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The criminal complaint indicates the victim had suffered a stroke and was residing in a nursing home.

42-year-old Robert Martinez was convicted in a sex crime case in which he was accused of having sexual contact with a known female.

Minnesota has seen snow in June and August — not legend, not rumor. The state climatology office has the records to prove it.

That cloudy film on your headlights isn't just making your car look old. It could be cutting your visibility down to almost nothing after dark.

13-year-old Sasha Balandin died on the night of July 14 when he was struck by a vehicle while biking across a road in Farmington.

The charges are the result of an investigation that started in March, when Rochester police received a cyber tip regarding suspected child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) being uploaded to Discord.

Chick-fil-A has announced that five new restaurants are opening in Minnesota, bringing hundreds of new jobs to our state. Here's what we know so far.

Just in case you are wondering what to do this weekend, we've rounded up five of the biggest events happening near Rochester, Minnesota this weekend.

He was accused of threatening to ““shoot up the ER,” according to the criminal complaint.

Officials indicate both closures could last for some time. The swimming beach at Chester Woods Park between Rochester and Eyota closed on Wednesday.

Thousands of drivers were asked about their worst summer parking experiences, and a few familiar Minnesota names came up more than once.

The victim told police he was robbed of shoes and shorts that he was selling on behalf of his brother.

Minnesota just landed on a list no expecting parent wants to see — ninth in the country for the financial and medical toll of having a baby.

Attending WWE SummerSlam in Minneapolis? Here are the strict venue rules, early start times, and ticket options you need to know before going.

Out of nearly 400 million vehicles studied, less than one percent ever hit 250,000 miles. The ones that do? They're likely made by Toyota, which just topped the list.

36-year-old Dion Desmond Dower was charged in both cases last year and was convicted in December. He received his sentencing on Tuesday.

If you're heading to the Mall of America or a Twins game this weekend, don't be shocked when you're surrounded by people named Ryan. Here's why.

St. Paul police responded to several callers who reported hearing gunshots and screams coming from the leasing office of an apartment building.

Meet Cruz, a Lab-border collie mix who visits patients, staff and even young readers at a Minnesota library. Now Essentia is looking for more volunteer therapy dog teams at all its facilities. Here are the requirements and how to sign up.

Sunny was found in Shawano County, Wisconsin with gunshot wounds and a broken leg. Now two organizations have teamed to offer a $2,500 reward to find who's responsible. Here's Sunny's full story and how you can help.

The Iron Range Half Marathon takes you through the quad cities and over Minnesota's tallest bridge. It's back this August!

Garth Brooks' 2026 arena tour is a callback to one of his biggest tours ever, which launched 30 years ago in 1996.

The legendary group set to perform on August 16 at the Wisconsin State Fair announced the cancellation of the show this week.

The tour just got even bigger!

'I think that we should normalize people that truly know they don't wanna have kids,' Pearce reflects.

Niko Moon just dropped a secret about how country artists use AI behind the scenes.

Jelly Roll showed up to a songwriting session visibly shaken — and it ended up inspiring a song.

As Governor Walz touts job growth, there’s a mixed bag of numbers that tell an interesting story about Minnesota's workforce journey.

Their homes are separated by an ocean, but the actress says one shared lifestyle makes the distance feel a whole lot smaller.

A small southwest Minnesota town already had more nutcrackers than people. Now it has a nearly 66-foot patriotic giant with a working jaw, and its eyes on a Guinness World Record. Meet Verne the Patriot, standing tall over I-90.

Is there a CMA Awards category we don't know about called Horniest Music Video? If so, Kacey Musgraves has the category on lock.

Not every home listing stops you mid-scroll, but a curved earth home with pond frontage and custom woodwork about 30 minutes from Duluth will do it every time.

Country music has said goodbye to several beloved artists in 2026.

One of the most extraordinary estates ever listed in Duluth is on the market for nearly $12 million. Look through this amazing property on 20 acres near Hawk Ridge, with a 2,000-bottle wine room, heated pool, stocked trout pond, and more.

This fast-food hack helps you save money on food at MLB games.

Green's breakfast secret? More than a dozen eggs every day.

Aldean kicked off his 2026 tour to a sold-out crowd in Maine.

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's divorce agreement reveals they declined their attorneys' recommendation to seek specialized legal advice.

Minnesota may give duck hunters a simpler choice: three ducks a day of any species or sex, instead of the current six-duck limit and its species-by-species rules. The DNR is taking public comments through August 17. Here's how to weigh in.

Foster previously canceled some shows to rest and heal. He returned to touring last week, but now, he says that was too soon.

The Still the Problem Tour is looking to become the most lucrative concert tour, of any genre, in 2026.

Jason Aldean kicked off his Songs About Us Tour, but what he's been doing at home between shows might be the most unexpected part of his year.

With over $1 billion at stake, California and Minnesota find themselves in a tense standoff over Medicaid payments—let’s take a closer look at the details behind this decision.

Rochester police responded to the incident Sunday morning. The victim told officers she had been attacked in her home.

Shelton and Stefani celebrated five years of marriage with a night out...and fans suspect that that night out might have been Taylor Swift's wedding.

Somewhere in Coon Rapids, someone is sitting on a $34 million secret — and under Minnesota law, they can keep it that way.

Charges were filed against the man arrested on Tuesday.

Minnesota just added something new to its highway construction zones — and it's watching closer than most drivers probably realize.