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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is reporting more progress on the $27.5 million project to transform the Hwy. 52 and Interstate 90 interchange.

He is the 23rd defendant in the case to be sentenced.

He was previously convicted of 2nd-degree murder in 2012 for the death of a 24-year-old man in St. Paul.

The fatal crash was reported Tuesday morning near Mankato.

Minnesota's iconic Top the Tater chip dip is now available deep-fried at the Steele County Fair.

A new movie called 'Wreckless', starring David Arquette and Alexa Swinton, is filming in Southeast Minnesota, confirming the celebrity sightings in Rochester.

35-year-old Phillip Carl Breidall of Goodhue was injured in a crash on the afternoon of August 12 at the Hwy. 52 and Hwy. 57 interchange north of Zumbrota.

The Rochester Honkers have wrapped up their final season at Mayo Field. Now the team is trying to get rid of some items at a one-day-only garage sale.

Minnesota distilleries still can't sell spirits at the State Fair, even when their cocktails have about the same alcohol content as some craft beers on tap.

Put on your stretchy pants! The 2026 Steele County Free Fair dropped its 15 "Best of the Fair" new food nominees

A fundraiser for the family of 18-year-old Drew Von Fisher, who was killed in a tragic I-94 crash in Minneapolis, has raised more than $51,000 for funeral and memorial expenses.

Luke Combs is bringing his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to Minneapolis in April 2027, and presale tickets drop Wednesday morning before general on-sale Friday.

The Rochester City Council addressed a pair of vetoes recently issued by Mayor Kim Norton.

The city’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) voted 6-2 to reject issuing a Certificate of Appropriateness for the development, which stopped it in its tracks.

Authorities say his body was located in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights. A cause of death has not been given.

Some fan favorites are officially done at the fairgrounds. The 2026 vendor list has some noticeable gaps alongside the new arrivals.

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered over the weekend near the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

So many great new food options, so little time. Which one are you going for first?!

Produced by an award-winning production team, the show puts Duluth-area homes, businesses, and people in front of a national audience. Lake Superior Living is hosted by Alicia Lokke, a local real estate leader. Here are the details.

The Minnesota State Fair frequently ranks as the best state fair in America, but that doesn't mean there aren't bad reviews from fairgoers. However, the truth is that even its worst reviews are very polite. Here are some of the best gripes.

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Olmsted County and Southwestern Wabasha County in southeastern Minnesota.

Wisconsin finally has its first Topgolf, now open near Madison. It's a new prototype with a lot of cool features, including the opportunity to run your whole bay from your phone. Here's everything that makes this new Topgolf different.

The various tiers of the NBCUniversal streamer are going to cost more.

In her final months, Hayden opened up about struggles with addiction and motherhood, aiming to be a strong role model for her daughter.

Planning to attend the Minnesota State Fair this year? Here are two easy ways to save money on tickets, food, rides and more before the event even begins.

The pop star surprised staff at a Wisconsin frozen custard shop AND a vintage store over the weekend, shortly after performing a huge concert at U.S. Bank Stadium. See the photos!

I notice this weekend that our maple tree at the lake was already turning colors. It's not even Labor Day, but we can expect earlier fall colors this year.

Adding or removing a trout designation changes the seasons, rules, and protections on a stream. Now, the Minnesota DNR is proposing changes across 125 miles in 11 counties, and anglers have until September 11 to speak up.

In Wisconsin, deer season is practically a holiday, and it's officially underway. Bonus antlerless tags go on sale by zone August 17-20, and the nine-day gun season hits November 21. Here's everything you need to know before heading out.

Cry Baby Craig's Hot Sauce built its name on heat, but the next bottle coming out of Faribault might surprise the spice-shy crowd.

Could winter arrive early in Minnesota? The Farmers’ Almanac predicts increasingly cold and wet conditions across the region this fall.

Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas have turned three sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden in New York into a 45-city tour, which includes St. Paul. See the Grand Casino Arena date, how to grab tickets, and every other big show already booked.

A beloved Caribbean legend, a fan-favorite lobster roll, a Norwegian taco and a 130-year-old soda are among the 11 food vendors stepping away from the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's the full list of who won't be back this year, and why.

An SUV and Jeep were involved in the collision.

Deputies responded to the ATV crash around 2:15 Saturday afternoon. It happened on a private property east of Fountain.

Panettiere also appeared in multiple films in the ‘Scream’ franchise.

The Hallmark Channel is letting the public decide which town deserves the Merriest Christmas Town title, and Bemidji made the cut.

One of the vetoes concerned plans for a new recreational trail in southeast Rochester

The Rochester City Council is scheduled to vote on whether or not to launch a pilot program involving energy efficiency rebates.

The search warrant was largely based on a visit by a man who was arrested a few hours later after he was caught with more than 3 pounds of methamphetamine.

A tasty food controversy in Wisconsin. Judges crowned the Birria Flamin' Bombs the best new food at the Wisconsin State Fair, but plenty of critics say the Porky Puff was the real winner. Which fair food got your vote this year?

One of the crashes sent an elderly Lake City man to the hospital.

Court records indicate that were witnesses and surveillance camera videos of the incident.

The proposed project was earlier rejected by members of the Rochester Heritage Prevention Commission.

Don't get caught off guard at the gates. These Minnesota State Fair rules cover some things you probably didn't realize were restricted.

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

Think every Minnesotan eats SPAM and sees moose every day? These 25 hilarious Minnesota myths might make you rethink what you know about our state.

The charges say police later found the woman in possession of a revolver style BB gun.

The Northwest Angle in Minnesota that juts into Canada is there because of a mapping error back in 1783. Here's what life is like there.

More than half of Minnesota households have at least one pet, and it turns out a lot of those dogs share the same name.

Primark is finally opening at the Mall of America, and the prices alone are worth the trip. The store says women's denim starts at $12 and men's tees at just $5.

The latest Farmers' Almanac winter forecast for Minnesota is out, and it predicts a season filled with cold snaps, snow and surprises.

Riley thinks his mom's doll looks just like her, and the internet loves it!

The community is rallying around a young Kasson native and college athlete after a serious car accident, and they've already raised thousands more than they set out to collect.