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Iowa DNR Shares Info On At Least 6 Black Bears Roaming the State
Black Bears are on the move in the Hawkeye State. Earlier this week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shared some information on some black bears roaming throughout Eastern Iowa. Multiple sightings of black bears have been reported in Iowa in recent weeks, including in Cedar and Dubuque Counties. Once...
Chance Hymas injures leg in Spring Creek Moto 2 crash
Chance Hymas crashed in Turn 1 of the second moto of the Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota, injured his leg, and was unable to complete the race, but hopes to compete this weekend in Washougal, Washington, for Round 8 of the Pro Motocross season. “Rough weekend,” Hymas posted on...
SPAM introduces 12th new flavor
AUSTIN, Minn. — It ain't like the stuff your mom used to make. Minnesota-based Hormel Foods announced last week that it's offering a new flavor of SPAM product, calling the Korean BBQ flavor "sweet yet spicy." “SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored is a nod to the relationship the SPAM brand...
Historical Society takes visitors on trip to yesteryear with annual Extravaganza
Some hot and sticky weather didn’t prevent visitors from taking a walk through history Sunday afternoon at the Village of Yesteryear. The Steele County Historical Society hosted the annual Extravaganza, bringing back activities, crafts, music, vendors and more, as rendezvous campers set up shop and shared the history of the 16th through mid-19th centuries, the time of trappers and traders. Linda Dudley, of Austin, has been a guest at the...
Video Captures Driver Fleeing Deputies at Over 100 mph Crashing at Rochester Interchange
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Twin Cities man is in custody following a law enforcement pursuit that ended with a crash at a Rochester interchange. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Captain Tim Parkin says the incident began with an attempted traffic stop early Sunday morning. Deputies had tried to stop the vehicle for speeding.
Major construction project on I-90/Highway 52 interchange starts Monday in Olmsted County
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A major construction project starts Monday at the Interstate 90/Highway 52 interchanges southeast of Rochester. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says it is part of a three-year, $27.5 million project to replace the I-90 bridges over Highway 52, construct a new ramp for southbound Highway 52 to eastbound I-90, reconstruct all ramps and loops, and replace large culverts under interchange ramps.
Rochester Community Back-to-School Block Party coming back for another year
ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Rochester Community Back-to-School Block Party is coming back for its fourth year to help more kids and families be prepared for the school year. Back-to-School Block Party committee member Lisa Ross says, "I think that with all these amazing partnerships that we have with all the people that attend and volunteer that as something as simple as a backpack filled with supplies or even a pair of shoes can really make a world of difference for a kid and it increases their confidence."
One vehicle crash in Rochester
(ABC 6 News) – Emergency responders are at the scene of an accident with injuries in Rochester. It happened around 4:38 p.m. on Sunday at 1030 Chester Ave SE. Olmsted County dispatch confirmed it was a one vehicle accident. Further details are unknown at this time. This is a...
$4 Million Housing Project Subsidy Before Rochester City Council
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester City Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposal to invest $4 million in a major housing development in northwest Rochester. Under the plan, the funding from the Rochester sales tax extension approved by voters last fall to support economic vitality will be used to reduce the prices of just over 200 new homes that are set to be included in the Prairie Ridge Development along Valleyhigh Drive Northwest and the 50th Avenue Northwest.
80s Christian Pop Star Coming To Minnesota This Fall
PRIOR LAKE (WJON News) -- An Award-winning contemporary Christian music star is coming to Minnesota. 6-time Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant will take the stage at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake on October 12th. In addition to her 6 Grammys, Grant has 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood...
$1 Billion in Uncashed Tax Rebate Checks to be Reissued to Eligible Minnesota Residents
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reissuing 128,000 uncashed tax rebate checks from 2021, now valid for two more years, as part of a $1 billion program aimed at supporting residents who meet income and filing criteria, with checks up to $780 per eligible individual. Minnesota Residents: How to Claim Your Reissued $1,300 Tax Rebate […]
MN weather: Damage reported after severe thunderstorm warning, tornado warning Monday morning
PRINSBURG, Minn. (FOX 9) - Damage was reported in Prinsburg, Minnesota, after a storm pushed through the area Monday morning. Strong winds and hail were reported during the 7 a.m. hour in Kandiyohi County. Downed tree branches and a broken window were reported in Prinsburg, according to FOX 9 viewers.
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