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Sherman Associates says the nearly 350 unit apartment project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2028.

The victim told police that the alleged assault occurred after he found the man trying to screw the door to his apartment closed using a power drill.

One of four men charged in a Rochester underage prostitution sting this past April has been sentenced to probation.

A new survey ranked the sexiest jobs in Minnesota, and the results might surprise you about what people actually find appealing.

The State Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal vehicle-pickup truck collision.

Court documents detail three theft incidents. The first happened in late June and the most recent of the alleged thefts happened earlier this month.

Minneapolis man accused of using his job at a Minnesota money transfer business to launder $750,000 in drug proceeds for a Mexican cartel.

The Maple Grove man was arrested when he arrived at a Rochester Park last fall.

She was arrested after she was caught starting one of the fires on the afternoon of Christmas Eve.

The charges say the victim fell and lost consciousness after he struck the back of his head on the sidewalk.

Work to transform the interchange is continuing to progress.

Summer's grip is loosening. The last 8 p.m. sunset just passed, and we've got a long winter ahead.

A Oronoco man faces jail time after a second conviction for child exploitation crimes within six years.

From loud phone calls to dangling legs in aisles, Minnesotans confess to some pretty common travel mistakes.

A neighbor called 911 after hearing the sound of propane tanks exploding and seeing a neighboring home on fire, the news release says.

A Rochester daycare worker is accused of slapping a screaming two-year-old in the mouth. Video from inside the facility captured the whole thing.

A Rochester man charged in three separate cases that involved a combined total of more than 9.5 pounds of methamphetamine has been sent to prison.

Dolly spent her final years planning for the future, and many of those dreams are still coming to life. Here's what's coming next from the country icon.

First it was Leinenkugel's. Now 11 more Wisconsin taprooms have closed in 2026 while 16 new ones get ready to open. Is the craft beer bubble bursting, or just thinning out? Here's who's pouring their last pint and who's getting started.

From "chud" to "6-7," a new study ranked Minnesota's most-searched slang of 2026, and odds are you've heard young people say more than a few. Here are the top words, what they mean, and how Minnesota stacks up with the rest of America.

These five Dolly Parton songs may never sound the same.

It's an all-time classic.

A beloved Caribbean legend, a fan-favorite lobster roll, a Norwegian taco and a 130-year-old soda are among the 11 food vendors stepping away from the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's the full list of who won't be back, and why.

A new 24/7 Wall St. ranking reveals the cities with the highest excessive drinking rates in America, including several cities across Wisconsin and Minnesota.

A bird barely bigger than a tennis ball just nested on Wisconsin Point for the first time in 49 years. The comeback didn't go perfectly, but for a species nearly wiped out, it's a milestone worth celebrating. Here's the story.

Miley shared a special bond with her godmother.

Minnesota's monarch migration is underway, with butterflies beginning a journey of more than 3,000 miles to Mexico.

Read on for some of the highlights of Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's relationship through the years.

The tour just keeps getting bigger.

"We are all crushed here at our house," Vince Gill said, after learning of Dolly Parton's death.

Dolly Parton's death has left many wondering what happens to Dollywood. The Tennessee theme park shared a message about its future.

The country music icon had already chosen the song she wanted played at her funeral. The reason goes back to a deeply personal memory involving her dad.

New details about Dolly Parton's death have emerged, including the cause of death for the country music icon who died Tuesday at 80.

Dolly's family has revealed her funeral plans, and the farewell for the larger-than-life country icon will be a surprisingly private affair.

Dolly Parton's final messages to fans reflected her endless work ethic and spirit.

Dolly Parton's nephew shared the news of her death and he said something that hits so hard today.

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

Dolly was loved by so many both in country music and beyond.

Reba is remembering her longtime friend after the country music icon's death, sharing a deeply personal tribute to the woman she called her "buddy."

Farewell to one of the most beloved country singers of all time.

Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Tuesday (Aug. 25) at age 80.

The Nevada bumblebee has made its way into Wisconsin after being spotted in Minnesota and other parts of the Midwest.

Deer season is a Wisconsin tradition, but it can also feed families in need. Since 2000, hunters have donated over 100,000 deer for more than four million pounds of venison. Here's how to get involved before you head to the woods.

Nearly 20 years after "Tim McGraw" launched her career, Taylor Swift is looking back at the country roots that shaped her as an artist and songwriter.

Riley Green didn't become a country star overnight. Now he's getting real about what it's been like watching his career and fame grow over the past decade.

Minnesota has long been one of the country's strongest education states, and a new national study just named its 10 best high schools in every state for 2026-2027 school year. Here are the Minnesota schools that made the cut.

Deals have been reached and letters sent to keep gang members away from the Minnesota State Fair, but not everyone agreed to walk away quietly. Here are the steps officials have taken and concerns voiced before the fair begins on Aug. 27.