The announcements of thousands of National Park Service employees being laid off have had the remaining staff at some ...

Sandee Nezhad spent the last nine years as a U.S. Forest Service employee preparing Boundary Waters paddlers for launch into the wilderness. She went through safety tips and signed off on permits.

More than 100 people gathered, calling for those hostages' safe return, and for peace in the region. More than 100 people ...

The Minnesota Star Tribune talked to roughly two dozen workers who all said they were not the only ones in their departments to be cut.

Home to striking and diverse landscapes, the Upper Midwest state of Minnesota is an ideal destination for adventure in the ...

We've chosen 12 of the best national parks to visit in 2025, based on the month, as well as what to see, do, and experience ...

Although sauna culture in Minnesota is experiencing newfound popularity, it's always been here, and its roots are almost as ...

Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery in Minneapolis, the final resting place for Black soldiers who fought for the Union Army, has ...

From the rise of farm camping to the lure of pickleball, several national camping trends ... Campers with reservations at Minnesota state parks receive 15- and three-day communications ahead ...

In celebration of Black History Month in February, MPR News is highlighting Black history throughout the state. From a fur ...

She edits stories with a focus on outdoor and adventure travel, as well as Canada, Northern Europe, and the Southeastern U.S. If you've checked a few of America's favorite national parks off your ...

If you live in Minnesota, you have probably enjoyed at least one of our metropolitan regional parks, whether that’s visiting Minnehaha Falls, picnicking at Como Park, hiking or cycling at ...