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A Rochester man is facing an animal cruelty charge for allegedly stabbing a dog.

The charges stated that families were outside with their children on an especially warm spring day when the speeding vehicle roared through their neighborhood.

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office carried out the search as part of a burglary investigation, according to the complaint.

Viktor the Viking just cracked the top five most beloved mascots across the entire NFL, beating out every other NFC North competitor.

Anthony Edwards is heading into surgery at Mayo Clinic after reaggravating his knee in the season opener against Miami.

The victim in the case is described as a girl under the age of 15. Rochester police began investigating the case in January.

Law enforcement agencies have touted them as a crime fighting tool, saying they can be used to spot stolen vehicles, wanted individuals or suspect vehicles in the event of an Amber Alert.

A vehicle was shot at in a busy area of northwest Rochester Thursday afternoon.

Fire investigators determined one fire was set in a 2nd floor hallway and the other was started in a stairwell.

A multi-month investigation culminated in a drug bust this week in Rochester.

A missing persons alert was issued earlier today for a Winona man.

Almost 2/3 of the total is tied to an ongoing outbreak in western Minnesota.

Minnesota casino guest turns a night out into $70,554 after striking a progressive jackpot at Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, Iowa.

The State Patrol is reporting that the victim of the crash was not wearing a seatbelt.

A woman was killed Thursday morning after being struck by a dump truck while crossing Cleveland Avenue at Ford Parkway in St. Paul.

First responders were called to the deadly incident around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities indicate the law enforcement operation was pre-planned and involves the execution of court-authorized search warrants.

Certain car brands in Minnesota show up on speeding tickets way more often than others, according to a new insurance study.

We gain an hour Sunday, then lose our evenings until spring. As we try to get used to the darkness, here are some things that the change really impacts: from deer crashes to heart attacks, and whether it’s going away for good.

Dolly Parton was laid to rest at Nashville's Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, alongside her late husband, Carl Dean.

The case is complex and confusing.

The battle over Parton's estate just got more complicated.

Wisconsin travelers are now planning trips to chase sunshine, warmth, and adventure. Before you book a winter escape or spring break, check out the updated list of destinations you should avoid, including once-popular parts of Mexico.

Forecasters say this winter could be mild thanks to a powerful, even record-setting El Niño. However, a deeper dig into past El Niño winters provides details on the potential for big snowstorms impacting people in both states.

Researchers ranked the songs most likely to get drivers to speed, and the results might surprise you about what's playing in your car.

ESPN star Pat McAfee also debuts during Season 4, Episode 3 of 'Tulsa King.'

The gospel single celebrates living away from the city with an authenticity most would be nervous to reveal.

Dustin Lynch got his only speeding ticket at 16, too distracted by John Mayer to notice he was going 30 over.

"I still love music, and I still love performers. And God has seen fit to keep most of my wits about me."

Shelton and Hardy intersect over specific, authentic and celebratory songs about life out in the country.

The song serves as a mission statement of sorts for the long-lived group.

Minnesota isn’t necessarily known as barbecue country, but one popular spot just landed among the 45 best barbecue restaurants in America. Here's where it ranked, along with the full list, which features several restaurants in Texas.

Four major country acts are stepping back or breaking up in 2026, marking the end of an era for longtime fans.

They've lived so much life together, with more new chapters around the bend.

Police in South Carolina are done investigating the Aug. 16 death of actress Hayden Panettiere.

Authorities are looking for him so they can check his welfare, the social media post says.

Forget the generic ghost and witch costumes. These Rochester-inspired Halloween ideas are clever, funny, and perfectly local!

Country singer Zach King got cut from 'American Idol' by Luke Bryan, then ended up touring with him years later. Talk about a redemption arc.

Project Skyway, which is the development of a data center in Pine Island that will be occupied by Google, was stalled this past May by a court order.

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

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The deadly incident occurred around 3:30 PM at an intersection near Roosters Bar and Grill.

Cody Johnson went from fighting in different towns to winning country music's biggest awards. His rise tells a wild story.

'We went down a lot of roads, lived a lot of life and saw a lot of sunsets together.'

In his book 'Heart Life Music,' Chesney details how opening his heart to dogs helped shape his relationship with girlfriend Mary Nolan, and suggests that he and Nolan may have undergone a romantic breakup.

Governor Amanda Clark may not be the goody two-shoes we think she is.

He’s charged in two separate cases. Court documents indicate the burglary and theft happened on October 18 and that the other reported burglary occurred on October 23.

Those brilliant fall colors come with a hidden cost to Minnesota's lakes and rivers. Leaves piling up in gutters and streets feed algae that chokes out fish and plants.