It’s hailing golf balls in St. Joseph, Minn.

We're starting to see some flooding connected to last week's heavy rain, including along the Sauk River west of St. Cloud. Anton's Restaurant shared these photos of water pouring into the building, forcing them to close. @KARE11

Flooding Impacts at Voyageurs National Park voyageurs.org/news/2022/5/17…

With fewer permits in 2022, here are some worthy alternatives to the BWCA startribune.com/with-fewer-per… @startribune #getoutdoors #midwesttravel

Free admission to Minnesota State Parks today. Get out and explore! Minnesota State Parks and Trails Explore Minnesota #onlyinmn

I’m thrilled to be one of the guests on MPR Friday at 9 am. The topic: Staycations and finding renewal and adventure close in Minnesota. #budgettravel #mntravel mprnews.org/episode/2022/0… via @mprnews

This is a gem of a Midwest museum! #blackhistory National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾

Sad to see this. It stokes the misinformation machine. US newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week The Minnesota Star Tribune startribune.com/us-newspapers-… #newsdeserts #USnewspapers

Luxury cruise ship departs St. Paul, stirs river dreams for passengers, locals. startribune.com/luxury-cruise-…

Women 55 or older: Interested in writing and the powerful connections that come from sharing stories? A local grant is funding five FREE memoir classes at St. Cloud's Paramount Center for the Arts. Starts Oct. 18. No experience needed. paramountarts.org/event/cmcfwome…

12 winter wonderlands in the Twin Cities that will make even the Grinchiest of hearts and stomachs happy. startribune.com/12-winter-wond… @exploreminnesota @startribune

Grand Portage State Park is currently otherworldly 🪐🧊 Due to high-water levels on the Pigeon River and overnight temps that are below freezing, the High Falls viewing platforms and trees at Grand Portage State Park are laminated in an ice buildup. mndnr.gov/grandportage

Almost no one spoke to Brian when he was alive. His obituary? It’s making people talk. @janashortal #btn11

Feeling grateful to write about Pipestone National Monument for the The Minnesota Star Tribune. strib.gift/2zpka2jx2 #sacredplaces #NativeAmericans #exploreminnesota

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Giant trolls built from recycled materials are coming to Minnesota next month! Check out what else is new for summer travel. The Minnesota Star Tribune thomas dambo #trolls #summertravel #onlyinmn @exploreminnesota @amtrak @explorebrainerdlakes strib.gift/zvicgo6ml

This Week in Nature: edible #sumac, the visual spectacle of starling #murmuration, and the beauty of sweat bees. @startribune startribune.com/food-along-the…