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Rochester Man Dies After Being Struck by Semi in South Dakota
The South Dakota Highway Patrol indicates the fatal incident happened after a vehicle-deer collision.

Will Daylight Saving Time Become Permanent this Year?
The House recently passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. But what are the odds that it'll actually become law this year?

Skip the Crowds: 5 Quiet Minnesota State Parks For You To Visit
Minnesota has five state parks that most people drive right past — and one of them sits where two rivers met a whole civilization.

Minnesota Fishing Is Better Early Morning Right Now And Here Is Why
The dog days of summer showed up early this year, and Minnesota anglers are feeling it. Water temps pushing into the 80s changes everything about where and when you fish.

Minnesota Wildfire Smoke: How To Keep Your Home Safe This Week
With wildfire smoke blanketing northern Minnesota right now, we have a few ways you can improve air quality in your home.

St. Cloud Man Convicted of Stabbing Officer During Arrest
A Stearns County jury has convicted a man of stabbing a St. Cloud police officer following a domestic dispute last year.

The AC Umbrella Hack Is Back in MN But Does It Really Work?
A patio umbrella over your AC unit sounds like an easy summer win — but there's a catch most people sharing that hack aren't mentioning.

Mississippi River Levels Are Down And St. Cloud Is Paying Attention
St. Cloud's drinking water comes straight from the Mississippi — so when river levels drop up north near Bemidji, it's worth paying attention down here.

Town Ball Weekly – July 16, 2026
Pearl Lake got the win over Cold Spring, and both teams had the same number of hits — so what actually separated them in the end?

This Building Was The Largest Structure In MN Until The MOA Was Built
I got a chance to tour Minntac this week and learn about the process of extracting iron ore. It was fascinating at how large scale everything is!


