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The State Patrol says the victim was driving in the wrong direction on the freeway.

Federal prosecutors also announced that a Minnesota woman has entered a guilty plea in the case.

Over the past two years, the number of jobs locally has increased by nearly 14,000.

The case against a second man charged in the case is still pending.

The latest closure includes a recommended detour.

Sam Darnold has been named the NFL's Most Improved Player for the 2024 season.

Oak Hill Community Connections in Owatonna is excited to announce a major milestone in its efforts to unite support services in Steele County.

The multi-agency drug raid took place Thursday afternoon.

Buc-ee's is a really popular travel center and gas station in the south. They now have official plans to expand up to Wisconsin.

A new restaurant is opening soon in Downtown Rochester, Minnesota. It's going to be called Lucky's and the opening day is coming soon.

Ever spotted a mysterious little blue or purple light perched near a traffic signal and wondered what it’s doing there?

Kwik Trip has more than 900 stores in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and South Dakota and has been recognized as the “Best Gas Station” in America by USA Today.

In addition to these big three, we've added top romantic spots around the state for your Valentine's Day.

A recent study revealed chocolate brands the you should avoid. The one that made the top of the list is sold nearly everywhere in Minnesota.

To say this winter has been a strange one here in Minnesota might be a bit of an understatement, as areas of the Gulf Coast now have more snow than we do.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a multi-year contract extension earlier in the week, and know we know the numbers.

Financial scams are among the most common crimes affecting U.S. adults, with 15% saying at least one member of their household has fallen prey.

Seeing as September 29th is National Coffee Day, do you know which flavor of coffee is the most popular here in Minnesota? It's an old favorite!

It’s the second time in less than a week that Rochester police have reported a resident being scammed.

A GoFundMe website has been established to benefit the high school freshman's family.

Experts say you should totally avoid this peanut butter brand!

Police found the firearms while executing a search warrant.

One vehicle was involved in the accident.

MN officials have been making the rounds to protect Minnesotans from the sale of illicit cannabis. So far they're reporting that hundreds of pounds were found.

Minnesota has had hardly any snow so far this winter. But we could finally get more soon based on the latest predictions.

Minnesota is not the easiest place to live. Sometimes we even need to tell ourselves little lies to get through it all.

Prior to that, he was last seen at his residence in November.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision.

We may not have much snow on the ground right now, but Minnesota has had its share of big snowstorms that have dumped a lot of the white stuff on us over the years!

Rochester Police were looking for the 14-year-old girl after her family reported her missing and found her shortly after she had escaped from her attacker.

She's calling for "understanding on both sides."

While it's a tad breezy out there today, local bait shops across Central and Northern Minnesota are calling for good fishing.

From Chicken Divan to ambrosia salad, these once-beloved American dinner dishes have faded from the mealtime rotation.

Maybe wearing socks to bed when the temperatures are really low and energy prices are really high seems like a good idea, but there are definitely two camps when it comes to socks in a bed.

While the Vikings have already been eliminated from the hunt for the Lombardi, there is one team that Minnesotans could latch on to in the early game. That team would be the Washington Commanders, the team has some shared history with the #BoldNorth so it wouldn't be right to cheer for anyone else.

He already had to cancel part of his 2024 tour.

One person has died in an early morning crash on I-35W in the Twin Cities

When it comes to wintering eagles, there's only one state in the entire country that has more of them than Illinois does: Alaska. Economically speaking, taking a day trip to any of these places in Illinois to watch wintering bald eagles is going to be a lot cheaper than heading north to Alaska.

St. Cloud area college sports scores from Friday, January 24

St. Cloud area High School sports scores from Friday, January 24

Bowlus is a town of 279 people that was settled in the early 1900s, platted in 1907 and became incorporated in 1910. Bowlus has an operating post office since 1907, a lumberyard, meat market, hair salon, restaurant, gas station, liquor store, boutique, fire department, park with bike trail going through it, Legion, and Catholic Church.

After a couple of fairly high-profile incidents involving coyotes here in Illinois lately, you might be wondering what's going on with Illinois' coyote population. Here's why Illinois' coyotes are out, about, and active at this time of year.

Check your milk before you drink it!

There are no spoilers in this post, but a close examination of the pictures does share a few clues.

Uncover the Midwest's best-kept secret: small towns offering a peaceful lifestyle, strong community bonds, and top safety rankings.

Kwik Trip, the nation’s favorite gas station, just opened a brand-new location in Minnesota. Here’s the exciting new details.

This list of "must purge" things is a tough pill to swallow but the benefits are real. Not one side effect so far. I'm going to keep going, join me. You have nothing to lose but some extra unnecessary weight in your life.

An urgent care location in Rochester, Minnesota is no longer taking appointments and is listed as permanently closed. Here's what we know.

Discover the best local diners in the Midwest for a nostalgic dining experience. From Twin Steer burgers to coconut cream pie, these hidden gems are worth exploring.

She can predict every single move including the exact words he yells at the TV.

These names that were trendy in the '90s are quickly disappearing.

One of Chicago's most recognizable business signs could be yours for the day to celebrate a special anniversary or birthday.

A St. Cloud man has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea of 3rd-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Country music sure has been busy since the year 2000! Here are all of the highs and lows.

Firerose says this could be a step in the right direction.

Gamestop continues to shrink as more stores are closing in America, including a handful in Illinois and Wisconsin.

The best regional sodas in Illinois, Wisconsin, and the rest of America have been announced.

They're one of the most enduring bands in music history.

Katelyn likes to eat clean, and she wants her family to do the same.

St. Cloud Mayor Jake Anderson has been on the job for just over a week and he made his first appearance on WJON after assuming those duties. He will appear on WJON from 8:10-8:50 every other Friday for radio town hall meetings to discuss issues and take calls and emails from listeners.

A tropical vacation sounds so nice right about now. This is tempting!

If you're someone who enjoys sky-watching when there's something worth looking up for, you'll definitely want to check the skies over Illinois over the next couple of weeks. An alignment of planets, also known as the Parade of Planets, is going to be very visible with clear night skies.

The coyote population in Illinois will be increasing significantly soon, so what legal options do we have if they become a nuisance or danger for our families?