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People love how this restaurant changes its menu daily, offering entrees such as pot roast, beef barbacoa, baked chicken, pork carnitas, and lasagna. However, these dishes aren't what this Minnesota restaurant is best known for.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Salvation Army welcomed new leadership in Rochester earlier this week.  See Also: Rochester Water Demand Could Outpace Supply by 2031  A news release issued by the organization says Majors Randy and Kathy Hellstrom, and Envoy Jennifer Dieterle are now as the local Corps Officers effective Monday.  3 New L...

Minnesota homeowners, your summer lawn care could lead to big fines! Learn about Minnesota's mowing laws on yard waste, street disposal, and noise ordinances.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A new state law that prohibits Cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota is now in effect.  See Also: Dog Watcher Gets Prison Sentence for Stealing from Rochester Home  The machines allowed users to instantaneously convert cash into digital currency.  The law r...

Rumors started circulating about a new place opening in downtown Rochester...and the rumors are true. Here's when the new Stubborn Donkey cocktail bar is having their soft opening.

Think you could get in? These Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin schools are among the toughest to crack, with acceptance rates that might surprise you.

From the outside, everything seemed perfect, but inside, a woman was drowning in addiction. This is a powerful reminder that appearances can be deceiving.

National media reports indicate federal authorities are investigating possible Iranian involvement in the Minnesota cyber attacks.

Disappointing news today for guests going to the Olmsted County Fair - the carnival rides are closed for the day due to weather. Here's the latest update and how hours are going to be adjusted for Saturday and Sunday.

The court document says the case began when Rochester police encountered an online sex advertisement.

Minnesota's top 11 professional athletes are set to split around 300 million dollars next season — and the highest-paid one is only 24 years old.

Just a short drive from Rochester, these eight Minnesota waterfalls are perfect for a quick road trip, a little fresh air, and some seriously impressive views.

A plane that's been flying out of Minneapolis for over a decade just made its final departure — and it's the kind of quiet ending that frequent flyers might actually notice.

On Saturday, August 15, the Civic Center North parking lot, located north of the Mayo Civic Center along East Center St., will be closed for good.

She was convicted of the misdemeanor offense during the trial that ended last week.

Authorities say she was last seen on Monday by the Rochester Police Department in a Rochester park. The name of the park is not included in the alert.

It's a hard number to imagine, but it is our reality. Over 4,000 students in Olmsted County need help getting backpacks and school supplies this year. Here's how you can help.

His nearly 40 year career in Rochester included coverage of numerous iconic sporting events.

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 important water conditions.

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

The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off on August 6, and from an alligator-stacked Bayou Crunch Cup and a bratwurst-filled Cream City Cone to Color-Changing Swamp Juice, here are the best new foods and drinks that you must try.

The new season is just around the corner.

Country music has always had a formula for launching new voices, and according to one veteran journalist, Ella Langley is following it almost perfectly.

Garth Brooks has added another date to his ongoing 2026 Blame It All on My Roots Tour.

'Lioness' Season 3 pictures show plenty of fighting, at home and abroad.

Jason Aldean says he'd wipe out social media entirely — and his reason goes a lot deeper than just being tired of the drama.

Hot temperatures, and calm weather allow these algae blooms to show up on Minnesota lakes. They are toxic to humans, and deadly to dogs.

Leanne is getting her groove back!

Construction crews have been sealing cracks and joints on bridges along the Hwy. 52 corridor and on other highways in southeast Minnesota throughout the construction season.

The country music icon says one simple habit has helped keep her marriage to Frédéric Thiébaud strong for the past 15 years, even though they handle conflict very differently.

Billy Ray Cyrus says his music once again reflects "realism, truth and honesty" as he premieres the official music video for "It's Alright" with Steve Ray Ladson.

Overall, Bella is America's No. 1 dog name, but that's not the case in Minnesota. A new study crunched 500,000+ records to rank the top dog names in all 50 states. See which name topped the Land of 10,000 Lakes, plus every state's champ.

An unimaginable loss has happened in Rochester and now, a precious 4-year-old needs our help. Henry Saponari lost his dad in a motorcycle crash on Wednesday. According to the GoFundMe set up for him, his father was the primary parent.

The man who actually stabbed to the victim is now serving a 15 year prison sentence.

Matt went all in on one of his biggest roles.

You may believe in their methodology and you may not but I think we can all agree - this is a good fall forecast!

Minnesota roads ranked second best in the country — but drivers here are still losing around five hundred dollars a year because of rough pavement.

The court document says Rochester police responded to the report of a man “swinging a knife around and screaming” shortly before 9:30 Wednesday night.

Russell Dickerson is making tons of memories on the road with young children.

At least four motorcycle operators died in crashes between Sunday and Wednesday. The fatal crash victims range in age from 17 to 71.

A new national ranking included Rochester among the country's best places to live, but the full Minnesota results may surprise you. And, one Iowa city made the top 5!

Peak meteor shower activity will happen soon, and you won't want to miss this stunning light show.

What songs do you want to hear on Garth Brooks' setlist in 2026? We have some ideas.

Zimmerman has scrapped 10 overseas dates in order to focus on pressing family matters.

Explore 30 of the highest-rated free things to do in Minnesota, from scenic outdoor attractions to museums, landmarks and more.

Dispatch reported multiple vehicles had caught fire while Pine Island Firefighters were enroute.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) issued the alert Wednesday on behalf of the Faribault Police Department.

Responding firefighters found smoke and flames coming from an attached, rear garage and eaves of the home.