We Are Minnesconsin

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.

The Minnesota State Fair grandstand has been a stage for legends since 1962, and the 2026 lineup keeps that tradition going strong.

A new list of America’s most beautiful college towns puts one Wisconsin city at number two, just behind Ames.

BirdCast's latest forecast predicts hundreds of millions of birds will migrate across Minnesota and the Mississippi River this week.

A pardoned January 6 rioter, a truck on the sidewalk, inflammatory signs, mace in the air, and a counter-protester in a Spider-Man costume coming to fight. How Jake Lang's latest Minneapolis demonstration ended in 11 arrests.

Ella Langley embraced Wisconsin during her Dandelion Tour stop in Green Bay by rocking a hilarious cheesehead cowboy hat with her band. See the fun video.

What does it take to live comfortably in Minnesota? SmartAsset's latest study breaks down the salary needed in 2026.

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 at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, and when you can save money.

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 7, and there are some things you're not allowed to bring through the gates. Here's the full list of what's banned on the grounds and the extra items forbidden inside the Grandstand.

Heading to the DECC in Duluth soon? Here are the items you cannot bring inside, plus what concert and event attendees should know before arriving.

Court documents indicate the victims had was crushed by a hydraulic grapple.

This is dangerous news for my bank account. One of my favorite cozy clothing brands is coming to Minnesota, and I am VERY excited about it.

Comfrt's first brick-and-mortar store opens at Mall of America, bringing its lounge and travel gear offline.

Minnesota's top 11 professional athletes are set to split around 300 million dollars next season — and the highest-paid one is only 24 years old.

Hollywood actor David Arquette is in Rochester filming a new movie and surprised locals by shopping at a popular comics and collectibles store.

A new majority owner is taking over the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. Here's what to know about the new ownership situation.

The Superior 7 West Taphouse location has several new menu items, including a Steakhouse Bowl and Sweet Potato Fry Bowl.

With less than a week until this year's fair starts, organizers revealed how they are replacing the canceled Rod Stewart show.

Minnesota's fall forecast is looking warmer than average, according to NOAA's August 20, 2026 outlook.

We chatted with Blake Brandel at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp and got a clarification on the last name during the conversation.

A new national study crunched 300 cities on price growth, jobs, and affordability, and Wisconsin showed up strong. Three cities made the top 100, led by one that landed in the entire country's top 10. Here's who made the cut and why.

After huge gains in the past couple of years, Rochester's annualized job growth rate in July was only 0.3%.

Planning a spooky night in Duluth? The Haunted Ship has released its 2026 schedule, including opening night, regular hours, a new tour option and some VIP fun.

The health health the sprouts from a Minnesota grower were sold to restaurants and grocery stores.

Sun Country Airlines is cutting about a third of its September flights out of Minneapolis. If you have a ticket, now is a good time to double-check your reservation.