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The Minnesota State Fair returns August 27 through September 7 with brand-new rides, attractions, and over 500 food options! Check out what’s new at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Sherman Associates says the nearly 350 unit apartment project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2028.

The victim told police that the alleged assault occurred after he found the man trying to screw the door to his apartment closed using a power drill.

There's a lot of beer poured at the MN State Fair. One of the breweries that will be featured at the Brewed in Minnesota exhibit is Rochester's Little Thistle.

One of four men charged in a Rochester underage prostitution sting this past April has been sentenced to probation.

A controversial project in downtown Rochester is set to move forward. When the project happens, it may force at least one business to close: Treedome.

A new survey ranked the sexiest jobs in Minnesota, and the results might surprise you about what people actually find appealing.

The State Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal vehicle-pickup truck collision.

The Minnesota State Fair isn't just about the rides and the food. For some vendors, it's a serious money maker.

Court documents detail three theft incidents. The first happened in late June and the most recent of the alleged thefts happened earlier this month.

Minneapolis man accused of using his job at a Minnesota money transfer business to launder $750,000 in drug proceeds for a Mexican cartel.

The Maple Grove man was arrested when he arrived at a Rochester Park last fall.

She was arrested after she was caught starting one of the fires on the afternoon of Christmas Eve.

The charges say the victim fell and lost consciousness after he struck the back of his head on the sidewalk.

Indigo Acai Bowls in Rochester, MN has announced they'll be closing their doors. Their final day is coming up at the end of August.

Work to transform the interchange is continuing to progress.

There are 63 National Parks across the US. These are the 10 National Parks that are the closest to Rochester, MN.

Summer's grip is loosening. The last 8 p.m. sunset just passed, and we've got a long winter ahead.

A Oronoco man faces jail time after a second conviction for child exploitation crimes within six years.

From loud phone calls to dangling legs in aisles, Minnesotans confess to some pretty common travel mistakes.

Volleyball. Outside. Under the lights. On a football field.

A neighbor called 911 after hearing the sound of propane tanks exploding and seeing a neighboring home on fire, the news release says.

A Rochester daycare worker is accused of slapping a screaming two-year-old in the mouth. Video from inside the facility captured the whole thing.

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.

Rod Stewart had to cancel his scheduled Minnesota State Fair Grandstand show recently. The replacement act, Hairball, has been announced and it's a free show.

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 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.

Northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin are facing a late-summer warmup into the upper 80s next week, with several chances for showers and thunderstorms.

Dolly spent her final years planning for the future, and many of those dreams are still coming to life. Here's what's coming next from the country icon.

First it was Leinenkugel's. Now 11 more Wisconsin taprooms have closed in 2026 while 16 new ones get ready to open. Is the craft beer bubble bursting, or just thinning out? Here's who's pouring their last pint and who's getting started.

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.

These five Dolly Parton songs may never sound the same.

It's an all-time classic.

A beloved Caribbean legend, a fan-favorite lobster roll, a Norwegian taco and a 130-year-old soda are among the 11 food vendors stepping away from the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's the full list of who won't be back, and why.

Dolly wore her faith on her sleeve.

A new 24/7 Wall St. ranking reveals the cities with the highest excessive drinking rates in America, including several cities across Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Autumn is arriving in Minnesota, and with it the fall foliage. How will this year's fall colors be? Here's an outlook.

A bird barely bigger than a tennis ball just nested on Wisconsin Point for the first time in 49 years. The comeback didn't go perfectly, but for a species nearly wiped out, it's a milestone worth celebrating. Here's the story.

Miley shared a special bond with her godmother.

Could your recycling bin become a cookie jar? Illinois researchers are using specially engineered yeast and 3D printing to turn plastic waste into edible cookies.

Minnesota's monarch migration is underway, with butterflies beginning a journey of more than 3,000 miles to Mexico.

If you think Dolly Parton's legacy is her music, you're right! If you believe it's her philanthropy, we've got no argument.

Read on for some of the highlights of Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's relationship through the years.

Summer's winding down and this weekend's packed with the State Fair, Vikings football, and enough activities to keep the whole family busy.

A Minnesota winter tradition gets the musical treatment this fall at the Children's Theatre Company downtown.

Meta's settling a massive case with states over how its platforms affect young users. Big changes are coming for teens on Facebook and Instagram.

A White Sox walk-off turned into a viral moment when a celebrating fan sent her purse contents flying before trading the home run ball for autographed gear.

The Chicago Bears have revealed a new alternate Rivalries jersey they'll wear for one game: Christmas Day against the Packers at Soldier Field.

The tour just keeps getting bigger.

Coach Chad Braegelmann has built something special over 12 seasons. Now his Huskies are ready to prove they belong among the nation's best.

Minnesota is remembering Dolly Parton through her State Fair performances, music and charitable work with the Imagination Library.

Eleven Illinois colleges just made The Princeton Review's best schools list for 2027, with some landing top spots nationwide.

"We are all crushed here at our house," Vince Gill said, after learning of Dolly Parton's death.

Were you lucky enough to be one of the people who saw Dolly Parton perform at The Minnesota State Fair?

Can Botox really help migraine sufferers?

You can't get tickets to the sold-out opening game against Northern Illinois, so we're going to give you the pair we have here.

The team takes the field Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. CT, facing Paseo Verde Little League from Henderson, Nevada.

Pints for Preservation returns Friday, September 18, from 6–10 p.m., and the adults-only event is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Dolly Parton showed up to her new Tennessee truck stop despite battling cancer, and her appearance left the crowd speechless.

Every month, local kids get free books delivered straight to their mailbox thanks to Dolly Parton and community support here in central MN.