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The building with the pig on top of it is how some people recognize Cheap Charlie's. Others know it because of the great food and community. Sadly, this iconic diner in Rochester is closing.

Rainforest Cafe once had 59 locations in the U.S. Now, there are only these 16 restaurants.

Dylan Scott, Cori Kennedy...just a few of the names on the big stage at the new Wheat Trail Festival in Southeast Minnesota. Grab a camping spot or just come and enjoy the concerts, BBQ contest and more each day.

He was previously sent to prison for sexually assaulting a Stewartville woman in 2018.

He was last seen attending a concert in Minneapolis.

The suspect has a lengthy criminal history that dates back more than 25 years.

Somewhere in Minnesota, beans are buried underground overnight, and the whole town shows up the next day to eat them. There's even a king and queen crowned for the occasion.

A Ramsey-based beverage company is bringing more than just drinks to the Minnesota State Fair next year — there's a whole destination in the works.

UPDATE: The Kasson Police Department says Kasper has been located and is safe.

The court document says the alleged theft happened on December 30 of last year. The hospital is not named in the complaint.

One of Rochester's newest murals will be created with help from the community. Find out where to go and how you can take part in the colorful fun this weekend.

Free concerts are coming back to Mayo Park this summer in Rochester. Here's the best spots to park if you are attending the free Riverside Music Series concerts.

His bail was set at $100,000.

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, reviews pizzas in his spare time with One Bite Pizza Reviews. Here are the Minnesota pizza shops he's loved.

Ever noticed how some signs just blend into the background? That’s exactly what’s happening on one Highway 52 on-ramp right now.

For the second time in less than a week, heavy rain caused major flooding in southeast Minnesota.

Rochester's free Sunday night concerts are back with the Riverside Music Series. Here's the lineup and the important list of what items you can bring and what items are banned.

This is good news for foodies - Chick-fil-A is bringing back its Dress Like A Cow promotion. Here's everything you need to know about this fun event.

He was wanted on an active warrant when La Crosse police alerted Rochester police that he was in Rochester using a stolen vehicle and possibly armed.

A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges Mayo Clinic ignored federal safeguards and retaliated against a now former employee when she raised concerns.

The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday, indicates the alleged theft occurred while he was out on bond for an incident earlier this year in which he is accused of ramming a Rochester police squad vehicle.

The State Patrol responded to the two-vehicle collision shortly after 3 p.m. An SUV and car were involved in the crash.

The State Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash shortly before 10:30 a.m.

The cleanup is still happening out there in southeast Minnesota, and the picture is a little different depending on which trail or park you're headed to.

There have now been at least 4 suspected drownings in Minnesota since Friday.

Miley revealed the details behind her very own Barbie and what it means to her.

Berries and Bubbles is a new breakfast and brunch spot in Rochester, MN. They just hosted their grand opening on July 4th.

The case stems from an incident that happened at a northwest Rochester home early Sunday.

Many Minnesota residents are eligible to receive up to $3,000.

The Rochester City Council voted unanimously Monday night to enter a 64-month contract with an estimated value of nearly $78 million to Via Transit.

Landmark Development, which was involved in creating the Destination Medical Center master plan, approached the City of Rochester with a proposal for what city staff describes as a transformational project at the location.

Dog lovers, some four-legged heroes are showing up in Rochester in August at the new Capes & Cocktails event. Here's what you need to know.

Officials say the drone was owned by a company applying a product to a cornfield.