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Waite Park: Cannonballs and belly flops at the quarry

Waite Park: Cannonballs and belly flops at the quarry

A former granite quarry near St. Cloud is a haven for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, scuba diving and swimming. Dive in ... the water's nice and cool.
by Marc Sanchez

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Slideshow: Pink chaps and preteens at 4-H horse show

Slideshow: Pink chaps and preteens at 4-H horse show

Preteens in pink chaps and gem-encrusted shirts rounded the ring at the Washington County Fair's 4-H Horse Show this week. The county competition is one of dozens leading up to the Minnesota State Fair. Reporter Nikki Tundel caught some of the pint-sized equestrians in action.
by Nikki Tundel

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Dinner Party Download with Rainn Wilson

Dinner Party Download with Rainn Wilson

What do the King of Albania, "Eat, Pray, Love" and TV star Rainn Wilson have in common? You'll be talking about all of them at your dinner parties this weekend, after listening to the Dinner Party Download.

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Is social media changing journalism?

Is social media changing journalism?

A panel of influential media experts discuss how social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are changing journalism and the news industry. Recorded at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

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Minneapolis aims to be National Night Out leader again

Neighborhoods across the country will be holding block parties Tuesday evening as part of National Night Out, the annual event that encourages people to get to know their neighbors and work together to prevent crime.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Tall ships in Duluth harbor

Tall ships in Duluth harbor

The Duluth Tall Ships Festival opened with a grand arrival of nine ships.

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Officials tout success, but cyclists still wary of new bike lanes

Officials tout success, but cyclists still wary of new bike lanes

Nine months after the installation of new bicycle lanes and markers along Hennepin and First Avenues, Minneapolis officials said the project has been a success. But many bicyclists aren't convinced.
by Madeleine Baran

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Gear Junkie on summer adventures

Gear Junkie on summer adventures

The Gear Junkie, Stephen Regenold, joins Midday to talk about his latest global adventures, outdoor expeditions, conditioning, equipment and clothing for outdoor activities.

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Tall ships sail into Duluth harbor

Tall ships sail into Duluth harbor

More than 100,000 visitors are expected to flock into Duluth this weekend for the festival, likely to be the city's biggest summer attraction. It opens today with a grand arrival of all nine.
by Bob Kelleher

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