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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.

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.

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 popular North Shore attraction is closing Labor Day weekend, with the current owner looking to sell it to someone new.

We're honoring Direct Support Professionals who work alongside people with disabilities and help them build independence and life skills.

The Minnesota State Fair's 2026 opening day drew a record 155,185 people, surpassing the previous opening day attendance record.

When will Wisconsin see its first frost? A new forecast outlines the expected first frost timeline for northern and southern parts of the state.

Whether it's your first trip or you're looking to up your game, here are some great tips!

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

Cole Swindell is set to perform before the Vikings-Packers season opener, bringing country music to one of Minnesota’s biggest football events.

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.

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.

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.

Lainey Mae Parton confirmed the country music icon was laid to rest in Nashville and shared why her loss still doesn't feel real.

She was a united, not a divider.

Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway will both star.

Need a few words of wisdom or a boost of positivity? Check out these classic 'Dollyisms.'

She's as radiant as ever.

The attack on the police officer occurred last month outside a Twin Cities business.

Dolly Parton famously grew up in poverty in rural Tennessee as one of 12 brothers and sisters.

If you're not visiting these National Parks in the fall, you're really missing out.

Beauty brand e.l.f. will be at the Minnesota State Fair for a few days giving away free pickle lip gloss. Here's where to find them.

Get lost in the ‘Backrooms’ or a new doc series on Jay-Z.

Vince Gill began his tribute and then ... well, you can probably guess what happened.

And it is called ‘Hooters: The Movie.’

He was taken into custody when he returned to the US from the Philippines and his passport was flagged for possible involvement in child sex trafficking.

The new stop-motion Pokémon series will stream on Disney+ in 2027.

Cledus T. Judd says Sony Music New York is making him take down his Ella Langley tribute.

Dolly was truly loved by all.

Biting midges are taking over Minnesota patios this time of year. Turns out a box fan could solve your problem faster than bug spray.

Four nights hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' fundamentally changed how we'll view Jelly Roll.

Wisconsin just climbed to third best place to live in the nation, beating out Minnesota for the first time in this year's rankings.

If you want to watch ‘Ted Lasso,’ you best believe you will pay a little bit more.

The State Patrol responded to the deadly collision shortly before 2:00 Friday morning. The victim of the fatal incident had three passengers with him.

Does it bug you when franchises try to pretend they always had a master plan?

Both bike occupants were described in a news release issued by the Brooklyn Center Police Department as girls who were under the age of 10.

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean never had children, but they once dreamed about what their family might look like — and even had a daughter's name picked out.