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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.

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.

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

Court documents show that Abdi was released on bail earlier this month after he was arrested and charged with drug sales and a felony DWI offense.

The proposed constitutional amendment involves a permanent source of funding for public schools that was approved by Congress in the early years of this nation.

Remember when Taylor Swift played the Minnesota State Fair? Look back at her 2007 performance, complete with early country hits and a surprising Eminem cover.

Brian Kelly and Tyler Hubbard wrapped up their Florida Georgia Line chapter with a last hurrah at the State Fair, leaving fans wondering what's next.

If you caught Jason Aldean's 2023 show at Treasure Island, he's coming back with an even bigger lineup this weekend and there's now a special code to save money on tickets.

Preliminary information released by the State Patrol indicates two vehicles were involved in the incident. The collision happened around 2:10 p.m.

I love baseball, but let's be honest - I'm also there for the food. And apparently Target Field is REALLY bringing it this year.

Law enforcement officials previously stated that he was suspected of thousands of catalytic converter thefts throughout the region, in Iowa, and in the Twin Cities.

A news release issued by the Inver Grove Heights Police Department indicates officers discovered the bodies on Sunday.

Country star Sara Evans returns to Minnesota for a holiday show at Mystic Lake in December 2026.

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.

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 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.

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.

After decades as Miley Cyrus, the singer is entering her next musical chapter under a surprisingly simple name: Miley.

Bunnie Xo is navigating life after her divorce from Jelly Roll, and she's responding to questions about what drinking means for her sobriety.

Dolly's Hollywood Walk of Fame star became a memorial after her death. Now, the vandalized landmark is being replaced with a new one.

Minnesota's own Andrew Zimmern, the Emmy-winning Bizarre Foods host, just dropped his 2026 State Fair must-eats, and they're not the usual suspects. See all 10 picks, from galabao to Nashville hot chicken on-a-stick, and where to find them.

Labor Day weekend means last call for the Minnesota State Fair, but that's just the start. From HARDY and TLC on the grandstand to the Renaissance Festival and North Shore, here's how to send off summer across Minnesota this September 4-7.

How do you steal 40,000 pounds of Wisconsin-born PBR without breaking in? Here's how the recent massive cargo heist went down, the brewers "no questions asked" ultimatum and deadline, and the FBI warning behind it all.

Dolly Parton was laid to rest at Nashville's Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, alongside her late husband, Carl Dean.

This is marriage advice we could all learn from.

In 2025, George Strait predicted he had 'maybe five good years' left before stepping away from the stage. But a new announcement makes it seem like he could be moving his retirement timeline up a bit.

The motorist was reportedly stopping the middle of the street for no reason and nearly caused a head-on collision, police say.

Kelly Clarkson's two kids have grown up on her talk show.

South Minneapolis residents are dealing with a tough reality: young teens and kids breaking into cars and homes repeatedly. A new state law means the youngest suspects won't face charges anymore.

Luke Bryan opened up about what Dolly Parton meant to him, wishing he'd had just five minutes to tell her the truth.

A recent study analyzed FBI violent and property crime data in 128 Minnesota cities. You can probably guess which one lands at No. 1, but the No. 2 city and a few others on the list will surprise you. Here’s the full countdown.

Dolly never cut the line at her own theme park. She waited like everyone else because fairness mattered more than fame.