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A recent study analyzed FBI violent and property crime data in 128 Minnesota cities. You can probably guess which one lands at No. 1, but the No. 2 city and a few others on the list will surprise you. Here’s the full countdown.

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.

The Minnesota State Fair was just named the best in America again, but prosecutors say two gangs threatened violence there this year. Now officials are taking rare legal action to keep the fairgrounds safe for families.

Warmer and drier sounds like a relief after last winter, but Minnesota's weather history has a way of humbling even the boldest forecasts.

Take another look through Duluth, Minnesota's famous 'Mushroom House', aka the 'Flintstone House', that went on the market in May, 2026. The triple-dome legend ultimately sold for more than its original asking price.

U.S. News ranked the best places to live in America in 2026. Eight Minnesota cities made the top 250, while 2 dropped off the list, including Duluth. Here's where each Minnesota city that made the list ranked, and what makes them stand out.

From the shores of Lake Superior to the streets of the Twin Cities, these are the best places for ice cream, based on customer reviews and more.

A new report finds a shocking number of Wisconsin's rural hospitals at risk of closing, and 3 have already been named. Federal Medicaid cuts are adding pressure. Here's what the data shows and what it means for communities.

The first 1982-D copper penny ever confirmed was found by a Minnesota collector and sold for $18,800. Then, another valuable penny and its owner cashed in. Could the next one be hiding in your change? Here's exactly what to look for.

A new report finds a startling number of Minnesota's rural hospitals at risk of closing, including 6 that could shut down within 2-3 years. Here's what the data shows and what it means for communities across the state.