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New Rankings: 10 Best Colleges and Universities in Minnesota For 2027
Looking at colleges in Minnesota? New rankings for 2027 show the state's top 10 colleges and universities based on academics, cost, graduation rates, student life, and career outcomes.
Inside One of Rochester’s Most Unique Homes on the Market Now
You have to see inside this beauty! I'm obsessed.
7 Trunk or Treat Events in Rochester, MN to Check Out in 2026
Find 7 Trunk or Treat events in Rochester, MN, for 2026, with dates, times, locations, and family-friendly Halloween fun.
Ghostly Experiences Shared by Hubbell House Workers in MN
Weird things keep happening at the Hubbell House in Mantorville, Minnesota.
Staff say they’ve felt, heard, and experienced things they can’t explain.
What Minnesota Deer Hunters Must Know About New Mandatory CWD Testing
Minnesota is rotating mandatory CWD testing across the state, and one region goes first this deer opener. Here’s what hunters need to know before November 7, plus a carcass rule change that makes life a little easier.
A Truck Driver’s $15 Bet at Routine Iowa Casino Stop Turns Into a Massive Payday
He stopped at an Iowa casino while traveling his usual trucking route. A $15 bet turned into a night he'll never forget.
Zumbrota Haunt Shuts Off Every Light and Gives You One Candle
Fright at the Farm in Zumbrota goes pitch black every Friday and Saturday at 10 PM. Here’s how the Blackout works and how to get half-off tickets.
8 Things to Finish This Week Before Rochester’s First Freeze
Rochester’s first freeze could hit Friday night. Here are 8 things to do this week to protect your garden and get your home ready.
Prehistoric Fun Is Coming to Rochester: What to Expect at Dinosaur Adventure
Looking for family things to do in Rochester? Dinosaur Adventure brings roaring, life-sized dinosaurs, rides, and bounce houses to Mayo Civic Center on Oct 31 and Nov 1.
Lake Zumbro Favorite Relocating to Rochester Under a New Name
The Pondy Restaurant & Bar in Mazeppa has closed its doors, but owners announced a move to Rochester as Riley’s Restaurant opening December 1.