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A busy intersection in downtown Rochester will be closed for one day on Tuesday, October 27.

The Rochester Police Department began investigating the check forgery case earlier this month.

A 2nd motorcyclist suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a collision with a deer.

The new dam structure is expected to be completed next spring.

Responding crews encountered smoke and fire coming from the backyard of the home, the news release says.

Contrary to popular belief Daylight Saving Time has nothing to do with farmers.

Rochester’s first Popeyes is heading toward final city inspections. Find out when you can finally get tenders and biscuits on Apache Lane!

Law enforcement executed a search warrant at his home on June 15. The criminal complaint was filed against him in Olmsted County Court on Friday.

His new convictions involved drug sales and a "smash and grab" burglary.

Sunday evening turned devastating on Highway 28 near Swanville. An ATV rollover claimed at least one life in Morrison County.

Early voting turnout in Minnesota is running circles around what happened during the last midterm election cycle.

The State Patrol responded to the deadly incident shortly before 2:30 p.m. The drivers were the only people involved.

Two children suffered serious injuries when they were struck by a car in St. Cloud on Wednesday afternoon.

Omar, who was born in Somalia and is a naturalized U.S. citizen, said Wednesday in her first interview since the search that she is “confident in the fact that I didn’t do anything wrong.”

A news release issued by the City of Mankato says authorities arrested the 18-year-old on Monday night.

A new Orkin report ranks Minneapolis among the 11 rattiest cities in America. Find out which major U.S. cities ranked even higher.

Wolves nearly vanished from Minnesota by the 1940s, hunted to the brink of extinction. Now they're making a remarkable comeback across the state's northern forests.

Split Rock Lighthouse's annual Edmund Fitzgerald memorial returns November 10, 2026. Discover the ceremony schedule, ticket details and viewing options.

Here's what Minnesota law says about minimum temperatures, heating and landlord responsibilities during winter.

The Rochester City Council is set to examine ways to reduce the commuting cost for workers in downtown Rochester.

Dogs, pancakes, and a good cause? SOLD.

Officers responded to the report of an active assault with a weapon around 11:15 Thursday morning.

Rochester police responded to a report of a domestic assault on the afternoon of June 2 at a southeast Rochester home.

The State Patrol responded to the crash around 7:15 a.m. The pickup driver and motorcycle operator were the only people involved.

Diesel topped six dollars a gallon here. Meanwhile, Bitcoin jumped eight grand in two weeks. Markets are all over the place.

He was driving the only vehicle involved. The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly before 11:30 a.m.

Who knew the land of hotdishes had a taste for something a little fancier? Let's talk cocktails that are shaking things up in Minnesota.

Picture this: a busy downtown street in Rochester three years ago and a muskrat makes a surprise appearance. It’s not every day you see that kind of wildlife in the city-- and it hasn't been spotted since.

Minnesota's bear population is spreading into new areas where they weren't typically found, according to this year's hunting numbers.

A 71-year-old woman perished in the head-on collision.

School officials say a contractor failed to secure a work area.

He was sentenced to probation after he was convicted last year on multiple child pornography charges.

It's alleged that he threatened to kill the other man.

A nearly $19 million project to replace the Silver Lake Dam and to alter other parts of the Rochester body of water is underway.

If you’ve noticed the orange fencing and heavy equipment, mystery solved. Here’s what’s happening.

Minneapolis made Orkin's top rattiest cities list again this year, though the ranking actually improved compared to last year.

Rochester’s restaurant scene faces more big changes as two chicken restaurants, including Porch Fried Chicken and the 12th Street SE KFC, announce closures.

Meet the 7 richest billionaires in Minnesota, according to Forbes. Find out who they are, where they live, and how they made their fortunes.

The smart hospital list highlights care providers that are integrating AI and other technology into patient care, according to Newsweek.

See which county took the top spot, and where the rest of Southeast Minnesota landed.

Minnesota has welcomed plenty of famous faces in 2026 including Hollywood stars, famous chefs, and familiar faces spotted around the state.

If you’ve been dreaming of adding something a little more exciting than a goldfish or guinea pig to your household, you might want to pump the brakes.

The criminal complaint says the withdrawals from the victim's bank accounts began last fall.

The NBA season officially got underway on Tuesday with a trio of contests featuring some of the title favorites for the season ahead.

Court records say the alleged crimes occurred in late August and into mid September.

What does Rochester have too many of? Locals pointed to construction, taco trucks, and new apartments in a recent online debate.

A massive metal disc landed in a Minnesota farm field, and it might be space junk from a Chinese rocket.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly after 5:45 p.m.

One vehicle was involved in the traffic accident. The State Patrol responded to the scene shortly before 2:30 Wednesday morning.

Many of the insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans are scaling back or discontinuing their offerings in Minnesota and throughout the nation.

Two St. Cloud police officers were hurt Tuesday evening when their marked vehicles collided while responding to an emergency call on the south side.

They're investigating serious allegations against Omar. Tensions rise as her attorneys push back.

A St. Cloud woman was seriously hurt after she was struck by a school bus while crossing the street.

He entered into a plea agreement shortly before his trial was set to begin this past summer.

The guilty verdict is connected to an incident at a home in West Concord last December.

The Class of 2022 Kasson-Mantorville graduate and Mayville State University Quarterback was rushed to a hospital after a head-to-head collision during a college football game last month.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the closure is to allow crews to finish a bridge repair project.