summer

The goal is to encourage people — particularly those who are from outside the city — to enjoy the many amenities the area has to offer.

The event will run on select dates through Aug. 8.

Get the lowdown on admission rates, opening dates and more.

Pets are more sensitive to loud noises, and fireworks are known to stress out many dogs.

The ban prohibits automatic or mechanical watering outdoors in an effort to conserve water during the period of extreme heat.

Organizers promise 50-plus food trucks at each festival - including some newcomers.

Other swimming areas in Minnesota are struggling to hire lifeguards.

Tickets go on sale in June.

Grab that sunscreen and hit the lake.

Temps in the 50s next week?

AAA predicts a 15 percent decline in overall summer travel

A new ice cream shop has opened in downtown New Ulm

The game from the Washington Conservation District game raises awareness of everyday pollutants.

Boating season is a stressful time for loons.

Events will be "few, new, improvised, imperfect and orchestrated on a shoestring budget."

The theme park increased its pay last year, with most now getting $14-an-hour.

The owners of the Champlin farm are looking to relax next summer.

Summer is Minnesota's biggest tourism season.

Twin Cities Beach Blast has moved the races to dry land.

Kemps is giving out scoops of Moose Tracks.

Hello darkness, my old friend.

A number of bowling alleys are participating in the program. Here's what you need to know.

The blue colors on long-range weather maps mean cooler temps are expected.