Campers are starting to roll into one of the most popular country music festivals in the country. At least 50,000 people are expected to pass through the Soo Pass for the four-day event near Detroit Lakes, which kicks runs Thursday through Sunday. Among the performers at the annual event -- which turns 30 this year -- are Toby Keith, Alabama and funnyman Steve Martin, who will be there to play his banjo.

A fake nose is becoming the trademark of a serial bank robber suspected in at least half a dozen holdups in the Twin Cities area. Wednesday's robbery was the second time the suspect hit a U.S. Bank in the St. Louis Park Byerly's, although all of the banks have been in supermarkets.

Jody Feragen is nominated for the CFO magazine Women in Finance Awards. She was named vice president and chief financial officer for the Austin-based food producer in 2007. The awards will be presented May 15.

Jake Hamilton reveled in his role as homecoming king at St. Louis Park High School. Doctors have diagnosed Jake with a severe case of autism. But, unlike many with the condition, he has built strong relationships with his peers and is popular at school.

A new 10-story, 192-unit luxury apartment complex is expected to open in March 2013 in the western Minneapolis suburb. The Star Tribune reports the $40 million project will feature a rooftop terrace, a clubroom and a piazza recreation area.

The money comes from companies that are mining taconite on tax-forfeited land managed by the county. The royalty check will cover nearly one percent of St. Louis County's budget for next year. It may not be reliable income, though. A county official offers the reminder that taconite production can vary dramatically from year to year.

It was the final Christmas mass for worshippers at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in St. Louis Park on Sunday. The west metro church is set to officially dissolve on Dec. 31, along with six other local catholic churches. Kare11 talks to parishioners who have been connected to church for generations.