Lifestyle

Minn. canoe businesses see steady drop in visits
Visitor use in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has dropped about 12 percent over the past six years, according to U.S. Forest Service figures.
Officials are reminding the public to be safe on the water this Fourth of July weekend. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says safety starts with wearing a life jacket.
Minnesotans ready for fireworks at favorite spots
You might already have a favorite Fourth of July fireworks show, but is it among the best in the state? We asked members of MPR's Public Insight Network to weigh in on the debate, and tell us if if their community's fireworks have survived the recession.
Officials with this weekend's Twin Cities Pride Festival say they might move the huge event from Loring Park in Minneapolis if they aren't allowed to keep out people with anti-gay messages.
New Ulm: Bring on the polka
From polka to Prince, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm plays host to all styles of music. Come for a visit and Charlie Braunreiter will show you around. If you're lucky, he'll play his concertina for you.