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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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.
What went wrong for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 loss to Dallas Mavericks
May 23, 2024 3:57 pm
The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a disappointing loss to the Dallas Mavericks? in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals? Wednesday night.
Brief warmup Thursday in the Twin Cities ahead of more rain
May 23, 2024 3:12 pm
Along with some sun, a warm front to the north will help heat up the Twin Cities close to 80 degrees on Thursday.
Reptile zoo in southeast Minnesota celebrates 15 years of captivating visitors
May 23, 2024 3:30 am
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
102-year-old Minnesotan one of two remaining survivors of USS Houston
May 23, 2024 3:25 am
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, a ceremony was held honoring Robert Hanley at his hospice facility, sharing cake and stories with friends and family.
Improvements planned for Lafayette Bridge in St. Paul
May 23, 2024 3:15 am
A state study found that crashes on the Lafayette Bridge in St. Paul have tripled since it was re-designed in 2015.
Twin Cities parks again ranked among top 3 best in the country, ParkScore says
May 23, 2024 1:53 am
If you're spending time in a Twin Cities park this summer, know it's among the best in the country.
Minneapolis, Dallas mayors make tasty wager amid Timberwolves, Mavericks playoff series
May 23, 2024 1:44 am
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced a friendly wager between their cities on Wednesday as the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conferen...
Millions approved for housing projects in Ramsey County
May 23, 2024 1:14 am
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and Housing approved nearly $9 million in funding for housing projects.
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