was the first to be added. About 80 percent of the 25,000 public comments received by the DNR last year on the issue supported stocking muskies in more lakes.

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.