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It looks odd at first… until you learn the surprisingly practical reason behind this centuries-old tree trick.

Picture this: the sun shining, a gentle breeze, and Perch biting like crazy. This weekend could be the perfect time to grab that fishing rod.

Recent rains have Minnesota farmers breathing a sigh of relief as the growing season gets underway.

Discover Minnesota's tallest waterfall at Grand Portage State Park, plus learn about other incredible falls like Minneopa, Gooseberry, and Minnehaha.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the health alerts due to the smoke into Wednesday.

Are these lovely blooms lighting up your neighborhood and nearby ditches? They might look like phlox, but there's a surprising twist to this gorgeous plant that you should know.

Pollen counts are rising, and it seems like allergy season is now a marathon instead of a sprint.

The Minnesota DNR says poison hemlock is a plant that contains a toxin that “impacts the nervous system, causing trembling, salivation, lack of coordination, dilated pupils, weak pulse, respiratory paralysis, coma and death.”

This Minnesota state park was just voted as one of the best state parks in the country thanks to USA Today.

The U of M has unveiled its latest recommendations for the season. Get ready to grow some delicious veggies!

The plant, which could growing in your yard now, is especially dangerous because all parts of it are poisonous and it could be mistaken for edible plants.

Diligence is required as more and more people hit the many trails throughout Wisconsin.