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The latest rankings are out! Did your school make the cut?

The Minnesota Vikings goal is to create a high-energy environment that supports the team while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere.

U.S. Bank Stadium is a game day gem, but don't expect much of a tailgating scene before kickoff.

The court document says the alleged burglary and theft happened Wednesday afternoon. The victim and suspect are not known to each other.

Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Tim Parkin said Friday that deputies responded to the reported robbery around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon.

Estimates presented to the Rochester City Council last year indicated the project came with a $15.1 million price tag.

Zumbrota, MN (KROC-AM News)- A stretch of highway in southeast Minnesota will be dedicated to a fallen police officer on Saturday, September 12.  Read More: Minnesota Senate Approves Memorial Highway for Zumbrota Officer Officer/Firefighter Gary L. Schroeder Jr....

Between the bold exterior, the dream kitchen, and 35 acres of total privacy, this awesome home is pure eye candy. Trust me, you have to see this house!

Members of the Rochester Fire and Police Departments and the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office are inviting the public to a memorial ceremony Friday morning.

Lilac blight has been hitting Minnesota yards hard the last couple years. The good news? It's not a death sentence.

Minnesota's drought is throwing a wrench into fall's usual color show this year. Trees might change earlier, later, or skip the brilliance altogether.

Fall is unofficially here and fall festivals are already starting to happen around SE Minnesota. Here are fall events in our area that you should check out.

Napoleon Dynamite stars Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries are coming to the Historic Paramount Theatre in Austin, MN, for a live movie screening and interactive show.

The criminal complaint says a trooper stopped a vehicle seen weaving between lane lines and changing speeds on Hwy. 52 in Oronoco.

The Rochester City Council has rejected an appeal that would’ve halted an overhaul of the Silver Lake dam and parts of the lake’s shoreline.

Minnesota has some tough town names to pronounce. A few Vikings players were quizzed on how to pronounce some of them during the pre-season.

Twin Cities Fear Fest is taking over Mall of America with three Halloween attractions, special effects, live actors, and a hidden bar. Get event dates and details.

Halloween Express opens inside Rochester’s Miracle Mile. Shop top 2026 costumes, makeup, and indoor/outdoor props off Highway 52 in Rochester, MN.

What were the most popular and least-attended shows at the Grandstand this year? Here's how each one ranks.

Staten Kirkland and Quinn O'Grady became a beloved TV couple over the course of two seasons of 'Ransom Canyon.'

Vikings home opener is coming Sunday at 3:25 p.m. Check out the new stadium food options debuting for the 2026 season.

A judge's ruling means AI companies face penalties for non-consensual nudification. This law is shaping the future of digital privacy.

Check out the list - if you're feeling brave, that is.

Winona tops the list as Minnesota's most affordable college town, with rent under $900 a month and two solid universities nearby.

A unique opportunity is brewing for local eateries as a reality TV icon heads to town.

Some of these are obvious. Others? Not so much.

Here's your updated U.S. Bank Stadium guide for all concerts and Vikings games: Prohibited items, things that can get you ejected, the special NFL bag policy for games, the 2026 Vikings' home schedule, and more.

The gray wolf is back at the center of one of the Midwest's most emotional fights. From farmers and hunters to tribes and conservationists, opinions are strong. Here's what they, and what delisting could mean for Minnesota and Wisconsin.

After months away from KARE 11, the longtime anchor is working through lingering effects from a summer boating accident but plans to return.

Free country music right before kickoff? The Vikings are bringing Cole Swindell to The Commons on Sunday.

Wisconsin is the only state with a dog breed all its own, the American water spaniel. But when it comes to naming pups, a new study says most of us stick to the same list. See the Badger State's top three, plus every state's favorite.

Minnesota has a lot of data centers spread across the state. Here's the cities that are already home to the facilities.

Jon Pardi says there’s one song Summer has never loved — and it all comes down to a single lyric that didn’t sit right with her.

Minnesota Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular features carved pumpkins as trivia answers.

Garth's new arena tour isn't just about playing smaller venues again—it's also bringing back a fan-favorite part of the live shows that helped define his career.

The Vikings and their kickers: it's complicated. From Gary Anderson's (almost) perfect year to all the misses that still sting today, here's every Vikings kicker since 1998. The good, the bad and the heartbreaking.

Closing signs were spotted outside of Scrubs and Beyond in north Rochester. It's a shocking closing considering we're in the Med City.

He entered into a plea agreement in June and admitted to a charge of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the dismissal of the other charges.

Numbers were down this year after a couple of busy years. How does it compare to the rest of this century's fairs in attendance?

Rochester police responded to a report of a shooting in the 4400 block of Manor View Drive Northwest on the night of May 28 last year. No injuries were reported.

Five Denny's locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin shut down suddenly. The parent company cited mounting debt and inability to cover payroll and supplies.

The family of the 43-year-old Eveleth man who died following an incident on Ely Lake in northeastern Minnesota last week has identified him as Ryan Johnson and shared new details about the tragic circumstances surrounding his death.

A Denny's franchisee abruptly shut four Minnesota diners and one in Wisconsin, giving workers a day's notice before filing for bankruptcy. Here's the full list, what the company says, and how many Denny's are left in each state.

Many awards were handed out at the Minnesota State Fair, but there are 5 SE Minnesotans who took home some high honors this year.

This spot made the top ten list of his favorite restaurants from his time filming 'Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives' on the Food Network.

Girl Scouts introduce two new cookies this season, including allergy-friendly Sparkables and dog treats called Patch Pals.

This list might make you queasy.

It's been 10 years since we lost Joey Feek, but her presence in the country world still looms large.

He met the victim through an online adult dating service and communicated with her through Snapchat, the complaint says.

Court records and Summer Pardi's recent social media posts provide a clearer picture of the events leading up to the public announcement of her divorce from Jon Pardi.

Dolly Parton walked away from seven million dollars to avoid playing a one-dimensional villain in 1984's Supergirl.