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Friday afternoons on Highway 15 tell you everything you need to know about how seriously Minnesotans take their weekends.

The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday, indicates the alleged theft occurred while he was out on bond for an incident earlier this year in which he is accused of ramming a Rochester police squad vehicle.

The State Patrol responded to the two-vehicle collision shortly after 3 p.m. An SUV and car were involved in the crash.

The State Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash shortly before 10:30 a.m.

The Olmsted County Attorney's Office has determined that the use of deadly force was justified.

How long can you legally light leftover fireworks in Minnesota after the Fourth? We dug into state statutes and nightly curfews to find out.

The case stems from an incident that happened at a northwest Rochester home early Sunday.

The Rochester City Council voted unanimously Monday night to enter a 64-month contract with an estimated value of nearly $78 million to Via Transit.

Landmark Development, which was involved in creating the Destination Medical Center master plan, approached the City of Rochester with a proposal for what city staff describes as a transformational project at the location.

2 of the people injured by the severe weather were transported by ambulance to the hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Officials reported that the victim was holding a mortar tube when the 2 inch firework exploded.

The cleanup is still happening out there in southeast Minnesota, and the picture is a little different depending on which trail or park you're headed to.

There have now been at least 4 suspected drownings in Minnesota since Friday.

Six people walked away from a small plane emergency at Pine River Regional Airport on Sunday — including three kids. The full story is coming right up.

A pickup and SUV were involved in the fatal collision.

There's a reason Delta keeps landing at the top of airline satisfaction rankings, and it likely includes details like these new perks available this summer on-board Delta flights from MSP.

How is summer half over already? From blueberry treats to historic reenactments, these Minnesota festivals are the perfect excuse to plan a road trip.

From Jennifer Garner’s bittersweet new miniseries to a new adaptation of ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ here are the best new TV shows and streaming series for the week of July 6, 2026.

Two action-packed days of aerial demonstrations and fun on the ground are planned for this weekend. Here's everything you need to know before attending.

If you love McDonald's fries, don't miss their giveaway on Friday for National Fry Day. Here's how to unlock the fry freebie.

Last summer, Minnesota mosquitoes were at a five-year high. This summer? The traps are telling a very different story.

Many Minnesota residents are eligible to receive up to $3,000.

Last week, I was all over the East Coast and stumbled across one of the most historic buildings in the United States. I couldn't stop wondering what landmark defines every state - here's Minnesota's.

These are the worst things we’ve seen in 2026.

Dog lovers, some four-legged heroes are showing up in Rochester in August at the new Capes & Cocktails event. Here's what you need to know.

Some homes feel expensive. This one feels like it requires winning the lottery AND being a Disney princess.

Of all of the great local eateries across Minnesota, one in Northern Minnesota stands above all the rest in the eyes of one publication.

Officials say the drone was owned by a company applying a product to a cornfield.

The concept plans for the project describe development anchored by sports venues and entertainment uses.

Rochester police responded to the property damage report shortly after 6:15 Sunday morning and encountered the woman at the scene.

The show’s start time was moved up 30 minutes due to forecasted inclement weather. It got underway about 15 minutes before its original scheduled start time.

Over a million dog insurance records went into figuring out which breed rules each state. Minnesota's answer probably won't surprise anyone who's spent time at a local dog park.

Minnesota has been making some pretty remarkable things for a long time — and now there's a contest that puts those products front and center.

The drowning total is as of Sunday night. One man lost his life on Friday and the other died on the 4th of July.

A look at those we've lost.

Can you legally put unused or dud fireworks in your Minnesota garbage bin? Find out the rules for safely cleaning up your driveway after the holiday.

The 2 crimes that occurred over a span of about 2 weeks in late March and early April.

A recent popular theory has people rethinking how they sit in Adirondack chairs.

A new roadside attraction is turning heads in Minnesota. The 65-foot-tall World’s Largest Nutcracker has officially been completed.

Get ready for some local talent to shine, as the Minnesota State Fair's Amateur Talent Show calls for performers of all ages to step up!

A 70-year-old man was airlifted to a metro hospital after a UTV crash in Crow Wing County — he didn't make it.

A Mankato couple is facing a lawsuit after rat poison blocks showed up near a sidewalk — and at least one neighborhood dog paid the price.

The fire was reported shortly before 9:30 PM on the Fourth of July and is.

Severe weather and unexpected technical glitches plagued Rochester's 4th of July fireworks. Read the city's full explanation and make-up date status.

Grab a spoon, a stick, or just your bare hands — these are the treats that turned a sweaty afternoon into a memory you're still chasing decades later.

A juvenile witness gave police a revised statement about the incident.

Get ready to enjoy fireworks this 4th of July...but first, grab these 10 items and plan on bring them with you while you watch. They could save the night!

Take a trip back in time to see more than 100 years of Fourth of July celebrations including how our troops celebrated while deployed overseas.

Duluth’s FourthFest is returning to Bayfront Festival Park for America’s 250th birthday with Minnesota's largest fireworks display, food trucks, and live music.

Another Rochester man convicted in the case was given a six-month jail sentence.

Minnesota has strict penalties for people that violate laws related to the fourth of July.

High school students across Minnesota are leveling up their game as esports joins the ranks of traditional school activities. This is a game changer for young gamers.

This one goes out to the kids who knew every pothole on every dirt road within five miles of home.

A Stearns County judge has ordered a mental competency examination for a man accused of stabbing a group home worker to death.

New 48-hour rain totals posted Friday morning by the National Weather Service indicate communities in Fillmore County received more than 3.5 to less than 8.5 inches of rain.

This July Fourth, ditch the usual fireworks and whip up some colorful treats that will light up your table instead.

Minnesota's waterways will be packed Fourth of July weekend, and the DNR will be out in force. The zero-tolerance crackdown on drunk boating runs July 3-5, with jail time on the line. Here's what every boater should know before launching.