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Americans eat about four gallons of ice cream a year, so of course someone made a 64-shop bracket to crown the best in the US. Minnesota ultimately loaded the final four, and a 1973 Twin Cities stand walked away with the national title.

A Grammy winner with a famous beard made a quiet stop at a St. Paul guitar shop — and it wasn't even his first time.

From Itasca's Mississippi headwaters to the cliffs above Lake Superior, four Minnesota state parks just ranked among America's top 40 for beauty, wildlife diversity, and more. See where each one ranked, and why travelers love them.

A Wisconsin county sheriff's deputy recently responded to a call about a helicopter parked in a Cabela's parking lot. The pilot's reason for landing there was amazing.

The job postings showed up in June, but most people probably didn't notice Spirit Halloween was coming to Miller Hill Mall until the doors swung open this week.

Sixty years later, 90 rare tracks and a Blu-ray packed with studio-quality audio expand a masterpiece.

The Eagles just added more dates in 2027.

People have been noticing these helicopters towing a strange device just above treetops in Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Here's the explanation of what they are, and what they are looking for.

Drum legend Terry Bozzio joins the all-star lineup, which also features Steve Vai and Tony Levin.

School bus races happen this Saturday at the Hibbing Speedway. The night also features Midwest Mods, Hornest, Crown Vics, and the Figure 8 Enduro Race featuring DOOM.

He's touring behind 'Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge,' the former Them frontman's 48th album.

It contains 104 tracks, including 52 previous unreleased recordings.

A parade, fireworks, car show, family activities, craft fair, and more are all in store for this year's Spirit Valley Days! Here's a look at the schedule.

The mall has been adding something new around almost every corner lately, and the latest addition is going to hit home for a lot of parents.

WE Fest 2026 hits Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, August 5-8 with Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett and Brooks & Dunn. Before you pack the cooler, here's what's prohibited at the gate and in the campgrounds — plus the full main stage schedule.

With tens of thousands of acres burned in this summer's wildfires in and around the Boundary Waters, here's how they rank historically in Minnesota.

Based on Google Search Trends, the most Googled definition in Minnesota for 2026 is for the word 'weather'. We, as Minnesotans, should already know that word.

The former Eagles guitarist talks about the 'intense concentration' it takes to perform the song properly.

Here's the story of how the Rolling Stones legend played a part in convincing the new wave pioneers to not call it quits.

From Roseau to Worthington, 39 Minnesota airports are splitting $8 million for runway, lighting and safety upgrades. See if your local airport made the list, and what the state says it means for jobs and travel.

Minnesotans were asked which restaurant chains they trust most, and the results put a familiar red roof at number one.

Culvers just landed on USA Today's top fast food burger list, and the reason comes down to one thing — fresh beef, seared to order, every single time.

The country supergroup will be in Duluth this November and tickets go on sale VERY soon.

It turned out to be Rob Halford's last show with the band for 14 years.