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• Chisholm's Ironworld is shutting down
  The venerable Iron Range attraction formerly known as Ironworld is going dark -- at least temporarily.
  
• MSP spared from nationwide flight delays
  Flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport weren't affected by a glitch in the computer system that collects airlines' flight plans which caused widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide this morning.
  
• A different kind of snow bird arrives once temperatures drop
  Once the weather turns cold, a fresh crop of birds makes its way to Minnesota. Some are regular winter visitors. Others are birds that are outside their typical range.
  
• MEA break is a peak travel time: Airport expects bustle
  MEA break is a peak travel weekend.
  
• A window on migration
  One of the most spectacular spots to observe migrating birds is along Duluth's shoreline.
  
• Minnesota River valley art crawl planned
  Organizers of an annual art crawl along the Upper Minnesota River valley have announced this year's schedule.
  
• Idyll hours
  There are two ways to do Lanesboro in autumn: on the weekends, when there's a bevy of activity, or during the week, when the mood is one of reflection and tranquility.
  
• St. Cloud honored for livability
  St. Cloud has just been ranked a world-class city, along with such notable municipalities as Tulln An Der Donau in Austria, Kakamigahara in Japan and Canada Bay in Australia.
  
• Twin Cities a real hot spot - except for spring break
  Twin Citians are a bunch of smart, friendly folks who live in a place that has great parks, theaters and safe streets -- at least according to people who have visited here.
  
• Hometown supporter chips in to save Big Fish
  Four months after landing on a list of Minnesota's endangered historic sites, a 65-foot-long, muskie-shaped roadside icon is undergoing a critical facelift in the North Woods.
  
• National Geographic couldn't resist, either
  The world's most famous squirrel is National Geographic's choice for a prominent photo position in an upcoming issue of the famed magazine, according to the Minnesota couple who stumbled into global Internet fame with their self-portrait vacation snapshot.
  
• What really happened to Clell Miller's body?
  Just when you thought you knew the story of the James-Younger Gang's failed Northfield bank heist in 1876, along comes an old letter -- and a new twist in the tale.
  
• Summer vacations were on tight budget this year
  Budget-conscious tourists in Minnesota leaned more toward campgrounds and festivals this summer vs. last summer, according to the state's tourism promotion office.
  
• A Duluth half dozen
  One of Duluth's most remarkable advances over the past 20 years has been the Lakewalk, a 4-mile path that hugs the rocky shore of Lake Superior. It's one of six good reasons to visit the city.
  
• Mesaba blamed for stranding passengers in Rochester
  Transcripts describe Mesaba rep's denial of access to airport and pilot's growing frustration.
  
• Seasonal fare done with care
  Chef Emily Streeter -- who ran the show at the former Three Muses in Minneapolis' Lyn-Lake neighborhood -- now is giving diners plenty of reasons to daytrip to picturesque St. Peter.
  
• Family service safari
  Two weeks in a Tanzanian village with hammers, paintbrushes and African songs prove life-changing.
  
• Chicago for less than you can drive (really)
  This week American Airlines is offering last-minute airfare out of Minneapolis to Chicago for just $118 roundtrip.
  
• Martha Stewart discovers Darwin's twine ball
  Martha Stewart discovers Darwin's big twine ball
  
• Buses replacing light-rail trains to Mall, airport this weekend
  Anyone planning to take the Hiawatha light-rail line to the airport or the Mall of America this weekend will have to take the bus.
  
• Panel OKs new airport signs despite $2.2 million cost
  New highway signs will be bigger, stronger and more numerous, and will direct travelers to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The full Airports Commission will vote on the plan on July 20.
  
• Discount airlines offer fall fare sales
  From Minneapolis-St. Paul, one-way fares were as low as $30 to Chicago on Southwest and to Milwaukee on AirTran.
  
• Get wet: A user's guide
  The Twin Cities has an abundance of aquatic activities, and we've scoured the area for classic and quirky lakeside fun.
  
• Ironworld gets a new name, larger purpose
  Directors of the venerable museum in Chisholm, Minn., which is a monument to the history of the Iron Range, decided to rebrand it in the hopes of widening its appeal.
  
• Hot summer fun for cool kids
  Go stargazing. Make a short movie. See an art car. Climb a rock. We asked cool Twin Citians for activities that will make your children think you are the bomb.
  

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