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Court documents say the sexual abuse began with the victim was 8 years old.

Before the ground freezes solid, run through this quick home maintenance checklist to protect your Minnesota house from costly winter damage.

New signs reveal Bakery Flats, an apartment complex going up on the old Wonder Bread factory site in Rochester, MN. Opening is planned for Spring 2028.

Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to the burglary around 4:30 Tuesday morning.

Food TV legend Alton Brown is bringing An Evening of Alton Brown to the CH Mayo Presentation Hall at the Mayo Civic Center on Friday, November 6, 2026.

A worker died after falling from the roof of a Rochester home on Monday.

Picture this: a 292-foot Rochester marvel that once dominated Minnesota's skyline, and its story is still unfolding today.

Some towns in Minnesota have names that could spark a giggle or a grin. It's all about the charm of local humor!

The plans call for replacing the Silver Lake Dam with a series of cascading pools, modifying the lake’s southern shore line and dredging the lake.

The man’s family believed he was on the property but could not find him. Deputies later located his body and suspected he was involved in an ATV accident.

The State Patrol responded to the scene shortly after midnight Tuesday morning. Both of the motorcycles were traveling in the same direction.

Rochester police responded to the report of the victim being assaulted with the bat on Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex in the city.

Rochester Fire Department Captain Isaac Molin said members of the fire department, the Rochester Police Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance responded to the scene.

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A Twin Cities man who was caught with a machine gun in Rochester is heading back to prison.

A restored 1883 Victorian manor in St. Paul was named one of the most haunted Airbnbs in America by Parade. Rooms start just over $100 a night.

Crews responded to a two-vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon.

Rochester gets its first snow earlier than you'd think. October flurries are actually pretty normal around here.

Rochester switches to a weird parking system come November. Even dates, even-numbered sides. Odd dates, odd-numbered sides. It's confusing at first, but locals get it.

Preliminary information indicated the man was on his property but his family could not find him.

The first weekend of October got off to a deadly start on Minnesota's roads.

Guy simply couldn't believe that such an authentic dish was being served at a Minnesota restaurant.

The U.S. recently banned Canadian beer, wine, spirits, and more. Does that mean last call for Crown Royal, Fireball, and Labatt Blue in America? Here's what the new ban really covers, what it doesn't, and why.

Heading to U.S. Bank Stadium to do your best SKOL chant? A little preplanning will prevent you from being turned away when you're being searched and screened on the way in.

The case against a 2nd man charged in connection with the shootings is still pending.

The State Patrol responded to the deadly incident shortly after 1:15 p.m. Two SUVs were involved in the fatality.

Court records indicate that he was wanted on arrest warrants issued by Ramsey County.

Leaves have started changing across Minnesota, with colors already peaking way up north. The southern part of the state will peak by the middle of the month.

The Buffalo County, WI Sheriff’s Office and Winona County Sheriff’s Office have been leading a search that began on Thursday.

The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court this week, indicates the crash occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on June 19. Two vehicles were involved in the crash.

He was previously convicted in a child pornography case.

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

Looking for family things to do in Rochester? Dinosaur Adventure brings roaring, life-sized dinosaurs, rides, and bounce houses to Mayo Civic Center on Oct 31 and Nov 1.