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The very popular ferris wheel is being replaced by something even more impressive for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair! Here's a look.

While Koi drew many parallels between Minnesota and Oregon, the Esko native explained his reasons for leaving the Gophers.

The plant will remain open with reduced operations. The company says it's needed to align with customer demand.

I was today years old when I learned this could cost up to a thousand-bucks in fine and even jail time.

A national list ranks the items shoplifters focus on most. Number four is the most surprising. What do you think?

I had no idea we had carnivorous plants in Minnesota. Some are relatively common, some are underwater, and one species can only be found along Lake Superior.

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

School's almost back, and school supplies costs are rising fast. New analysis shows just how much more families will spend per child this year in Minnesota and beyond, plus where the sharpest price hikes are hiding. Here's what to know.

Shot along the Boundary Waters and opening right here in Duluth before it goes national — not every film gets its start in a town like this.

Lots of new things will be waiting for you at this year's Minnesota State Fair! Here's a look at all of the new additions.

A new video shows how crews repaired the Stewart J. Cort's rudder without using dry dock, and I also learned why the 1,000-foot ship has the nickname "Stubby."

Some of the things on this list are obvious but others are not obvious at all so take a look before you get to that summer cleaning.

A Wisconsin court ruling justifies the use of Flock cameras to gather travel history data to support a search for THC possession.

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.

Two Wisconsin state parks just ranked among America's best for scenic appeal, wildlife diversity, affordability, and more. See where each one ranked, and why visitors from throughout the country love them. great-value outdoor escapes. See where each one landed on the national list.

Considering a career change? Check out these high-paying jobs in Minnesota that don't require an advanced education.

Is it actually illegal to drive without shoes on your feet in Minnesota? Here's what the state law says.

There are abandoned places all around MN, left behind for one reason or another. Here are some abandoned places in our state you probably didn't know about.

The Social Security Administration keeps tabs on baby names, and Minnesota's latest list has a few surprises worth talking about.

Most folks don’t think of Minnesota as a mountain state, but Eagle Mountain proves there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to elevation.

Peak hunting season is closer than it feels, and the hunters who show up ready usually started getting ready weeks ago.

The State Patrol responded to the deadly incident shortly before 12:30 Thursday morning.

A conservation milestone has happened at the Minnesota Zoo with the birth of three Canada lynx kittens. Unfortunately, the exciting announcement was met with bittersweet news.

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.