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Federal prosecutors see he has previous convictions involving child sexual abuse in another state.

Court documents show that Abdi was released on bail earlier this month after he was arrested and charged with drug sales and a felony DWI offense.

The proposed constitutional amendment involves a permanent source of funding for public schools that was approved by Congress in the early years of this nation.

The motorist was reportedly stopping the middle of the street for no reason and nearly caused a head-on collision, police say.

Preliminary information released by the State Patrol indicates two vehicles were involved in the incident. The collision happened around 2:10 p.m.

Law enforcement officials previously stated that he was suspected of thousands of catalytic converter thefts throughout the region, in Iowa, and in the Twin Cities.

The State Patrol says the collision occurred when the driver of the SUV attempted a right turn.

The utility provider’s outage map shows 2388 customers without power in the Cannon Falls area as of Monday morning.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision. The drivers were the only occupants.

South Minneapolis residents are dealing with a tough reality: young teens and kids breaking into cars and homes repeatedly. A new state law means the youngest suspects won't face charges anymore.

Two people were killed around 12:15 Saturday morning in a collision involving a pickup and passenger car.

The White House just made a deal with Venezuela about oil. Don't expect cheaper gas tomorrow, though. These things take years to play out.

A news release issued by the Inver Grove Heights Police Department indicates officers discovered the bodies on Sunday.

St. Paul police say she was found shielding her daughter from the flames in their burning home.

A recent study analyzed FBI violent and property crime data in 128 Minnesota cities. You can probably guess which one lands at No. 1, but the No. 2 city and a few others on the list will surprise you. Here’s the full countdown.

Get lost in the ‘Backrooms’ or a new doc series on Jay-Z.

Como Zoo just welcomed two western lowland gorillas from Chicago. Kamba and Nora are now settling into their new home at Gorilla Forest.

Brian Kelly and Tyler Hubbard wrapped up their Florida Georgia Line chapter with a last hurrah at the State Fair, leaving fans wondering what's next.

If you caught Jason Aldean's 2023 show at Treasure Island, he's coming back with an even bigger lineup this weekend and there's now a special code to save money on tickets.

From the return of ‘The Gentlemen’ to a new reality show starring a huge TikTok star, here are the new TV shows and streaming series for the week of August 31, 2026.

There won't be a public memorial for Dolly Parton for this one, very simple reason.

The Beatles came to Minnesota just once, in 1965, and it was the only American show they didn't sell out.

I love baseball, but let's be honest - I'm also there for the food. And apparently Target Field is REALLY bringing it this year.

Country star Sara Evans returns to Minnesota for a holiday show at Mystic Lake in December 2026.

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is describing the ATV operator as a 40-year-old man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Emergency responders were called to the scene around 1 p.m. Sunday. The deadly crash happened on Hwy. 60 about 3.5 miles west of Wabasha.

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

Wave at a stranger on a gravel road in South Dakota and they'll wave right back. That's just how things work out here.

The deadly crash occurred in the area of Highway 60 that features sharp curves.

From nightlife to national parks, WalletHub scored every state on 26 factors. See where Minnesota landed.

Rochester police responded to the report of a possible exposure at the store on the afternoon of August 7.

Herbert Sellner, an inventor for a manufacturing company in Faribault, Minnesota, created it after attempting to make a water ride with spinning boats — which failed and was destroyed in a storm.

Individual income tax collections for the month totaled approximately $1.3 billion.

Olmsted County authorities requested the arrest warrant due to remarks he allegedly made about previous previously sexually using children.

The animated ‘Stranger Things’ is back, and so is ‘Monster, ‘A Different World,’ and ‘The Great British Baking Show.’

Get ready for a memorable Minnesota State Fair! With new attractions and classic favorites, there's something for everyone this summer.

Turns out, naming a state is a lot more complicated than it sounds. One proposal nearly started a tribal conflict before the territory even existed.

The Minnesota State Patrol has released the name of the Foley teenager who was killed in a fatal crash in Benton County.

The victims were in a passenger car the collided with a pickup truck.

The very popular ferris wheel is being replaced by something even more impressive for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair! Here's a look.

The attack on the police officer occurred last month outside a Twin Cities business.

The conviction stems from an incident that occurred last fall at a Rochester apartment building.

From "chud" to "6-7," a new study ranked Minnesota's most-searched slang of 2026, and odds are you've heard young people say more than a few. Here are the top words, what they mean, and how Minnesota stacks up with the rest of America.

If you're not visiting these National Parks in the fall, you're really missing out.

The Minnesota State Fair's 2026 opening day drew a record 155,185 people, surpassing the previous opening day attendance record.

Houston County at the lowest jobless rate in southeastern Minnesota in July.

He was taken into custody when he returned to the US from the Philippines and his passport was flagged for possible involvement in child sex trafficking.

Biting midges are taking over Minnesota patios this time of year. Turns out a box fan could solve your problem faster than bug spray.

Wisconsin just climbed to third best place to live in the nation, beating out Minnesota for the first time in this year's rankings.

The State Patrol responded to the deadly collision shortly before 2:00 Friday morning. The victim of the fatal incident had three passengers with him.

Both bike occupants were described in a news release issued by the Brooklyn Center Police Department as girls who were under the age of 10.

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Benton County involving an unbelted driver.

Central Minnesota is sitting at just 3% cloud cover Thursday night, which is about as good as it gets for skywatching conditions.

26 people have now been sentenced for convictions stemming from the massive fraud scheme.

Winona County officials say 3 homes in the small southeastern Minnesota community were struck by gunfire.

The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday, says the incident, which was captured by a surveillance camera, occurred on St. Patrick’s Day.

Giliberto’s Taco Shop in Rochester has been temporarily closed by Olmsted County Public Health Services following violations of Minnesota Food Code 4626.