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State Patrol IDs Two Minnesota Men Killed in Separate Crashes
(KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol has released the names of two people killed in separate traffic incidents Tuesday night. One of the victims was a 19-year-old man from the Grand Rapids area. The State Patrol says Carter Haithcock of Goodland was fatally injured around 11:20 PM on Tuesday when he was struck by an SUV while he was walking in the traffic lane on Highway 169 in Nashwauk. The Grand Rapids woman driving the SUV was not hurt.
Fireworks Show Make-up Planned for Friday Night in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Rochester’s annual fireworks show is on track to be made up on Friday night. The display, along with the city’s annual 4th Fest, was called off on Thursday morning due to inclement weather. The event was set to feature food vendors and live music along with the fireworks.
Sheriff: 2 Pounds of Suspected Methamphetamine Found in Vehicle
PINE RIVER (WJON News) -- Sheriff's deputies discovered a large amount of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. The Cass County Sheriff says on Wednesday investigators conducted a traffic stop on Highway 371 in rural Pine River. A police dog was used to search the vehicle. They say about two...
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
Driver Distracted by Phone Crashes into Rural Southeast Minnesota Home, Injuries Reported
Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News)- Two people reported injuries after a vehicle crashed into a southeast Minnesota house on the morning of Independence Day. Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Malinda Olson says deputies responded to the crash around 7:40 Thursday morning. Three adults and a child were inside of the...
Plainview Man Awaits Sentencing For 100MPH+ Chase in Rochester
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Plainview man today entered guilty pleas to a list of charges stemming from a high-speed chase in the stolen vehicle in Rochester in late May. According to the charges against 25-year-old José Luis Delgado Junior, he was arrested on May 26 after State Troopers used a "pursuit intervention technique" to end a pursuit that began on southbound Highway 52 near the 65th Street Interchange. The court document says a State Trooper responding to reports of an erratic driver spotted the vehicle going more than 90 mph.
I-90 Closure, Detours Planned for Bridge Demolition Project That Starts Monday in Olmsted County
Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News)- A portion of Interstate 90 in Olmsted County will be closed at the end of next week as crews start a bridge replacement project. MnDOT says crews are set to begin work on the bridge replacement project on Monday. Drivers are being asked to prepare for...
Revealed: Why Some Minnesota Barns Now Have Stars On Them
Now that it's June in Minnesota, many of us will heading out on summer vacations soon. And while you're traveling around our fine state if you happen to see a familiar barn with a star on it, do you know what it means?. Barns are located all across the North...
New Tool Doesn’t Predict the Weather in Minnesota, it Predicts Mosquitos
So far this summer has been very wet throughout Minnesota. We all want to spend some time outside when we can so checking the forecast is a daily thing so we can make plans accordingly. But then when you get one nice day, you make plans to have a bonfire...
Statewide Missing Persons Alert For Missing Minnesota Teen
Moorhead, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide missing person alert was issued today by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for a young man who was last seen on Monday. The BCA issued the alert on behalf of the Moorhead Police Department, which has been actively searching for 19-year-old Arthur Wiebe. He was last seen Monday night walking away from his family's shop in Moorhead.
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