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He still faces charges in another sexual assault case.

3 homes were involved in the fire.

Robert "Bob" Syverson of Dave Syverson Auto Center in Albert Lea has been nominated for the prestigious 2027 TIME Dealer of the Year Award.

Families are loving Wisconsin’s Christmas Pizza Train — a two-hour holiday ride through the snowy Northwoods with pizza, cocoa, and a visit from Santa himself.

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has released their Minnesota stops for the 2026 holiday season. Here are the dates, times, and locations to see the train.

That’s according to a study from the University of Minnesota Extension. Experience Rochester, the city’s tourism arm, commissioned the study and published the results.

Driving down a dark road is creepy enough. Check out the most haunted roads in America, including eerie drives uncomfortably close to Minnesota.

He was earlier placed on probation for 40 years in another drug case.

The court document says the victim's body was discovered on the evening of October 4. The homicide is believed to have occurred the day before.

Looking at colleges in Minnesota? New rankings for 2027 show the state's top 10 colleges and universities based on academics, cost, graduation rates, student life, and career outcomes.

A news release issued by RPU Tuesday morning says an estimated 7,000 customers lost power shortly after 11:50 Monday night.

Critics argue the proposed changes would result in lenient sentences for repeat criminal offenders.

Weird things keep happening at the Hubbell House in Mantorville, Minnesota. Staff say they’ve felt, heard, and experienced things they can’t explain.

He was previously convicted of felony criminal sexual conduct in 2014.

The man convicted in the case has a criminal record that includes multiple felony convictions dating back to 1998.

He stopped at an Iowa casino while traveling his usual trucking route. A $15 bet turned into a night he'll never forget.

The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office says both occupants were apparently ejected from the vehicle.

Court documents say Rochester police responded to the report of a fight in progress shortly after 11:30 Friday night at a business located on Superior Dr. NW.

A 1,000-foot train covered in lights, a free concert and every donation staying right in your town. The Holiday Train is making 25 Minnesota stops this December, and one just might be near you.

Zach Bryan's new tour name matches his upcoming EP, scheduled for Friday.

Lambert's husband, Brendan McLoughlin, celebrated his 35th birthday this week. The singer marked the moment by sharing several photos and videos, including one hilarious serenade.

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem entered a heated social media exchange with Kacey Musgraves, and Ella Langley got pulled along for the ride.

A news release issued on Tuesday by the Albert Lea Police Department says the bust was the result of an investigation that began in August.

We have yet another Nicolas Cage sighting in Minnesota. Here's what he's been up to while spending time in the Twin Cities area.

The case is complex and confusing.

Wisconsin's Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a jury duty scam in which callers impersonate deputies and demand $3,000.

John Morgan spent years crafting chart-toppers for Jason Aldean and other artists. Now his own song 'Kid Myself' is sitting at number one.

Which 'Landman' cast members are most like their characters and which are totally different?

It's already one of the biggest tours of the year.

One character I knew to be foe suddenly seems friendly. Several key characters are just plain absent.

It's never too early for a Christmas song!

Milwaukee just earned a spot among America's five best big cities in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. Here's why it stands out.

Not every home listing stops you mid-scroll, but a curved earth home with pond frontage and custom woodwork about 30 minutes from Duluth will do it every time.

Airfares are up and they're not going down anytime soon. Insurance rates are up. Pretty much everything is up. But one Minnesota company just delivered good news for its customers that will help with expenses. Here's what they're doing.

Onstage in Salt Lake City, Garth Brooks admitted that he doesn't know what the future holds.

Kelly Clarkson was contractually forced into a $12 million movie flop that nearly derailed her music career before it started.

Minnesota is rotating mandatory CWD testing across the state, and one region goes first this deer opener. Here’s what hunters need to know before November 7, plus a carcass rule change that makes life a little easier.

The "Save Me" singer has reached a remarkable point in his career, but he's not chasing another milestone just yet. He's stepping back and listening for a different kind of direction.

Peyton Manning trades the football field for the recording booth as Riley Green brings one of college football’s fiercest rivalries to life in song.

Bryan Seaver’s attorneys argue the legal battle has taken a toll on his family and that the story told in court filings doesn’t tell the whole story.

The "Imagine That" singer was asked about his relationship status during a new appearance on 'CBS Mornings.' His answer was just one word.

From a heartbreaking play that left them one win away from the Super Bowl to the wheels coming off after the bye week, here’s what happened the last three times the Minnesota Vikings started 5-0, and what it could mean this season.

The project is due out Oct. 17 at exactly 10:17 AM.

Swifties, we know you all too well, and we've got a prize you won't want to miss: a guitar autographed by Taylor Swift herself.

The best country Christmas music tends to be classic, but contemporary songs deserve a chance to become legendary.

Federal agents searched Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington home Monday, October 12, just weeks before the midterms. Here’s what led up to it, what we know so far, and what Omar had to say.

Planning to fly home for the holidays or travel on Spring Break? Delta’s CEO just weighed in on surging ticket prices and whether they’ll ever come back down. You're not going to like the answer. Here's what to know before booking.

Kid Rock and Eminem have a new song called "7 Sins" coming and fans of both are mad about it. Here's why, and what they need to know.