Communities found in this category are centered around golfing facilities ranging from 9-hole courses, through executive 18-hole courses, all the way up to the most challenging and demanding championship courses. Many of these master planned communities also feature such other recreational amenities as tennis courts, fitness centers, swimming complexes, and marinas.
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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What's driving up car insurance prices?
Jun 13, 2024 3:08 am
New numbers out on Wednesday show prices on all items rose about 3% year-over-year last month. But car insurance prices jumped a whopping 20%.
Wayzata Trojans head into Minnesota state baseball tournament undefeated
Jun 13, 2024 3:07 am
The Trojans are undefeated entering the state tournament. In baseball, that's unheard of. They have played four one-run games, but always managed to squeak out the win.
Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign seeks Twin Cities volunteers
Jun 13, 2024 1:30 am
Hennepin and Ramsey counties are participating this summer in the Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign.
More than 90 program cuts crucial to St. Cloud State's survival, president says
Jun 13, 2024 12:04 am
St. Cloud State University, one of Minnesota's largest schools, is getting ready to cut close to 90 programs and more than 50 faculty members.
Proposal in St. Paul could limit fast food drive-thrus at new developments
Jun 12, 2024 11:47 pm
A proposal could pump the brakes on drive-thru fast food in Minnesota's capitol city.
The "Spot Saver" is solving a parking problem for people who use wheelchairs
Jun 12, 2024 10:24 pm
Most places having handicapped parking spots, but it doesn't necessarily mean people who use wheelchairs are able to park.
North Dakota voters approve age limit for congressional candidates
Jun 12, 2024 9:35 pm
Legal scholars say the law could remain on the books indefinitely because no elderly candidate might challenge the restriction they deem likely unconstitutional.
Minneapolis named happiest city in the U.S.
Jun 12, 2024 9:16 pm
Minneapolis has been named the happiest city in the United States, according to a new ranking that considers metropolitan areas worldwide.
Wisconsin Supreme Court keeps ban on mobile absentee voting sites in place for now
Jun 12, 2024 8:37 pm
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has kept a lower court's ruling banning the use of mobile voting sites in the upcoming presidential election in place for now, a win for Republicans.
Minnesota Department of Health seeks to update child care provider licensing standards
Jun 12, 2024 8:20 pm
The Minnesota Department of Health is asking the public for feedback on the first significant update to child care licensing standards since the 1980's.
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