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National Loon Center to break ground on new facility in Crosslake

National Loon Center to break ground on new facility in Crosslake

The $18.5 million project has been a decade in the making. It will include a visitor center and space for research and education, and aims to teach people how to conserve freshwater ecosystems that are vital to loons’ health.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Forest Service proposes to more than double Boundary Waters fees

Forest Service proposes to more than double Boundary Waters fees

The Superior National Forest hasn’t raised fees for Boundary Waters trips since 2008, but says the increase is needed to maintain portages and campsites.
by Dan Kraker

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Trump administration says it will move to allow mining near Boundary Waters, after Congress pulls back

Trump administration says it will move to allow mining near Boundary Waters, after Congress pulls back

The Trump administration says it is starting the process to reverse a 20-year mining moratorium on a big swath of federal land adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the day after a similar effort was stripped from a massive budget bill moving through Congress.
by Dan Kraker

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Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Officials at Isle Royale National Park are investigating after two people were found dead at a remote backcountry campground.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis, St. Paul drop in rankings, but stay in top 5 list of park systems for U.S. cities

Minneapolis, St. Paul drop in rankings, but stay in top 5 list of park systems for U.S. cities

The Trust for Public Land ranks the 100 most populous U.S. cities’ park systems using five categories: acreage, access, equity, investment and amenities. The Twin Cities are in the top 5 for 2025, but they ranked lower than last year.
by Lisa Ryan

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