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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Anoka to rewrite anti-crime law alleged to have harmed mentally ill residents
May 22, 2024 4:53 pm
A Minnesota city and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement addressing allegations the city discriminated against mentally ill residents in enforcing an anti-crime law.
Pittsburgh and the Steelers to host the 2026 NFL Draft
May 22, 2024 4:50 pm
The league made it official on Wednesday morning - the NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh.
How much rain did Minnesota get during latest storm? Rainfall totals from across the state
May 22, 2024 4:48 pm
Minnesota's latest round of storms poured heavy rain on Minneapolis and other parts of the state for hours on Tuesday.
What bills did and didn't pass the Minnesota Legislature this year?
May 22, 2024 4:28 pm
The Minnesota Legislature finished its work on Sunday with a chaotic close as lawmakers raced against the clock.
Robert Downey Jr. spotted at downtown Minneapolis Target
May 22, 2024 3:42 pm
Recent Oscar winner and Iron Man himself Robert Downey Jr. was spotted in Minneapolis Tuesday evening.
Minnesota governor declares "Wolves Back Day," quotes Anthony Edwards in secret message
May 22, 2024 2:27 pm
As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday evening, Gov. Tim Walz ensured them the entire state has their backs.
Drying out Wednesday before next bout of rain in Twin Cities
May 22, 2024 10:43 am
The storm threat has left the stage and we'll work on drying out some on Wednesday before our next likely rain chance on Friday.
Timberwolves' championship chase exciting fans, businesses alike
May 21, 2024 11:56 pm
Everyone is howling with the Minnesota Timberwolves as they chase the team's first-ever championship.
Some Bloomington seniors have gone weeks without getting their mail
May 21, 2024 10:34 pm
A group of seniors are asking for answers after the USPS has gone weeks without delivering mail to their apartment complex.
St. Thomas Academy baseball team mourns player Bennett Kotok
May 21, 2024 10:22 pm
The St. Thomas Academy baseball team is learning to play through the grief and pain of losing a teammate.
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