The loon went to the state seal, but a bright beacon found a home on the flag. That had us wondering: Why is Minnesota the North Star State? And how can we best find it in the sky? Good Question.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Love it, hate it or yawn at it, Minnesota is set to get a new state flag this spring that echoes its motto of being the North Star State, replacing an old flag that brought up ...

The special commission that approved it said the design was an ode to Minnesota's motto, Star of the North. It added that the light blue represented the state's waters. The chairman of the ...

The 37-mile-long barrier island, Assateague Island straddles both Maryland and Virginia. Although it's arguably best known ...

Following the start of the state’s North Star Promise Program — which offers free college tuition at public state institutions for Minnesota residents with a family income under $80,000 — Winona State ...

The North Star Promise Scholarship Program helps ... That includes all University of Minnesota campuses and the Minnesota State system, which is comprised of many community and technical colleges ...

At this early stage of the 2023-24 season, more players from Minnesota have played a game in the NHL than from either Quebec or Alberta. If that trend continues all season, the 'North Star' state ...

Minnesota has been home to many different barns over the years. And many have a 'barn star' somewhere on them. But what does ...

Kallman's a fan favorite in his home state. And not only has he endeared himself to the Minnesota faithful, the path he’s taken to get there is indicative of soccer’s growth in North Star State.

"We're thrilled to relaunch as the Minnesota Star Tribune at such an important time for our state," said Steve Grove ... a Southeast Minnesota Reporter, a North Central Minnesota Reporter ...

If all goes according to plan, the next North Branch City Administrator will be selected about a month from now from among ...