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‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ Tammy Slaton Shows Off Shocking 500-Pound Weight Loss
Whether you're a fan of the popular TV show 1000-Lb. Sisters or not, hearing that someone has lost a quarter of ton of extra weight that they have been carrying around is for sure shocking. 1000-Lb sisters' Tammy Slaton shows off shocking 500-pound weight loss. 1000-Lb. Sisters has been on-air...
Clean With Caution: 7 Ways to Accidentally Make Chlorine Gas
Anyone with a cat knows better (or should know better) than to clean a litter box with bleach. Why? Because the ammonia in cat pee mixing with bleach creates a gas that is toxic...and even fatal in high concentrations. Cleaning is no fun (unless you're an odd one). You want...
Maren Morris Doesn’t Regret Brittany Aldean Feud: ‘I Stand By It’
Maren Morris wasn't expecting her feud with Jason Aldean's wife Brittany to go as viral as it did. Still, she's got no regrets about standing up for her beliefs. "I don't really have any tweets that I've regretted," Morris says in an episode of Cosmopolitan's Cheap Shots, a game-show style interview format that finds her answering rapid-fire questions — or taking shots to avoid doing so.
Are These “Target Birds” in Minnesota the New Stanley Cup?
We all saw the chaos that the Stanley Cups caused when they went on sale. For some reason, everyone thought they had to have these cups. They were selling out anywhere they were sold. The only thing that I thought was cool about these cups as opposed to other insulated cups was the fact that they had a smaller bottom half that would fit into a cup holder. But, by the way, there are other insulated cups you can buy. Although if you want to pay more for the Stanley name, that's up to you.
Highway 10 Lane Closures in Central Minnesota Start Monday
ROYALTON (WJON News) -- Single-lane closures begin Monday on Highway 10 south of Little Falls. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will micro-surface the pavement from Morrison County Road 35 south of Little Falls to Halfway Crossing south of Royalton. The work will take place Monday to Saturday during daylight hours...
Bullets Enter Rochester Apartments During Shooting, Police Looking for Suspects
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department is looking for the suspect or suspects involved in a shooting at a Rochester apartment complex. Rochester Police Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to the shots fired call around 11:00 Tuesday night. Responding officers found multiple spent shell casings at the scene.
Brett Favre Salutes Friend Toby Keith in Emotional Message
It's already been six months since we lost country music legend Toby Keith. Keith was more than a country music superstar; he was a father, a husband, a grandfather and a great friend to many, including Brett Favre. Brett Favre Salutes Friend Toby Keith in Emotional Message. Favre was one...
Target’s Focus on Lower Prices in Grocery Aisle Start to Pay Off
NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s comparable sales rose for the first time in a year as grocery aisle deals for cash-strapped customers began to pay off. Sales at stores and digital channels operating over at least the past 12 months rose 2% in the second quarter reversing months of declines, including a 3.7% drop in the previous quarter, and a 4.4% decline during the company’s final quarter of last year.
Walker Montgomery Shares Dad John Michael Montgomery’s Retirement Plans
John Michael Montgomery’s son, Walker Montgomery, is following in his father’s footsteps when it comes to a musical career. With his country legend father stepping away from touring come 2025, Walker talked to Taste of Country ahead of Country Radio Seminar in February about his father’s plans on retirement.
Miranda Lambert Says She Hit Career ‘Burnout’ Last Year
Miranda Lambert is opening up about a patch of career "burnout" that hit her last summer — and the lasting changes she's making to keep a better work-life balance. During her recent appearance on Bunnie Xo's Dumb Blonde podcast, the singer says she got to a point where she'd lost some of her passion for pursuing music. At that point — in the summer of 2023 — she'd been in country music's mainstream for over 20 years.
This Minnesotan Just Called Out The Hawk Tuah Girl For ‘Date’ DM
A Minnesotan who also happens to be in the music industry recently had to call out the Hawk Tuah girl for a story about some DMs. Rapper turned aspiring country-artist Yung Gravy, set out to get the story correct after she alleged he asked her out via DM recently. Gravy shared his screen to clear the air.
Luke Bryan Is a Great-Uncle Again! Niece Jordan Welcomes Baby No. 2 [Photos]
Luke Bryan's family gained a sweet new addition earlier this week. His niece Jordan Eudy and her husband Clint welcomed their second child, a baby boy named John Collier. Jordan announced the baby's birth on social media, along with several photos of his first days in the hospital and at home.
New ‘Brushing’ Scam A Serious Threat In Minnesota, Wisconsin
There seem to be new scams that pop up every week, each trying to take advantage of people in various ways. Usually, there are obvious signs that a scam is taking place, such as a badly written text or email from an unfamiliar source or a call instructing you to do something that doesn't make sense, like buying gift cards.
Motorcycle Driver Hurt in Crash on Highway 169
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- A motorcycle driver was hurt in an early morning crash in Sherburne County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Highway 169 in Elk River at about 5:45 a.m. Wednesday. Both a car and the motorcycle were southbound when they collided. Thirty-five-year-old Douglas...
Homeless Woman Ticketed for Violating Rochester’s New Camping Ban
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Rochester Police issued a citation to a woman who is accused of violating a new city ordinance. Elected leaders signed off on the rule in an effort to combat homelessness. In February, the Rochester City Council passed an ordinance to ban camping in the city’s parks and on public lands on a 4-3 vote.
Former MN Governor Jesse Ventura Boycotts State Fair – Here’s Why
We have heard of events being boycotted for various reasons. Like when the Olympics were boycotted by the United States in 1980. There have been other boycotts that have happened on a large scale such as that, but usually for a reason that most people can get behind. This one...
Minnesota Could See ‘Below Normal’ Temps Labor Day Weekend
It's hard to imagine we are preparing to turn the calendar another month. September is on the way, and with its return, we start to think about autumn and fall weather. Well if you are a fan of crisp autumn days, with highs only making it into the 50s and 60s, you might be in luck Labor Day weekend. Meteorologists are tracking the upcoming holiday and it appears we might be in for a cool down.
Have You Heard of St. Cloud’s Free Thrift Store?
Parents and Grandparents all face a couple of common problems. Kids grow so fast; it seems like you’re constantly looking for their next size up in clothes. The other problem they face is what do you do with the clothes they just outgrew? Sure, there are thrift stores you can donate to, and of course there’s always Facebook marketplace that you can sell those items on.
Are Minnesotans Familiar with “Garage Ready”?
We are sort of in an awkward place right now as far as the seasons go, there’s still enough warm weather left that you might still need bug spray or sunscreen, but we’re also starting to get ready for the change of the seasons. Halloween costumes are out,...
Tim Walz is Still Introducing Himself to Voters
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience that's still getting to know him when he headlines the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night. Walz wasn't widely known outside of Minnesota before Harris chose him to join her on...
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