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The demolition is part of a nearly $19 million project that calls for swapping out the dam with cascading pool and rock arch rapids that officials say will maintain the lake's water level while allowing the river to flow normally, providing recreational opportunities and environmental benefits.

He was convicted of one felony charge through a plea agreement that led to the dismissal of 8 other charges.

The State Patrol says the car and the tractor were traveling in the same direction when the collision occurred.

A news release issued by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to the report of shots fired at a park shortly after 6:10 Wednesday morning.

Picture this: a bustling Kwik Trip without a gas pump in sight. What’s fueling the success at these unique spots? Let’s find out.

Dreaming of snow on Christmas morning? See the Old Farmer’s Almanac 2026 white Christmas forecast for Minnesota, plus how much snow it actually takes.

Minnesota's annual water tasting competition crowned two winners this year, and both are ready to show what clean, great-tasting water really means.

That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court on Tuesday. The alleged sexual assault occurred in February of this year.

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts which parts of Wisconsin could have a white Christmas. Here's what the forecast says about holiday snow.

Was the Edmund Fitzgerald weakened by earlier accidents? Explore some of the theories and lesser-known stories surrounding the famous Great Lakes shipwreck.

Finstad is vying for a third term, while Johnson is attempting to become the first Democrat to win the seat since then Rep. Tim Walz won re-election in 2016.

He is accused of using crypto currency to purchase child sexual abuse material on the dark web.

Faribault voters elected three new City Council members and a new Rice County Board of Commissioners representative on Tuesday.

The polls close at 8 PM.

North Mr. Pizza in NW Rochester is up for sale for $3.8M. Learn about the history of the iconic local restaurant and why ownership is passing the torch.

Forget what you think you know about Illinois food. The barbecue here is legit and deserves way more attention than it gets.

Free samples this Saturday at Coborns and Cash Wise, plus a chance to meet the folks behind some Minnesota-made favorites.

Counterfeit Packers gear is flooding online marketplaces, and fans are getting burned. The team's warning shoppers to be careful where they buy.

Another record fell at St. Cloud Sky Central Airport Tuesday, and the fall totals keep climbing.

Year-round tours let you experience the mansion's stories, but the festive holiday versions are what everyone's booking right now.

Rockford's 80-plus-year Veterans Dinner tradition headlines a weekend filled with hockey, entertainment, shopping and activities throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Families around Rockford and Beloit can enjoy a traditional holiday experience by visiting nearby Christmas tree farms where they can choose and cut their own tree.

Galena, Illinois, is getting ready for a magical Christmas season. Here are three holiday events that should make this charming town a must-visit destination.

Illinois high school football could see separate championship paths for boundary and non-boundary schools under proposed IHSA changes.

Six teenagers were hurt, one of them seriously, in a two-car crash in Benton County early Sunday.

Jeff Ament describes his drummer’s exit as a “f—ing sad moment.”

A busboy built it into a bread empire baking 3 million pounds a month. Now, after years of ownership changes and a recent sale to a Canadian company, New French Bakery’s Minneapolis plants are closing. Here's the full story.

Illinois is getting four Spirit Christmas stores featuring trees, decorations, animatronics and even Halloween-inspired holiday decor.

Availability of THC-infused drinks will go down soon in Illinois.

As you get ready for this year's Minnesota deer hunting season, there are a few important changes that will impact all hunters in the state.

The new DNR license app works without cell service, but only if you do one thing before you leave home. Here’s your step-by-step guide to opener weekend, plus a quick recap of this year’s mandatory CWD testing and other rule changes.

The National Weather Service added a scary new phrase to its winter playbook for Minnesota residents.

After years of struggles, this Sartell team found something that works. Now they're one win away from State.

Looking for Japanese food in the Twin Ports? Here's what I thought of my first visit to Superior Ramen House in Superior, Wisconsin.

Beef-a-Roo fans have another reason to celebrate! The second Rockford-area restaurant to reopen has officially announced its opening date and time.

St. Cloud's got plenty happening this weekend, from puzzle competitions to cat brunches that'll keep everyone entertained.

A Foley woman was hurt when her vehicle hit standing water near Heim's Mill, left the road, and rolled.

Two local programs qualified for the state cross country meet this Saturday. St. Johns Prep won the section title, Cathedral came in second.

While there has been buzz around the Vikings trading for Jonathan Taylor, another name just emerged.

When health care decisions matter most, it helps to know where Minnesota’s top hospitals stand. After cross-referencing several sources, including U.S. News and Forbes, and patient reviews, these are the 12 best hospitals in Minnesota.

Collaboration with Z2 comics celebrates the 40th anniversary of their landmark album.

Turns out those leaves piling up in your yard aren't just mess. They're basically a winter hotel for bugs, bees, and butterflies around here.

Now that Midterms are over, let's review some of the spicier moments.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking members of the public to help shape the future of transportation in the Sauk Centre area.

That picture-perfect snowy Thanksgiving you're imagining probably didn't happen in Rockford. Real accumulation on the holiday itself is surprisingly uncommon.

A mother's body discovered in a haystack near Foley in 1909, but her newborn daughter survived. What happened to that baby remains a mystery over a century later.

Two actors, seventy hats, and one hilarious attempt to bring Gutenberg to the stage. Lykke Theatre Company's latest show proves less is definitely more.

Two people were sent to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash near the site of the new Stearns County Justice Center.