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Map Shows If You Have Lead Pipe Connection In Superior
Did you get a notice about lead pipes in Superior water service lines? You can check an interactive map to see if your home is affected.

Police Officer Bitten, Among 3 Taken to Hospital in Kasson Fight
The suspect is now in custody and is facing a felony assault charge.

Suicide Prevention Signs nstalled On Some Wisconsin Bridges
New signs will be installed in April 2025 to remind people in crisis that help is available. Call or text 988.

St. Cloud Area Bowling Alleys; Past and Present Part 1
The St. Cloud area has had many and still has many bowling alleys. To talk about the history of bowling alleys in the St. Cloud area I was joined by local historian Jim Grabinski. This is part I.

Autopsy Ordered for Minnesota Man Pulled from River
The deadly incident began as a missing person report around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon.

Is This A Joke? More Snow In the Forecast in Minnesota Next Week
It is looking likely that we could see a few rounds of mixed precipitation in Minnesota over the next week.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN Launches Esports Program
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has received some funding to launch an Esports program.

How A Handshake Line Highlighted Respect In A Thrilling NHL Game
In a thrilling NHL game, the Minnesota Wild triumphed over the Capitals 4-2, featuring an unforgettable handshake between Ovechkin and Fleury, celebrating sportsmanship and respect.

Lumberjacks Net Another 6 Goals In Take Down Of Binghamton
The Granite City Lumberjacks are streaking at quite possibly the right time, as the Lumberjacks have totaled 20 goals in their last 3 games in the playoffs

Alcohol Use Suspected in Young Man's Olmsted County Injury Crash
The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly after 11:00 Thursday night.

Messy Spring System Impacting Minnesota This Weekend
The National Weather Service says scattered thunderstorms could develop along a cold front Friday evening across southern and eastern Minnesota.

8 One-Hit-Wonder Musical Acts + Bands From Minnesota
Minnesota isn't just the land of Bob Dylan and Prince!

Rochester Woman Avoids Prison for $4.4M Church Arson
The fire was reported in the early morning hours of April 18, 2022.

Elderly Owatonna Man Sentenced For Cold Case Murder of MN Woman
The body of the young woman was discovered in western Wisconsin more than 50 years ago.

Rochester Man Charged After 'Predator Poachers' Investigation
The citizen group conducts online sting investigations aimed at identifying sexual predators.

Central MN Dollar General Store Among the 96 Stores to Close
Dollar General announced earlier this month that the company will be closing nearly 100 stores across the country by 2026.

Top Cities To Retire In Minnesota, Ranked
It seems small cities and suburbs reign supreme.

Minnesota Crash Sends Rochester Truck Driver to Hospital
He was taken to a hospital in Mankato.

Lake Superior Zoo Welcomes Bastet, New Female Sand Cat
This might be the cutest addition ever.

St. Cloud Public Works Busy this Spring; Mourning a Loss
The St. Cloud Public Services Department is mourning the loss of longtime Public Works Operations Manager Tom Zabinski. He passed away recently after a courageous battle with cancer.

UW-Superior Hosting 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney This Spring
Much like how flag football is growing in popularity as a fun alternative to traditional football, 3-on-3 basketball offers an enjoyable and easy entry point for those looking to experience the sport.

Rochester Biker Killed - Drunk Driver Gets 41 Months in Prison
The charges indicated the drunk driver was attempting to pull into his driveway when the deadly crash occurred.

Minnesota Passes Law Protecting Children From Parent Influencers
Parents will no longer be able to exploit their children in online videos and content starting July 1, 2025. In some cases they even need to pay their kids.

Minnesota State Fair Scores Nomination At 2025 ACM Awards
This is one of the highest honors in the business.

Trucker Taken To Hospital After Smashing Into Parked Van on I-90
Two people were in the van and the truck driver was the lone occupant of the semi.

Downtown Duluth Restaurant Shuts Down Unexpectedly
One of the most popular brands in the world, Subway, suddenly closed one of its locations this week, leaving many customers stunned.

77 Family Farms in Minnesota Recognized as Century Farms
A number of family farms in central Minnesota are being recognized as Century Farms.

Northern Minnesota Says Goodbye To Holiday Gas Stations
Holiday Gas Stations have been a part of Minnesota for decades, but soon they will all be gone.

The Stars Are Coming To The "Minnesota Frost!'
An unexpected appearance has invigorated the Minnesota Frost fanbase, showcasing the growing appeal of women's hockey and the community's unwavering support for the team.

Rochester Man Charged for Teen Sex Assault After Victim's Death
The victim had confided in a family member that she had been in a sexual relationship.