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A Rochester man charged in three separate cases that involved a combined total of more than 9.5 pounds of methamphetamine has been sent to prison.

Mayor Kim Norton has announced that she will not veto an addition above five historic buildings in downtown Rochester.

RFK Jr. announced a national autism alert framework in Rochester, MN—though his speech had one hilarious interruption when his phone blared a quacking ringtone.

A feature film starring David Arquette is shooting in SE Minnesota, and producers are hiring local extras for crowd scenes next week.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash in Wabasha County around 1:30 p.m.

If nothing is done, Rochester's transit reserve fund could run dry and just over 4 years.

The court document says the dog was left out on the night of January 18 when sub-zero windchills were reported in Rochester. The dog, named Snookie, died on January 19.

The victim reported that the abuse occurred when she was in the 4th and 5th grades.

City leaders are expected to be presented with preliminary findings this fall.

The falling pole caused the vehicle to start on fire, leading to the death of the vehicle’s occupant, police say.

A deadly crash near New London claimed one life Saturday afternoon after an SUV and a semi-truck collided at a rural Kandiyohi County intersection.

The State Patrol responded to the fatality shortly after 1:30 p.m. One vehicle was involved in the deadly incident.

Court documents indicate the victims had was crushed by a hydraulic grapple.

A new majority owner is taking over the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. Here's what to know about the new ownership situation.

The State Patrol responded to the fatality shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday. Both drivers were the only people involved.

A dump truck hit the 85th Street bridge last fall, and now Highway 52 drivers near Oronoco are about to feel that impact this August.

The Minnesota State Fair grandstand has been a stage for legends since 1962, and the 2026 lineup keeps that tradition going strong.

It really WAS this big! One Rochester man has the pictures, and a Minnesota state record, to prove it

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is warning Rochester drivers to anticipate slowdowns on a pair of bridges starting Monday, August 24.

The driver was the only vehicle involved and was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to the State Patrol.

The pilot program stems from a previous effort by the City of Rochester to explore implementing a natural gas franchise fee.

The proposed spending blueprint would increase the city's general fund expenses by about $4 million.

The victim reported the assaults to Rochester police about a year ago.

Rochester was chosen to host the announcement because of the success of the local Project Lifesaver program.

This is dangerous news for my bank account. One of my favorite cozy clothing brands is coming to Minnesota, and I am VERY excited about it.

Activities at a busy venue on the fairgrounds in Owatonna were disrupted by the death investigation on Wednesday.

Minnesota's top 11 professional athletes are set to split around 300 million dollars next season — and the highest-paid one is only 24 years old.

Three Oktoberfest festivals from Minnesota and Wisconsin are up for a national top 10 spot, and locals can vote once a day until September 7.

A news release issued Friday by the City of Rochester says the Center St. Parking Ramp is set to reopen at 5 a.m. on Monday, August 24.

For the first 6 months of this year, Mayo Clinic's operating income is up nearly 20% when compared to last year.

Officers responded to a suspicious circumstance call involving a juvenile male reportedly texting threats of violence.

From ‘Toy Story 5’ to ‘Mother Mary,’ watch these new movies at home the weekend of August 21, 2026, for free or via VOD.

One hotel guest says something followed them down a hallway before disappearing into a door.

If you fly out of MSP, the shrinking schedule at Sun Country is worth paying attention to, especially if you've been counting on lower fares.

After huge gains in the past couple of years, Rochester's annualized job growth rate in July was only 0.3%.

The health health the sprouts from a Minnesota grower were sold to restaurants and grocery stores.

Dunham’s Sports is opening a new location in Austin, MN with weekend doorbusters, free gift cards up to $250, and huge in-store prize giveaways.

Sun Country Airlines is cutting about a third of its September flights out of Minneapolis. If you have a ticket, now is a good time to double-check your reservation.

A southbound Jeep and northbound pick-up collided on the two-lane highway, the state crash report says.

With over 900,000 pickup trucks registered in Minnesota, the question of who can ride where matters more than most people think.

A news release issued by the governor’s office says Fillmore, Houston, Mower, and Winona Counties will receive the emergency assistance.

The court document says a grandmother and her grandchildren were home at the time of the alleged burglary and theft.

Two minivans were involved in the collision.

One person died and another faces life-threatening injuries after a vehicle crossed the center line on Highway 95 near Princeton Wednesday.

The new year brings a higher minimum wage in Minnesota, helping workers keep pace with inflation.

The incident was reported Tuesday evening at a rural property near New Prague.

Both vehicles were traveling south of the freeway when the collision occurred around 11:45 AM.

Investigators are currently working to determine the the circumstances surrounding the person's death.

The charges allege the sexual abuse began when the victim was a toddler.

He was previously convicted of sexually assaulting a juvenile girl and was required to register as a predatory offender.

Law enforcement later recovered the gun and took the shooting suspect into custody.

A St. Paul woman just hit a massive poker jackpot at Treasure Island, bringing excitement to the local gambling scene.

Catch a classic flick under the stars at the Mall of America’s new drive-in series. Nostalgia just got a fun update!

I knew Minnesota was fun. I just didn't realize we were top-10 fun.

Police responded to an alarm at the store around 2:45 a.m.

A man accused of killing his mother in a brutal 2020 attack in their Big Lake home has been found not guilty by reason of mental illness.

The warrant was filed in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday. It says the alleged break-in attempt and property damage incident occurred on the morning of June 24.