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You won't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to meet some of the biggest stars in the 'Star Wars' galaxy, two of the franchise's biggest names are coming to Minnesota.

The Minnesota DNR will be auctioning off confiscated rifles, handguns, shotguns, bows, tree stands, and other items soon.

He started off doing cover songs on YouTube, now he's one of the hottest acts in music right now, and he's got a show coming up next week in Minnesota. If you were hoping to see the 'Lose Control' singer at Grand Casino Hinkley on Saturday, September 14th, you better have already gotten your tickets, because it is sold out, and tickets are selling on the secondary market for $175 to over $600... R

The retail giant announced they will be closing more than a third of their locations nationwide by 2026, with 55 closing by the end of the year.

A Wisconsin woman and her dog got a wild surprise while on a walk recently.

The school district already has had to close a school and lay of 50 employees. They'll be asking taxpayers for more money on the November ballot.

The 2 open casting calls are your chance to be cast in an upcoming production and one is in Duluth.

His new song, which he debuted at the State Fair, has a lot to do with his performance at the fair.

I mean....duh!

The United State's largest grocery store company admitted in a hearing that they charged above inflation to their customers on specific items.

Go treat yourself...or not!

If you had plans to head to this iconic Lake Superior overlook in this fall, heads up.

A well known murder trial that caught the attention of the world will be featured in a new Court TV docuseries.

All of the ramps were originally expected to reopen by September 7.

The trail has been closed for several months this year.

Only so many people were able to secure tickets to Oasis' historic reunion shows scheduled for 2025, and the singer feels bad about it.

Longtime pianist also co-wrote the song "Sandy" from 'Grease.'

The Pink Floyd legend explains how he was able to move beyond his past on the new 'Luck and Strange' album.

Mike Portnoy, Nita Strauss and Blaze Bayley analyze Iron Maiden's massive 1984 album in an exclusive book excerpt.

Then-health minister of Northern Ireland sued Morrison in 2021 for his comments regarding the COVID-19 crisis.

Three-stage roll-out of ‘Saturday Night’ will begin two weeks before original scheduled launch.

Smells so bad that you almost throw up! They are happening in Minnesota and here are the top 20 worst smells.

Billy Greer's tenure was the third-longest in the band's history.

Much of the building was actually featured during a match in 2020.

Two avid outdoorsman and canoeists decided to embark on an incredible trip. They decided to canoe from their home state of Minnesota all the way to the Arctic Circle.

Stoner rock legends Fu Manchu also performed at the opening date in New York.

The band happily embraced a sci-fi theme while celebrating their debut album's 30th anniversary.

From food halls to indoor waterparks, explore 20 outside-the-box ideas for how big-box spaces could usher in the next era of local experiences.

Art absolutely imitates life, and these tracks prove it.

More than 20 locations just opened this week.

His bossa nova hits included "Mas Que Nada" and covers of the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel.

Last year the United States saw the highest number of bank closures since the 2008 recession.

US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, sells one of the wildest foods in the NFL. Have you tried it?

Recently, Forbes Magazine released a list of the top billionaires in each state, and Minnesota’s wealthiest person is no stranger to success.

The band's 1974 debut offered tantalizing glimpses of their bright future.

With a similar ebb and flow, they might have completed the band's next great double album.

Think you're ready to win up to $30,000? We've got 10 tips to help you get ready to Win Cash on your favorite radio station.

Both bands could appear on the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot.

Track appears on Alice in Chains guitarist’s upcoming solo album, featuring guest appearances by Metallica and Guns N’ Roses members plus others.