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Once in a very long while the National Weather Service tells a joke on social media. This one is pretty clever.

What's a movie everyone agrees is bad, but you love it anyway?

They say lightning doesn't strike the same place twice? Don't tell that to these Minnesota cities who have had multiple big lottery wins so far in 2020.

He was among the three extended family members charged with killing a Rochester man in 2018.

What's your favorite beer (doesn't need to be fancy beer or regular beer, whatever you like best).

The Mayo Clinic and its collaborators on a study involving the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients have identified signals that could indicate the therapy reduces the number of deaths caused by the new viral infection.

You'll want to hear this podcast, a lot of detailed information about the new school year and plenty of Rochester parents with questions.

A man from Kentucky has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to torturing and killing his daughter's boyfriend.

The names of the Rochester police officers involved in a shooting earlier this week have been released.

A suspect has been charged in a recent shooting in Rochester and records show he is a convicted killer.

A young eagle attacked a woman yesterday near Lutsen resort.

Tribute in Light, the twin beams that commemorate the attacks of 9/11, will not shine over lower Manhattan this year.

Newly released body-camera video from a third officer involved in George Floyd’s arrest captures for the first time the growing horror of onlookers.

Another twist caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Board of Directors announced today that it has canceled all fall competitions and championships, and has suspended all sports through December 31st.

Police say a bullet grazed the head of a nursing home resident in St. Paul when gunfire erupted outside the facility.

Do you have any suggestions about what could be done to help the situation? Years ago I suggested pulling the railroad bridge out but was told it was the railroad's decision to make.

Camping in a tent or a camper?

A Rochester man is scheduled to be sentenced in October for repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl.

A shooting in a Twin Cities suburb has left a young child in critical condition.

150,000 people, 330 stores, and Camp Snoopy were all there for opening day at the Mall of America.

Minnesota prosecutors have charged an Indigenous activist in the toppling of a Christopher Columbus statue outside the Capitol in St. Paul.

he Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to fast-track a challenge to absentee ballot rules for the November general election that were liberalized due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A traffic crash has caused traffic to back up on southbound Highway 52 in southwest Rochester.

USA Today is reporting that President Trump will be stopping and speaking in Mankato while he is in the North Star State.

Federal authorities say a Minnesota business was a victim of a hacking scheme that led to a huge income tax refund scam.

A Byron college student has been named the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

I need some new funny videos to watch, please share a YouTube link for what's making you laugh these days.

Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate showed their displeasure with Democratic Governor Tim Walz by ousting his commissioner of labor and industry amid a dispute over the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Byron Buxton hit two solo home runs and Miguel Sanó added another as the Minnesota Twins jumped to an early lead and routed the Milwaukee Brewers 12-2.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has identified the man who was arrested in an officer-involved shooting incident early Wednesday in Rochester.

If you won't feel relaxed playing "Die Covid-19 Die" at Charlies, there are other ways to relieve stress...one of the best is just talking.

The Minnesota National Guard has a new leader.