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Most of us paid whatever we were asked for a COVID test during the pandemic and never thought twice. Turns out some Minnesotans were overcharged and are now owed a refund. Here's the quick way to find out if that's you.

Got open field on your property? The DNR will help pay you to turn it back into forest, up to 75% of your planting costs plus $500 an acre. Applications are now being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, but funding is limited.

A beloved local golf course is grappling with a troubling act of vandalism - here's what happened.

After serving for 10 years, K9 Officer Tuuko retired to spend the rest of the days with his partner and family. Sadly, he suffered a terminal illness earlier this week. His legacy will not be forgotten.

A news release issued by the Austin Police Department says officers were called to the scene of a single-vehicle crash shortly after 3:15 a.m.

Minnesota's farmers markets are back for the season, all 400-plus of them, pumping an estimated $184 million into the economy statewide. Here is how to find the one nearest you, whether you are home, at the cabin, or headed Up North.

30-year-old Zachary James Bunnell was charged in January for a series of thefts and burglaries that occurred in the Rochester area in December.

Officers responded to the report of a 79-year-old man in crisis threatening to harm his neighbors with a firearm around 6 p.m. Wednesday.

An undersized culvert is being replaced with a new bridge on a stretch of Highway 105. Construction will start June 15th and continue through the summer.

This humble St. Paul bar just landed atop Esquire's 2026 best bars in America list, ahead of New York and Miami hot spots. From its bocce courts to the best Bloody Mary their editor ever tasted, here are all the reasons why.

The Austin Police Department published a Facebook post about the fatal crash around 4:00 Thursday morning.

A Rochester man has been sentenced to five years in prison for chasing a pair of women with a gun.

Many Minnesota residents are eligible to receive up to $3,000.

An elderly man has died after being pinned under a tree on Wednesday morning.

Watch goats trot down Highway 42, climb onto a restaurant's sod roof for the summer, and in the "Goat Drop" contest, you can win a prize based on where they poop. Here's the story behind this fun event and how you can join in.

Scammers are getting smarter, and it’s the elderly who are feeling the heat. Let’s talk about what’s happening in our community and how to protect our loved ones.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) issued the alert on Wednesday morning on behalf of the Rochester Police Department.

The alleged incident occurred on Monday morning and resulted in the victim being taken to a hospital.

With a nod to its strong citizenship and economy, Minnesota shines bright in a recent report - but there is room for improvement. Here’s what you need to know.

You don't have to go all the way to the ocean for your chance to swim with tropical fish, including sharks. But, you do need to make reservations ahead of time, before the summer is over.

Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to the report of shots being fired shortly after 9:30 Tuesday night.

There's no better way for spectators to enjoy and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Grandma's Marathon than the DECC's Bloody Mary Viewing Party.

A sweeping report has sparked a federal probe into claims that Minnesota's leaders might have let taxpayer dollars slip through the cracks.

He was the only person involved in the crash. The State Patrol responded to the crash scene shortly after 10:15 Tuesday morning.

Tensions are rising after a protest during a church service went unpunished. The implications for community rights and freedoms are stirring up conversation.

Best news ever! Duluth travelers can catch a flight to Florida’s sunshine this winter, starting January 29.

Southeast Minnesota fell in love with a black bear named "Todd" near Austin. Sadly, it was reported by the Austin Police Department that he was found deceased. Here's their statement.

Picture this: summer nights filled with music aboard a historic ship, all for free. That's the vibe at 'Music On The Ship' in Duluth - back for its third season.

She was arrested for the fleeing incident in Rochester last June, about a month before she was incarcerated for the prior cases.

Myah and Lindsey moved to Minneapolis for a new start, then thieves stole their U-Haul with everything inside, down to their baby pictures. But strangers stepped up in a big way. Here is how Minnesota showed up and how you can help.