The bison herd at Minneopa State Park saw 10 newborn calves arrive this spring, although the total herd is smaller than it was last year. Park Manager Ashley Steevens said they have 11 cows in the ...

Planners have the money this year to begin rethinking recreation at one of Minnesota’s oldest and most popular state parks. They believe what they do could create a blueprint for state parks and ...

MANKATO-- A rapid, rush of water leads to not one, but two water falls at Minneopa State Park. In fact, the name Minneopa means "water falling twice." It's a scenic, high-energy place, and much ...

Like waterfalls? Like Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, but sometimes would like to avoid the crowds? There's a good choice just an hour or so out of the metro: Minneopa State Park, just outside of ...

What better way to ring in 2026 than to get outdoors, take in a two-mile hike, and join others in a day of reflection?

MANKATO, Minnesota — The wild bison herd at one of Minnesota's most popular state parks is booming this spring. The herd at Minneopa State Park near Mankato includes what park officials believe are 16 ...

… but our independent journalism isn’t free to produce. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. Minneopa State Park, located in southern Minnesota, is Minnesota’s third-oldest ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — We're taking a trek south to Minneopa State Park in Mankato for this week's stop on "Hitting The Trails!" "This is Minnesota's third oldest state park. It's a great little gem ...

Bison taking "dust baths" to ward off insects. Wildflowers popping, from tall and flowery white wild indigo to pasture rose. Crews cutting back wild parsnip, a tall invasive plant sometimes confused ...

MANKATO, Minn. — If you've seen one of my photo stop stories, you've heard my endless pitch, asking you to tell me where to go on an adventure. Well, for the past year, I've received so many ...

Planners have the money this year to begin rethinking recreation at one of Minnesota's oldest and most popular state parks. They believe what they do could create a blueprint for state parks and ...

Planners have the money this year to begin rethinking recreation at one of Minnesota's oldest and most popular state parks. They believe what they do could create a blueprint for state parks and ...