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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 this year, and why.

A tasty food controversy in Wisconsin. Judges crowned the Birria Flamin' Bombs the best new food at the Wisconsin State Fair, but plenty of critics say the Porky Puff was the real winner. Which fair food got your vote this year?

A new study reveals the household income a family of four needs to live comfortably in Minnesota, and how it compares to Wisconsin and Iowa.

The Northwest Angle in Minnesota that juts into Canada is there because of a mapping error back in 1783. Here's what life is like there.

More than half of Minnesota households have at least one pet, and it turns out a lot of those dogs share the same name.

Primark is finally opening at the Mall of America, and the prices alone are worth the trip. The store says women's denim starts at $12 and men's tees at just $5.

The latest Farmers' Almanac winter forecast for Minnesota is out, and it predicts a season filled with cold snaps, snow and surprises.

Both directions of traffic along the freeway will be redirected during this phase of the project.

A fake Kwik Trip gift card promotion is spreading online, prompting a warning from the company. Here's what customers need to know before clicking.

Construction of the Link Bus Rapid Transit system (Link BRT) in Rochester has reached its halfway point.

Here's what you need to know about Minnesota's new professional women's volleyball team.

Here's what's on the menu and what to know as they get ready to open soon!

At a glance, the new bridge will look similar to the current one between Duluth and Superior, but there will be several notable differences.

Trying to dodge the Minnesota State Fair crowds this year? Two specific weekdays have historically drawn well under 150,000 visitors.

Wisconsin ranks third among America's best states to live in, while neighboring Illinois comes in 18th based on affordability, economy, safety and more.

The conviction carries a presumptive prison sentence with a maximum punishment of 40 years behind bars.

Minnesota's August full moon comes with a bonus this year, a partial lunar eclipse that's worth staying up late to catch on August 27.

Luke Combs is bringing his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 10, 2027, and tickets go on sale this week.

Mötley Crüe hits Mystic Lake Amphitheatre Aug. 21 with Tesla and Extreme. Tickets start at $26.

Summer is slipping away, and those first chilly nights are already giving us a warning. The 2026 first fall frost dates are out. So, how much longer do we have?

The Blatnik Bridge closes this winter for the replacement project. The new bridge is set to open on Halloween 2031.

Fire and Wave is bringing sushi and customizable hot pot to Mall of America's fourth floor, which has sat mostly vacant for years.

Have you seen this blue food truck around? My family tried it and raves about it.

Federal prosecutors say he has admitted victimizing a few dozen children over the years.

A new ranking crunched FBI violent and property crime data for 134 Wisconsin cities. You can probably guess which one lands at No. 1, but several of the smaller towns that made the top 10 will surprise you. Here's the full countdown.

Fall in Minnesota is so fun - check out all of these great festivals in different areas of Minnesota

Planning a culinary trip through Minnesota? Let Guy Fieri be your guide! We reveal his top restaurant recommendations after his many visits filming Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

After a year of buzzy openings like Roni's Mac Bar, Mall of America is heating things up with Fire & Wave, its first-ever hot pot spot that arrives in 2027 with all-you-can-eat hot pot, made-to-order sushi and more. Here's what to expect.

July 2026 was a record month at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, with jackpot payouts up 8 percent and the number of winners climbing 14 percent over last year.

Wednesday's Powerball drawing is sitting at 1 billion dollars. That cash option alone, 433 million dollars, is enough to change everything for one lucky ticket holder.

Koe Wetzel said the song came together fast, then decided it didn't belong on his album. Now it's everywhere, reuniting with his famous former duet partner for another hit.

Minnesota's first Taco Bell Kitchen X design just opened in Carver, and there are more are coming. It's a Taco Bell unlike any other, with an open kitchen, ordering kiosks, and more. Here's what's different and where the others are opening.

Boba, matcha, cold foams and a build-your-own drink menu. Cloquet's newest drink bar is officially open and I went to try it out.

K9 demonstrations, meet and greets, bouncy houses, and vehicle tours will all be happening Thursday in the Northland.

West Skyline Parkway is the latest Duluth road to close for construction as crews repair damaged drainage piping across the roadway.

Here's what the fair is saying about refunds and plans for a replacement concert.