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If you’ve been dreaming of adding something a little more exciting than a goldfish or guinea pig to your household, you might want to pump the brakes.

The criminal complaint says the withdrawals from the victim's bank accounts began last fall.

Court records say the alleged crimes occurred in late August and into mid September.

One vehicle was involved in the traffic accident. The State Patrol responded to the scene shortly before 2:30 Wednesday morning.

Many of the insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans are scaling back or discontinuing their offerings in Minnesota and throughout the nation.

He entered into a plea agreement shortly before his trial was set to begin this past summer.

Rochester’s first Popeyes is heading toward final city inspections. Find out when you can finally get tenders and biscuits on Apache Lane!

The guilty verdict is connected to an incident at a home in West Concord last December.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the closure is to allow crews to finish a bridge repair project.

A Big Lake family is facing an unimaginable loss after a tragic ATV accident claimed two lives last Friday.

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office responded to the business on Saturday.

He was accused of coercing juvenile girls into sending him sexually explicit materials through Snapchat.

The site of the deadly incident is only about 3 miles from Mystic Lake Casino.

She is accused of threatening to of the staff members.

The Eyota fire Department assisted Rochester firefighters at the scene.

An adults-only wine trick-or-treat trail is coming to Vintage Escapes Winery near Faribault this Halloween, featuring six wine tastings, candy, and liv music.

The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus previously successfully challenged the provision of the law banning binary triggers.

Looking to rent a suite at U.S. Bank Stadium for a Vikings game or concert? Here is what single-game rentals cost and what perks come with the luxury price tag.

John Anderson was vibrant during his final major public appearance, just three days before his death.

The country music world has mourned some heavy losses so far in 2026.

His family announced his death as they remembered the country music legend’s music and legacy.

After a 44-year wait, the Milwaukee Brewers are back in the World Series. It's been so long that the last time they made it, they were in the American League. Let's revisit that 1982 World Series, which included a lot of amazing moments.

Reba McEntire's son Shelby and his wife Marissa have welcomed a baby boy!

Dolly Parton grew up impoverished in rural Tennessee, but she didn't let that stop her from achieving all of her dreams.

Reba chose a song deeply connected to Dolly's Appalachian identity for a tribute that carried the weight of losing a country music legend.

Reba and Dolly had a strong faith in common, and Reba knew without a doubt that Dolly would feel joyful about going to Heaven.

It's one of the most impactful and enduring songs in the history of popular music.

Dolly Parton didn't want a memorial, so we'll call this a tribute performance.

Starbucks said it would close about 250 stores, and Minnesota has already felt it in Mankato and Bemidji. Now, another Starbucks has informed customers it's closing its downtown location. Here's the full story, and why more could follow.

A new ranking reveals America's most and least haunted states based on paranormal search data. Find out where Minnesota and Wisconsin landed on the list.

Emily's taking things up a notch in 2027!

Langley knew that Kaitlin Butts would be good at playing the mean girl.

Kelsea Ballerini just brought live music to a children's hospital in her hometown, funding a program that'll keep performers at patients' bedsides.

Some songs remind us to slow down and appreciate what we have. Tim McGraw’s 2004 hit asks a bigger question: What would you change if you knew your time was limited?

Randy Moss named the Eric Church album he loves most, but the "Springsteen" singers own answer came with a personal story about the record that still stands apart in his catalog.

Growing up with famous parents comes with opportunities and expectations. Sunday Rose Kidman Urban is figuring out how to navigate both as she builds her modeling career.

It’s not a food, a car or a tricky town name. Minnesota’s most searched pronunciation of 2026 is something much more personal. Here's Minnesota's word and how to say it, along with the the most mispronounced words in America.

The first three performers for the Dec. 31 New Year's Eve concert in Nashville were announced on Oct. 20.

Not all fast food is frozen and reheated. Six popular chains in Wisconsin actually cook from scratch — including Culver's, which was born in Sauk City. Here's what's really made fresh and how many of each you'll find across the state.

Episode 2 of the mob drama will reveal there was more to this "accident" than we know.

Riley Green's got a clear picture of fatherhood, and it involves camo, hunting trips, and plenty of new songs down the line.

Kid Rock, Bill Maher, and Stephen A. Smith spent over four hours at a White House dinner with Trump.

The "Something in the Orange" singer spent years keeping Nashville at arm’s length, criticizing the sound of mainstream country and insisting Music City wasn’t his scene.

Mixed signals can leave you wondering where you stand, but Ella Langley’s “Bottom of Your Boots” makes a case for a love that doesn’t leave you guessing.

A Nashville sighting, a trip to Italy and now a very telling phone photo? Megan Moroney and Christian Pulisic have a growing list of clues connecting them, but neither star has confirmed a romance.

Nearly 20 years later, it still reminds fans why she’s one of country’s fiercest voices.

Sand in My Boots is heading back to Gulf Shores after a year away, bringing a festival that blends country heavyweights with artists from across the musical spectrum.

Gang violence isn’t just a big-city problem. More than 40 Minnesota law enforcement agencies are now working together on a new plan, and it’s already helping crack cases.