Minnesota Now

El Niño is steering Minnesota toward a gentler winter, but the real worry starts when spring arrives and drought conditions could intensify.

Members of the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the suspected fraud this past August.

Outside of the Twin Cities area, the other large metropolitan areas of Minnesota also saw job losses.

While a major film production wraps up nearby, Stillwater area has quiet spots like Interstate State Park and Aamodts Apple Orchard waiting for you.

See the top 5 Halloween costumes in Rochester, MN for 2026, based on Google search trends, and how they stack up against the national list.

Wondering what’s replacing Marrow in downtown Rochester? Noodle House, from the owners of Mango Thai, is moving in.

A news release issued by the city describes the event as an “evening of conversation about our community and its future.”

Want to be in a movie? A new casting call needs local extras for scenes filming at the popular store AND a house in the Duluth area this month. Here's how you can take part.

Helium is essential to industries including aerospace, semiconductors and medical equipment. A Minnesota discovery could create new opportunities for regional businesses.

Ride Duluth's Great Pumpkin Train to a pumpkin patch this October, with family activities and admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

Authorities have new information on a death investigation from Monday afternoon.

Voted the best haunted house in Minnesota eight times, Monster Bash in Harmony opens its doors for 2026. View dates, hours, and RIP ticket information now.

Court documents indicate the investigation spanned about 10 weeks.

The Southern Minnesota Medical Examiner’s Office has identified an Olmsted County detainee who died earlier this month.

The cast of the popular Friday night ABC TV show is coming to Wisconsin this fall on an anniversary tour for the show.

A Wednesday evening crash on Highway 10 in Elk River sent three people to the hospital, including a young child.

Some cute and curious kitties got to tour a popular Twin Cities attraction, and the video is adorable!

A pickup and semi collided near Bertha Wednesday evening, sending one driver to the hospital with injuries that could've been much worse.

Look, I freak out when I find a five-dollar bill in my coat pocket. I'd probably pass out if I won this kind of cash..

A 1,000-foot train covered in lights, a free concert and every donation staying right in your town. The Holiday Train is making 25 Minnesota stops this December, and one just might be near you.

He still faces charges in another sexual assault case.

Uni Uni Bubble Tea is reportedly opening a seasonal Apache Mall shop in Rochester on Nov. 1, with dirty sodas and desserts instead of boba.

3 homes were involved in the fire.

Skip some of the Highway 61 crowds and discover the fall colors and scenic overlook along Evergreen Memorial Drive near Duluth.

A news release issued on Tuesday by the Albert Lea Police Department says the bust was the result of an investigation that began in August.

Robert "Bob" Syverson of Dave Syverson Auto Center in Albert Lea has been nominated for the prestigious 2027 TIME Dealer of the Year Award.

Worried about traffic from Superior's new Starbucks and 7 Brew? Mayor Jim Paine explains why he doesn't expect major issues at either location.

We have yet another Nicolas Cage sighting in Minnesota. Here's what he's been up to while spending time in the Twin Cities area.

The Minnesota DNR is asking anglers for feedback on proposed St. Louis River fishing regulations, including walleye limits and bass season.

Families are loving Wisconsin’s Christmas Pizza Train — a two-hour holiday ride through the snowy Northwoods with pizza, cocoa, and a visit from Santa himself.