Erica Pearson

The Prospect Park tower is one of three historic structures that haven’t held water for years, but are now city landmarks.

The tiny Mississippi River isle under the Wabasha Street Bridge in St. Paul has a surprising history.

Waterways were key to trade routes hundreds of years ago. Historic sites include the Snake River Fur Post and Grand Portage National Monument.

Some of the state’s quirky traditions date back to the 1800s.

It all started with Pronto Pup in the 1940s. In the 1990s and 2000s, the idea really took off.

A super-tall swing ride called the Thunderbird and an exhibit about space exploration are debuting this year.

Furry critters’ population is “not what they used to be,” according to the DNR.

Sky-high experiences like TILT in the John Hancock building and the glass Ledge balconies at Willis Tower offer more than just thrilling views.

As James J. Hill’s mansion rose in St. Paul, new immigrants crowded into neighborhoods like Swede Hollow and Minneapolis’ Bohemian Flats.

President Lyndon B. Johnson visited the Minneapolis waterfall in 1964.