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Midwest gems to travel to this summer

Instead of pointing out the obvious spots, we’re uncovering 20 under-the-radar destinations that offer plenty of small-town charm.

Instead of pointing out the obvious spots, we’re uncovering 20 under-the-radar destinations that offer plenty of small-town charm.

Bike, hike and embrace the water in Winona

Winona is situated alongside the Mississippi River, with bluffs overlooking the mighty waterway.

Winona is situated alongside the Mississippi River, with bluffs overlooking the mighty waterway.

48 Hours in Red Wing, Minnesota

Countless eagles, famous pottery and the world’s largest boot — plus more to explore in this Great River Road town.

Countless eagles, famous pottery and the world’s largest boot — plus more to explore in this Great River Road town.

Tourists returning to Minnesota resorts but workers are not

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With COVID-19 limits fading away, tourists are returning to Minnesota resorts, many of them from neighboring states. A lot of the workers are not coming back. The worker shortage has been building for more than a year,…

Walz lifts most Minnesota virus restrictions by Memorial Day

Minnesota will lift nearly all its COVID-19 restrictions just before Memorial Day weekend and drop its statewide mask requirement no later than July 1, Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday, saying the mask mandate could even even sooner once 70% of residents age 16 and older get their first dose of vaccine.

Trump targets Somali refugees during Minnesota rally

President Donald Trump used his rally in Minneapolis Thursday night to hit on several of his key issues through a Minnesota frame -- zeroing-in on the state's Somali population to tout his administration's restrictions on immigration and what he called his "travel ban," as well as criticizing Democratic policies by railing against a favorite target of his, Minnesota Demo