Minnesotan Secures Spot in Hollywood on American Idol
From Minnesota to Hollywood - here's the audition that everyone is talking about.
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Fan-Favorite Rochester, MN Noodle Spot Eyes a Second Location
Fans of hand-pulled noodles may have something new to celebrate. A popular noodle restaurant in Rochester is exploring the possibility of opening another location.
These Fun Valentine’s Gifts at a Rochester Store Made Me LOL
Valentine’s Day usually means flowers, chocolate, and heart-shaped everything. But while shopping in Rochester, I found a store filled with these totally unexpected gift ideas...and they are perfect!
Watching the Super Bowl? You Could Score Free Food From Chipotle
Chipotle is giving fans a chance to score free food on Sunday during the big game. Here's when you need to watch to win.
After the Fire, John Hardy’s Bar-B-Q Promises a Comeback
John Hardy’s Bar-B-Q has been dark since a fire damaged the kitchen, but the owners just gave the Rochester community a hopeful update.
Rochester Salvation Army Gets Award During Red Kettle Campaign
The 2025 campaign included matches from Think Bank and Mayo Clinic.
Register Now: Rochester's Polar Plunge Is Happening Again in 2026
Over 900 people are expected to show up at the Polar Plunge this year in Rochester - some will be wearing costumes you DO NOT want to miss.
Mischievous Great Dane Puppy From Kasson, MN Just Went Viral
Over 12 million people have already watched the video!
Rochester's Popular Winter Beer Event Is Back: Poke The Goat 2026
Winter doesn’t have to be miserable. Rochester’s Purple Goat is bringing back one of its most-loved cold-weather events. Here's what you need to know.
Spotted in Rochester: Something New In the Coolers at Kwik Trip
A quick donut stop at Kwik Trip led to an unexpected find—something new and green is now showing up in Rochester coolers.