Fun 104

Wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Ontario fires has blanketed Duluth and Northern Minnesota, prompting air quality alerts and creating hazy, orange skies across the region.

A news release issued Wednesday morning by the Farmington Police Department says the deadly incident occurred shortly before 9:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Part of the three year, more than $27 million project was to construct a flyover ramp to eliminate a large majority of left turns made by drivers passing through the interchange.

The southeast Minnesota County was in the bullseye of two storm systems that hit in less than a week that produced heavy rainfall totals that prompted flash flooding.

The criminal complaint says the vehicle theft occurred shortly before 9:30 Monday night.

Not everyone gets to work in air conditioning. These are some of the toughest jobs in Southeast Minnesota when temperatures climb into the 90s.

The list of crash victims from Monday includes a 16-year-old boy.

The State Patrol says the crash occurred when the elderly driver of an SUV crossed over the center line.

It's way too hot out! So what do we do when it's too hot to be outdoors? Here are some things to do in Rochester, MN when it's too hot outside.

The elected officials indicated that they would like to see much more public input on the issue.

If you're looking for a great massage, I asked locals for the best spots in Rochester. Here are the places for the best massage in Rochester, MN.

Minnesota's liquor tax sits at $8.74 a gallon — and that's before sales tax, local tax, or that extra 2.5 percent tacked onto qualifying purchases.

Hibachi at the table or cooked right in front of you — MASA is bringing both options to the Duluth area, and the owners say they're getting close to opening. See the progress inside.

The incident occurred outside of a restaurant in downtown Rochester shortly before 9:30 Monday morning.

You've heard of your most compatible sign, but what your most compatible city? Here is where you should live in Minnesota according to AI.

Somewhere between foam cannons, a rubber duck race, and glowing lanterns shaped like jungle animals, this weekend got a lot more interesting than expected.

The White Sox made history by giving first-round pick Roch Cholowsky a record $10.35 million signing bonus.

The Old Farmer's Almanac just released its 2026 fall outlook, and Northern Illinois could be in for cooler temperatures and classic fall weather.

Looking for a hot dog today? Rockford-area restaurants and convenience stores are offering special National Hot Dog Day deals.

Trump just threw his weight behind Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor — and the Republican primary just got a whole lot more interesting.

Time to put in the butterfly clips and sing along!

If you've spotted a turkey hen lately with a bunch of tiny fluffballs trailing behind her, you're actually watching one of Illinois wildlife's quiet comeback stories play out in real time.

Two lakes in Crow Wing County have been added to the list of Minnesota lakes with the invasive zebra mussels.

St. Cloud's Senator Aric Putnam co-wrote the bill, it passed with overwhelming support, and now he's helping choose the person who'll enforce it.

The singer also reveals what she'd do differently if she could go back in time.

Josh Homme duets with country singer Nikki Lane on the band’s first release in three years.

Sauk Rapids Post 254 held off Cold Spring in a tight one Monday — and a couple of guys went a combined four-for-five with two doubles between them.

It started with a stomachache. For hundreds of people across Illinois, that stomachache turned into something that lasted weeks.

We've all dated at least one person our family didn't like.

Four private gardens, a free evening out, and nobody knows where they're headed until they leave the parking lot. That's the kind of Tuesday that sneaks up on you.

His roots are tied deeply to the Quad Cities and the Quad City Air Show because he grew up in Davenport, and graduated from Bettendorf High School.

The full Kiss Kruise programming schedule reveal also includes details on a special pre-show party.

This was the Genesis frontman's breakout solo moment.

"The Shel Talmy Recordings" features unreleased recordings made in 1965 with the Who and the Kinks producer and guitarist Jimmy Page.

Jim Gaffigan is coming to Waite Park Sunday night, and WJON is giving away tickets — but you have to be listening at just the right moment to get in.

Louie Anderson once called him funny, clever, and on his way to the big time. Saturday night, St. Cloud gets to see what all the fuss is about.

Warner Lake has the sandy beach. Quarry Park has the rock jumps and the deep water. Two very different experiences, both right here in Stearns County.

Classic rockers and some of their progeny are having a great year.

She'll be joined by the Tripsitters on dates in the U.S., Canada and Japan.

The Rox were down a run heading into the eighth inning — then everything changed at Joe Faber Field on Tuesday night.

Most people don't think about what goes into training a reading teacher. Turns out, it's a lot — and St. Cloud State is getting it right.

Fair week in Sauk Rapids is coming fast, and the folks putting it together still need a few extra hands before the gates open August 4th.

Five Princeton residents were involved in a head-on crash on Highway 95 Monday afternoon, and the story of who was in that Jetta is heartbreaking.

Illinois DCFS is encouraging families to designate a distraction-free Water Watcher to actively supervise children around water and help prevent drowning tragedies this summer.

A rising country artist had to step away from Freedom Fest after losing his father two days before the show. Who will try to fill his shoes?

Many Illinois homeowners don't realize one common lawn care habit is actually against the law and could put drivers and motorcyclists at risk.

The 27-mile Roseau River Wildlife Drive is opening for 3 limited runs, the first one is July 18-26. Birders could see the approximately 149 bird species that breed within the area, including rare species like yellow rails and horned grebes.

If you're in the Twin Cities, Brainerd, St. Cloud, or anywhere up into the Arrowhead — the air outside today is not what you want to be breathing for long.