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Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
FOR SALE: Minnesota Church has Been Turned Into Beautiful Home
I love checking out different things people have done to their homes to make it theirs. Whether it's a DIY project or a huge remodel, they're all so cool. For this particular Minnesota home, it was a complete overhaul. Church-Turned-Home For Sale in Minnesota. Every once in a while, I...
Rock’s 40 Best Two-Band Careers
Few are the artists who find success in two rock groups. The prospect of starting over is likely quite daunting, particularly if your first band was a wild success. Oftentimes, those who become part of a well-regarded second act eventually end up back in the first one. Expectations come into...
The Most Haunted Restaurant In Minnesota Is Reopening
Yes, Halloween and spooky season is technically months away. However, that's not stopping one haunted restaurant from reopening very soon in Minnesota. This hot spot is known for its beautiful decor filled with antiques and delicious food. It's also known as one of the most haunted places in the entire state.
New Owners Just Took Over This Popular Minnesota Attraction
It's been a fixture here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes for nearly fifty years but as of July 1st, this Minnesota attraction has brand new owners. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
Breaking This July 4th Law in Minnesota Could Mean a Year in Jail
The Fourth of July is hands down my favorite holiday! I’m super excited to celebrate with friends and family. We’re having a big BBQ, complete with lots of cold drinks and fun yard games. Then, we’ll gather in the backyard where we have a perfect view of the city fireworks.
Have You Checked Out The Pedestrian Bridge Over The Mississippi In Sartell?
With Mother Nature blessing us with wonderful spring/summer weather so far, we have been looking for some outdoor activities to take part in around the area. Sunday we (my two kids and I) decided to take a dip in the Celebration wading pool near our home in Sartell. However, when we arrived we found out the pool didn't open until 12:30 p.m. and it was only about 11 a.m. at the time. Bummer.
Rochester Man Sentenced For Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Child
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A 74-year-old Rochester man was sentenced today in Olmsted County Court for repeatedly sexually assaulting a young child. Robert Charles Baker recently entered a guilty plea to a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. Under the terms of the plea deal, Olmsted County prosecutors agreed to drop at their request for an aggravated sentence in the case.
STUDY: St. Cloud, MN Rentals Among Most Affordable In United States
A recent study by Lawn Love has found that St. Cloud, Minnesota has some of the most affordable rental housing in the entire country. St. Cloud ranks as the eighth-most affordable in the United States in the survey. I'll let Lawn Love explain its methodology:. First, we determined the factors...
Minnesota Celebrity Chef Arrested After Threatening to Shoot Girlfriend
In some shocking news involving one of Minnesota's most popular chefs, prosecutors in Minneapolis have charged the celebrity chef for threatening to shoot his girlfriend and for squeezing her neck in an incident last week. People Magazine is reporting that the girlfriend of the chef, aged 24, told police that...
Holiday Weekend of Driving… Let’s Try to Keep Traffic Flowing
Driving. It's one of those things that most people look forward to... getting your license after sitting in classes, learning the rules of the road. Then hours behind the wheel learning how to apply what you've learned in class. I just read that Gen Z isn't as interested in getting...
Check Out the New ‘Explore Minnesota’ Online Pop-Up Shop
The first first-ever Explore Minnesota pop-up shop last November was a huge success, as Minnesotans gobbled-up all kinds of state-inspired apparel. Now they're bringing the store back so you can shop anytime of the year. This time around they're starting with a limited product line of hats and shirts, that...
Bridge Over Clearwater River to Close Monday
FAIRHAVEN TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A bridge replacement project on the Stearns County/Wright County border will prompt traffic to detour around the work zone. Starting Monday, the Stearns County Road 7 and Wright County Road 2 Bridge over the Clearwater River will close. Crews will be replacing the bridge forcing...
Drugged Driving Arrests Spike in Olmsted County After New Minnesota Law Takes Effect
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Olmsted County is seeing a spike in drugged driving arrests to start off the year. That’s according to data released by the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office. The drugged driving arrests are fueling a large increase in arrests for impaired driving throughout the county through the first nearly six months of 2024.
St. Cloud Man Arrested After Chase in Stearns County
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man has been arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase through Stearns County. The Sheriff's Office says Monday they arrested 37-year-old Jamie Tottingham. He is expected to face charges of felony Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle and suspicion of Driving While Under the Influence.
Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes Sell at Auction
Well, it's one for the money ... Elvis Presley's iconic blue suede shoes have sold at auction for $152,000, the top end of what auction house Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. had expected to fetch for the lot. The shoes were expected to command anywhere between $126,000 and $152,000 when...
Land of 10,000 Snacks: Minnesota Convention Center’s 2023 Stunning Food Stats
Ever wondered just how much snacking goes on at one of Minnesota's top entertainment and convention centers? The numbers for 2023 are in, and they’re impressive. Let’s break down the stats in a way that’ll make you hungry just reading about it. The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center...
Overwhelming Support For Minnesota Teen’s Firewood Business After Theft
An upsetting situation has turned into a positive feel-good story in Northern Minnesota. 14-year-old Jacob started his own firewood business. He cut, split, wrapped, and stacked the wood and left it out for sale on the honor system. Unfortunately, some people take advantage of the honor system like these two...
Customers Now Angry At New Costco Change in Minnesota
'Minnesota nice' may still be a thing but a new change at Costco has customers more than just a little upset. When you think of Costco, you probably think of buying huge packages of toilet paper or paper towels, giant tubs of guacamole, queso, or other delicious dips, and massive packages of coffee and other food items, right?
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