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

School officials say a thorough investigation by law enforcement confirmed there was no ongoing threat to students and staff.

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

The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a straight truck and a motorcycle on Thursday.

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.

One person was killed and two others were wounded.

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

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

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.

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

Benton County prosecutors have filed murder charges against a man who is accused of fatally stabbing his wife on Tuesday.

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

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

A Stearns County jury has found a St. Cloud man guilty of murdering a woman seven years ago.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

In a heartbreaking incident on Highway 610, a construction site turned tragic. A young life was lost, reminding us all of the risks workers face every day.

The greatest movies of a great decade for movies.

A recent study revealed the most common fears and phobias in each state. Here are the fears that are most common in Minnesota.

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?

Picture this: two towns with lively streets filled with music and German food, both celebrating Oktoberfest like no place else in the country.

A Swanville man suffered serious injuries after a vehicle he was working on ran over him.

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

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

These series exceeded the shows that inspired them.

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

Add this one to your fall bucket list!

Someone won over one-third of a million dollars on September 22, but they have yet to claim their jackpot.

Construction for a large, indoor community facility with sporting areas, escape room, play space, and party area plans to begin soon in Byron, Minnesota.

Lisa Mueller from Rochester earned her spot on Jeopardy by passing the Anytime Test and auditioning, and will appear on the show’s October 1 episode.

The deadly incident occurred Wednesday morning on I-35W in Burnsville.

A 2 vehicle collision in Red Wing sent 3 people, including the teenager, to the hospital.

Elderly motorist dies after smashing into pickup truck on Minnesota Highway.

One scared student, a worried grandma, and a local officer who went above and beyond.

It’s the latest Minnesota fraud case to be prosecuted by federal officials.

The charges accuse him of fleeing a Rochester police officer who tried to pull him over early Friday morning.

Tragic news from East St. Cloud, where a local woman was found with fatal injuries, casting a shadow over the community's calm.

Families heading to Mall of America may want to double-check ride availability—one of Nickelodeon Universe’s top attractions is currently closed.

Trains used to run through this tunnel for decades after it was blasted open by a private company. Now, it remains the longest tunnel in Minnesota but sits abandoned.

A familiar place is facing an uncertain future as patrons band together to save it. Can the community rally enough support?

Kicking off spooky season in Minnesota, Scream Town reopens Sept. 26 with professional actors, psychological horror themes, and a haunted hayride you won’t forget.

Nate Bargatze just turned laughter into history in Minnesota. What happened across the state is something locals won't forget anytime soon.

He is accused of taking advantage of programs created to help small businesses survive the pandemic.

The juvenile is accused of "expressing an interest" in committing a school shooting during an online conversation.

He is now serving a life sentence for the 2023 death of the Winona woman.

She was arrested in April of last year after she was caught breaking into her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes.

Sophia Forchas was the most seriously wounded of the survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation.

The Rochester Heritage Preservation Commission has been asked to remove 3 buildings on 2nd Street Southwest from the downtown historic district.

The child and her mother were airlifted to the burn unit at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis on Friday.

Rochester police began investigating the case last week after the victim disclosed the relationship to her family.

Council members voted to set the maximum tax levy increase on Monday.

Every parent’s worst fear became reality. See how you can show support for this Minnesota football family.