It's peak summer on Minnesota's Gull Lake Chain. Boats are buzzing, jet skis slicing and loons are calling. "So it sounds like a territorial challenge that's starting," said Sheila Johnston, listening ...

The common loon has acquired a cultural currency unusual for a state bird, its black-and-white body gracing everything from Minnesota United jerseys to license plates. Most recently, the bird’s image, ...

This summer, Minnesotans can volunteer to monitor loons on local lakes, providing vital data for conservation efforts.

Dan Monfre was searching for a way to match his skillset in marketing to the goal of fund raising for community members targeted and traumatized by the federal immigration raids this year. Monfre and ...

Minnesota’s state bird is everywhere: There are loons on license plates and library cards, at lottery counters, and now even on the official state seal. Fireplace mantels across the state sport carved ...

CROSSLAKE — After years of planning and work, the National Loon Center is taking its next major step forward in opening its standalone campus. The NLC will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the site ...