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A federal judge has dismissed a challenge by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis to Minnesota's coronavirus restrictions.

Have you seen the big, yellow item that was stolen from the kids that help run the pumpkin patch?

The Twins record-setting string of playoff losses was extended to 18 this afternoon.

COVID-19 patients are filling Wisconsin hospitals, forcing doctors to transfer patients to other facilities and build waiting lists as the disease surges across the state.

A press release sent out late Tuesday afternoon encouraged citizens to "find ways to do smaller, independent litter clean ups in their neighborhood" and provided the suggestions listed below.

A Rochester man was pepper-sprayed Tuesday after threatening a security guard with a knife.

Fresh off the first presidential debate, President Donald Trump is returning to the battleground state of Minnesota.

The unemployment rate for the Rochester area continued to drop last month but it remained the highest in southeastern Minnesota.

The Duluth City Council has approved a second bailout of financially struggling Spirit Mountain ski hill.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has posted about an apparent cougar that was found dead near 35W and 494 in Bloomington, after possibly being hit by a vehicle.

Chalk up one more thing the impending cold weather season is changing when it comes to curbside pickup operations at the Rochester Public Library during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota sports fans, you may want to close your eyes.

A new report highlights the economic impact of the agriculture sector of Minnesota's economy.

Jose Altuve drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for Houston after a two-out error by shortstop Jorge Polanco, and the Astros beat Minnesota 4-1 Tuesday to open their AL playoff series and stretch the Twins’ all-time record postseason losing streak to 17 g…

The man who was shot and killed in a Minneapolis home last Thursday night was from Owatonna.

An increase in the transmission of COVID-19 in Dodge County and the possibility of "in school" transmission of the virus has prompted an area school district to make a change in its learning model.

Rochester police investigators continue looking for suspects connected to a weekend shooting.

A Rochester man who was ordered to stay away from a woman is now accused of choking her, punching her and kicking her in the mouth.

The Minnesota Vikings will put all in person activities on hold after multiple Tennessee Titans' players tested positive for COVID-19.

An Oronoco man was caught driving well over the speed limit early Tuesday - and was also reportedly intoxicated.

A Minnesota man who was shot by a sheriff's deputy during a raid last year has settled a federal lawsuit for about $6 million.

A state lawmaker from southeast Minnesota wants an apology from the governor - and help from the National Guard if needed.

A number of police cars from several St. Cloud area departments have blocked off an area near Division Street and 23rd in St. Cloud.

Most of southern Minnesota was without 911 service for about an hour Monday.

It appears that there is a national 9-1-1 outage. The Steele and Rice County announced earlier tonight that due to 9-1-1 being down in the county the number to dial in an emergency is 507-451-5685 for emergencies.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals Monday issued a ruling in a transgender case involving the state’s largest school district.

35 days away from Election Day.

A central Minnesota man accused of pretending to be a police officer when he forced his way into a cabin and sexually assaulted a woman has been given a stayed prison sentence.

And the winner of the most adorable photo on the internet today goes to...

Rochester motorists will have to be mindful of where they park on public streets later this week.

Two people have been arrested in the shooting of a doctor in a hospital parking ramp in Edina.

A Wanamingo man was killed over the weekend after crashing his motorcycle in rural Wabasha County.

Tucker Barnhart and Eugenio Suárez had RBI singles during a three-run 10th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 in a regular-season finale that determined postseason matchups.