The Winter Market at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park offers handcrafted goods, ski and snowshoe rentals, and a warm community atmosphere on Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vehicle entry fees apply.

Minnesota's wetlands have expanded by 43,000 acres in 15 years, thanks to restoration efforts, despite challenges such as drought and regulatory concerns.

Minneapolis celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events, including a keynote by Dr. Price, performance by NUNNABOVE, and a food drive. Walter Banks Jr. will receive the "Living the Dream" award.

Bemidji's Parks and Recreation Department offers a family ski night at Buena Vista Ski Area on January 12, with lift tickets, equipment, and helmets for $42 per person.

Oak Savanna Park's east-side trails are closed for safety during a tree harvest, part of its restoration project. West-side trails and an equestrian entrance remain open.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is considering building a pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Mississippi River, linking North and Northeast Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offers free nature programs at Theodore Wirth Park, featuring guided walks, craft sessions, and educational activities for all ages.

Woodbury's park shelters and buildings are available for booking from April 14 to October 13, starting January 17 on a first-come, first-serve basis for events.

A Minnesota trapper saved a pine marten with CPR after accidentally trapping it, and a conservation officer commended his efforts.

Jennifer Shea Hedberg hosts a workshop in New York teaching participants to make ice lanterns, with no prior expertise required, using Wintercraft molds.

Brooklyn Park's new initiative offers financial assistance on activity fees, food distribution events, art programs, outdoor activities, blood drives, resource fairs, cultural dance classes, sewing courses, and youth sports starting January.

Cleary Lake Regional Park invites locals to enjoy winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing, with equipment available for free on a first-come basis.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve is hosting a winter constellation program on January 19, featuring retired meteorologist Mike Lynch and powerful telescopes for viewing celestial bodies.