Reliable and surprising neighborhood treasures you should check out. See the rest of the Pioneer Press 2026 patio guide here.

These statues have been anchoring this spot since 1937, becoming so embedded in Minnesota’s cultural landscape that imagining ...

Minnesota’s fishing opener is just two days away, with reminders from the Department of Natural Resources for anglers and families. The opener often falls on Mother’s Day weekend. This led to state ...

Miller was also tasked with creating cohesion between the existing lower level and the second floor addition that she was designing from scratch. She continued the original dark-stained pine panelling ...

ROCHESTER — The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person found deceased in a Rochester pond last month as 43-year-old Jeremy Jennings. Rochester Police officers ...

The assistant police chief for the Minnesota State Fair is accusing the fair and the Ramsey County sheriff of retaliation after he reported concerns of officer conduct during last year's fair. Kouri ...

The Minnesota State Fair is bringing in lots of top-quality acts this year. Along with Weird Al Yankovic, Bonnie Raitt and Tommy James & The Shondells, Brad Paisley and TLC and Salt‑N‑Pepa are on in ...

Before heading out for fishing season, anglers in the Northland should be aware of new fish consumption guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Health. State health officials are warning about ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, where he touted his administration's accomplishments, discussed the lingering impact of Operation Metro Surge and ...

The Drinkies and Sporkies finalists at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair might be summed up this way: sweet, with a hint of alligator. The fair announced April 28 that four Drinkies and eight Sporkies ...

Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. The fair announced Hardy and opening act McCoy Moore will play the Grandstand on Friday, Sept ...

The Iowa State Fair is mixing it up with its free entertainment options in 2026. You can watch concerts ranging from yacht rock to western swing. All shows listed below are included with your general ...