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Minnesota's liquor tax sits at $8.74 a gallon — and that's before sales tax, local tax, or that extra 2.5 percent tacked onto qualifying purchases.

The incident occurred outside of a restaurant in downtown Rochester shortly before 9:30 Monday morning.

You've heard of your most compatible sign, but what your most compatible city? Here is where you should live in Minnesota according to AI.

When heat and humidity team up in a Minnesota summer, your outdoor AC unit is quietly collecting everything the air throws at it.

Those wishing to run for the seats have until Tuesday, July 28 to file for the race. No candidates have filed as of 9:30 Tuesday morning.

The survivors reported that three others were missing. Law enforcement launched a large-scale search that ended with the recovery of the bodies of the three missing boaters on Sunday.

The State Patrol, which responded to the crash shortly after 2:30 Monday afternoon, says a car and SUV were involved in the crash.

A few years ago, I signed up to do a yoga class in a vineyard...and it was one of the best experiences ever! FYI, another yoga class at a winery in Rochester is happening soon...here's what you need to know.

Athletes will be showing up and getting ready to sign autographs at this annual event in Rochester!

A Rochester restaurant owner shared an emotional message after ongoing HVAC issues caused staff to quit and forced a temporary shutdown.

He is scheduled to be sentenced in October.

A first-degree murder charge was dropped through the plea agreement.

One of the state’s most unique stays is just a short drive away, and every inch of this place is a work of art.

The missing man was last spotted last week in Minneapolis.

Officers responded to the crash shortly after noon.

The Eagan Police Department responded to the incident shortly after 5:15 Friday afternoon.

The World’s Largest Bounce House is taking over Mall of America's East Lot. Find out how to get tickets before these sessions sell out completely.

Most people think they're saving money on AC — but that one-degree difference on the thermostat is doing more work than you'd expect.

Jason Aldean has 31 No. 1 songs, so when he says a song is a hit, people tend to listen — and his kids made the call before he did.

Several new road closures are coming in Minnesota. Stretches of I-494 and the northbound I-35E ramps at Highway 77 both shut down for work that starts this week and runs through the weekend. Here's what's closed and the detours to take.

Macy says she is grateful for this season!

This heat wave comes with its dangers, including wildfires and heaving pavement. Be on the lookout.

RaeLynn shared in a social media statement that she has filed for divorce from Josh Davis, her husband of 10 years. Court records show that the singer filed divorce paperwork in June.

Jason Aldean just asked his newly married daughter to slow down — and the reason he gave is pretty relatable for any parent in his shoes.

Jason Aldean casually dropped that his eldest daughter got secretly married.

Ella Langley turned one of her biggest songs into a bottle — and the first run sold out almost immediately after it dropped in May. Now, the only restock of the summer has it back on shelves but only while supplies last.

Door County's dining scene is booming. This summer, 9 spots are new to the peninsula for 2026. From ZaZa's cracker-crust pizza in Sister Bay to a Nordic supper club in Ellison Bay. Some are brand-new, others familiar names in a new home.

Minneapolis made the Orkin bed bug list again this year — but the city actually dropped eight spots, which tells a more interesting story than just making the list.

A Facebook post published Monday by the Pine Island Fire Department says the crash occurred around 7:45 p.m. on July 9.

Charley Crockett took a stand against Satanism in his statements about why he axed Twin Temple from his tour. But that doesn't seem to be the half of what's bothering him right now.

We're in an extreme heat warning for the next couple of days. Keep your dog hydrated and cool, but be careful how you do it.

Both crashes happened in Wabasha County on Sunday. The first was reported shortly before 2 p.m. and the second happened just after 5:30 p.m.

Luke Bryan handed a fan free concert tickets for life after the guy claimed he'd had 32 beers — and then shotgunned one more on stage.

Steve Wariner has four Grammys for his musical work — but he's got a whole other side passion that fans might not know about.

Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton, says Taylor Sheridan wants a much bigger creative role in Dutton Ranch Season 2.

The "Save Me" singer says his biggest weight-loss battle began after the pounds came off—and it has everything to do with food.

The incident prompted the closure of Elton Bills Drive for approximately 2 hours.

The deadly incident was reported around 10:45 Saturday night.

Shelby Blackstock and his wife Marissa chose the sweetest name for their baby boy to be.

From massive water bodies to smaller inland lakes, these are Minnesota's 10 most dangerous waters, with rankings determined by fatal-accident data, water traffic, and several important water conditions.

The State Patrol says alcohol use is suspected on the part of the driver of the car involved in the collision.

The incident occurred on the Wisconsin side of the lake near the Deer Island YMCA Camp.

The closure and detour come as work continues on the third and final year of a project to transform the busy interchange.

A new report finds a shocking number of Wisconsin's rural hospitals at risk of closing, and 3 have already been named. Federal Medicaid cuts are adding pressure. Here's what the data shows and what it means for communities.

'My drinking got out of control,' Justin Moore said from the stage.

He was previously convicted for threatening a group of people with a gun during a confrontation in 2023.

Two St. Cloud Rox alumni heard their names called on MLB Draft day — and one of them grew up right here in central Minnesota.

'I can hardly think it, let alone write it,' Rory Feek writes in a blog post, 'but we thought we had lost her.'