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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 were reached to keep gang members away from the Minnesota State Fair this year, but not everyone agreed to walk away quietly. Here are the extra steps officials had to take, and the concerns raised, before the gates open on Aug. 27.

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

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.

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.

From a Disney+ exclusive ‘Simpsons’ episode to the return of Simon Pegg, here are the best new TV shows and streaming series for the week of August 24, 2026.

Jamey Johnson says Toby Keith's golf trash talk was so good it would mess with your head long after the round was over.

All the highlights from a blockbuster season of big movies.

Hayden Panettiere's mother Lesley Vogel says she gave her daughter an ultimatum one year ago.

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

Police arrested a man they say is responsible for a massive burglary at Greg Biffle's house. He may have struck elsewhere.

Before Ella Langley ever played a sold-out show, she was singing to nervous dental patients as a kid, and that origin story is genuinely charming.

Did we just meet the big villain of this season?

It’s not a brand new day in theaters — because the same movie has been #1 for a month.

The falling pole caused the vehicle to start on fire, leading to the death of the vehicle’s occupant, police say.

Kacey Musgraves began her 'Middle of Nowhere' Tour in Chicago last weekend. The setlist and staging stay true to her new album.

Rising country singer Wade Forster recalled being bullied at boarding school in Australia because of his love of country music and Brooks & Dunn.

Bunnie Xo is opening up about what life has really been like since her divorce from Jelly Roll — and she's got plenty keeping her busy.

Megan Moroney sold out Bridgestone Arena two nights in a row — here are the key takeaways from her Nashville tour stop.

The big mystery at the heart of the DC show is heating up.

Garth Brooks calls himself part of the old guard now, and he says that title comes with a clear responsibility to the next generation of country artists.

I'm a huge Minnesota State Fair fan, I go every year. I'd consider myself a self-declared expert, so here are my tips for visiting the Minnesota State Fair.

Minnesota tops the list of most Fantasy Football obsessed states, and Vikings fans probably aren't surprised.

The State Patrol responded to the fatality shortly after 1:30 p.m. One vehicle was involved in the deadly incident.

The filing alleges major elements borrowed from another proposed show.

Selling a car in Minnesota? The standard plates usually stay with it. Learn which specialty plates you can actually take with you.

A Minnesota golf course built as a Beatles tribute is heading to the Golf Channel, and the haunted clubhouse stories might be the most interesting part.

Dolly Parton has been down a bit recently, but she's not out.

Fans are eager for information.