Greater Minnesota
Tolkkinen: A Rochester dental clinic has a waiting list of more than 4,000
Greater Minnesota badly needs more dentists, hygienists and facilities.
AuthoredKaren Tolkkinen
AuthoredKaren TolkkinenNovember 23, 2024
Agriculture
Minnesota’s fertile farm fields have a cost, as this summer’s floods showed
Replumbing fields, or “tiling” them, have made southern Minnesota a vital part of the nation’s corn belt.
November 23, 2024
Rochester
After COVID grounded flights, Rochester’s airport has faced a slow recovery
Passenger volume at Rochester International Airport is down nearly 50% since the start of the pandemic as travelers migrate to MSP for cheaper flights without layovers.
November 22, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Two horses, one cat killed in fire at an equestrian complex near Winona
Officials estimate about a quarter of the Minnesota Equestrian Center was destroyed in the dramatic fire that filled the sky with thick, black smoke.
November 22, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Judge rejects plea from Minnesota father, son to have Jan. 6 trial delayed until Trump inauguration
The judge said any prospect of a pardon or clemency from Trump was only speculation.
November 22, 2024
Rochester
Rochester police investigating homicide Thursday evening
The victim, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene.
November 22, 2024
Gophers
Minnesota native Nessler looks forward to calling Gophers vs. Penn State
Brad Nessler last called a Gophers game in 2015. He grew up St. Charles, Minn., and got his broadcasting start in Mankato, so this has been a chance to reacquaint with old friends.
November 22, 2024
Greater Minnesota
I-35 crash in Owatonna kills infant boy
A report from the Minnesota State Patrol noted road conditions on I-35 were snowy and icy at the time of the crash.
November 21, 2024
Retail
New campaign with actor Steve McQueen’s family encourages passing down Red Wing boots to heirs
A new McQueen boot is part of a slow-fashion trend, with ads that suggest customers can “will” their boots.
November 20, 2024
High Schools
All-Minnesota: Meet our picks for the state's best prep football players
From the Twin Cities to greater Minnesota, the Minnesota Star Tribune picks our top 25 football players in the state this year.
November 19, 2024
Rochester
Murder some crows? Rochester seeks remedy for downtown menace
City officials plan to cull the crow population after more than a decade of nonlethal attempts to disperse them from downtown.
November 19, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Police standoff with gunman in Red Wing ends with his surrender and discovery of woman dead in home
A 41-year-old man was booked into the Goodhue County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder.
November 18, 2024