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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 this year, and why.

A tasty food controversy in Wisconsin. Judges crowned the Birria Flamin' Bombs the best new food at the Wisconsin State Fair, but plenty of critics say the Porky Puff was the real winner. Which fair food got your vote this year?

The latest Farmers' Almanac winter forecast for Minnesota is out, and it predicts a season filled with cold snaps, snow and surprises.

Both directions of traffic along the freeway will be redirected during this phase of the project.

A fake Kwik Trip gift card promotion is spreading online, prompting a warning from the company. Here's what customers need to know before clicking.

Here's what you need to know about Minnesota's new professional women's volleyball team.

Here's what's on the menu and what to know as they get ready to open soon!

At a glance, the new bridge will look similar to the current one between Duluth and Superior, but there will be several notable differences.

The Blatnik Bridge closes this winter for the replacement project. The new bridge is set to open on Halloween 2031.

Have you seen this blue food truck around? My family tried it and raves about it.

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.

After a year of buzzy openings like Roni's Mac Bar, Mall of America is heating things up with Fire & Wave, its first-ever hot pot spot that arrives in 2027 with all-you-can-eat hot pot, made-to-order sushi and more. Here's what to expect.

Minnesota's first weather-themed bar and grill is preparing to open soon in Stillwater! Here's what to know about it.

Koe Wetzel said the song came together fast, then decided it didn't belong on his album. Now it's everywhere, reuniting with his famous former duet partner for another hit.

Minnesota's first Taco Bell Kitchen X design just opened in Carver, and there are more are coming. It's a Taco Bell unlike any other, with an open kitchen, ordering kiosks, and more. Here's what's different and where the others are opening.

K9 demonstrations, meet and greets, bouncy houses, and vehicle tours will all be happening Thursday in the Northland.

West Skyline Parkway is the latest Duluth road to close for construction as crews repair damaged drainage piping across the roadway.

Here's what the fair is saying about refunds and plans for a replacement concert.

A new study reveals the household income a family of four needs to live comfortably in Minnesota, and how it compares to Wisconsin and Iowa.

This time birds are joining the world of Zootopia.

Star Wars is back on Disney+ next January.

Don't get caught off guard at the gates. These Minnesota State Fair rules cover some things you probably didn't realize were restricted.

Thor and the Avengers better watch out.

Plus some new characters debut in the latest Disney+ series.

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

Plus: ‘Coco’ is coming to ‘Kingdom Hearts IV.’

The new suburban dino horror film is an absolute blast.

Think every Minnesotan eats SPAM and sees moose every day? These 25 hilarious Minnesota myths might make you rethink what you know about our state.

Alas, it is not morphin’ time.

The new ‘Star Wars’ movie is coming to a streaming service near you.

More than half of Minnesota households have at least one pet, and it turns out a lot of those dogs share the same name.

Primark is finally opening at the Mall of America, and the prices alone are worth the trip. The store says women's denim starts at $12 and men's tees at just $5.

Sometimes the most quoteable parts of movies were made up spontaneously on the set.

A four minute clip circulating on social media is getting a lot of online buzz.

The conviction carries a presumptive prison sentence with a maximum punishment of 40 years behind bars.

The classic slasher film is getting the rotoscope treatment in 2027.

Minnesota's August full moon comes with a bonus this year, a partial lunar eclipse that's worth staying up late to catch on August 27.

Luke Combs is bringing his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 10, 2027, and tickets go on sale this week.

It’s now one of a handful of films to hit this number.

Summer is slipping away, and those first chilly nights are already giving us a warning. The 2026 first fall frost dates are out. So, how much longer do we have?

Here’s the scoop on all the changes in ‘Vrach Frankenshteyn.’

Federal prosecutors say he has admitted victimizing a few dozen children over the years.