RAGBRAI is the world's oldest, longest annual bicycle tour. Here's what to know as it prepares for its 52nd year.

Ice seems temporary. It melts in a glass. It disappears at a sunbeam’s touch. It ebbs with the first relief of spring. But ...

Looking to add more diversity, mystery and excitement to your fishing outings? Head for the Minnesota River. At last count, 63 different species of fish were known to inhabit this 334-mile long ...

It was a route that carried riders 500-plus miles from the banks of the Missouri River to Davenport in the eastward bulge ...

The Mississippi River’s cultural and historical significance as a transportation route has made it a source of inspiration for many types of music. That music of the river was the focus of Saturday’s ...

RAGBRAI 2025 will take riders on a scenic journey this summer to the Iowa Great Lakes near the Minnesota border, through the Iowa and Cedar River valleys and to the Mississippi River. The route ...

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

Schell is with the Winona Recreation Alliance. His group encourages people to climb both Sugar Loaf and the man-made ice wall located next door. From the top, you can see Winona's Basilica, along with ...

Like rainbow sprinkles on a cold scoop of vanilla, Minnesota’s small towns are both abundant and delightful. From well-known ...

Nestled in the southwest corner of the Iowa’s portion of the unglaciated Driftless Area, the countryside around Oelwein is ...