But within one mile of I-35 in Sandstone, Minn., Banning State Park is far from hidden. And because it spans 6,237 acres of land directly adjacent to the Kettle Riv... 6 months just $2!

Finding Minnesota: Banning State Park 03:12. SANDSTONE, Minn. -- It's said that Banning State Park is full of extremes. From the rush of the Kettle River, to the gentle waterfall of Wolf Creek.

A 15-year-old Pine County boy drowned Wednesday in the Kettle River at Banning State Park near Sandstone. The Pine County Sheriff's Office reported that it received a call about a possible ...