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A new ranking crunched FBI violent and property crime data for 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 might genuinely catch you off guard. See the full countdown.

After 35 years serving of Cloquet, Park Avenue Therapies is joining Essentia. It will open soon as Essentia Health-Cloquet Therapy with the same familiar team, and occupational therapy now added to the mix. Here's the transition plan.

Late summer and fall is historically one of the most active times of year for wildfires, and it could be worse this year with severe drought conditions.

Wisconsin just cracked the top 15 in the country for best places to live — and its education numbers are turning some heads.

Everyone is urged to conserve water during this drought, even private well owners. Here's 5 signs your well is running dry.

More than 100 Minnesotans have been sickened in this latest foodborne illness outbreak.

Last year, the Old Farmer's Almanac predicted snow for the Northland in September. What does next month have in store for us? Take a look.

Hundreds of Flock cameras have been installed along roads in Northern Minnesota. Here's where they are and what information they collect.

Drought conditions have prompted the Minnesota DNR and local officials to urge Twin Ports area residents and businesses to conserve water.

A deer near Stillwater tested positive for CWD, the fatal, incurable disease now found in a new part of Minnesota. Here's what it means for the herd, and the new mandatory testing rules hunters need to know before opening weekend this fall.

Americans eat about four gallons of ice cream a year, so of course someone made a 64-shop bracket to crown the best in the US. Minnesota ultimately loaded the final four, and a 1973 Twin Cities stand walked away with the national title.

A Grammy winner with a famous beard made a quiet stop at a St. Paul guitar shop — and it wasn't even his first time.

From Itasca's Mississippi headwaters to the cliffs above Lake Superior, four Minnesota state parks just ranked among America's top 40 for beauty, wildlife diversity, and more. See where each one ranked, and why travelers love them.

A Wisconsin county sheriff's deputy recently responded to a call about a helicopter parked in a Cabela's parking lot. The pilot's reason for landing there was amazing.

The job postings showed up in June, but most people probably didn't notice Spirit Halloween was coming to Miller Hill Mall until the doors swung open this week.

People have been noticing these helicopters towing a strange device just above treetops in Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Here's the explanation of what they are, and what they are looking for.

The mall has been adding something new around almost every corner lately, and the latest addition is going to hit home for a lot of parents.

WE Fest 2026 hits Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, August 5-8 with Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett and Brooks & Dunn. Before you pack the cooler, here's what's prohibited at the gate and in the campgrounds — plus the full main stage schedule.

Cup and Cone is an ice cream shop in White Bear Lake, MN, and they were recently named the best ice cream shop in the entire country.

The crash occurred shortly before 7:45 Tuesday evening.

The guest list got shorter, the wedding party got smaller, and the cost per person went up nearly eighty dollars anyway. That's the story behind Minnesota weddings right now.

From ‘uff da’ to ‘you betcha,’ Minnesota’s local lingo is a reflection of its colorful past and the people who shaped it.

School bus races happen this Saturday at the Hibbing Speedway. The night also features Midwest Mods, Hornest, Crown Vics, and the Figure 8 Enduro Race featuring DOOM.

A parade, fireworks, car show, family activities, craft fair, and more are all in store for this year's Spirit Valley Days! Here's a look at the schedule.

With tens of thousands of acres burned in this summer's wildfires in and around the Boundary Waters, here's how they rank historically in Minnesota.

Based on Google Search Trends, the most Googled definition in Minnesota for 2026 is for the word 'weather'. We, as Minnesotans, should already know that word.

From Roseau to Worthington, 39 Minnesota airports are splitting $8 million for runway, lighting and safety upgrades. See if your local airport made the list, and what the state says it means for jobs and travel.

Minnesotans were asked which restaurant chains they trust most, and the results put a familiar red roof at number one.