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 dark blue field is the shape of Minnesota, and the light blue field represents the significance of water to the state. The eight-point star represents the North Star, which is also the state ...

We’ll start with the basics. It’s “The Great Minnesota Get-Together” — the North Star State’s annual end-of-summer celebration of Minnesota life, industry and culture — encompassing ...

First and foremost, Minnesota is a place where one can live well; it’s ranked number four in the U.S. for quality of life as ...

Because only we can reach every corner of the state to reflect Minnesota ... native to and only found in Minnesota. Navigating by north star, Stribby migrated along the Mississippi River flyway ...

When Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, the national spotlight fell on the North Star State. Upper Midwest culture and cuisine turned into ...

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

"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 ...

Our team gathered quotes, analyzed customer reviews and consulted veterinary experts to find the best plans for pet families in the North Star State ... the best plan for Minnesota pet owners.