Minnesota Lakes

Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes look picture-perfect, but some are dealing with more than a little murkiness these days. Here are the most polluted lakes in the state.

Minnesota's lakes are known for being a haven for anglers, boaters, and the occasional bird. But some are also prime real estate for something more… slithery.

Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," actually boasts over 11,000 lakes, each with its own unique charm. Among these, some have names that bring to mind the festive spirit of the holiday season, adding an extra layer of enchantment to the state's natural beauty.

This Minnesota swimming hole has just been called one of the best places to get your swim on in the entire country.

Minnesota's fishing season is only a few weeks old, but did you know there's a lake where the fishing is currently unlimited?

Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but not in these four counties-- because there aren't ANY lakes at all!

Minnesota has 3 species of water snakes and one even bites.

Our fair state may be known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes but not all of those lakes have the best water quality, and we now know the most polluted bodies of water here in Minnesota.

Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and we now know just which of those many bodies of water are the most snake-infested.

Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but do you know which of those lakes are the deepest in the entire state?

Public input plays a vital role in the future of these lakes.

Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but do you know which one of those lakes is the deepest in the entire state?