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Before it was a household name, Pepsi had a very different identity rooted in health and digestion.

Roseville, MN (MinnesotaNow) - A Minnesota man has been sentenced to probation in a case in which he was accused of trapping his parents in the basement of their home before setting the house on fire. Twenty-nine-year-old Andrew Michael Alvarez was arrested last June after police and firefighters responded to his family's home in Roseville after receiving a 911 call from his father...

The Prince of Darkness also posthumously received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

We went back for a second time and were once again blown away.

The band's Jonathan Cain thanks the fans for their "love and support over the years" as farewell run begins.

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state to create a definitive collection complete with unbelievable facts about each location.

In a post-Beatles world, these bands came out on top.

Tributes from fellow songwriters Elton John, Carole King and more.

A look back at his best contributions as a cornerstone in three hitmaking bands – the Babys, Bad English and Journey.

You’re hiking through the woods and spot a tree with red paint. What does it really mean for your outdoor adventure?

It’s been an emotional week for Minnesota zoos. A few days ago, Como Zoo announces the loss of a 40-year-old animal. Now, the Minnesota Zoo shares this heartbreaking note with their fans.

"Joe was a triple threat guy whose passion could be discerned in his delivery every time he ignited the mic," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons tells UCR.

The report lists numerous risks to the state budget, including uncertainty about federal funding.

Movie lovers in Minnesota are holding their breath as AMC could shut down multiple locations nationwide, possibly leaving some Minnesota theaters in a tough spot.

Dr Pepper inspired sausage hits stores soon.

They called it the swinging city for a reason.

In nearly every case, these artists were forced to make major changes to get their careers moving forward again.

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The singer says there are "hundreds of hours" of music from his era in the Van Halen vaults.

Recent reports highlight how much MSP contributes to our community, with billions flowing into state and local coffers—definitely something to think about next time you fly.

I clicked on this 1947 Lake Phalen listing and immediately fell in love. Just wait until you see the spiral staircase.

For those of us coming into this state as adults, this tradition is just plain odd. Minnesotans are definitely doing this wrong.

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A preliminary report released by the State Patrol says the deadly crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday.