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July Stargazing Guide: Celestial Highlights Of This Weeks Night Sky
JULY 3RD - WATCH BEFORE DAWN FOR JUPITER AND ITS FOUR MOONS. Four moons! According to Space.com, we just might see another planet's four moons. (How neat would it be to see four moons on our planet Earth). If you are an early riser and have a dark sky to view in the early morning hours, you may be able to see Jupiter on Wednesday morning, along with its four bright moons.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Well-Known SE Minnesota Mexican Restaurant Quietly Closes Down
Major restaurants have been shuttering locations all around the country and across Minnesota. From Red Lobster and Applebee's to Hooters and Pizza Hut, the food service industry has been taking some hard hits. Local restaurants are feeling the impact as well, with neighborhood spots also shutting down. The latest is...
Jury Duty Scam Reported In Duluth
Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? If you haven't, you probably aren't familiar with exactly how it works. I have been summoned and even I do not know everything about it or how it works. Scammers know this fact and are now targeting Minnesotans using jury duty as a ruse.
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...
Here’s What Lainey Wilson Would Sound Like Without a Southern Accent
If you've ever wondered what Lainey Wilson might sound like without her signature southern accent, you're in luck. Wilson is as country as it comes, but she has a unique talent of shaking her country twang... at least briefly. In a recent interview on TODAY, WIlson joins host Willie Geist,...
Here’s How You Can Explore Chicago’s Finest Museums Free in July
One of the best parts about having Chicago so close to us in Rockford is the proximity to an unlimited amount of art and culture. It would be nearly impossible to check out all of the incredible museums in Chicago on a tight budget. Well, someone in the know knows...
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.
Fans React as Ailing Willie Nelson Cancels Another Show
Willie Nelson has canceled another of his scheduled live appearances, and fans turned to social media to share plenty of thoughts, from concerns and well wishes to angry complaints. What New Shows Will Willie Nelson Miss?. The 91-year-old country legend will not appear at the Outlaw Music Festival Tour stop...
Garrett Debuts Pizza Popcorn at Iconic Chicago Landmark This Week Only
I heard that Garrett Popcorn offers a limited-time pizza flavor at Wrigley Field, so if you plan to attend an event there, you're in for a treat. I love popcorn and food mashups, so I couldn't wait to try this stuff. Garrett Popcorn is the gold standard for high-quality, handcrafted...
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...
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.
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