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Discover 12 upcoming wine, whiskey and spirits tasting events at Total Wine & More in Rochester, with many classes starting at just $20 per person.

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, but Starbucks could never compare to the PSL you can get only at Cafe Steam in Rochester, Minnesota.

The busy northwest Rochester roadway was completely closed for a time following the crash.

That classic Hamms beer in your neighbor's fridge? It's the drink of choice across Minnesota.

He was convicted of a felony weapons charge, but acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges.

Despite national uncertainty, Minnesota's budget balancing act earns high praise from credit rating agencies.

Major food news for Kwik Trip fans: Roller grills are being removed from all locations by Sept. 21. Here is how it affects hot dogs, brats, and tornados.

He was placed on probation following his conviction for a similar crime in south-central Minnesota.

Officials say the victim was paddleboarding with his daughter when he apparently drowned.

The new charges against him stem from the execution of a search warrant at a northeast Rochester apartment earlier this month.

My Pinterest board has officially become a real place. I want it!

Rochester has officially dethroned the Twin Cities as Minnesota's priciest place to live — and the numbers are eye-opening. Let’s break it down.

Rochester police began investigating the case in June and executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home in July.

Doc's back for season three, and it's bringing more Minneapolis vibes to your Tuesday nights starting September 22.

The warrant was filed in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday. He was not in custody as of Tuesday night, according to Olmsted County Adult Detention Center records.

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 storm left thousands of power outages in its wake and caused large tree limbs to come crashing down to the ground.

Federal prosecutors see he has previous convictions involving child sexual abuse in another state.

Bunnie Xo is opening up about what happened to her physically after the end of her nearly 10-year marriage to Jelly Roll.

For 35 years, bald eagles were part of the Dollywood experience. After a storm damaged their longtime home, the birds now have a new permanent address.

Five years after saying “I do,” Dog the Bounty Hunter is looking back on the love he and Francie Frane found after both experienced devastating loss.

Plus the official description for Season 2, Episode 1 of 'Marshals.'

The country music icon had already chosen the song she wanted played at her funeral. The reason goes back to a deeply personal memory involving her dad.

The country music icon's final goodbye was intentionally small and private, and her cousin Richie Owens says there's a reason he doesn't consider it a traditional funeral.

Dolly Parton acknowledged that she was dealing with health problems, but few people knew the full extent of her illness before her death.

Wisconsin's trails will be packed this Labor Day weekend with riders, and with law enforcement. With ATV/UTV crashes climbing, the DNR is ramping up patrols. Here's how to ride safe, plus the new 2026 laws every rider needs to know.

The bar will be making a huge donation to Dolly's Imagination Library.

'It's about celebration of all kinds of country music...new, old, traditional, current, however you wanna say it,' Ballerini said.

Bears are on the move as they search for food before the long winter. Bear hunting season is also taking place. It's a great time to share some interesting facts about bears.

New open-air venue in Shakopee brings back big concerts to Minnesota after decades. But residents say the noise is traveling too far into evening hours.

A mysterious concert at a Denver bar has an unmistakable Garth Brooks connection, and the name on the ticket only makes the mystery more interesting.

Jason Isbell is taking the fight over AI-generated music to court, accusing Suno of using artists' identities to create music in their style.

Wisconsin just posted a record-high graduation rate, and a new national study just analyzed several key metrics to determine the 10 best high schools in the state for the 2026-2027 school year. Here are the schools that made the cut.

These people really don't get it, do they?

Wisconsin doesn't do Labor Day quietly. From Laborfest and Brad Paisley on the Milwaukee lakefront to free festivals and parades in small towns statewide, here's your guide to the long weekend of September 4-7 across the Badger State.

Miley Cyrus is going by just "Miley" now, and her country music icon father Billy Ray Cyrus has a very personal reason for understanding the move.

Believe it or not, Dolly had a hand in the changes that are coming.

'The damn thing got so much negativity that Riley was being funny...[he was like] 'Don't associate me with that,'' Bryan says.

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair runs through September 7, and there are some things you're not allowed to bring through the gates. Here's the full list of what's banned on the grounds and the extra items forbidden inside the Grandstand.

No-see-ums are barely visible, but their bite is more violent than a mosquito's. Instead of a clean poke, they saw your skin open with tiny blades and lap up the blood. Here's what they really are, when they're out, and how to fight back.

Scotty McCreery keeps his backstage demands refreshingly simple. A PB&J sandwich, cold beer, and oatmeal basically cover it.

Kenny Chesney's new song came straight from a 'Ted Lasso' pep talk about never letting the past haunt you.

'She never wanted to worry anybody,' the country icon's niece, Jada Star, explains.

A Titanic immersive experience featuring artifacts, room recreations and VR is open in Minneapolis through November 2026.

Jolene is based on a real person, and she really did make a pass at Parton's man.

Explore premium clubs, the press level, and the stadium's art collection on a 90-minute guided tour available through the end of the year.

Can you get an allowance to speed in that case?

Charles Kelley is looking back at life before sobriety, sharing a powerful reminder of how much has changed since he stopped drinking.