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26 people have now been sentenced for convictions stemming from the massive fraud scheme.

The Minnesota State Fair is on through Labor Day, and yes, you can indulge and still feel decent on the drive home. Here's what dietitians and doctors recommend for a healthier approach to the fair, and you don't have to skip the cookies.

The criminal complaint, filed in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday, says the incident, which was captured by a surveillance camera, occurred on St. Patrick’s Day.

Great Lakes Aquarium has said goodbye to Fitzgerald, its beloved Giant Pacific Octopus, sharing an emotional message with visitors and fans.

Pronto Pups look like corn dogs, but one key difference in the batter sets them completely apart.

Fall is peak salmon season on Lake Superior, and Duluth Parks & Rec will hand you a rod to try it. Cast for steelhead and Chinook at the Lester River mouth on Sept. 10 — poles and lures provided, beginners welcome. Here's how to register.

Costco's bakery and deli items now available for same-day delivery, including custom cakes, sandwich platters, and fruit trays

It's Minnesota State Fair time. Bonnie Raitt, Weird Al, Brad Paisley, TLC, and more are in the Grandstand, plus there are hundreds of free shows and daily themes. Here's your daily guide to what's happening and how you can save money.

As the next phase of work happens during the Railroad Street resurfacing project, more traffic changed and detours are planned. Here's what to know.

If you've seen (or been in) the long lines for these viral donuts, the owners took a huge step to make lines move quicker this year.

The 27-hole public course on Minnesota's North Shore has been sold to a new owner. Here's what to know about the new owner and future plans.

The State Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal vehicle-pickup truck collision.

Kangaroos on a Wisconsin interstate? It sounds impossible, but that's exactly what drivers near Portage encountered Sunday after four animals escaped.

First it was Leinenkugel's. Now 11 more Wisconsin taprooms have closed in 2026 while 16 new ones get ready to open. Is the craft beer bubble bursting, or just thinning out? Here's who's pouring their last pint and who's getting started.

From "chud" to "6-7," a new study ranked Minnesota's most-searched slang of 2026, and odds are you've heard young people say more than a few. Here are the top words, what they mean, and how Minnesota stacks up with the rest of America.

A beloved Caribbean legend, a fan-favorite lobster roll, a Norwegian taco and a 130-year-old soda are among the 11 food vendors stepping away from the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Here's the full list of who won't be back, and why.

A new 24/7 Wall St. ranking reveals the cities with the highest excessive drinking rates in America, including several cities across Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Autumn is arriving in Minnesota, and with it the fall foliage. How will this year's fall colors be? Here's an outlook.

A bird barely bigger than a tennis ball just nested on Wisconsin Point for the first time in 49 years. The comeback didn't go perfectly, but for a species nearly wiped out, it's a milestone worth celebrating. Here's the story.

A new survey ranked the sexiest jobs in Minnesota, and the results might surprise you about what people actually find appealing.

Minnesota's monarch migration is underway, with butterflies beginning a journey of more than 3,000 miles to Mexico.

Looking for pho in Duluth? Pho2Go has their grand opening in the Miller Hill Mall food court next month, complete with beef, chicken, vegetarian and specialty pho options.

The Minnesota State Fair isn't just about the rides and the food. For some vendors, it's a serious money maker.

Minnesota is remembering Dolly Parton through her State Fair performances, music and charitable work with the Imagination Library.

Farewell to one of the most beloved country singers of all time.

Meet Apollo, a 40-pound mixed breed looking for an active home. He loves kids, other dogs, and being read to at the shelter.

Planning a national park road trip from Duluth? Explore these nearby and not-so-nearby parks that are worth the drive.

New devices are being installed at intersections in the Twin Ports. They look similar to FLOCK cameras, but they have a completely different role.

Minnesota weather is about to take a turn toward fall, with the first frost forecast pointing to a September arrival.

From loud phone calls to dangling legs in aisles, Minnesotans confess to some pretty common travel mistakes.

The Nevada bumblebee has made its way into Wisconsin after being spotted in Minnesota and other parts of the Midwest.

Deer season is a Wisconsin tradition, but it can also feed families in need. Since 2000, hunters have donated over 100,000 deer for more than four million pounds of venison. Here's how to get involved before you head to the woods.

High school football will once again be heard around the Twin Ports area on the radio this fall, with the first game of the season on September 4.

Minnesota has long been one of the country's strongest education states, and a new national study just named its 10 best high schools in every state for 2026-2027 school year. Here are the Minnesota schools that made the cut.

Deals have been reached and letters sent to keep gang members away from the Minnesota State Fair, but not everyone agreed to walk away quietly. Here are the steps officials have taken and concerns voiced before the fair begins on Aug. 27.

An indefinite closure of several sites is in effect after bear-human interactions in the area.