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A witness reported that it appeared one of the vehicles also smashed into a tree.

The new allegations against the Rochester man involve a 12-year-old of Fillmore County girl.

Mochinut Rochester announced on Facebook that it will permanently close soon. Plan your last visit before they shut their doors.

Taco Bell franchisee Border Foods selected Rochester to test "Kitchen X," a new open-kitchen restaurant design not yet approved nationally. See the latest construction photos.

The community's water system is currently being disinfected.

The fatal incident occurred at the intersection of West Circle Drive and 41st Street Northwest.

He was accused of shooting a man in the leg during an incident that occurred in 2019.

The closure was supposed to happen earlier this month, but it was pushed back due to the heavy rainfall that hit southeast Minnesota last weekend.

She was last seen early Friday afternoon leaving John Marshall High School.

The state has taken in $4.5 billion in the first 2 months of the new fiscal year.

Governor Walz is calling on all of us to pause Sunday and honor the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice for Minnesota.

Three ways to vote in Minnesota, and thousands are choosing early. Here's what the numbers show so far.

One adult has died and a child remains missing following a tragic incident during an Iowa City school field trip.

Jessi Hinrichs, known by fans as Jessi Pierce, her children, Hudson, Cayden, Avery and their dog perished in fire at their White Bear Lake home.

Central Minnesota counties are stuck in moderate to severe drought despite recent rain that's helped other areas recover.

Minnesota's fall foliage doesn't require a long road trip. Great viewing spots are scattered throughout the state if you know where to look.

Minnesota's dining scene just earned national love. The New York Times put a St. Paul restaurant on its list of America's 50 Best — and the comeback story behind it, fire and all, makes it very special. Here's who made the list and why.

Authorities reported that the man shot at an armored SWAT vehicle during the standoff.

A new Brad Bird cartoon! A Norm Macdonald doc! Two Tyler Perry movies! The return of Cliff Booth! And so much more!

Minnesota spends among the least on fast food in the country — but that doesn't mean we don't love to mix it into our diet. Even better, six of our favorite chains actually cook from scratch. Here's who they are and where to find them.

Zumbrota, Minnesota is home to the only Hemp Maze in the state. See how fast you can get through the maze and learn about hemp along the way.

Millions of cinephiles obsessively logging everything they watch couldn’t be wrong.

A 14-year-old from Alexandria just made it past the Blind Auditions on The Voice after impressing two major coaches with her rendition of an Olivia Rodrigo hit.

A St. Cloud man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Todd County on Tuesday evening.

He has an extensive criminal history that dates back almost 2 decades.

September in Rochester can flip from shirtsleeve weather to winter coats faster than you'd expect.

In a post on Facebook Terry Donovan said 75 players and coaches from the Mayville State Football Program made the roughly 60 mile journey to visit Matt on Thursday.

The definition of being a real Minnesotan is way more complicated than any official document suggests.

One night, five Rochester fire stations, and plenty of firetrucks to check out.

The Korean War veteran came to Rochester in 1960 and dedicated to much of his adult life to helping youth through student athletics.

Charges have been filed against him in Fillmore County Court.

The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly before 2:00 Thursday afternoon. A motorcycle and a hatchback car were involved in the collision.

The Rochester area has been hit by damaging winds in March, multiple tornadoes in April and straight-line winds of nearly 70 mph earlier this month.

Duck season opens Saturday before sunrise in Minnesota, and the rules are strict about what you can shoot and how many.

The crash occurred on Highway 61 on the southern edge of Lake City.

Officials say several search warrants were executed last week and on Wednesday.

Mayo Clinic has also entered into a consent decree with the federal government concerning the implementation of its vaccine policy and religious exemptions.

Closures mainly along 2nd St. SW have come with the construction work, which is expected to continue until the late Summer of 2027, a DMC news release indicates.

Red lights flashing, stop arm out. Minnesota drivers need to stop, period. The only exception involves separated roadways with medians.

The criminal complaint says the incident began with an attempted traffic stop and ended with Rochester police officers boxing in the suspect’s vehicle.

Picture this: a town where Halloween is more than just one night. Anoka's been turning the spooky season into a week-long celebration for over 80 years!

Forget the generic ghost and witch costumes. These Rochester-inspired Halloween ideas are clever, funny, and perfectly local!

Best WWinter Events in Minnesota: Bentleyville USA is back for 2026 with 18 semi-trailers of lights, free popcorn, hot cocoa, and Santa visits. Get full details on Duluth's top holiday event.

Nicos Taco and Tequila Bar in Uptown Minneapolis transforms into a Halloween hotspot with themed drinks, spooky decor, and festive food for the season.

Watch these new movies at home the weekend of September 25, 2026, for free or via VOD.

The Minnesota Wild recently extended the contract of Head Coach John Hynes, and now the team is following suit with the General Manager.

Rochester nurse Clint Peterson suffered a traumatic brain injury at St. Marys Hospital. His family and friends are raising money as he faces a long, uncertain recovery.

The truck driver was airlifted to Rochester in critical condition.

An Olmsted County jury convicted him of the charges during the trial that was held in June.

A preliminary investigation indicated the fire did not appear to be suspicious.

A 34-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Stearns County Jail and could not be revived despite immediate efforts.

The Pine Island Fire Department says crews responded to the report of an ATV crash in the ditch around 8 a.m.

Rochester joins the national Week Without Driving campaign Oct. 1-8. Learn how to participate, pledge online, and catch free transit rides.

Two Minnesota cities made WalletHub's best Halloween destinations list, with St. Paul landing in the top ten nationally.

A criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday, says the incident occurred on the morning of September 16.

You’ve probably driven past some of these places and had no idea about the creepy things that happened there.

First responders were called to the scene of the crash around 6:30 a.m. on March 20.