EAGAN, Minn. – The first day of spring is a little more than two weeks away. But kids in Eagan are hoping the winter weather lasts a bit longer than that. An Eagan man has constructed a giant snow ...

With summer camps filling up fast and screens taking center stage, many parents are rethinking how to keep kids engaged in ways that matter. They want something close to home, but rich in creativity ...

Today, he’s a shy but confident fourth grader. But a few years ago, when he was a 6-year-old, Joshua Bailey was diagnosed with leukemia. And all he wanted then was a fort in his back yard, which would ...

KEARNEY — At the start of the “outdoor season,” Julia Plugge hopes to remind residents of the many opportunities highlighted in the Fort Kearny Outdoor Expo. The annual event gives enthusiasts a ...

Backyard adventures often turn into group efforts, creating natural opportunities for collaboration and cooperation. Whether it’s siblings negotiating who gets the top bunk in the fort or friends ...