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An Olmsted County jury convicted him of the charges during the trial that was held in June.

A preliminary investigation indicated the fire did not appear to be suspicious.

Hospital patients carved this Rochester cave in 1882, and it's still doing its job, just with different tenants now.

The Pine Island Fire Department says crews responded to the report of an ATV crash in the ditch around 8 a.m.

Rochester joins the national Week Without Driving campaign Oct. 1-8. Learn how to participate, pledge online, and catch free transit rides.

Two Minnesota cities made WalletHub's best Halloween destinations list, with St. Paul landing in the top ten nationally.

You’ve probably driven past some of these places and had no idea about the creepy things that happened there.

First responders were called to the scene of the crash around 6:30 a.m. on March 20.

A news release issued by the Office of Mayor Kim Norton says Walz will deliver the keynote address at an event open to high school students in Olmsted County.

Dodge County Sheriff Scott is warning residents about scam calls from fake deputies claiming people have warrants for missing jury trials

Pettit is also facing charges in state court.

Rochester's $10.5M Silver Lake Phase One upgrades continue with construction starting on the skate park. Here’s what skaters can expect through 2027.

Zumbrota, Minnesota is home to the only Hemp Maze in the state. See how fast you can get through the maze and learn about hemp along the way.

A national health ranking puts Duluth at the top of Minnesota's list for binge drinking among adults over eighteen.

McDonald's dominates the fries game nationwide, but Minnesota has different ideas. Five Guys takes the crown here with a rating that beats the national favorite.

The sports complex being built in southeast Rochester has its first name.

Fall is officially here, and it definitely feels like it. But what does the rest of the season have in store for us?

The proposed 2027 budget totals $799,283,832. That would be an increase of just under $106 million from the overall 2026 budget of $693 million.

One day after Dolly Parton's manager filed a lawsuit against her nephew, a judge sided with him.

It's not all sweetness and light in country music.

Minnesota is on a roll: 5 schools rank among America's best universities for 2027. Plus 7 liberal arts colleges received kudos, and 13 more schools were named among the best in the Midwest. Here are all 25 schools that received recognition.

Kenny Chesney's mom gave this guy haircuts as a kid. Now he's opening for Chesney on tour. Talk about full circle.

Several of the songs on Luke Bryan's new 'Signs' album got roasted on social media before album release day. There are three big reasons why, and only one of them is really his fault.

Brooks will return to his home state of Oklahoma for the next stop on his arena tour.

Ella Langley's 'Choosin Texas' just shattered records with 23 weeks at number one. She's still trying to find words for how surreal it all feels.

The court document says Rochester police and Olmsted County probation executed a search warrant at the man’s home on Monday.

Hudson's "House Again" has landed on a very unexpected list, joining Morgan Wallen and other major artists in a study of songs that could make it harder to focus at work.

Joe Henley walked into 'The Voice' hoping to land on Riley Green's team. Then the country singer grabbed his guitar and joined him for a song Henley already knew by heart.

Five months after Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges said “I do,” the "4x4xU" singer is opening up about the new chapter they're building together.

A new legal filing is adding another layer to the dispute surrounding Dolly Parton's estate, with her longtime manager seeking protection from her nephew.

Many of the 10 richest cities in Minnesota sit around a popular lake, and the No. 1 spot is a town most people aren't allowed to even drive through. Did your hometown or dream spot make the cut? Here's the full list and why they made it.

Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season opens November 21, and the DNR has key reminders on CWD testing, free replacement tags, important carcass disposal changes and eating venison. Here's what all hunters need to know for this year.

The violations that led to the fine were discovered during a routine site visit by MPCA personnel in June.

Season 3 of 'Lioness' felt very real. That's a knife that cuts both ways.

Garth Brooks ended his latest multimedia partnership after just three years. What's next?

There's actually a perfectly good explanation for why Riley Green does not buy his own albums.

In a quiet Wisconsin field, a family has spent three generations trying to grow perfect Christmas trees. This year, one of them is headed to the White House to be admired by the more than 100,000 people. Meet the farm behind the 2026 pick.

A complicated character was killed off of 'Lioness' during the Season 3 finale. In the end, her death was unjustified.

Ella has made music history with her song "Choosin' Texas."

Over 450 million meals served in just three years. Is Minnesota's school meal program hitting the mark or straining resources?

Gas prices across Wisconsin continue to trend higher this year, but how do current costs compare to historic highs around the state?

The 36-year-old actor died of toxic effects of fentanyl, plus several other prescription drugs.

We'll raise a mug to this!

Dolly Parton's nephew and head of security is Bryan Seaver — the same person chosen to announce her death to the world.

A Kentucky political festival with Kid Rock and Dog the Bounty Hunter just got canceled. Turns out six VIP ticket sales wasn't enough to keep it going.

The State Patrol responded to the fatality shortly after 6:15 p.m. One vehicle was involved in the deadly incident.

Rochester police arrested 31-year-old Dwight Dominique Campbell in August of last year, following the August 16, 2025 shooting.

Bats slip into more homes every fall as they hunt for a warm place to winter, and a recent rabid bat in Minneapolis is a reminder to be ready for encounters. Here's what to do if one gets inside, and when to notify the health department.