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Poet Kwame Alexander's latest community poem is inspired by kids' definitions of love, touching on everything from ephemeral connections and puppy kisses to the circle of life and Kendrick Lamar.

Sharing of online streaming video and music passwords among sweethearts is a territorial marker, like wearing a boyfriend's sweater. But what happens to custody of the accounts when the love is gone?

Darren Troseth pulled a 78-inch sturgeon out of the ice on the St. Croix River Saturday, 5 inches longer than the current state catch-and-release record set last year. Official word may come Wednesday from the DNR.

The Federal Trade Commission says Americans who fell for online romance scams reported losing a median $2,600 each -- far more than other types of scams.

It's the 15th time a wire fox terrier has won the top prize. "As good as it gets," the best in show judge said.

Recent heavy snowfalls have rescued what could have been another mediocre snowmobile season, and they're energizing riders for the first time in years.

The site broke the day it opened last month, leaving most users unable to buy the permit required to enter the Boundary Waters during warm months.

Luxury fashion is all about breaking codes, creating a new, irresistible message that captivates consumers. But some of the globe's top brands have raised eyebrows with designs that have racist connotations.

It's prime snow fort building time in most places across Minnesota. Here are a few different proven approaches.

Thieves stole more than 300 snowmobiles in Minnesota over three years from 2015 to 2017, a new report finds. That's about two Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha and Ski-Doo skedaddles a week, according to data compiled from police reports.

Bad food on top of a bad work day is ... bad. So some co-workers have created a bright spot — a good meal. And while the food is yummy, the care that goes into making a homemade lunch is even better.

Last week's cold snap helped form a lot more ice on Lake Superior — but access to the well-known mainland ice caves at Wisconsin's Apostle Islands National Lakeshore remains closed.

The Forest Service a malfunctioning reservation system offline Wednesday morning within an hour and a half of its launch. The agency said Friday it will soon announce a new date for people to register for the quota permits.

A billboard featuring an image of Abraham Lincoln was intended to portray a positive message. But its placement near a Native American mural created a stir over the president's role in a dark chapter in Minnesota history.

Despite the fact that climate change is making Minnesota winters milder -- in the aggregate -- every year, thousands of Minnesota retirees move to other states, most often warmer, sunnier ones. It's a trend that may have political and other consequences for the state.

The planners of this ultramarathon want the race to be as challenging as possible, so they schedule it for what's likely the coldest week of the year. This year, they hit the jackpot.

For people who identify as a member of both the LGBTQ community and a person of color, it can be challenging to find a safe space. Feelings of vulnerability are even more visceral in the wake of this week's violent attack on Jussie Smollett.

Why is it so hard to say the words "I'm sorry" without qualifications or excuses? Guest host Tiffany Hanssen asked two guests for their tips on how to craft better apologies.

Minnesotans bundled up, jumped cars and basically just tried to keep moving around the past few days as a polar vortex plunged Minnesota into subzero temperatures. You know, could have been worse.