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Southeast Minnesota singer Cori Kennedy wows The Voice judges with a Judds cover and an original song during her audition.

The court document alleges the Illinois woman is part of a “theft ring.”

As temperatures get ready to drop, the Rochester Salvation Army is in urgent need of coat donations to help neighbors stay warm this winter. Here's where to drop those off.

The former federal agent entered the guilty plea on Friday after being charged in the case in June of this year.

Rochester police responded to the report of a stolen vehicle on Wednesday night and found the vehicle with the suspect inside early Thursday morning.

Minnesota’s ash trees are facing a dangerous foe, but the state has a clever way to fight back that's turning heads in the conservation world.

While enjoying the fall festivities, many Minnesotans are also navigating a sneezy side effect of the season—ragweed is back and ready to wreak havoc.

The State Patrol responded to the accident shortly before 1:45 p.m.

The popular YouTube series 'Hot Ones' just kicked off their 28th season. A few seasons ago, a hot sauce from Sam Sa'house from Southeast Minnesota was on the show.

Mall of America just got brighter - literally. The brand-new attraction opens this weekend!

There are so many places that make pizzas, but only some of them do it right. 9 of the best pizza chains in the US have locations in Minnesota.

The first fatality happened Thursday morning and the final deadly crash occurred Thursday afternoon.

After years of anticipation, movies are returning to the Chateau Theatre in downtown Rochester—here’s what you need to know.

The coffee and gluten-free scene in Minnesota is taking a hit - another closing just announced.

The Duluth man was charged after investigators found 18,000 child porn files in his possession.

Nearly half of the DMC capitol improvement plan is directed at infrastructure upgrades associated with Mayo Clinic's massive expansion.

The phone call that resulted in a lockdown at Riverland College was traced to an Austin resident.

Picture this: a slingshot range meets your favorite hangout spot. West Allis is about to get a whole lot more interesting.

A wrongful death lawsuit filed against Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester following the death of a toddler 3 years ago has been dismissed.

There's a grocery revolution happening, and Aldi is leading the charge with ambitious plans that are shaking up the aisles across the country.

The move comes amid hard times in the food sector.

As leaves begin to turn, whispers of a colder winter are hinting at what’s to come for our Midwest folks.

Kylie Kelce weighed in on the viral homecoming dress length debate, reminding parents not to forget their own teenage years.

A heartfelt message from Erika Kirk sparked a journey of healing for Tim Allen more than sixty years in the making.

From the fruity smells of Lip Smackers before that awkward first kiss to the school supplies that made us a little dizzy, let’s take a nostalgic whiff down memory lane.

Have you ever seen something spooky in the Wisconsin sky? You're not alone.

New facility set to host UMAC in 2026

The scam was reported a short drive from Duluth - but is happening all over the state.

MInnesota-born angler shares her top 5 destinations for catching walley in the Land Of 10,000 Lakes.

Imagine a future where hunters and anglers can leave the paper tags behind and go digital. That’s coming soon, but there’s a bit of a wait.

A 3-year-old boy fatally shot himself after finding a loaded gun in his family’s home. His mother is now facing manslaughter charges.

The 'VPR' alum says Meghan snubbed her, but insiders insist the Duchess isn’t interested in petty drama — she’s got bigger priorities.

Does the first cast photo look familiar? It will to Star Wars fans.

James Cameron’s sci-fi franchise returns with its latest epic chapter.

Looking for fall fun? Peck & Bushel, a Wisconsin orchard near Rockford, ranked Top 10 in the U.S. with cider, donuts, and 35 apple varieties.

Thanks to Census data, I have the most common jobs held in Minnesota in 1870, 155 years ago.

This is great news for the state as a whole.

Big changes are brewing at Starbucks, and it’s making waves right here in Minnesota. What does the future hold for your local coffee spot?

One person was killed and two others were wounded.

Former big league pitcher Jason Jacome was just announced as the new field manager for the Rochester, Minnesota Honkers baseball team.

Minnesota took the top spot - but Wisconsin also did pretty well here!

Rochester Police found 6 pounds of methamphetamine stashed in the stuffed animal toys.

It’s not every day you see snapping turtles hatching from what looks like a pile of charcoal. Nature has its way of surprising us!

Picture this: swinging high above the ground at 60 miles per hour. Minnesota's latest thrill is definitely not for the faint of heart.

Wolves fans can gear up for Black Trees season

These creepy, cute cups could be perfect for trick-or-treating.

Austin Police Chief David McKichan said in a statement, “Our agency is aware of the reports of a lockdown at Riverland’s Austin campus.”

Deputies responded to the report of a disturbance followed by a shooting shortly before 5:15 Wednesday afternoon.

2026 is the 50th annual Grandma’s Marathon weekend in Duluth, and all races will likely sell out fast due to celebratory events and adjusted race capacities.

Red Lodge Fire and Rescue reported recovering the Twin Cities man’s body on Tuesday.

Meet the six lucky Minnesotans from Eden Prairie, Waseca, Hamville, Burnsville, Lakeville, and Holdingford who won life-changing Powerball lottery jackpots. Find out how much they won and how they spent their millions.

Another longtime business is closing in Rochester — this time it’s a jewelry store.

Breaking: Popular Rochester restaurant Taco JED has announced it’s closing. Here's when the restaurant will be closing for good.