AFTON, Minn. (WCCO)-- As the state works to slowly but surely get back to business after a three-week government shutdown, state parks -- and Canterbury Park -- are on their way to pre-shutdown ...

AFTON, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says there are 62 controlled hunts taking place this fall, including at Afton State Park. "When you shoot, it's just a big cloud of smoke ...

Each of the 11 people arrested last week after a vandalism spree at Afton State Park faces criminal charges. Nine have been charged with felonies, two with misdemeanors. The group of friends, ages 18 ...

Afton State Park will be closed Tuesday-Thursday next week for a special deer hunt, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced. The park will close to all visitors beginning 6 p.m. Monday ...

AFTON, Minnesota — Authorities say a body was found in Afton State Park Saturday evening that matches the description of an Inver Grove Heights man who was reported missing in May. The Washington ...

A 27-year-old Minneapolis man died after drowning in the St. Croix River at Afton State Park on Wednesday morning, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses called 911 at 9:40 a.m ...

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