55+ Communities, also called 55 Plus Communities, are active retirement havens for adults, offering varied amenities and housing from golf course homes to serene city living among like-minded neighbors. They typically include pools, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, tennis courts, clubhouses with kitchens, and championship golf courses in gated, resort-like environments.
Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state by area in the U.S., it is the 21st most populous, with just over five million residents as of 2006. The state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and those lakes and the other waters for which the state is named, together with state and national forests and parks, offer residents, tourists and retirees a vigorous outdoor lifestyle.
While Minnesota doesn't have the ocean vistas that many retirees crave, it is known for having some of the kindest and most approachable residents around. It has numerous rivers and streams where many canoe and kayak. Birdwatchers enjoy the Lac qui Parle ("the lake that speaks") and Salt Lake for sightings of rare species. Fishermen have a variety of lakes to choose from for large-mouth bass fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts take part in the ample skiing, snowmobile and hiking trails.
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WCCO Investigation leads to worker safety legislation
May 24, 2024 3:32 am
For the past five years, WCCO has exposed the ongoing pollution problems at Water Gremlin. The plant has new owners and a new name, but its past will mean a better future for workers across Minnesota...
Explorers find what they believe is Richard Bong's downed plane in jungle ravine
May 24, 2024 3:27 am
"This has been a long, long saga shall we say for many of us growing up," said Terry Lundberg, president of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.
Minnesota National Guard now aiding in search for missing canoeists in Boundary Waters
May 24, 2024 3:01 am
Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday that four crew members and a helicopter from the guard will head to northern Minnesota to help transport equipment for the search.
Rare corpse flower blooms at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
May 24, 2024 12:48 am
Lines were right out the door Thursday, as people waited two hours at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, and it wasn't for a new baby animal.
Why Minnesota's 10,000 lakes may not be the safest option for cooling down this summer
May 23, 2024 11:37 pm
There's new research from the CDC that reveals a startling rise in the number of drownings across America since the pandemic.
New rideshare companies to stay in Minneapolis, compete against Uber and Lyft
May 23, 2024 10:40 pm
During the time of uncertainty over the future of Uber and Lyft, at least two new rideshare companies moved into the market to try to fill the void.
Bom Dia bringing authentic South American flavors to second location in North Loop
May 23, 2024 10:08 pm
After just three years, Bom Dia is opening a second location of its own in the North Loop of Minneapolis, which will also feature Columbian-sourced coffee.
Roadside behemoths stand tall at the American Giants Museum Memorial Day weekend
May 23, 2024 6:17 pm
You know them when you see them. Large, lantern-jaw fiberglass statues once used to draw attention to everything from auto repair shops to hotdog stands.
Minneapolis to host WWE SummerSlam 2026
May 23, 2024 4:37 pm
After losing WrestleMania 41 to Las Vegas, Minneapolis has been tagged in to host two nights of WWE SummerSlam in 2026.
NOAA 2024 hurricane season forecast warns of more storms than ever. Here's why.
May 23, 2024 4:25 pm
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. Here are the details on NOAA's forecast for this year.
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