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Picture this: over 200 cats strutting their stuff, from regal Persians to playful Sphynx. It’s an event that promises both fun and cuteness!

People should take the recommended precautions as the dangerously cold conditions can cause frost bite in as little as 5 minutes.

In a small Minnesota town, the heartwarming response to a missing child story reveals the power of community bonds in tough times.

See the latest weather-related closings for Twin Ports area schools, government offices, organizations, and more.

The show premiered back in 2012 and was an instant classic. Did you catch it?

Stay bundled up, folks! This winter's cold snap is bringing dangerous chills and a warning to take steps to make sure your car won't leave you stranded.

Even without rain, snow, sleet, or frost, black ice can form in sub zero temperatures due to vehicle exhaust. Be careful out there!

Minnesota’s winter is flexing its muscles once again, and while the cold is harsh, it brings a sense of community and resilience.

A well known broadcaster is running for Minnesota’s open Senate seat.

It's jumper cable season, with temperatures dangerously cold. If done properly, it's safe for you and your vehicle. But, you might be doing it wrong.

Here are the school closings, early releases, and other cancellations across the Rochester and Southern Minnesota area for Friday, January 23rd, 2026.

Late-night fears turned to joy as the Sheriff's Office worked through the night. The details of this incident will leave you relieved.

The former Denny’s on South Broadway in Rochester, MN is getting a modern makeover with the arrival of Berries & Bubbles Daytime Café.

The new total surpasses the previous record of 2,006, which was set in 2024, a Mayo Clinic news release says.

Spring might bring some relief as repairs begin on that damaged bridge over Highway 10. But until then, plan your routes carefully, folks.

Minnesota fans react to big season ticket increases.

This isn't the first time this attraction has scored national attention recently.

Republicans in the Minnesota House advanced legislation that would end a two-decade prohibition on mining near Minnesota's pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

The 'Day of Truth and Freedom,' a one-day economic blackout, is on January 23, and the list of businesses closing is now nearing 500.

A chilling afternoon on Highway 23 turned serious when snow and ice led to a collision, leaving a young driver needing medical attention.

A federal grand jury indicted 38-year-old Jessica Lynn Larson last March.

We asked. You voted. These are the French fries Rochester locals love most right now.

Unless Flores is offered and accepts a head coaching job elsewhere, he will be returning to the Minnesota Vikings.

With extreme cold temperatures on the way, there are a few things that you can do to protect your home. One of them I had never heard of before.

He was charged with sexually assaulting four members of the Winona High School girl's track team over a span of about 6 years.

The State Fire Marshal's Office is assisting local authorities in searching for the cause of the fire.

No equipment or experience needed. Just a fun winter day made for kids.

Big changes are coming for Integracare Clinics in Sartell! A move that promises better care and more space for the community is right around the corner.

All 6 injured people were transported to Rochester for treatment.

As local police leaders speak out against ICE, the implications for community trust run deep. It's a conversation that many are eager to join.