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Bloomington Chief Booker Hodges' response to the high-BAC DUI arrest of uniformed southern Minnesota officer Kenneth Galen.

43-year-old Randy James Langworthy was charged in February of 2024 with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

The first phase of the project will begin in the northwest quadrant of Rochester.

The Pine Island Fire Department says crews responded to the fire on the freeway around 1:20 Friday morning.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office issued the request for public assistance on Thursday. Law enforcement also released a series of photos of the fraud suspect.

He was released from prison 5 years ago.

Court documents say he was previously required to register as a predatory offender.

One of the defendants operates childcare centers in Rochester, Kasson, and the Twin Cities.

A post on the volunteer ambulance service’s Facebook page described the situation as “a high-stress scene.”

The State Patrol responded to the fatality in northern Minnesota shortly after 7:30 Thursday evening. Authorities released the dirt bike operator’s name Friday morning.

Officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots around 5:30 Thursday afternoon.

Aimee Bock ran Feeding Our Future, which had claimed it helped provide millions of meals to children in need during the pandemic.

As the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system grapples with funding issues, it’s clear that students will feel the pinch. Here’s what’s happening.

Recovery is on the horizon as the Flanders Fire battle winds down. Community vigilance remains key, so stay tuned for the latest on this ongoing situation.

A Sauk Rapids woman died early Monday after being hit by a car while walking in traffic.

Bobcat Fever is on the rise, and it’s creeping closer to home. Let’s talk about what that means for your pets.

This Memorial Day weekend, Valleyfair is making a splash with a brand new waterpark that promises fun for everyone, young and old alike.

Duluth’s FourthFest is returning to Bayfront Festival Park for America’s 250th birthday with Minnesota's largest fireworks display, food trucks, and live music.

That little mark you've had since childhood - it might be one of the most common scars in the country. Here's the top 5 scars on our bodies.

This brilliant test could be an absolute game changer.

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died on Thursday (May 21) after a short hospitalization that followed a severe illness.

Let’s celebrate the best of the Land of 10,000 Lakes with a fun A to Z tour of some of Minnesota’s main features.

Imagine savoring that first sip of drive-thru coffee on a chilly morning—it's more than just caffeine; it's a cherished moment in a busy day.

With alarming stats in hand, law enforcement agencies are mounting a significant campaign against speeding. It's a reminder to everyone to drive safely this summer.

With gas prices climbing, a familiar summer ritual might be feeling a little heavier on the wallet. How are families adapting to this shift?

With record numbers expected to travel, it’s a classic Minnesota holiday—just remember, those road trips come with a side of patience!

The prominent Rochester businessman passed away in 2020 at age 85.

A criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday, says Rochester police received the first series of tips last month and got the final set of tips earlier this month.

This spring, you might have noticed more bears roaming around. It's a fascinating blend of nature waking up and our online chatter lighting up. Let’s dig in.

A new black bear sighting was just spotted in Southeast Minnesota. The latest one is near a popular campground near Wabasha, leading to these safety reminders and tips from the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office.

Minnesota driving is half “you go, no you go” and half silently judging someone’s zipper merge (or lack thereof)… but a new ranking says our roads are actually some of the safest in the entire country.

The Minnesota Vikings took the next step in their GM search on Wednesday morning.

The circumstances were eerily similar to those reported by Rochester police following a fatal shooting at the same apartment complex last week.

Imagine a place where leaving the garage door wide open is just a regular Tuesday. That’s Minnesota for you, folks.

The drivers were the only occupants in the vehicles. The State Patrol responded to the two-vehicle collision shortly after 9:30 a.m.

It began in northeast Rochester when a Rochester police officer on patrol spotted a vehicle with an inoperable driver-side headlight, according to the complaint.

Change is in the air at MSP, with a major overhaul that could transform your next trip through the airport.

Kwik Trip has more than 900 stores in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and South Dakota.

A recent survey has stirred the pot in Edina, ranking it among the snobbiest cities in America—what's behind this reputation?

Minnesota has outlawed popular online prediction markets, turning the multi-billion dollar event betting industry into a felony starting this August.

Chief Deputy Curt Struwe was sworn in as the southeast Minnesota county’s 29th sheriff on Wednesday morning.

With the investigation into the cause of the large fire ongoing, officials share they have identified 'people of interest' and are looking for photos and videos from cameras in the area.

The dismissal motion argued the state lacked probable cause to support disorderly conduct charges filed against 37-year-old Shiloh Marie Hendrix.

Rochester residents are reporting a bizarre new trend of finding processed cheese on their cars. Find out what the TikTok "cheesing" challenge is and how to protect your paint.

The case against Coleman was scheduled to go to trial next week.

24-year-old Esmeralda Lizeth Valdez Rios of Rochester is charged with felony second-degree riot with a dangerous weapon.

Just a bit of a warning for you...do not pull up to this Kwik Trip in Rochester on fumes, hoping to fill your gas tank. The store is open but the pumps are currently gone.

After 10 years, this Red Cow location in Uptown will be serving its final burger.

We went digging for the weirdest street names in Minnesota and found some absolute gems you probably won’t believe are real.

Several students suffered minor injuries after their school bus crashed south of Richmond on Monday afternoon.

The election filing period runs through June 2.

Mayo Clinic reported that expenses tied to salaries and benefits rose by just under 6% from last year to about $2.83 billion.

A Sauk Rapids woman died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.

Officials warn that scammers may try to contact tornado victims and seek financial or other sensitive information.

Fire crews were able to establish a 100% containment around the fire by the end of the day on Monday, and Lake County officials now say all evacuation orders and the closure of Highway 61 are over.

As temperatures rise, so does the cost of keeping your home cool. Let’s talk about how to beat the heat without breaking the bank.

A brand-new food truck is coming to Rochester, Minnesota. The Spud Truck is teasing its Med City debut on Facebook with a menu of giant loaded baked potatoes.